ahh you got it sorted I know of a garage in derby thats preatty good if you ever get stuck
Glad your getting back on two wheels if we get some sun should be a good summer :)
Emma, as we discussed on Sunday, your outfit needs "setting up"
My plans for this week were sadly thrown awry by dodgy clutch
But I WILL be down to yours to sort it for you
And to give you some basic lessons in outfit riding
Meanwhile try to take it back to the car park you used before and try some "gentle" figure 8's in both directions using throttle and front brake to make the outfit turn
I'll PM you with firm date and time for my visit
Stick with it hon, it's the most fun you can have with your leathers on when you get it right
Apologies for hi-jacking this thread slightly but while the outfit experts are tuned in I have a question. I've been thinking of switching to an outfit mainly so I can take my dogs out with me (never did learn to drive one of those 4-wheeled things you see about the place).
Done a bit of research and all was looking good until I came across a comment on one website that claimed although outfits are often ridden by people with physical disabilities that prevent them riding solo bikes their not always suitable because the extra twisting invloved in turning the bars can put extra strain on the lower back. As that is MY weakspot, a result of a slipped disc many years back, I was wondering what the opinion of you guys and gals out there is, does riding an outfit involve putting much extra strain on the lower back?
A good outfit, correctly set up, is as easy to drive/ride as a solo
I've ridden outfits all my life (off and on) and only ever had "fun" riding them
But "badly aligned" outfits are a "pig" to ride even for an experienced pilot
If they are not "set up" correctly they can be very scary even dangerous for a novice
It should steer "hands off" in a straight line and only "normal" input on the bars will get you round corners
The "natural" tendencies for the bike to "drive round the chair" when power is applied and for the "chair to come round the bike" when braking" (with front brake)
Makes outfit riding a positive pleasure
"Leading link" front forks" and or "hub centre steering" are a "must" for bigger outfits (IMHO) as they help the steering to to transfer the input in the "correct plane" for "upright" cornering (ala car)
Pm me if you want further info Centurian
I'd be happy to help
Cheers emzed, I won't give up on the idea then and I'll mostly likely get back to you when I can take it further.
And XK, that was nice sure enough but probably bloody expensive and at the end of the day more of a car than a proper bike!
No wurries mate
You already have the ideal bike for a good outfit
That "Flying Brick" of yours would be just the job
Leading link forks (readily available at reasonable cost)
Add sidecar and AWAY
Hi Emma, have you got your outfit sorted yet? I know of a guy who regularly tests outfits, only thing is his MOT station is about 50 mile from yours.... He only does motorcycle MOT's.
It's sorted now thanks Bluey
She got it tested and I've had a look at it and done what I can for now to "improve" the handling
But it's good to know for future tests
They're having a rally not far from here in August, which should be fun and they've put me in touch with someone who can make a screen and hood too. So it's all good.
Should be up and running just in time for winter...
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