My balance has been improving, Now I understand why!

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07 Jul 2007 09:23 #155304 by KZQ
I've been riding this short wheel base recumbent for the last two years. I had noticed that I was getting better at ultra lowspeed maneuvers on the Valkyrie but didn't realize till this week that the two may just be related.



Now I understand why these recumbent haven't taken over, The balance is a real challenge! This thing is a gass to ride.



Bill

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07 Jul 2007 09:39 #155306 by PLUMMEN
ive seen them before,but never felt brave enough to ride one!:P

Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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09 Jul 2007 16:14 #155742 by Duck
what's that thing weigh?
who makes it?

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09 Jul 2007 17:24 #155765 by KZQ
Hi Duck,
It's a "Rans" brand recumbent bicycle. To be totally correct it's a short wheel base model. It weighs 34 pounds. AS setup from the factory the steering is way too quick. I slowed it down by fitting a front fork from a mountain bike.

Because it's a recumbent it's expensive, over 2G's new but I found this one on Craig's list for $700.00. It's a couple of years old but had hardly been ridden.

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Riders:
1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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1985 ZN1300

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