This Friday’s Museum of Possibilities offers several ideas for new types of motorcycles. In this exercise, the concept of the basic motorcycle has been mined for its potential to provide a platform for new uses or added functions. These are not add-ons, conversions or mods, but complete motorcycle designs. Of course, sidecars and small trailers already exist. These concepts are offered merely to widen the discussion!
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Every week I enjoy your creations, but this week (perhaps because you have so many new prototypes), I have taken it upon myself to critique them.
BUT!
I don't think it's fair to critique such flights of fancies, so...I am going to flip a coin for every piece that is before me. Heads is pro, tails is con
1. Tails- I think that this boat could be beautifully execute if the rear wheel was simply turned sideways, the hubcap could act as a natural propeller.
2. My Grandfather would hate this (bless his soul), not flipping.
3. Pro- With it's small turning radius, it would be able to fit into most wheelchair ramps, and could actually transport files cabinets.
I need to ask you -- should you return to this site -- what you mean by "2. My Grandfather Would hate this (bless his soul)". I gather he is no longer alive? Are you referring to the second item, the motorcycle extender? Personally I love my idea because during the years I road a motorcycle, 1959-61, I sometimes wished cars would allow me the same amount of space as if I were a car. Obviously the joke is that the extender takes away one the motorcycle's great features, the ability to maneuver in tight spaces!
The Scooter Home as well has potential, if repowered with a larger bike.
Beautiful.
I hope you can get back on a bike 50+ years is way too long.
Regarding your remark about an aibag (sic) inflating suit, how did you know about one of the items to appear in this Friday's blog? Do you work for a Psychic Hotline?
Steve