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Old 09-01-2008, 01:50 PM
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Default Finally, Something that Jimbo Can't Wheelie
Although it takes the addition of another front wheel to do it. Saw this BRP Can-Am Spyder at DGY a few days ago:





Not exactly sure who this is targeted at but it looks like a wave-runner on wheels.
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Old 09-01-2008, 01:54 PM
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Nice Jim! D, Jeremy, and I saw one of these up in Milwaukee yesterday... definitely targeting a select audience.
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Old 09-01-2008, 02:22 PM
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can some someone please explain what the point of these is to me?
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For those that want to get out and ride, but don't feel comfortable on 2 wheels. Also, for the shorter crowd (maybe such as yourself) who can't plant their feet when stopped.
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For those that want to get out and ride, but don't feel comfortable on 2 wheels. Also, for the shorter crowd (maybe such as yourself) who can't plant their feet when stopped.
I am not short
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I am not short
In comparison, yes.
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In comparison, yes.

you are just too tall
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you are just too tall

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I'd be willing to bet that Jimbo could wheelie it, and subsequently fall.
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I'd be willing to bet that Jimbo could wheelie it, and subsequently fall.
Only one way to find out... let's get a Can-Am as a GE vehicle to test and review.
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Only one way to find out... let's get a Can-Am as a GE vehicle to test and review.
i can see this conversation:

ca: how do u plan on testing it.

jimbo: not sure yet, but we have a large pool of money that says I can wheelie it and then flip it shortly thereafter. So when can you send as one?


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i can see this conversation:

ca: how do u plan on testing it.

jimbo: not sure yet, but we have a large pool of money that says I can wheelie it and then flip it shortly thereafter. So when can you send as one?
Can-Am: Sure, here are the keys... we have a few guys here at Can-Am that say you're going to the hospital.

Me: What are the odds? It might be worth it to get in on that bet!

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Jimbo how hard was it to wheelie the sportster?
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Jimbo how hard was it to wheelie the sportster?

It took a hell of a lot of practice. I also had a ton of mods on her as well. Had to have it at specific RPMs, release throttle, pull up, while at wide open throttle.
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I've seen a couple of those. If I recall from last year at Petit Le Mans, they were waayyy overpriced.
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MiniD, where ya been?
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I've seen a couple of those. If I recall from last year at Petit Le Mans, they were waayyy overpriced.
I'm pretty sure they are still getting the premium too!
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I've seen a couple of those on Green Bay on my way to work... then again, I did see them around Kenilworth/Winnetka area...
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Old 09-02-2008, 09:07 AM
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Yeah, I'm sure they don't know how to ride 2-wheels down there...
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