There is a way to drive over those.You've got him beat for ground clearance, find a road with a 6 inch speed bumphe won't get far.
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We had the talk.......
- Thread starter rinomato1
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Yes, I'm sure you're right. I was a huge car nut until I got my first bike. Since then it's wavered. But now with the arrival of the Toyaburu twins, and the Miata on my radar (is it too girly to actually get as a dude? - My sister laughed) I think a car may be the ticket.
It would allow me to go with the wife, if only for a Sunday morning drive before the kids wake up. Grab a coffee and just spend time as before. Or even take the little guy out for a drive together. He's 3 so he loves being near daddy and is a helpful dude (He actually uses my power tools to 'help' out). LoL Makes me want to cry not being home right now. 5 more days....
EDIT: As for getting a track bike....I would LOVE it just to try it out. But that doesn't solve the issue of me taking a day for myself away from the family. Maybe when I'm back in ON and no longer travelling.
Riceburner
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When I didn't have a bike for a season or 2, I was told that I couldn't be lived with. Once I got back in, all was fine. Kids grew up with me having a bike. Time away riding is no different than time away earning.....necessary.
Trials
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With a car that has 120mm of ground clearance! Does it require air shocks, portable ramps or a car jack?
Take Jr out in the Oddessy. He won't gaf, as long as he's rollin with Dad!
Toss girly car money at a 10% divi stock.
Thank me (my memory) in 15 yrs.
It's pretty simple to angle your car over them.
Trials
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Does that give you more ground clearance? Good luck with that
No. It's impossible to get more ground clearance. But a very simple technique makes it possible.Does that give you more ground clearance? Good luck with that
It pretty simple.
Trials
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I like the Porshe solution better: "For enhanced everyday practicality, Porsche offers a hydraulic lift system with lifting cylinders that are integrated into the front axle struts. At the push of a button, ground clearance at the front is increased by about 1.5 inches (40 millimeters) within 5 seconds, reducing the risk of contact when entering or exiting steep driveways or parking structures or driving over speed bumps."
source: Press Information
rinomato1
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fountain of youth well said. keeps me young everytime I think about it
10% eh? Where do I read up on those?! I don't want to derail this thread and bring focus back on OP.
Do what you need OP, you and your wife will find what works best for your growing family. My wife was ****** when I sold the bike, she knew how much I enjoyed it though.
The C8 has this too. Works with gps, and remembers speed bumps etc.
There is no angle to take on an oversized speed bump in my c7. Front splitter / kannards are in the way.....and if somehow they clear, the cf running boards will scrape for sure. It does have manual adjustments, 1 on each corner. Some owners hate the gap between the tire / wheel well.
I agree 100%.
Have you driven a 911 Brian?
Depends on the car and the bike. I'd take that C8 over any Harley anyday.
<let the 15-page thread begin now>
If anyone gave me the "how dare you" tone in my own home he'd be gone in sixty seconds. OP, you're obviously a nicer person than me, but I kinda feel for you... Having to have "a talk" about getting a motorcycle and having to defend your position to guests in your own home? Yikes.
I can't remember the last time I even considered dating a woman who didn't like my motorcycles...
can't get post quoting to work properly ...
No, I haven't driven a Porsche. I've driven other sports/sporty cars. It's still a car.
And yes, I wouldn't bother with a motorcycle that doesn't do what I want it to do, either.
I drive cheap cars.
No, I haven't driven a Porsche. I've driven other sports/sporty cars. It's still a car.
And yes, I wouldn't bother with a motorcycle that doesn't do what I want it to do, either.
I drive cheap cars.
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