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RaVeR_mt50 Borekit Bruiser
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Posted: 16:37 - 19 Jul 2004 Post subject: quads on road? |
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ok im thinking sometime to get a on road quad has any had experience in this im thinking of getting a raptor 660 can you ride a road legal quad on a car licence? |
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zzr_peak Renault 5 Driver
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MarJay But it's British!
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Posted: 16:47 - 19 Jul 2004 Post subject: |
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You need a full bike license afaik. Quads have recently become popular and somehow people are making them road legal. However I wouldn't buy one for the road!
They are MUCH more dangerous than a bike, what happens if you fall (or a cager knocks you) off? where do you fall?
Into the back wheels!
Sounds like a recipie for disaster to me... ____________________ British beauty: Triumph Street Triple R; Loony stroker: KR1S; Track fun: GSXR750 L1; Commuter Missile: GSX-S1000F
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Sparks! Sir Tart-a-lot
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Posted: 16:51 - 19 Jul 2004 Post subject: |
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I went to supermoto racing yesterday and they done a series of quad bikes, absolutely mental things, was speaking to someone about them and he said they are completely dangerous on the roads, albeit legal.
They get round most corners by sliding etc so you'd have to be pretty good to ride one safely on the roads in the first place, and as Mark says... if/when you have an accident, it could be quite nasty! No where to fall really other than into the quad, unless your knocked clear of it
Bad idea, get one for off road..
And I'd strongly suggest you get the idea of a 660 raptor out of your head unless your experienced with them. They ain't no toys! ____________________ Current Toys: 06 Yamaha WR250F | Nissan 350Z GT | Tech 4 Homes |
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Fallen Angel Franny the Nanny
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RaVeR_mt50 Borekit Bruiser
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Posted: 16:56 - 19 Jul 2004 Post subject: |
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ok maybe not a 660 but somthing like a 250-350 |
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Sparks! Sir Tart-a-lot
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Mr Pants! I Karma
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Posted: 17:00 - 19 Jul 2004 Post subject: |
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I have never seen a quad on the road! Are they not quite difficult to corner, do you not have to hang right off them.
Just seems an odd vehicle to have on the road, the venerability of a motorbike with the maneuverability of a car! ____________________ Mr Pants! (Alex or Al)
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 18:57 - 19 Jul 2004 Post subject: |
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At stormin the Castle custom bike show last year, someone entered a 1200 bandit (IIRC) quad bike conversion. I believe it had no differential on the rear axle either. Quite some machine but must be deadly on the road.
you can buy road legal quads at https://www.f2motorcycles.co.uk but they are more designed for farmers. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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I've ridden my mates big yam quad on the road & it scared the crap outta me, it was all over the road in a straight line at 40 ____________________ Karma!! Fuck Karma, I am Satan's little helper.
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badlydamaged Spanner Monkey
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Posted: 20:35 - 19 Jul 2004 Post subject: |
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I nearly wrecked into a quad a few days ago, was probably doing about 45 mph myself around some country lanes (really enjoying the bike, put it that way) and around the corner came this this mental quad with the wheels spinning and back end slightly out doing about the same the other way. Scared the crap out of me, quad rider seemed rather calm, he even nodded at me as he sped past, and he looked about 12!
To be honest I quite fancy a quad for the road, especially around here, it would a lot of fun. Seem to be quite a few quads used by farmers in the local area, and they are all crazy! ____________________ My bike: 1988 Kawasaki KH100 Status: Polluting Devon with two stroke smog and noise pollution!
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askew Scooby Slapper
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Posted: 22:24 - 19 Jul 2004 Post subject: |
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I've recently come back from Crete in Greece and there were hundereds over there. Some tourist actually hired them to ride around the roads rather than a mo-ped or an insanly cool Yamaha XT (sorry had to through it in there). Personnally I think they were a bit slow for the roads, and anyone riding one would either have to be a stunt man or suicidal - especially on the Greek roads ____________________ What's ya name? What av' ya taken? Chase the lasers, safe as f*ck! |
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Milo World Chat Champion
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Posted: 23:04 - 19 Jul 2004 Post subject: |
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This buggy looks fun, but it should have double the engine size atleast. Could be great fun around the corners and safer thanks to the cage but that engine's far too small.
It's on this website. ____________________ Shaft drives rule. |
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w00p Derestricted Danger
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map Mr Calendar
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Posted: 16:27 - 08 Aug 2005 Post subject: |
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I'd have thought a road legal buggy would be a better option. Saw one at a show the other day, two bike engines fitted - sadly I wasn't in a position to get the spec or more details. Looked custum built but I do know www.moto-roma.co.uk do off the shelf ones - see here - however, needs car licence. Info on their road legal quads is here.
HTH ____________________ ...and the whirlwind is in the thorn trees, it's hard for thee to kick against the pricks...
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Aikman666 World Chat Champion
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They done a special offroad episode of Topgear recently, they were showing off all sorts of offroad goodies! One of which was a buggy (like the one above) Fitted with one of the quadcarb Honda CBR950RR engines! Dont think they were road legal at all, but hell, they looked fun! I wouldent ride a quadbike on the road, they are acctually less noticable than a bike, and in my oppinion, more dangerous. I think one of the presenters mentioned a "Q cart" which was a more kind of (what looked like a smart car spliced with a quad), it might be worth looking into! ____________________ Will work for petrol
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palmer Fiddled Kiddy
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 18 years, 316 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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