[hawkdriver1965]

A four-wheeled GoldWing yesterday on the road, passing another vehicle going the opposite direction. I thought it was a Spyder coming at me, then when it passed I saw TWO axles on the darned thing. Anyone else ever seen this deal?

 

[osduck5]

Someone posted some pics of one a few weeks back.

 

[OldAge]

Hannigan makes one. It has been on display at Americade for a couple yrs. Sure is an ugly beast!!

 

[unhawg]

I saw this one at Wing Ding last year.

 

[Joe Ewing]

The specs for the Hannigan Roadster.

http://www.hannigantrikes.com/content/xSpecsPDF/HRT-Spacs.pdf

 

[copilot]

When you add up the cost of the bike, trike and front end kits, you are looking at upwards of $35,000. For that I think I'd rather have a BMW series 3 convertible.

 

[srobak]

Why? Do you like having your car in the shop a lot? Better off with the GW-Quad.

 

[Biker John]

What states are they legal in?
4 wheels make a car.

 

[srobak]

Then they would be legal in all 50 states.

 

[trell]

So if it's a car legal in 50 states, Do we have to wear seat belts?

 

[jasnmar]

So if it's a car legal in 50 states, Do we have to wear seat belts?

Seat belts are not required if you are above 18 in New Hampshire

Once you get to 4 wheels the rules get very tricky.opcorn:

jason

 

[hawkdriver1965]

Well, I've never seen anything like it...but it is kind of cool. Definitely different, that's for sure!!!

 

[glarson3]

When you add up the cost of the bike, trike and front end kits, you are looking at upwards of $35,000. For that I think I'd rather have a BMW series 3 convertible.

Last I saw the 3 series covertibles were right around 50K. My neighbor just bought one, and said it was 52k(335).:nojoke: I know what you are saying though. I would start to think about a nice convertible(even for a little more) since your warranty is likely toast once you convert, and might be tough to sell.

 

[Rip]

I saw one up in Arkansas at Queen Wilhamena State Park about 2 years ago....it was a red one....I was so surpirzed that I forgot to take a photo of it....

I dont know how you could title one in Texas....it wouldnt pass inspection as a car with 4 wheels, and with 4 wheels, its not a motorcycle.....

I think I would rather have a convertible Corvette for the cost....

 

[hawkdriver1965]

I think I agree. It is cool. but for that money, a nice convertible or Wrangler might be a nicer choice...

 

[Dandy Dave]

It's kind of an answer to a question nobody was asking...:roll:

=Dave=

 

[hawkdriver1965]

It's kind of an answer to a question nobody was asking...:roll:

=Dave=

:agree::thumbup:

On the other hand, it is the same with all progress...to a point...

 

[Biker John]

Then they would be legal in all 50 states.

Not sure about that, I'm going to ask some questions when I go bck to work.
I do believe in Michigan it would come under the heading of a car, and not a motorcycle.

Therefor, it becomes a question of seat belts, and windshield wipers.
And also headlights and tail lights at the outer most part, front and rear of the vehicle.

 

[glarson3]

Not sure about that, I'm going to ask some questions when I go bck to work.
I do believe in Michigan it would come under the heading of a car, and not a motorcycle.

Let us know what you find. I've been told(not confirmed) that t comes down to a matter of 'if you straddle' the vehicle, it's considered a motorcycle, but once you have more than 2 wheels it no longer requires a MC license to operate. It made sense, but I haven't tried to confirm. I'd be interested to know the 'right' answer.

 

[srobak]

I can say that in IL and IN you need a bike endorsement on your license to operate the Spyder, which is 3 wheeled and straddled. :shrug: