This comes to the heart of the mystique of riding a two wheel machine. What are the distinct features that make riding a bike so appealing? Part of it is the delicious feeling of flying so close to the ground. There is a greater sense of experiencing the world around you. That was part of the appeal of driving a car with the top down in the '50s. The vehicle extends and amplifies our powers to move about without interposing itself as a buffer. Our mode of transportation is a personal statement reflecting our aspirations.
It is more than having two wheels or the degree of protection we require that separates a driver from an operator. Even when I drive my econobox Geo Prism 4dr I don't think BORING
I think what can I do to get the most of out of this machine? So I saved the rims and tires from the Escort GT and mounted them on this car. I see if I can take my favorite ON ramp just a little bit faster.
Worrying about getting killed takes the joy out of riding for pleasure. We want to build vehicles that perform better in some way. I want to make a car, bicycle, and motorcycle that goes faster, farther, and safer that what is for sale today. It's another way to push the limits. We want to build and ride a motorcycle that is fun to ride and get 500 mpg that is not an accident waiting to happen. We are getting closer and some one may well do it in the next 10 years. Will it be a turbo 50cc or a three cylinder diesel? What is for sure is that more people will want to ride a motorcycle if they believe it safe, economical, and fun. Making motorcycles more visable will make everyone safer and reduce the tension between people using different forms of transportation. Ask your friends how much driving they do alone in a car. Ask them what it would take to get them to use a vehicle that gets more than 100 mpg and is easy to park. Mention that it costs a third of what their car cost new. Now tell them it has crumple zones, seat belts, and an air bag.