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Old 09-17-2007, 07:59 PM   #1
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Who needs a new truck? (motorcycle)
Found this on ebay, looks interesting, new and a 2 year warranty.
It goes 50MPH and up to 72 mpg, I know some of you guys could break
100mpg easy with this puppy. It might need a couple of aero mods.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-Wildfire-WF250-T-Mini-Truck-72-MPG-Tricycle_W0QQitemZ300151769668QQcmdZViewItem?hash= item300151769668#ebayphotohosting
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Old 09-17-2007, 09:26 PM   #2
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sipnciv -

I think that would be perfect for someone with a local street commute and "something to advertise". If you put 70+ MPG on the side of it, people would believe you. It looks a lot like the Zenn electric trucks. Or maybe a gardener's mini truck for large campuses.

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Old 09-18-2007, 04:50 AM   #3
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It looks like a Cushman.
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Old 09-18-2007, 06:02 AM   #4
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It looks like something Mr. Bean would bump out of parking spaces with his mini.

(What was that 3 wheeled little blue van anyway?)
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Old 09-18-2007, 08:07 AM   #5
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Is it street legal?
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Old 09-18-2007, 08:56 AM   #6
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Yes street legal!(motorcycle)
The link to the ebay ad is below the pic for anyone who wants all
the details.
I called Tom from the ad. He said it is street legal and will be registered
as a motorcycle.
Sorry about the misinformation, it's not a truck but a motorcyle.
I guess you need a motorcycle license.
Lots more pics on the link.
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Old 09-18-2007, 09:28 AM   #7
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I prefer the hatchback version! ;-)
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Old 09-18-2007, 12:20 PM   #8
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I'd be afraid of hitting the brakes in a turn in that thing.
Trikes are safest with a single wheel in the back.
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Old 09-18-2007, 02:36 PM   #9
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I'd be afraid of hitting the brakes in a turn in that thing.
Trikes are safest with a single wheel in the back.

Took the words out of my mouth. I've never been a fan of delta trikes for the road... In an emergency what do you do? Brake and steer. Bad combo for a delta trike
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Old 09-18-2007, 05:39 PM   #10
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lol thast why they outlawed 3 wheelers. too tippy! a good gust of wind and an over correction could bea very bad, especially if your in a tin can like that.
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Old 09-18-2007, 06:09 PM   #11
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looks like one of those zap trucks.
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Old 09-19-2007, 08:22 AM   #12
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Took the words out of my mouth. I've never been a fan of delta trikes for the road... In an emergency what do you do? Brake and steer. Bad combo for a delta trike
Nonsense! The trike is perfect for emergency maneuvers! You brake and steer, and the trike rolls over to the side. Before you know it, you are two lanes over, out of the way of the emergency and still going!
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Nonsense! The trike is perfect for emergency maneuvers! You brake and steer, and the trike rolls over to the side. Before you know it, you are two lanes over, out of the way of the emergency and still going!
Ha! AND, you'll be the first to the scene of the crash I'll bet you'll even beat the ambulance and police
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