LOVE THAT 2010 RT FRONT END BUMPER

[irish2themax]

That is really a sharp bumper design, wonder if you'll be able to retrofit one onto our '08 -'09 models. Anyone think this could be done?

I am betting that someone will offer a similar look as an aftermarket mod for 2009 and older within a year.

[Way2Fast]

All the 2011 Spyder models will have the new front end/ headlight set up that is now only on the 2010 RT models.

[bone crusher]

We all lived without trunks all our lives until getting spoiled by our Spyders.

I agree with you that, in general, doesn't look too safe. I hope at least one of the big four Japanese comes with a front three-wheeler designed from the ground up. I wrote letters to all of them 3 weeks ago. I wil post any response. On the mean time....


3WD

It will take them time to do this...right now a trike to them is an additional wheel, not a revolutionary design change...however, I agree that if Honda comes out with a true reverse trike, look out...

[bone crusher]

All the 2011 Spyder models will have the new front end/ headlight set up that is now only on the 2010 RT models.

I see our bikes as becoming 'antique' collectibles in no time...there are a defined number of SM5/SE5 models out there...if they forever change the front of the bike, our bikes will become instant classics (so we hope)...

[NancysToy]

I see our bikes as becoming 'antique' collectibles in no time...there are a defined number of SM5/SE5 models out there...if they forever change the front of the bike, our bikes will become instant classics (so we hope)...

The SE5/SM5 designation is actually the transmission...which remains the same with the new models. Our Spyders are the GS model, as opposed to the new RT and RS. Only time will tell about the classic status.

[ataDude]

... Only time will tell about the classic status.

Yepper... about 25 years.

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[Motza]

If any of you want to try, these are the addresses I sent the letters to:

Mr Ito Takanobu
President and CEO
Honda Motor Co.
1-1, 2-chome, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8556, Japan

Mr Mitsuru Umemura
President and Representative Director
Yamaha Corporation
10-1, Nakazawa-cho, Naka-ku,Hamamatsu Shizuoka 430-8650, Japan

Mr Osamu Suzuki
Chairman and CEO
Suzuki Motor Corporation
300, Takatsuka-cho, Minami-ku, Hamamatsu City, Japan 432-8611

Mr. Tadaharu Ohashi
President and Director
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Kobe Crystal Tower, 1-3, Higashikawasaki-cho 1-chome, Chuo-ku
Kobe, Hyogo 650-8680, Japan

3WD

I'll order one from column "A" and one from column "B" and a miso soup to go please...
all kidding aside lets bombard (ia) them with e-mails. we want a little asian flair on or plate.

[3wheeldemon]

I'll order one from column "A" and one from column "B" and a miso soup please.... all kidding aside lets bombard (ia) them with e-mails. we want a little asian flair on or plate.

and thanks

I got a polite reply from Kawasaki today (the longest shot) "It is very helpful information that you have suggested us to enter the three-wheeler motorcycle market. We will keep it in our minds as the reference for future development of our business activities" Not too promising... we will see

[spydeebike]

that 2010 has got to be the ugliest thing i have ever witnessed, ewwwwwwwwwwwww. Ill stick with my 08 thank you

[Motza]

that 2010 has got to be the ugliest thing i have ever witnessed, ewwwwwwwwwwwww. Ill stick with my 08 thank you

That's why there's more than vanilla and chocolate.

[bone crusher]

and thanks

I got a polite reply from Kawasaki today (the longest shot) "It is very helpful information that you have suggested us to enter the three-wheeler motorcycle market. We will keep it in our minds as the reference for future development of our business activities" Not too promising... we will see

Yeah....a blah blah blah answer...that basically means the question found its way to the shredder...

[nater1]

Kawasaki VP of the Americas told me at a cycle event that with his insight the he could never see Kawasaki entering into a three wheeled market ever again. He claimed the ATV 3 wheeler nearly put Kawasaki out of biz with the lawsuits. He claimed they were the hardest hit in that suit.

[aka1004]

Kawasaki VP of the Americas told me at a cycle event that with his insight the he could never see Kawasaki entering into a three wheeled market ever again. He claimed the ATV 3 wheeler nearly put Kawasaki out of biz with the lawsuits. He claimed they were the hardest hit in that suit.

i am sure that was before the "success" of spyder.
i am sure it will take couple of years for other manufacturers to come but i am sure there will be more trikes with 2 wheels in front