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Future of the Spyder??
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Captain Fin
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Yea Baby!
I only wish the Spyder could lean into a turn like that. Now that would be soo cool. It would put a grin on this old mans face and I think the baby dolls would love it.
I only wish the Spyder could lean into a turn like that. Now that would be soo cool. It would put a grin on this old mans face and I think the baby dolls would love it.
Bob Denman
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Cute!
Toyota is building baitfish that you can use to catch Vipers! :thumbup: :roflblack:
Toyota is building baitfish that you can use to catch Vipers! :thumbup: :roflblack:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
THIS IDEA !!!!!
From some of the previous comments I think that 10 years ago a similar ad from BRP would have drawn the same comments from the same people !,......But now look where your attitude is :hun:......Remember Toyota has a. Lots of Money...b. Lots of Resources .....and c. Lots of Money.........so My thinking is if Toyota gets serious about that thing YOU WILL see them LOTS of them................Think out of the BOX people ......IMHO...Mike :2excited::thumbup:
From some of the previous comments I think that 10 years ago a similar ad from BRP would have drawn the same comments from the same people !,......But now look where your attitude is :hun:......Remember Toyota has a. Lots of Money...b. Lots of Resources .....and c. Lots of Money.........so My thinking is if Toyota gets serious about that thing YOU WILL see them LOTS of them................Think out of the BOX people ......IMHO...Mike :2excited::thumbup:
Grandpa Pete
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Future Spyder
JEEZ, I hope not. That's as butt ugly as a bulldog's behind. (sorry bulldogs):joke:
JEEZ, I hope not. That's as butt ugly as a bulldog's behind. (sorry bulldogs):joke:
Pandy
Member
Do you mean UGA or canines?:joke:
daveinva
New member
The more I think about it, the less likely I think the Spyder will ever be a leaner.
Yeah, maybe they're working on it (not just patenting stuff, but *actually working* on it). But from a sales standpoint I think the leaner would pretty much overnight kill off sales of all the non-leaning Spyders. Which may be a hit BRP doesn't want to take.
Trouble is, *somebody* is going to put out a corporately-designed, factory-produced leaning trike at *some* point (Piaggio excepted), and they're going to take the lead in the market. If I'm BRP, which is better: build a design that invalidates all the production and tooling they've already invested in, or let someone else do that for them?
I say, "innovate or die" isn't just for tech companies. EMBRACE THE LEAN, BRP. :thumbup:
Yeah, maybe they're working on it (not just patenting stuff, but *actually working* on it). But from a sales standpoint I think the leaner would pretty much overnight kill off sales of all the non-leaning Spyders. Which may be a hit BRP doesn't want to take.
Trouble is, *somebody* is going to put out a corporately-designed, factory-produced leaning trike at *some* point (Piaggio excepted), and they're going to take the lead in the market. If I'm BRP, which is better: build a design that invalidates all the production and tooling they've already invested in, or let someone else do that for them?
I say, "innovate or die" isn't just for tech companies. EMBRACE THE LEAN, BRP. :thumbup:
Bob Denman
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:agree: Part of the ease of riding it, is not having to worry about the entire ballet of weight transfer to assist in getting through a turn.
BRP has kept it simple in order to appeal to a larger audience. :thumbup:
BRP has kept it simple in order to appeal to a larger audience. :thumbup:
It is funny to read some of the comments... As mentioned they are the same heard a few years ago from some old men on their Goldwings...ugly?? These has to be the funniest: anyone looked in his garage lately?! Calling a Spyder beautiful takes some nerves!
If Toyota is looking in this direction it can only show a trend and maybe soon there will be more choices in the Y department... Leaners, more powerful engines, less problems etc.
If Toyota is looking in this direction it can only show a trend and maybe soon there will be more choices in the Y department... Leaners, more powerful engines, less problems etc.
Bob Denman
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:shocked: "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" :shocked:
Time will, of course bring technological improvements; if that is what the market wants!
Time will, of course bring technological improvements; if that is what the market wants!
bhfromme
Member
:shocked: "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" :shocked:
Time will, of course bring technological improvements; if that is what the market wants!
So where you at Bob? 982 to 20,000? I'm thinking you'll make it!
Bill
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Time will definately tell all.
If there is a market for a vehicle like this, it will be built. I am not a potential customer for reasons that I have stated on the other threads.
The words, claustrophobic, not practical (low mileage range) come to mind. I am guessing the target market is not the motorcyclist, but the economy car person.
Remember the 1950's BMW Isetta? That did not work very well either.
If there is a market for a vehicle like this, it will be built. I am not a potential customer for reasons that I have stated on the other threads.
The words, claustrophobic, not practical (low mileage range) come to mind. I am guessing the target market is not the motorcyclist, but the economy car person.
Remember the 1950's BMW Isetta? That did not work very well either.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
ISETTA.....NO...BUT
VW Beetle .....More than a few laughed at that also:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:....Trouble was they had to keep laughing for 45+ years Mike...:thumbup:
VW Beetle .....More than a few laughed at that also:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:....Trouble was they had to keep laughing for 45+ years Mike...:thumbup:
I still remember my little metallic blue Messerschmidt (sp) and the things we used to get up to. There were five of us that had them...they were great fun for playing in traffic. In those days we didn't have the "motorways" yet and two lane roads at 45 mph max. provided hours of fun.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
I actually had a VW Beetle. Bought a brand new blue 1968 with the "new improved" high back seats and white leatherette interior. The cost for that one was $1,699.00. I liked my Beetle a lot. Also had two VW microbusses. A used 1964 and a new 1974 ($3,695.00).
Bob Denman
New member
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Thanks for the picture Bob: I actually rode in one of those Isetta's--in Minneapolis back in the day. My fear was what if the car was involved in a head-on collision? All that was between you and the other vehicle was the door in front which opened outwards. They were right on the money with the Y factor though. :thumbup:
Bob Denman
New member
Always wanted one; even though they're about as practical as a heart-attack in church! :yikes:
:shocked: Now, they're actually valuable! :gaah:
:shocked: Now, they're actually valuable! :gaah:
