Glad I was warned before I got hurt

[Dan_Ashley]

:lecturef_smilie: Never get into an argument with an idiot...
You have to lower yourself down to their level, and then they beat you with their experience at it!

Good line. Can I steal it?

 

[reverendg]

Should have asked him if he has ever spun his tires in the snow or wet weather, then asked why a car that is only driven by one wheel still works ok.

 

[Bob Denman]

Good line. Can I steal it?

Please... Where do you think I got it from?? :roflblack: :2thumbs:

Actually; when these geniuses start offering up all of their knowledge... Try asking them if they've ever actaully RIDDEN one.
When they say "No!"
You can say, "That's what I thought!"

 

[mustangbob]

same here

What the guy said makes a lot of sense!!! Really think about it. I am sure he knows what he is talking about

IF THE REAR WHEEL WAS DOING THE STEERING :2thumbs: I was ask just last week if the spyder steered with the back wheel, the guy was standing there looking at it when he ask the question! I wanted to say Yes and add that it was front wheel drive but I was nice and didn't.

I was asked that same question just last week, this was after he seen me steer into the gas station. It takes all kinds to make the world go round.

 

[MarkLawson]

Actually, those of you who've seen the BRP display of the early development models and read the history of the Spyder from the initial mandate to the first production GS, would understand how accurate much of what he said is. At one point, BRP was even on the verge of scrapping the whole idea because it was so unstable. They then reached out to Bosch Electronics (a German company), who designed the Vehicle Stability Control System, antilock brakes, etc. which then made it stable. They were then able to continue with a vehicle that was safe enough for them to sell and us to enjoy. People have wondered from time to time how to disable the Nanny without understanding how critical those computers are to make it even possible.

I have no idea what the front wheel friction point was, so I can't comment on that.

 

[m109anc]

I imagine BRP looked at tire size when designing the Spyder, probably one of the reason the rear tire is the size it is, rolling friction and rear weight.

 

[otter28169]

My only point was that if it were that "unrideable", why do I have 16,000+ miles on it?

Just sayin'............

 

[SNOOPY]

My only point was that if it were that "unrideable", why do I have 16,000+ miles on it?

Just sayin'............

Maybe you're not that intelligent riding such a dangerous vehicle. opcorn:


Me either. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

Actually, those of you who've seen the BRP display of the early development models and read the history of the Spyder from the initial mandate to the first production GS, would understand how accurate much of what he said is. At one point, BRP was even on the verge of scrapping the whole idea because it was so unstable. They then reached out to Bosch Electronics (a German company), who designed the Vehicle Stability Control System, antilock brakes, etc. which then made it stable. They were then able to continue with a vehicle that was safe enough for them to sell and us to enjoy. People have wondered from time to time how to disable the Nanny without understanding how critical those computers are to make it even possible.

I have no idea what the front wheel friction point was, so I can't comment on that.

Yup!
Sonny-Boy and I were on a ride, and we met an older gentleman at a fuel stop. He walked over with a big smile, and asked us how we liked the new RT (This was in 2010).
It turned out that he was an engineer who worked with a subcontractor developing the front suspension design. He relayed that exact same story to us about Bosch stepping in to save the day. :thumbup:

Maybe we shouldn't be so quick to pick on our Nanny... She's the one who made this party possible! :yes: