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Bob Denman
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Besides, "Figures don't lie, but liars can figure!"
Don't worry about statistics: you're not riding on them.
SpyderHands
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While the mishaps are fewer, there have definitely been some unfortunate 3 wheel crisis events. 
ray:
Just stay safe and enjoy your ride. :riding:
ray:Just stay safe and enjoy your ride. :riding:
Pirate looks at --
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Lost a good friend.....rear-ended by a texter! There are fewer spyders, so there are not as many as with "Motorcycles"
ofdave
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haven't found any reasonable answers
seems the hard core two wheel riders say no, for a variety of unfounded reasons
did find a couple interesting articles
http://www.mylegalneeds.com/faqs/determining-the-safety-of-trikes-compared-to-motorcycles.cfm
http://www.michiganautolaw.com/blog/2017/05/15/motor-trike-safer-motorcycle/
and this story from the New York Times (you know it's unbiased)
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/14/us/trikes-three-wheeled-motorcycles-on-rise-as-riders-age.html
most of the commenting is on traditional trikes, not reverse, so the comparisons may not be equal.
I'm sure most of us here feel trikes are safer (reverse trikes, that is), I know I do. The ability to avoid obstacles is not as good as on a two wheeler but I accept that.
They are certainly safer at walking speeds or below.
Good question
seems the hard core two wheel riders say no, for a variety of unfounded reasons
did find a couple interesting articles
http://www.mylegalneeds.com/faqs/determining-the-safety-of-trikes-compared-to-motorcycles.cfm
http://www.michiganautolaw.com/blog/2017/05/15/motor-trike-safer-motorcycle/
and this story from the New York Times (you know it's unbiased)
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/14/us/trikes-three-wheeled-motorcycles-on-rise-as-riders-age.html
most of the commenting is on traditional trikes, not reverse, so the comparisons may not be equal.
I'm sure most of us here feel trikes are safer (reverse trikes, that is), I know I do. The ability to avoid obstacles is not as good as on a two wheeler but I accept that.
They are certainly safer at walking speeds or below.
Good question
cmbspyderrss
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pegasus1300
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Looks like a Taxi driver not paying attention.
Fatcycledaddy
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Don't know how you saw it the other night. Here is a link to the original post where it took place back in 2012. The post has all the details of the riders condition in it.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?45246-Accident-and-Spyder-totaled
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Motorcycle statistics are all grouped together. Since the 3-wheel version is just a niche in the market, you are not going to see separate listings.
:spyder2: accidents do happen and people are killed. We hear more about them on SL because it is a subject that we as a group are interested in.
If asked to name five--I fortunately, could not.
As Bob said, numbers can be adjusted to make anything plausible. You need to pay good attention to the source and what they are trying to show to see if it is on or not. Based on an anonymous source, this statement is 97.63801 % correct. :thumbup:
:spyder2: accidents do happen and people are killed. We hear more about them on SL because it is a subject that we as a group are interested in.
If asked to name five--I fortunately, could not.
As Bob said, numbers can be adjusted to make anything plausible. You need to pay good attention to the source and what they are trying to show to see if it is on or not. Based on an anonymous source, this statement is 97.63801 % correct. :thumbup:
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Peteoz
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Why couldn't Pegasus have seen it the other night, Fatcycle? Or are you "assuming" he saw it on the news? He may have just seen a image as he was using the net.
Pete
pegasus1300
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My post refers back to post #6. Thanks Pete for the defense. I did see it in the post I referenced and that is the only place I saw it.Why couldn't Pegasus have seen it the other night, Fatcycle? Or are you "assuming" he saw it on the news? He may have just seen a image as he was using the net.
Pete
Got rear ended the first year I had my Spyder by a person looking at a text message. It is not that the Spyder isn't big enough to seen. We just have too many people texting and driving. Earlier this summer I was riding next to a guy driving a road construction pickup. Yeah, he was texting. And yes he got an ear full.
Fatcycledaddy
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Wasn't referring to Pegasus, was referring to quote #6 also.
Sorry, yes I assumed that the person posting the pic in post #6 was saying he saw it, not on the web.
The reason I assumed that is the only place I have ever seen that pic on the web is right here on spyderlovers and all the details of what happened are listed in detail.
In fact Pete, if you look at my post I quoted post #6 and didn't refer to or mention Pegasus.
Are you assuming I was?
Smile, it's all good !
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Bob Denman
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cmbspyderrss
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My bad. I was looking for something on Google and saw the crash image but not through a article, story headline or ??. I typically search then go to the images for a visual reference. Some have links to what the picture is about but this one may have not.
Peteoz
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I like to include people's names in posts where possible to "avoid confusion":yikes:, so I was reading CMB's post #6, but the top of Pegasus' post #7 was also appearing, showing his name, and I used his name rather than CMB by mistake. Bit me on the bum
....apologies for the confusion.:thumbup:Pete
Peteoz
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Thanks you CMB (or Pegasus).......( has anyone ever seen CMB and Pegasus in the same room?
) ........ the defence rests
hyea:Pete
cptjam
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As a motorcycle safety instructor , I get the data. Spyders are by far involved in fewer crashes. Two of the areas involved are curves and intersections. Since fewer Spyders crash in intersections , the numbers are lower. Curves are a no brainer; no sliding, so no crashing!!!
ride safe, look out for idiots, you will be ok!
As a motorcycle safety instructor , I get the data. Spyders are by far involved in fewer crashes. Two of the areas involved are curves and intersections. Since fewer Spyders crash in intersections , the numbers are lower. Curves are a no brainer; no sliding, so no crashing!!!
ride safe, look out for idiots, you will be ok!
Thank you
I feel a lot safer on the spyder than I ever did on my two wheeler. I feel like cars can see me better. I will never drop the spyder. I don't mind riding on loose gravel. I don't mind riding two up. My Spyder checks all the boxes for me. My only regret is that it didn't buy one sooner.
I feel a lot safer on the spyder than I ever did on my two wheeler. I feel like cars can see me better. I will never drop the spyder. I don't mind riding on loose gravel. I don't mind riding two up. My Spyder checks all the boxes for me. My only regret is that it didn't buy one sooner.
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