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"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer) 03/11/2020 at 13:08 • Filed to: None

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Never seen it before and I'm unsure of the benefits.

I think it’s counterintuitive to let motorcycles park on the sidewalk but ok...

atfsgeoff > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 13:18

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With really wide sidwalks that also contain trees and other obstructions that prevent the entire width from actually being used as a walkway, I don’t see any issue with parking motorcycles on them as long as they’re not in the middle of the contiguous portion of the path.

Chuckles > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 13:24

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Here is a good video review of that:

fintail > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 13:24

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I like such parking , makes it easier to look at the motorcycles.

That Lexus in the background is spectacularly unpretty. But I am sure it is practical or something.

Gone > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 13:25

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A Yamaha Niken . Supposed to have tons of front grip, could be fun in the city. Never seen one in person.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 13:31

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Didn’t Piaggio do this with the MP3?  This looks like a sport-bike equivalent.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 13:33

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It's a motorcycle for people who are scared of tipping.

Spanfeller is a twat > atfsgeoff 03/11/2020 at 13:34

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In some streets it’s bothersome for pedestrians (particularly near the train station ), and it promotes the use of motorcycles which are the most polluting vehicles per passenger...

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 13:34

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I’ve seen these in person, the wobble from the front end under braking and acceleration was pronounced and an eye opener. 

atfsgeoff > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 13:37

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Not exactly. Motorcycles typically have less CO2 emissions per person (better average fuel economy) , but somewhat higher NOx emissions per person (not as clean burning). Newer fuel injected bikes are honestly not bad in terms of NOx emissions either, especially the impending Euro V emissions standards being applied to 2020 model year bikes. 

Pich, with Z32 now featuring Civic [Si] / No > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 13:46

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i cant believe they make those in colors other than blue

Spanfeller is a twat > atfsgeoff 03/11/2020 at 13:53

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I mean, I'm not at war with ICE; I just think it's hypocritical to regulate the shit out of car parking/emissions here while they give the more dangerous and contaminating methods of transportation many benefits. 

Spanfeller is a twat > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 03/11/2020 at 13:55

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I've seen many tricycles here from an assortment of brands, they defintively sell well.

Discerning > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 13:55

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Ugly, but intriguing to me. I like it.

slipperysallylikespenguins > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 14:11

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Considering most motorcycles and scooters have equipment to carry two people, they definitely pollute less than Corvettes, Miatas, 4cs, and other 2 passenger vehicles.

I guess it would be so much better if everyone drove their suvs downtown even if they are the only passenger.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 14:31

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Will never not think of the Wheelers from Return to Oz when I see these...

Mercedes Streeter > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 14:45

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... and contaminating methods of transportation many benefits. 

Well, that’s actually a bit complicated. Yea, folks running older efi or even carb designs have polluting bikes. Lower CO2 than cars, but higher NOx. And of course, there are also all the non-compliant Chinese bikes and people who remove emissions equipment as well.

However, bikes have come a long way with emissions, especially modern ones adhering to Euro regulations (far more strict than the US). I’d bet a bike adhering to 2020 standards is cleaner than an equivalent car.

Jim Spanfeller > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 15:16

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I’ve wondered for a while about the possibility of building an enclosed vehicle with a similar suspension setup to this or the Piagg io... Sort of like this, but with added stability:

At least in my mind, the resulting vehicle seems like it’d be a blast.

atfsgeoff > Spanfeller is a twat 03/11/2020 at 15:35

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Promoting motorbikes over cars reduces congestion. You can park 6 motorcycles in the space that one car takes up.

Spanfeller is a twat > atfsgeoff 03/11/2020 at 16:16

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Then send the bikes to the pavement where they belong...

pip bip - choose Corrour > Spanfeller is a twat 03/12/2020 at 07:04

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parking on footpath is normal in Melbourne Australia