Just buy the Miata already

"Tekamul" (tekamulburner) 10/06/2018 at 19:40 • Filed to: None

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These folks are easily $25k into each of these rides after luggage, trailer, gear, etc. Just get miatas and be a little more comfortable.

Its not like, on three wheels, you’re really getting the motorcycle experience anyways.

Yes, that's four couples on spyders, with luggage, trailers, and all weather gear.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Tekamul 10/06/2018 at 19:54

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I’m guessing that’s all rented. Point still stands tho as it’s not like you can’t rent a Miata “or similar”

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Tekamul 10/06/2018 at 19:57

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You don’t get it do ya? They wan’t all the “ freedom” of motorcycles without the disadvantages like balancing and no storage space. If they buy a Miata theyll become one of them “ cagers”

But then again, it’s their money they can enjoy it however they can becuase reasons.

wkiernan > Tekamul 10/06/2018 at 20:14

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I wouldn’t ride one if you paid me, but that’s just a personal bias of mine. Those things are pointless, impractical and weird, so right there’s three* solid thumbs-up from the trad Jalponik/Oppodictic point-of-view. Plus, unlike, say, Ferraris or Porsches (fine, fine cars, don’t get me wrong), they avoid the odium of being ostentatiously costly and thus appealing to dorks who don’t give a damn about cars vehicles but who slavishly admire wealth. So I’m OK with those ridiculous bikes.

* O p p onaut = m u t a n t w / 3 t h u m b s

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Tekamul 10/06/2018 at 20:19

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you can’t lean a miata.

Why knock them? they’re probably having heaps of fun.

Tekamul > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 10/06/2018 at 20:38

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I agree it's their money to spend, thankfully my advice is free.

Tekamul > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 10/06/2018 at 20:41

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Right, you can lean neither a Spyder nor a Miata, but when it's 45 and starting to rain, you can put the top up on the Miata.

Tekamul > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/06/2018 at 20:45

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I hadn’t considered the rental possibility. I hope it is for their sake.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Tekamul 10/06/2018 at 20:49

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Mostly I just think/hope no one actually buys them, but renting them is a cheap and easy way to some one inexperienced and noncommittal to dip a toe into the motorcycle world. 

AestheticsInMotion > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 10/06/2018 at 22:09

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Sure you can, just gotta try harder

zipfuel > Tekamul 10/06/2018 at 22:30

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Another aternate theory: maybe it’s some kind of manufacturer sponsored press road test/trip?

Did any of them look like they had “ zoomer media”  credentials?

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Tekamul 10/07/2018 at 01:47

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but being in the weather is part of the appeal. Have you ridden a can- am yet?

Tekamul > zipfuel 10/07/2018 at 07:49

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Also an interesting theory. I didn't see any credentials, but they had full body all weather gear on, so it would be hidden. 

Tekamul > beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard 10/07/2018 at 07:51

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Sat on but not ridden. They are pretty huge. 

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > Tekamul 10/07/2018 at 08:02

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take one for a ride some time, they’re not as bad as you’d think. Cross country touring is probably the best thing they do.