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Old December 27th, 2012, 06:31 PM   #31
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Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08 View Post
You know, looking at that, it appears that it might be artiriculated (????) !!! What is it. I didn't see it on the weblink you supplied. That would make for an interesting ride.
Yes, it is a flexible concept introduced during the last century, ......that works !!!

Check these out:

http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/flexit.htm

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=525279

Maybe this concept, with a limited range of lean, could suit the OP dilemma.
If the senior rider looses balance, the sidecar would prevent a fall on either side; however, the Ninjette could be leaned as usual (up to certain angle, allowed by the locks (rubber locks for soft flex-rigid transition)).

Link to original page on YouTube.

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