Ice Bear Cyclone? By johnjohn808 (Read 1,404 times)

[johnjohn808]

Aloha Folks
After clearing up my license problems (no..not a DUI), im going to attempt to take my motorcycle permit tomorrow.
previously, I didn`t  think I could get a license so I bought an 49cc Ice Bear Q6. Should be here next week hopefully.
I haven`t rode a trike in about 20 years, and that was a little Honda, you know...the tiny ones with the rip cord?

Then I found out that I actually could get licensed again, so I ordered an 150cc Ice Bear Cyclone.
I really wanted a Zodiac, but it`s a lil but out of my budget now that i already bought the q6.
Girlfriend says we can get a zodiac later.
I did as much research as I could find online about the cyclone (which is not much).

Can anyone tell me more about this trike?
How fast this trike really can go? Im about 160lbs
I`ve read so many conflicting specs on dealer sites as to top speed, anywhere from 50 - 65mph

Anything special or crucial that I should know about this trike?


I value all of your experience and knowledge, and I cant wait to share my future trike adventures.

[Alleyoop]

It is one of the heaviest 150cc trikes Ice Bear Sells at least 100lbs heavier than any of the other 150cc trikes. As for speed all the 150s will do is about a REAL 50mph and don't believe the speedos they will register at least 10-20% higher than the real mph.
STOCK if anyone that says theirs will do 65 maybe in KMH but not in MPH.
Alleyoop

[davec]

Just for confirmation purposes, I still like my Zodiac.

[johnjohn808]

Thanks for the info Alley.
Does the 100lbs heavier mean it would be more stable around turns? I just watched a video with a guy riding and Ice Bear Cruiser lift a tire in a slow turn. Kinda scared me a little.
Honestly, Im kind of jumping in with both feet wearing a blindfold. I still have to actually learn how to ride a trike.

Davec, thanks for reminding me how much I really wanted a Zodiac! And how I had to settle for a Cyclone! hahaha
Really though.... I actually wanted a Magnum, until I saw a pic of your Zodiac.
According to specs, the Cyclone is about 2 inches shorter in length and about and inch shorter in wheelbase.

BTW, I ordered it in burgandy.

[Alleyoop]

Remember you drive it just like a car, so making a turn to fast will lift the outside wheel. Just use common sense making turns you will know when your making a turn to fast.
Alleyoop

[crwford]

Do you think I love my Zodiac's LOL

[Alleyoop]

I do believe you love your Zodiac's

[johnjohn808]

Apr 5, 2016 11:20:11 GMT -6 Alleyoop said:

Remember you drive it just like a car, so making a turn to fast will lift the outside wheel. Just use common sense making turns you will know when your making a turn to fast.
Alleyoop

Thank you so much I did`nt know that.
I`ll be sure to remember that before I turn the key for the first time!
I cant wait for the Q6 to get here so I can practice on it before the Cyclone gets here. It was supposed to have been put on the ship on saturday. Called the freight company today and they cant find it with me tracking number  .
Hopefully it will get here next week

[johnjohn808]

Apr 5, 2016 12:53:41 GMT -6 crwford said:

Do you think I love my Zodiac's LOL

WOW awesome!
But surely you dont need all three? You can always hand one down to me? LOL

[davec]

Apr 4, 2016 22:12:13 GMT -6 johnjohn808 said:

Thanks for the info Alley.
Does the 100lbs heavier mean it would be more stable around turns? I just watched a video with a guy riding and Ice Bear Cruiser lift a tire in a slow turn. Kinda scared me a little.
Honestly, Im kind of jumping in with both feet wearing a blindfold. I still have to actually learn how to ride a trike.

Davec, thanks for reminding me how much I really wanted a Zodiac! And how I had to settle for a Cyclone! hahaha
Really though.... I actually wanted a Magnum, until I saw a pic of your Zodiac.
According to specs, the Cyclone is about 2 inches shorter in length and about and inch shorter in wheelbase.

BTW, I ordered it in burgandy.

I wouldn't say settle. I'd say you made a choice based on circumstances. I was fortunate enough to be able to get one. Never looked back. I needed a trike due to my mobility issue. Sure, I had a couple mechanical issues initially (Rad hose and exhaust) but nothing major and nothing since.. Had it 3 years now and still going strong. Yes, I can lift a tire cornering too fast. Just enjoy what ya got.

[crwford]

johnjohn808 Yes I do wife drives the burgundy 2015 I have 1 2015 white and I got the other 2013 white used for 1700 dollars couldn't say no so while I service 1 I got the other spare to ride LOL

[johnjohn808]

$1700 GRRRRRRR!
Really though, thats a heck of a deal.
I wish I could find a deal like that here, but I haven`t seen a single Ice Bear here on the island, let alone trike scooter.
Congrats on that deal.

Called the online dealer and my Cyclone will probably be here in about 3 weeks.
My Q6 gets here next week

[johnjohn808]

Was looking around a found the Ice Bear GEMINI.
It looks like a smaller version of the Zodiac!

Is it an older or discontinued model? Because I only found a couple of sites that sell them.
That would have been really cool! 

[davec]

Apr 7, 2016 19:27:01 GMT -6 johnjohn808 said:

Was looking around a found the Ice Bear GEMINI.
It looks like a smaller version of the Zodiac!

Is it an older or discontinued model? Because I only found a couple of sites that sell them.
That would have been really cool! 

www.bobcatsmotorsports.com/Ice_Bear_GEMINI_150cc_Motor_Trike_PST150_19_p/trike-pst150-19.htm

the ad says it's a brand new model. looks the same as a Zodiac but with a 150. Only thing I wouldn't like is, the Zodiac is really heavy as is, (570 for the zodiac, 430 for the gemini) and a 150 just wouldn't be enough hp to get it down the road like it should.

[rapidjim]

The PST150-19 is no longer being sold by Ice Bear. If you notice on the link you provided it says back ordered.