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Post by olddog on May 9, 2017 15:46:19 GMT -6
I have a 2016 Zodiac 300, bought through my local dealer here in Raleigh Area. I thoroughly enjoy riding my trike. Having the narrower 12" high profile rear wheels definitely improves the ride as compared to the older 14" rear low profile wider tires. And with less jolts and shaking, the ride is quite comfortable, Even as good as the 2 wheelers I have ridden. In looking at your other posts, gorj, as you look at trikes vs trike kits, check your insurer for any modification fees before you get a kit installed. I've read that some insurers post a high mod fee, even if the trike kit company installs it. A big thing that led me to purchase the Zodiac was the reverse gear that I find to be very important to me. I just simply can't push my trike backwards by my feet. There is only one 4 wheel scooter trike kit that I know of that sells an electric reverse, and it's for a lot of money, above the price of the trike kit. Another thing that I like is the integration of the plastic body on my Zodiac. Even the Tornado and the Magnum look cool in styling. Add a trike kit to a scooter, and it looks like, to me at least, an add-on kit. The fenders don't match. There is no paneling on the rear to hide the shocks and chain, etc. It is an add-on. I see a lot of 3 wheel and 4wheel conversion kits, and they almost stick out like a sore thumb. Just my thoughts...
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Post by olddog on Dec 12, 2016 17:41:47 GMT -6
Hey, Rapid Jim!! What can you tell us about the PST300-20 reverse trike now on the Ice Bear website? Does it have leaning capabilities in turns? Shows a different front suspension than the crap Sunny products... Thanks!
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Post by olddog on Sept 9, 2016 14:34:23 GMT -6
The point of my 1st post was to warn potential 2016 Zodiac buyers that the rear wheels have changed, and maybe the rear end has changed. The old 14 inch Zodiac wheels will not fit on the 2016. My dealer asked.
My plan had always been to change the tires, both front and back, to taller profile tires. The 12 rear wheels limit my choices considerably...
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Post by olddog on Sept 9, 2016 12:00:51 GMT -6
Would have been nice for IB to have had updated their website instead of my dealer having to ask why it wasn't changed...
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Post by olddog on Sept 9, 2016 9:33:57 GMT -6
My speedometer is way off anyways, RJ, so I'll use my GPS like I am now. I think I will prefer not hitting everything because of low clearance over the odometer being off anyday. Other than the small rear tire situation, I really do like the Zodiac.
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Post by olddog on Sept 9, 2016 3:05:37 GMT -6
Mine is the 300cc 2016 Zodiac. If you go to the IB website, You will notice that the 150cc Zodiac is not offered this year. Also, you can see the new wheels on the 300cc Zodiac. There is very little clearance on these new trikes. I want rear 14" wheels so I can put taller tires on them to raise it up some. I am going to put a taller front tire on it, also. www.icebearatv.com is the IB website.
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Post by olddog on Sept 8, 2016 13:08:05 GMT -6
I just recently got my new 2016 Zodiac from the dealer, and noticed that the rear tires are 155/70/12 and not the old 270/30/14 on the 2015 Zodiac. The dealer called IB wanting to know why there was a change, as the specs on the website still showed the 14" tires. He was told the wheel assembly was changed, including the axle. So it appears the back end may be incompatible to the 2015 models. I don't know enough to compare models, but I wanted other potential Zodiacs buyers to be aware of this change. It is a small narrow rear tire, even smaller than the Magnum's rear tire.
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Maddog Trike
by: olddog - Mar 24, 2015 13:32:21 GMT -6
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Post by olddog on Mar 24, 2015 13:32:21 GMT -6
Guys, if you go to Icebearatv.com and look at the 150cc trikes, you see more pics and specs of this new maddog trike. I like it!! Dual shocks, stretched, nice front fender, and most important (to me at least), 14 inch tires! Can't wait!!!
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Post by olddog on Aug 29, 2013 14:16:57 GMT -6
How much more do you get waxing a bald head??
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Post by olddog on Aug 29, 2013 13:20:20 GMT -6
Thanks for doing this, alley!
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Post by olddog on Aug 29, 2013 12:23:44 GMT -6
Come on, Mike! You're on post #999! Make the next one count!!!
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Post by olddog on Aug 29, 2013 12:20:44 GMT -6
Yeah, a pretty big bit of coin. And it sounded so good. Are you gonna send it back and get another one on chance it was defective?
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Post by olddog on Aug 28, 2013 23:36:37 GMT -6
Nice scoot!! Are those blue LED strips??
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Hear I am
by: olddog - Aug 28, 2013 23:35:03 GMT -6
Post by olddog on Aug 28, 2013 23:35:03 GMT -6
Welcome, Frmrwiseguy! Since you're from everywhere, could you please tell me where that is??? I've always wanted to know just where everywhere really is....
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Post by olddog on Aug 28, 2013 23:30:34 GMT -6
Welcome, Wade!! It seems that you enjoyed the set up waaaay too much, LOL. Hope you get your tag soon to really enjoy it riding.
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