What’s The Point?
Most people do most of their driving alone. Carpools account for a tiny fraction of commuting. Government statistics support this fact. Think about it - how often are driving by yourself compared to driving with a friend? Motorcycles are fun to ride, get great mileage, and often allowed to use carpool lanes. Thousands of motorcycles end up scrapped each year, but ProjectVF recycles usable engines and other components, making it more “green” than a new car.
Why A Recumbent?
It sits low, making it easy to put your feet down at stops. The seat is comfortable and your back is fully supported. The hand controls are within easy reach and your feet are extended out. Imagine yourself in a recliner, only with wheels and a big motor and going 70 mph safely down the highway.
Why Not Buy A Gold Wing?
Used Gold Wings command a high price, but don't offer side crash protection, a roll bar, or a low seating position. Going cheap isn't the main point of ProjectVF, but it's a nice side benefit.
Why Not Buy a Hybrid?
Hybrids offer high mileage, but with drawbacks. They're expensive, heavy, highly complex, the batteries must be replaced every 4-5 years, and they have no special carpool status.
Why A Honda Interceptor?
The power of a VF750 is well-documented. The V4 layout is narrow compared to an inline-4. There are a considerable amount of aftermarket and performance parts available. The cost of a high-sided or laid-down bike is very low. Any motorcycle mechanic can work on it. The downside is a lack of oil to the camshafts, which typically results in pitted and scored cams, but aftermarket kits solve the oil problem and replacement cams are available.
You’re Going To Kill Yourself In That Contraption!
When automobiles were created, the traditionalists laughed. “Why waste time on them motorcars instead of a nice, safe horse ‘n’ buggy?” ProjectVF features side protection and an integral rollbar. Gasoline is stored in a racing fuel cell, not just a thin metal tank. A four-point racing harness is used for further safety.
Single-Seat Vehicles Are So Impractical.
By whose standards? This isn’t a vehicle to take the kids to soccer practice, to pick up a week’s worth of groceries, or even to drive up to the ski resorts. But for one person driving to work, heading downtown to meet up with friends, or even going on a cross-country trip it’s perfect! For the big chores take a car or truck, but the rest of the time ride your recumbent and have more fun while burning less gas.
You'll Look Silly In Something Like That!
I've seen a lot sillier. A big Humvee or Suburban or Expedition with only one occupant is silly. A lowered econobox with an oilcan exhaust and underbody lighting is silly. A Boss Hog (V8 powered motorcycle) is the silliest of all.
Why Do You Always Have To Be Different?
Why follow the herd? Why not try something new? Think of all the things you use every day to make your life better and more fun: computers, the Internet, cell phones, and satellite TV, to name but a few. They're all new. Soon you can try something new that might work better for your driving needs.