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My '05 WideGlide Trike
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My '05 WideGlide Trike
Hi all,
I purchased my '05 WideGlide in May and came down with rhumatoid arthritus in August. My choices were : 1-Try to continue riding and risk dumping the bike if the RA hit at the wrong time,2-Sell the bike or,3-Convert it to a trike.I chose the trike.Here is my DFT trike conversion done by Turner Trikes in Raleigh,NC
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I purchased my '05 WideGlide in May and came down with rhumatoid arthritus in August. My choices were : 1-Try to continue riding and risk dumping the bike if the RA hit at the wrong time,2-Sell the bike or,3-Convert it to a trike.I chose the trike.Here is my DFT trike conversion done by Turner Trikes in Raleigh,NC
[IMG]local://upfiles/2569/3B1D1E6CE8A34A1E88AB568709517D20.jpg[/IMG]
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RE: My '05 WideGlide Trike
Id take trike over not riding anymore either. Do the rear wheels "lean" in? Ive seen a number a real nice kits now where the rear wheels keep excellent stability in the turns, instead of fighting against you. Looks good.
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RE: My '05 WideGlide Trike
Sorry you had to change from to wheels to three, but it is a better option than not riding. How is the power with the conversion?
Had a friend that had a serious leg injury that prevents him from riding two wheels. He went with a sidecar on his EG Standard. He had to go to a 100 inch engine becasue the sidecar robbed a lot of power.
Regards,
Bill
Had a friend that had a serious leg injury that prevents him from riding two wheels. He went with a sidecar on his EG Standard. He had to go to a 100 inch engine becasue the sidecar robbed a lot of power.
Regards,
Bill
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RE: My '05 WideGlide Trike
The ride looks great and good luck with the ra and just wondering do they install a reverse gear when you do the trike kit?
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RE: My '05 WideGlide Trike
Howdy, glad to hear that you were able to find an alternative to not riding. I've seen a few trikes, but never have had the opportunity to ride one. How do you like the way that it handles? Good luck with your new toy. Enjoy the ride
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RE: My '05 WideGlide Trike
Great looking trike you got there....Sorry about your situation but at least you can still ride. My dad just turned a young 70 and he wants to ride again but not a 2-wheeler...He keeps talking about getting a trike...I will definitely show him your pics...Good luck and ride safe....