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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 07:04 PM
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I have a 2012 FLHTK with 16K miles. Doc says I need both knees replaced soon.
I am on the fence as to what to do. Do I keep the two wheels and let it sit for a summer or do I buy a Tri Glide?

I just turned 72, no longer can ride at night because of my vision issues.
Not really sure how much longer I will be in the wind. I have been looking at 2016's as I have a lot of things I can take off my 12 and put on the 16. The new motor does not appeal to me right now, want to wait for it to prove itself first.

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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 07:29 PM
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If you can afford a trike, I'd do that.

But if it was happening to me and with my money, I'd get new knees and sell the bike. Good luck in whatever you do.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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Sounds like Tri-Glide is the way to go....
 
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Sounds like Tri-Glide is the way to go....
 
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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 08:48 PM
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I agree with the others, Tri-Glide. Good luck.
 
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Have you thought about a 3 wheel conversion to keep your bike and motor? Irs wouldn't be that bad either.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 09:15 PM
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My buddy rides an old Evo hack. They're not easy to find but aren't $30k+ either.
 
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I believe that If you love your bike, and it is set up the way you like it, then Yamaharley may be on to something.
 
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If it was me I'd have the surgery as soon as possible. Wait until spring to decide what you want to ride. If recovery is slow you may not feel like riding at all, even a trike. If it's going well and you do all the PT it might be as easy as wearing braces until you get your confidence back. Tri Glide is a big chunk of change if you're thinking of hanging it up in the near future.

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How about a sidecar for your bike? you can always take it off later.
 
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