My Bro-in-law had to quit riding because of weak bones from cancer. Sure wish he could have had one of these and kept riding till he died.

 

Everyone seems like they are being pretty respectful of the training wheels. I own a trike. I did not buy it because I can't hold up a two-wheel ride. I have those also. Trikes are awesome. Training wheels are not awesome. People can do what they want, but I can't imagine folks thinking that this is a cooler option than a trike?

 

Not cooler, just an option for those that prefer to stay on 2 wheels for whatever reason. And NO I do not consider them training wheels for new riders but assistance for those that are unable to ride without them for one reason or another. I have a very close friend that can no longer safely hold his bike up because of bad knees and the expense of a Trike is not an option, these may help to keep him "in the wind"

 

Before you die laughing, consider this some riders (ME) have weak leg issues due to other health related problems. I didn't want a trike and this is a way to enjoy riding still. I have one and it works great. Extra support for the bike while stopped. BUT out of the way while riding. For me it was this or hang up the helmet for good. Grumpy

 

the intent is NOT for training or learning to ride. It is ASSIST in supporting the bike at stops. And it does take a bit more experience to use. SO, using them as a training aid will not work and only make learning to ride harder. Grumpy

 

Nice to have a first hand testimonial Grumpy. Too many people miss the point of its intended use. They are NOT training wheels but an extension of the bike for folks that want to keep their knees in the breeze without forking out 35K for a trike.

 

Kind of expensive but that's an option I may need eventually. If it gives me the opportunity to continue to ride when I'm older and more feeble than I already am, I'll definitely consider it.

 

No offense to anyone, but if you're too weak to hold a bike up at a stop sign. . .should you really be riding at all?

I realize that old age may catch up with me some day and take my motorcycle away from me. That's all well and good, and I will accept that. What I won't do is put something on my motorcycle to help me keep it from falling over because I'm too weak.

Good idea, but dangerous.

 

Sorry I'm with this guy. My Grandpa was having a hard time holding up his 07 Deluxe so he had a Chapion trike conversion done and love it, sure it cost alot, but it was worth it to him, I doubt he would be seen with landing gear.

 

At some point though, you have to decide "Am I still up to doing this? Am I a hazard to myself or others? It's like some of these old coots still driving that really shouldn't be.

My dad rode til he was almost 81 (Fast Honda - No training wheels or landing gear)

He would do 100mph (or close) all the time. (YES- He was a hazard to himself (& others - a frickin lunatic)
One time he said the wind hit him and moved the bike around and it scared him. He said he had NEVER been scared going fast on a motorcycle.
He quit riding shortly after that.