cornering
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cornering
I just picked up my new HD Triglide and took back roads home with many two wheel HD's. The trike is downright scary in the tight corners. I keep thinking it is going to hit a bump with the outside wheel and tip over. Is this a problem or will I get used to it? Do they tip over easily?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Can I keep up with 2 wheel ultra glides safely? I have tried leaning to the inside of the curves to keep cintrificule force from pulling me off. Is that correct? Will the wheels pick up un-expectedly?
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Straigt driving with mild curves is really enjoyable and smooth. It is just the curves that really are scaring me. Un-fortunatly all the guys (and gals) I ride with prefer back roads in the mountains.
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62hdbiker, Keep at it. It takes 500 to 1000 miles before you are comfortable. Once you get it down you will be pushing those 2 wheelers in the twisties. It really just takes time. I also lean a little to offset the forces. The bike doesnt care but you feel better and more in control. Also remember it's a 2 arm style to steer. There is pulling and pushing going on at the same time with your arms. Good luck. When you get down you will love it.
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Will the back end skid first - or tip over first?
Thanks for the encouragement-but is scares me.
Thanks for the encouragement-but is scares me.
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The front will push out first since it has a bias ply tire vs the radials on the rear. When I 1st got my Triglide I was hammering the corners pretty hard with the wife on back. When I was what felt like being on the edge I could feel the front end start skipping in the corner. Like others have said it just takes some getting used to. The 1st time I road my Dads TG it felt strange going into a corner. Now I enjoy it not to mention my wife feels like she is on a roller coaster ride when she is getting tossed side to side.
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I took mine out by myself on some back roads with twisties and low traffic to practice cornering. I have found that I do better with pulling the bar in the direction of the turn and letting my off hand just slightly push or follow the movement. If I did the push the bars I found that I wasn't following the curve very well and I got really tired. If you do the pull, just be careful, as the TG's will respond very fast.
I suppose one could roll the trike, but it would be like rolling you car. Be completely stupid and anything can happen. You don't sound crazy to me. You'll do fine. Just practice.+
I suppose one could roll the trike, but it would be like rolling you car. Be completely stupid and anything can happen. You don't sound crazy to me. You'll do fine. Just practice.+