Help me decide
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Eastern Colorado
Nothing wrong with a Tri Glide. At 72, and fresh knee replacements it sounds like a no-brainer to me. Some parts from a '12 Limited will fit on a Rushmore Glide, bit probably not as many as you think. On a trike, you probably have another 6-8 years of riding left even with bad knees. Riding at night ain't all that safe anyway.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2016
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From: Louisiana
This is just me, but I would hold on to your bike and have your knee(s) replaced. I am only 42, but I had a knee replacement 1.5yrs ago. You will probably be better than you are now. Just do your therapy. Once therapy is over try to keep doing some type of exercise for your knees. Ask your therapist for suggestions, and you will be fine. Don't throw in the towel yet on your scoot.
My buddies wife had a double knee replacement. She is 60yrs. old and weighs at least 300lbs. 6 months later she is doing better than ever.
My buddies wife had a double knee replacement. She is 60yrs. old and weighs at least 300lbs. 6 months later she is doing better than ever.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Ohio
I'm with Big Mule. Keep the bike until you get the knee replacement and do all the therapy. You may find it easier to ride, than before surgery. If it doesn't work in your favor, then go get a Tri-Glide.
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Supporter
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Milton Mills NH
Yes i have, looked into a conversion. My dealer stated putting on an after market conversion would kill the value of the bike unless..... they did it. Well I am in no way going to pay a dealership $110 hr for work I can do myself. Plus the final cost would be ridiculous.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: St.Louis Mo.
at 72 years young and with both knees being replaced i would go with the tri-glide. i bought one after hitting a deer and losing my left leg. i looked at turning my heritage into a trike ,but by the time you buy the trike kit and paint ,get it installed you have way more money in it than it's every gonna be worth. in the long run it's cheaper just to buy a freewheeler or tri-glide. i really enjoy my tri. you can get a deal if you wait until july and buy the before the new models come out. right now i would think you could get a buy on a 16.
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Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Milton Mills NH
Thanks guy's, got to think this one out. I may just park it for the summer if it comes to that.
One summer is not going to kill me if I dont ride.
One summer is not going to kill me if I dont ride.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2015
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From: USA
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.
Dan
Dan
My brother in law is a PA in that field of medicine. Been at it for a number of years. His take is everyone is different on outcomes from that procedure. Sounds like a crap shoot as far as your recovery from having that done. Just something to consider.
Best of luck to you...
I hope you can hang in for some years to come riding
