The getting older and still riding thread.
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From: Frozelandia, Minnysota
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I found the conversion I've been looking for if that day comes.
https://www.tiltingmotorworks.com/
I found the conversion I've been looking for if that day comes.
https://www.tiltingmotorworks.com/
The Jay Leno video in the link on their website is interesting, hadn't seen that before. Really liked the closeups of the suspension while riding, looks well made. Here's a direct link for anyone interested -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Tu...ature=youtu.be
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That looks like the best trike conversion yet. I read somewhere that "installation extra" isn't really, they won't sell it as a do it yourself kit. Money no object, I'd order one now so I'd have it if/when I needed it. Wonder if one of these could fit an 80's FXRT....
The Jay Leno video in the link on their website is interesting, hadn't seen that before. Really liked the closeups of the suspension while riding, looks well made. Here's a direct link for anyone interested -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Tu...ature=youtu.be
The Jay Leno video in the link on their website is interesting, hadn't seen that before. Really liked the closeups of the suspension while riding, looks well made. Here's a direct link for anyone interested -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Tu...ature=youtu.be
I also figured in buying a production trike compared to paying for the conversion- no contest.
I'm hoping they really take off and get some franchises out there.
http://thekneeslider.com/tilting-mot...the-gold-wing/
the tilting front end is really no different for registration purposes than adding a sidecar. It's still a motorcycle so all of the front end tilting conversions they offer are bolt on replacements. They turn and counter steer just like a regular two wheel motorcycle and the build quality looks to be first rate.
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I did a walk around with him of that bike- they can do virtually any motorcycle and I like the idea of riding the bike I've grown to know and put miles on.
I also figured in buying a production trike compared to paying for the conversion- no contest.
I'm hoping they really take off and get some franchises out there.
http://thekneeslider.com/tilting-mot...the-gold-wing/
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If you don't get the optional vertical lock system (hydraulically straightens the bike up at 3mph or less), it can still tip over; on a floorboard model, the floorboard will stop it, but I don't think we'd want to use that as a permanent sidestand. It's explained in the Jay Leno video.
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I'll turn 71 next Monday and except for my stint in the Air Force, I've ridden for over 55 years and don't plan to stop until they plant me in the VA Cemetery! BTW...my wife is 71 and still rides her own. I have to admit that I don't plan the 700 mile days anymore (I think I still can do it), but prefer to slow down a bit to "smell those roses"!
Hang in there Oldsters...and enjoy the ride.
Hang in there Oldsters...and enjoy the ride.
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Really like the tilting motorworks design, and they even have a dealer local to me!
I might just buy a used Road King and have the conversion done.
Thought about converting my 05 RK Custom, but I still want a normal bike to ride too.
I'd go for the full locking version, for an extra $3K, why not?
VERY interesting for sure!
I might just buy a used Road King and have the conversion done.
Thought about converting my 05 RK Custom, but I still want a normal bike to ride too.
I'd go for the full locking version, for an extra $3K, why not?
VERY interesting for sure!
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Wished I lived in FL and could ride more.
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