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Old Oct 30, 2017 | 04:23 PM
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I see a new model in HD's future. Stop giving them ideas. They need to bring the sidecar back.
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Old Oct 30, 2017 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by vizcarmb
I see a new model in HD's future. Stop giving them ideas. They need to bring the sidecar back.
I agree. It took them awhile to come up with the Road Glide Ultra. Maybe a trike is in their future. It should be.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2017 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by David R
I agree. It took them awhile to come up with the Road Glide Ultra. Maybe a trike is in their future. It should be.
The future is now.


Edit. Sorry, I could not resist. You meant sidecar of course.


Riding a trike in a stiff wind is a workout. Also be prepared meeting big rigs on a two lane.


What works on two wheels can mess you up on a trike. Example, meeting a semi with the cross wind.
Two wheels, prepare to lean just a bit to adjust for the wind gust.
Three wheels, prepare to point the front end in the correct direction. Leaning is not an option.
 

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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 04:57 PM
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The trike will be delivered tomorrow.

My brother passed away two months ago and loved his 05' Retro-Orange Sportster and his beard.

So I decided have a picture of him air brushed on the trunk lid of my new trike. Here is a picture of him.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2017 | 07:40 PM
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Sorry to hear about your loss, I did as well couple years back

Good for you to do something like that.

Can't wai to see what she looks like triked out
 
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I think you're going to like the trike. We have a 2 wheeler & a trike, but use the trike whenever riding two-up, which is usually when going on long trips. I haven't found a problem with big trucks or cross winds. In fact, I think the trike tracks better than my bike. A good trike rider will easily keep up with a good bike rider. Plus have the advantage, imo, that its a lot easier to handle a trike in heavy traffic. Have fun. Ride safe.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2017 | 08:12 AM
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If I ever triked it would be w/a tilting motor works.
Looks much more stable to me.
Like a can am. https://www.tiltingmotorworks.com

 
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