Replacement bike.
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Replacement bike.
So... somebody cut me off and I had my first accident in 25 years. The bike is total. My wife is now asking about a trike vs another Ultra Limited. Thoughts? I've never had a trike.
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I wouldn't feel cool on a trike. Not about what other people think of me on one, just what I think about the idea and its not something I would consider unless I was considerably older and didn't want to or couldn't physically handle the weight of a bike.
And lucky you're here to talk about it. You get hurt at all?
And lucky you're here to talk about it. You get hurt at all?
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One of the guys I rode with yesterday has a trike. When we hit the super twisty part of the ride, about 15 miles I knew he was getting a workout, which he confirmed when we took a break. They are not for me and usually slow down a group ride.
You don't say why the wife wants a trike so??? If I were to go that route I would probably look close at the Polaris Slingshot. Rode with a guy that had one a couple days ago and he said that thing is a ball. And if your wife wants that security feeling, the Slingshot would give her a whole lot more of it. It's like riding in a car and can be accessorized with plenty of add on stuff to include a roof. Check some out on YouTube and see what your wife thinks.
But forget about the wife and get another Ultra, or better yet a Road Glide Ultra.
You don't say why the wife wants a trike so??? If I were to go that route I would probably look close at the Polaris Slingshot. Rode with a guy that had one a couple days ago and he said that thing is a ball. And if your wife wants that security feeling, the Slingshot would give her a whole lot more of it. It's like riding in a car and can be accessorized with plenty of add on stuff to include a roof. Check some out on YouTube and see what your wife thinks.
But forget about the wife and get another Ultra, or better yet a Road Glide Ultra.
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started on trikes...Servicars, then I went to Sidecar Combos before solo bikes.
There is no advantage in parking or traffic, your front wheel is always in the center of the lane where all the crud piles up.
but better than nothing if that's your choice
mike
There is no advantage in parking or traffic, your front wheel is always in the center of the lane where all the crud piles up.
but better than nothing if that's your choice
mike
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That is something only you could answer , in my eyes anyway, I would go to dealer , and ride one, might give ya a better idea of if its time, or if you want one, Good luck, and congrat's on whatever you choose !
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Unless you NEED a trike..... (physical limitations, etc) stay on 2 wheels.
they don't call them GEEZER Glides for nothing.
If you are going to 3 wheels.... a T-Rex is the only way to go, but there are tons of used Can-Am Spyders and even the new Polaris 3 wheelers out there for short money if you really have the need for a second bike the old lady will get in/on.
they don't call them GEEZER Glides for nothing.
If you are going to 3 wheels.... a T-Rex is the only way to go, but there are tons of used Can-Am Spyders and even the new Polaris 3 wheelers out there for short money if you really have the need for a second bike the old lady will get in/on.
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Trike? Is she thinking that would be safer?? If so, I bought my wife a 4 year old, low mileage BMW 335i convertible for not much more than the trike. 300hp, 300lbs of torque twin turbo. That car is a blast to drive and if the weather turns, you put the top up. I'd do that over a trike.
I'm not sure of any reason to go trike unless you have health issues that prevent you from holding up the Limited.
I agree with a previous post that a Slingshot could be fun and safer. They are unique and get a lot of looks going down the road.
Have your wife watch the old movie, The World According to Garp. I love the scene where he buys the house, AFTER the plane flies into it. "The odds of it happening again are astronomical. It's been pre disastered. We'll be safe here"
Hopefully you are one and done on the accidents.
Good luck!
I'm not sure of any reason to go trike unless you have health issues that prevent you from holding up the Limited.
I agree with a previous post that a Slingshot could be fun and safer. They are unique and get a lot of looks going down the road.
Have your wife watch the old movie, The World According to Garp. I love the scene where he buys the house, AFTER the plane flies into it. "The odds of it happening again are astronomical. It's been pre disastered. We'll be safe here"
Hopefully you are one and done on the accidents.
Good luck!
