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Old Apr 20, 2025 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Boat Bum
I don't know, it's like athletes who hang on too long, kinda sad to watch; but then again...
I'll do what ever I can to keep riding. Probably just learn to ride a trike cause they are more common.

I guess some people don't like riding as much as I do.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2025 | 07:47 AM
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Trike seems a more viable option for sure. I don't think it's a degree of how much one loves riding, more the degree of knowing when to give up.
 
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Does anyone know the name of company that sells these landing wheels for harleys.

I can't help you with the name of the company, but I hope they offer really long extension cords as an accessory...
 
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Originally Posted by Boat Bum

Trike seems a more viable option for sure. I don't think it's a degree of how much one loves riding, more the degree of knowing when to give up.

I believe there is a difference between overcoming a physical impediment, or losing the desire to keep riding...

For me, if I were to develop bad knees or other issues that would reduce my ability to handle my bagger, I'll go the side car route.

I just can't wrap my head around the whole trike thing.... not that there's anything wrong with that..


 

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Re: I believe there is a difference between overcoming a physical impediment, or losing the desire to keep riding...

no argument there
 
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I’m only 56 and have used crutches since 1991. I didn’t give up then and I won’t give up now. It’s up to you to overcome. You do you and tell those who say you can’t to pack sand!



 
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Id do them, 67 now with some health issues and cant afford a new trike nor want a trike conversion.
They've been around awhile.
 
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You'll get more hits if you google search "motorcycle landing gear".

That one in particular looks a lot like this one:
​​​​​​https://motorcyclecruiser.store/prod...t8pucTwAkKjlkA

In shopping, you'll undoubtably come across this one:
​​​​​​https://landingear.com/
I would not recommend it. The wheels are very small and easily get caught. The linkage is weak, and I've talked with folk who have had it collapse on them.

 
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The ones I have seen that were around years ago, were like training wheels. I had some injuries to my lower body wasn't sure how I was going to ride again, I would have done whatever. I was thinking more XL or third wheel. Again you just don't see the training wheels alot. Not sure if they don't work as good, or because of people making fun of them. Might be a better alternative because you ride on 2 wheels. Lots people have trouble getting used to trikes. But I suspect now that harley is making trikes, it will be the more common of the options.
 
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