2009 HARLEY TRIKE
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Here and There
The problem I have with a Harley Trike is that the V twin is not adequate for power, in my opinion.
As said before, If I was going to "trike it" I would go with a Gold Wing. I owned a wing for 1.5 years but as a motorcycle it had "no soul".
Loving the Ultra for two wheels.
As said before, If I was going to "trike it" I would go with a Gold Wing. I owned a wing for 1.5 years but as a motorcycle it had "no soul".
Loving the Ultra for two wheels.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2006
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
A few of my friends have GW Trikes and hey if that's what they choose to ride so be it. Makes no difference to me. When I get to that age and I have a issue of me holding up my bike I may even look at a Trike. The Harley Trike looks great. Too bad the reverse isn't a standard feature.
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 6,500
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From: Blue Grass (KY)
The problem I have with a Harley Trike is that the V twin is not adequate for power, in my opinion.
As said before, If I was going to "trike it" I would go with a Gold Wing. I owned a wing for 1.5 years but as a motorcycle it had "no soul".
Loving the Ultra for two wheels.
As said before, If I was going to "trike it" I would go with a Gold Wing. I owned a wing for 1.5 years but as a motorcycle it had "no soul".
Loving the Ultra for two wheels.
I would go with a CSC kit for a HD trike, I like it.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,092
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From: USA
I got hurt in Saudi Arabia and I have now had 3 low back opperations. I have rods,pins,screws,and cages in my lower back. Sometimes it is all I can do to back my bike into a parking space,but I can still get by,for now. Altho I love the look of the trike and I love the extra space in the the lower trunk,when the time comes for me (AND IT WILL) I think I will opt for my bike bike with a side car. Still feels like a bike but has three wheels. I looked at the Liberty Side cars and they are very nice up next to the
H-D Ultra Classic,or even the Road Glide,and the only cost about $8K with alot of options. I love the nostalgic look of the H-D with a side car. JMO
H-D Ultra Classic,or even the Road Glide,and the only cost about $8K with alot of options. I love the nostalgic look of the H-D with a side car. JMO
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: FL
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 472
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From: Illinois mid-weatern side
Have you noticed the parking brake on the trike it looks like an after thought. Looks like a ******* hanging there. Worst looking parking break I have seen on a trike ruins the bike in my opinion.
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,368
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From: Yokohama
I never understood the trike attraction for someone healthy and able-bodied. It doesn't handle like a bike and you can't filter through traffic. Might as well buy a convertible and have the top and heater.
That said, I think it's very cool when an older or infirmed rider wanting to keep his now unrideable bike converts it into a trike or a hack.
That said, I think it's very cool when an older or infirmed rider wanting to keep his now unrideable bike converts it into a trike or a hack.