2009 HARLEY TRIKE
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From: People's Republic of Boulder Colorado
So, are these things actually selling? I haven't seen any that I know of. When I get to the point of needing a trike, I'll be too senile to ride anymore anyway.
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From: Brockport, NY
Seen one at Arkport Cycles, Arkport, NY in Vivid Black. Not too fond on the styling of the Trike. I've seen beautiful ones at several Bike Weeks. Kinda expensive for my wallet though.
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From: Yokohama
Speaking of trikes, I took this pic last November at a roadside rest area here in Japan. Now before anyone lets loose with rice burner comments you should know that it's powered by a Ford V-8 
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: SW Iowa
I believe I will be a customer for one in time. Right now I can still get along with my Ultra justs fine, but I know my knees aren't forever. I wonder if SE will have a bore kit for it, as it will take at least 110 cu in to make that heavy rig go.
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From: Delaware
I like the trike. But then, I have always liked the Lehmans. For now, I'll stick with the 2 wheeler. But, some day........
By the way, if you read the copy in the original newsletter you'll see the real reason for the frame change on the 09 touring bikes. As told to me by the local dealer, (owner and friend, not sales person), Harley considered the original frame to be a bit short on strength for something they were going to their name on. In engineering the new frame they developed a single location for mounting the swingarm and/or the trike portion. Fewer parts, more strength, better product.
By the way, if you read the copy in the original newsletter you'll see the real reason for the frame change on the 09 touring bikes. As told to me by the local dealer, (owner and friend, not sales person), Harley considered the original frame to be a bit short on strength for something they were going to their name on. In engineering the new frame they developed a single location for mounting the swingarm and/or the trike portion. Fewer parts, more strength, better product.
Road Captain
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Most of the reasons for getting GW trike also apply to getting a GW motorcycle. Much more powerful, Honda reliability, better brakes, handling, etc. I know, I have one (an 07). I also am not a trike guy, although the idiot who made the remark disparaging probably has little real motorcycle experience
. I do like sidecars, have a couple. They don't handle as easily as a trike, but I like the look better
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If and when I did get a trike, I would certainly considered the Harley. Being a factory unit is a big big plus to me.
. I do like sidecars, have a couple. They don't handle as easily as a trike, but I like the look better.If and when I did get a trike, I would certainly considered the Harley. Being a factory unit is a big big plus to me.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: St. Augustine Florida
Saw one at the Orange Park H Dealer. $34,699!!!! I just cant see it!
I have seen some beautiful trikes around, just not for me
I have seen some beautiful trikes around, just not for me
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From: Illinois
Trikes are not for me just yet, but........... I have a bud who has been riding harleys almost as long as I have been alive. He isn't very old yet, but he has bad knees and he is a very small man. His wife is as big as he is and weighs about the same.
He has been struggling with his heritage softail in the parking lots and at low speeds for the last few years. He isn't stong enough to pick his bike up when he drops it. I have picked his bike up for him several times and it kills him that he dropped the bike in the first place and he can't pick it up when he does.
He has worked hard and retired twice. He is an overachiever who makes six figures. He has a new trike. He will be retired for good in two more months and thanks to the Harley trike, I still have my good bud as a riding partner. He wouldn't have ridden any other trike than a Harley.
I couldn't care less what anyone thinks of him riding a trike. I am glad he and his wife can count on many more years of good riding thanks to the harley trike. I have many more years of riding with one of the best buds I have ever known thanks to the harley trike.
Who knows, I swore I would never ride a bike with a windshield or a fairing. Things change as we get older. Maybe someday, if I live long enough, the trike will be what I need.
Dennis
He has been struggling with his heritage softail in the parking lots and at low speeds for the last few years. He isn't stong enough to pick his bike up when he drops it. I have picked his bike up for him several times and it kills him that he dropped the bike in the first place and he can't pick it up when he does.
He has worked hard and retired twice. He is an overachiever who makes six figures. He has a new trike. He will be retired for good in two more months and thanks to the Harley trike, I still have my good bud as a riding partner. He wouldn't have ridden any other trike than a Harley.
I couldn't care less what anyone thinks of him riding a trike. I am glad he and his wife can count on many more years of good riding thanks to the harley trike. I have many more years of riding with one of the best buds I have ever known thanks to the harley trike.
Who knows, I swore I would never ride a bike with a windshield or a fairing. Things change as we get older. Maybe someday, if I live long enough, the trike will be what I need.
Dennis