Trike vs Sidecar
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RE: Trike vs Sidecar
I have a 98 Ultra classic with a sidecar and I think it's nice.It took awhile to master.But the family loves it.When ridding alone I just put a 80 lbs sand bag in the sidecar. It keeps the sidecar down on turns. So I think sidecars work real good. I have a bad back and would not be able to ride any other way.[IMG][
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From: boyertown, pa
RE: Trike vs Sidecar
I'm not bragging but I have one of each. An 02 FLHTC (95in) with a 00 sidecar and a 79 FLH 74 in shovelhead. My vote is for the car. My most important thing to remember when riding either rig is from a MSF course I took years ago. RIDE WITHIN YOURSELF. In most cases physical limitations put you into a car or trike, you'll work like crazy trying to keep up with two wheelers in the twisties, then again a Harley will work like crazy keeping up with a sport bike as well. It's a matter of choice.
Things to remember and always keep in your mental data bank: Steering, countersteering, throttle management, finesse, technique and lots of patience. This is my fourth riding season with the car, and I love it. It wasn't easy the first couple of years. but I'm now comfortable with the rig in most situations. Pay attention to road warning signs regarding speed and directions of turns and you can set yourself up to make these turns without any extreme effort. It takes time to master any craft, riding including.
The trike is an investment purchase. It's great to run errands with around town or use for work, but is underpowered and only a four speed. Fun to ride, but wouldn't take her to Skyline Drive because of those issues. The car handled many trips to the DelMarVa area, as well as Pennsylvania from East to West on Route 6 as well as Skyline. It's a blast. You can also pack it with lots of stuff. Planning a fall trip to Blue Ridge Parkway as well.
I've also pulled a cargo trailer with the car, braking being the only issue, plan ahead. Whatever you do, have a reputable dealer install either choice, and I think you can stay in the wind despite your physical limits.
Things to remember and always keep in your mental data bank: Steering, countersteering, throttle management, finesse, technique and lots of patience. This is my fourth riding season with the car, and I love it. It wasn't easy the first couple of years. but I'm now comfortable with the rig in most situations. Pay attention to road warning signs regarding speed and directions of turns and you can set yourself up to make these turns without any extreme effort. It takes time to master any craft, riding including.
The trike is an investment purchase. It's great to run errands with around town or use for work, but is underpowered and only a four speed. Fun to ride, but wouldn't take her to Skyline Drive because of those issues. The car handled many trips to the DelMarVa area, as well as Pennsylvania from East to West on Route 6 as well as Skyline. It's a blast. You can also pack it with lots of stuff. Planning a fall trip to Blue Ridge Parkway as well.
I've also pulled a cargo trailer with the car, braking being the only issue, plan ahead. Whatever you do, have a reputable dealer install either choice, and I think you can stay in the wind despite your physical limits.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Central, IN
RE: Trike vs Sidecar
I was at the dealer Monday as a guy that lost an arm was picking up his modified trike. Check it out.
click on one armed man picks up trike
click on one armed man picks up trike
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From: Billings,Mt.
RE: Trike vs Sidecar
My father inlaw just mounted a Harley side car to his 05 Road King Classic.He has issues with his legs.
He has been doing side cars since the early 80's and has set a couple of sidecar records at Bonneville.The Harley kit is an easy bolt on and well engineerd in his opinion.
On right hand turns he has to lean into it like riding a quad.
I beleve there is also a reverse kit availible.
He has been doing side cars since the early 80's and has set a couple of sidecar records at Bonneville.The Harley kit is an easy bolt on and well engineerd in his opinion.
On right hand turns he has to lean into it like riding a quad.
I beleve there is also a reverse kit availible.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: St. Louis, MO
RE: Trike vs Sidecar
Guys,
Check out these guys in Greer South Carolina, http://www.cherokeetrikes.com/. They got in the business of converting bikes to trikes because of a physically challenged relative. They are very knowlegable, and good at what they do. Give them a shout.
Mike
Check out these guys in Greer South Carolina, http://www.cherokeetrikes.com/. They got in the business of converting bikes to trikes because of a physically challenged relative. They are very knowlegable, and good at what they do. Give them a shout.
Mike
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