First Trike ride today
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Blue Springs Mo just outside of KC
I have a 2010 Harley Trike and have been riding it for 5 months now. I love it..I'm 58 and I'm in great shape--run 3 miles a day--golf etc etc ..Not everyone has to ride the trike just because they cant handle a two wheel bike anymore. I purchased it because I do feel safer on it...my wife feels better about it and most of all I love the looks of them and they are fun to drive. It takes a few miles to learn how to drive them but I have no problem keeping up with others...Brother has a 06 ultra with 100 hp and I hang right with him..Yes from the gate I lag behind but once we start rolling he cant leave me..I cant stop anywhere without someone coming up to the bike. At 58 attracting a few nice looking women bikers is not a bad thing...LOL
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Southern Colorado
Remember when Honda made the first 3-wheeler? First time I got on one was just after getting off a dirt bike...Yup, when I stopped I put both feet down (I was warned not to do that) and both rear wheels climbed up my calfs. Damn, that hurt 
I'm sure the trikes are bigger but would take some real thinking to get used the idea of not putting my feet down again.
I'm sure the trikes are bigger but would take some real thinking to get used the idea of not putting my feet down again.
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Joined: Jul 2008
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I triked my '08 Ultra last November with a Champion Kit......not because I had to.....just because I wanted to. I bumped the engine to 103" with SE255 cams and CR's to compensate for the extra weight. If anyone is contemplating converting their bike with a kit the "Easy Steer" is a MUST HAVE!! I know of several guys that used the Tri Glide trees rather than buying the Easy Steer kit trees and saved a bunch of money. I also installed the add on reverse to my transmission but found I really don't need it as the trike's weight is much easier to handle than a two wheeler.
It took a couple hundred miles to get used to riding it.....after forty some years on a two wheeler my brain still insisted on countersteering and needless to say it don't friggin' work!! Once you get used to steering it, it's great!! The thing corners like it's on rails (solid axel) and is a VERY stable platform. I suppose you could tip one over if you really tried but the *** end would probably slide first. I now zip through corners that would grind the floor boards off when she was a two wheeler!! Only need to run 17-20Lbs. in the rear tires as they're car tires and don't have all the weight they would have on a car.....that helps smooth out the bumps a bunch.
It took a couple hundred miles to get used to riding it.....after forty some years on a two wheeler my brain still insisted on countersteering and needless to say it don't friggin' work!! Once you get used to steering it, it's great!! The thing corners like it's on rails (solid axel) and is a VERY stable platform. I suppose you could tip one over if you really tried but the *** end would probably slide first. I now zip through corners that would grind the floor boards off when she was a two wheeler!! Only need to run 17-20Lbs. in the rear tires as they're car tires and don't have all the weight they would have on a car.....that helps smooth out the bumps a bunch.
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Joined: May 2008
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When I purchased my 09 Tri-Glide, they were selling as soon as they hit the dealership so test rides were not an option. The first 50 miles after taking delivery were a nightmare for me and I thought that I just made a 30k mistake.
I have put on about 8k miles on my TG in the past year and absolutely love it. It was definitely a big transition from my 2 wheelers but once I got the hang of it there was no turning back. The ride and comfort is fantastic and my wife and I do 500 mile days effortlessly. I have no trouble keeping up with the 2-wheelers through the twistys and I cant imagine the contortions you would have to go though to tip one of these I suppose it could be done but it wouldnt be easy!
The down side: every gas stop takes longer because people are constantly coming up and asking questions about my TG.
I have put on about 8k miles on my TG in the past year and absolutely love it. It was definitely a big transition from my 2 wheelers but once I got the hang of it there was no turning back. The ride and comfort is fantastic and my wife and I do 500 mile days effortlessly. I have no trouble keeping up with the 2-wheelers through the twistys and I cant imagine the contortions you would have to go though to tip one of these I suppose it could be done but it wouldnt be easy!
The down side: every gas stop takes longer because people are constantly coming up and asking questions about my TG.
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