Looking to get 2016 HD trike
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From: Holland Patent
Looking to get 2016 HD trike
Hello, I am thinking of trading my 2013 Goldwing with lemans kit, 23k miles for a 2016 HD trike with 11k miles
I am not mechanically inclined and my nearest Honda dealer is over an hour from my location. HD is local.
Would the ride be about the same?
I am an older guy.
Little nervous about trading in, but tired of the travel and other factors with Honda Dealer.
The only thing missing is bluetooth which I currently do not have, but world of been nice.
Also, new user here.
I am not mechanically inclined and my nearest Honda dealer is over an hour from my location. HD is local.
Would the ride be about the same?
I am an older guy.
Little nervous about trading in, but tired of the travel and other factors with Honda Dealer.
The only thing missing is bluetooth which I currently do not have, but world of been nice.
Also, new user here.
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Welcome to the site, Frank. Honestly, unless you just really want a Harley, I probably wouldn't make that trade. If your Wing trike has independent rear suspension, its ride quality is going to be far better, than a 2016 TriGlide. Your Wing will be much faster and smoother, as well. Did you mean a Lehman conversion? One downside I can think of, is Lehman is out of business. What mechanical issues, if any, have you had with your Wing?
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From: Holland Patent
Welcome to the site, Frank. Honestly, unless you just really want a Harley, I probably wouldn't make that trade. If your Wing trike has independent rear suspension, its ride quality is going to be far better, than a 2016 TriGlide. Your Wing will be much faster and smoother, as well. Did you mean a Lehman conversion? One downside I can think of, is Lehman is out of business. What mechanical issues, if any, have you had with your Wing?
i am in Holland patient NY
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I have a 16 Triglide and love it.I am 71 years old. I had to do some mods to get my Tri to be a comfortable ride but it does ride great now however I don't think you are going to get the ride out of a Harley that you get out of your wing if yours has independent suspension without putting some coin into upgrading the suspension for example, a DK custom lift kit for the rear, coil over shocks possible front cartridge kits in the tubes and for me ( I am only 5'6" with short arms) taller bars. Now that I have it set up the way I want I love riding the Harley.
Welcome to the forum
Jim
Welcome to the forum
Jim
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From: Holland Patent
I have a 16 Triglide and love it.I am 71 years old. I had to do some mods to get my Tri to be a comfortable ride but it does ride great now however I don't think you are going to get the ride out of a Harley that you get out of your wing if yours has independent suspension without putting some coin into upgrading the suspension for example, a DK custom lift kit for the rear, coil over shocks possible front cartridge kits in the tubes and for me ( I am only 5'6" with short arms) taller bars. Now that I have it set up the way I want I love riding the Harley.
Welcome to the forum
Jim
Welcome to the forum
Jim
Have health issues also.
I hope it will not be a step down in trading. I cant afford a new one. The electronics look to be better on the HD.
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I would definitely test-ride that TriGlide, first.
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What he said, I would rent one for a day to really get the feel of a HD.
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I went to see the 2016 Trike at dealer about 50 miles from my home, and wife and I were disappointed as it was missing the rear lights. Dealer said it was taken off for another sale and would order a new kit.
It did not have stock pipes and was quite loud.
I did take it for a ride and like the fact it sat lower than my wing.
It also was more conformable in ride and seat.
I ended up at local dealer yesterday and they had a 2019 with 600 miles that was returned by elderly gentleman. We talked and made a deal.
I should have it this Tuesday.
I am looking forward to it.
It did not have stock pipes and was quite loud.
I did take it for a ride and like the fact it sat lower than my wing.
It also was more conformable in ride and seat.
I ended up at local dealer yesterday and they had a 2019 with 600 miles that was returned by elderly gentleman. We talked and made a deal.
I should have it this Tuesday.
I am looking forward to it.
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You will like the 2019, it is a great trike.