question for all trike manufacturers.

[cavie]

please excuse the one handed typing. has any manufacturer ever considered altering the ride stance of a Goldwing? I'm talking about moving the seats back about one foot along with some form of radical risers to create the cruiser forward control stance? I would buy a wing in a hartbeat if my feet were behind the jugs and in a forward stance. I could excuse the use of all the tupperware. I can't ride with my feet down and behind my knees. don't know the framework of the wing but I got the idea from looking at my vtx. if the wing has the same kind of space behind the front seat, it looks very doable. anybody have any thoughts on this?

 

[rmrc51]

I completely sympathize with your request and agree with your observation regarding the,,,,"Less then perfect" riding position of the GoldWing. I myself was seriously considering going with a Harley for the 'foot forward' seating position. I wanted the Wing for it's reputation and riding comfort but also hated the 'legs tucked under' upright position. When I was buying my present trike, Roadsmith had just come out with their 'Comfort Controls'. The position the shifter and rear brake are adjusted 3" forward and 1" down. I kinda did a leap-of-faith and went with the Wing not even trying the Comfort Controls as they weren't available when I made my decision. When I picked up my trike, I had the availability of sitting on other Wing trikes with the regular setup and then on my trike with the Comfort Controls installed. There definitely is a difference, especially if you have wing Boards installed and remove your floor boards or foot pegs and just use the Wing Boards from the trike kit. The Comfort Controls along with installing highway pegs makes a tremendous difference in the foot-leg position and riding comfort, in my opinion. Below is the link for the Comfort Controls.

http://trikeshop.com/news/4192012/

I hope this helps.

 

[Shimpy]

The feet forward position of cruisers is like setting in a recliner but not what you want for long distance riding which is what the wing is designed for. Feet forward puts your weight on your tailbone which will become sore much sooner than on your butt.
I watch TV in a recliner and after an hour I'm squirming around to fine a different position and I'm not bouncing up and down like in a bike. If your riding is not all day or short trips then you'll be ok with feet forward.

 

[mhgoldwing]

I have just the opposite problem. I sold my 08 Kawaski Vulcan because the feet forward position absolutely killed my knees. I can ride the Wing and my ST1300 all day with only having to stretch my legs periodically to give my knees a short break.

So, as usual, no one design will fit all riders.

 

[Copasetic]

The feet forward position of cruisers is like setting in a recliner but not what you want for long distance riding which is what the wing is designed for. Feet forward puts your weight on your tailbone which will become sore much sooner than on your butt.
I watch TV in a recliner and after an hour I'm squirming around to fine a different position and I'm not bouncing up and down like in a bike. If your riding is not all day or short trips then you'll be ok with feet forward.

I have to respectfully disagree. I have a "foot forward" trike, a Victory XC Tour with a CSC trike kit. Never considered a Wing because of my size and the Wing's foot position.

I put A Russell Day Long seat on The Victory and I ride all day, day after day, without issues. Recently did 1700 miles in 5 days in Colorado (lots of twisties) and was totally comfortable every day.

 

[tfdeputydawg]

You would be amazed at how comfortable it is if you have weight bearing foot fairings, remove the OEM foot pegs and use the foot fairings!!!! epper:

 

[rmrc51]

Everyone has their own preferred sitting position. As I mentioned previously, I for one like to be in a laid back position with my feet forward. I even have the back rest in my car and truck in a reclined setting. Many people are not comfortable with the 'laid-back' or reclined position and prefer sitting straight up with their feet planted firmly straight down. Each to their own! It all depends on what works for the individual regarding comfort. Just make sure that regardless of what position you prefer, you'll be able to react quickly to avoid any threats on the road.

 

[SMSgt]

I have a Road Star, cruiser. I have ridden it coast to coast and was more comfortable on it that I was the GL with a Roadsmith. I like my feet forward, that's why I have highway pegs on the Goldwing. I also drove my Royal Star Venture, and I was more comfortable on the RSV than on the GL as well.
I sold the RSV, had to buy the wing and something had to go. I will drive the wheels off the trike and enjoy the ride. I have made a few changes to make it more comfortable.