Reason for trike

[cavie]

Why do people wait for a medical issue to think about a Trike? Why do people refuse to think about a Trike if there is a medical issue? (" have to stop riding. Can't hold the bike up anymore") I think of my Trike as a Go-cart on steroids.epper:epper:epper:

 

[mhgoldwing]

I think trikes are quickly evolving into a motorcycle for the non-medical crowd. So many trikes are now on the road that riders are seeing the benefits, particularly those of us who live is hilly, curvy, not-always-paved, areas.

I have tried to explain to many people that my trike only gives up leaning in the curves. Everything else tied to a motorcycle is there for me to enjoy. At the same time, I now find I ride more relaxed. I'm not having to worry at every non-level stop about which foot to put down; whether or not the parking lot is paved, dirt, or gravel; whether I'm balanced and steady enough for my co-rider to mount the trike; and the list goes on.

When I ride my two wheeler, the old brain has to step it up a notch because it has more things to think about and calculate; CONSTANTLY calculating.

Bottom line is more people are beginning to appreciate the non-medical reasons to own a trike.

 

[rhino 2]

Not me, About 7 years ago I got a Trike' the main reason was I got tired of putting my bike away for a few months in the winter and not able to ride, Now I can ride every day...
But it was a hard decision, I never considered a Trike a Motorcycle,.:Shrug: ...
Still don't.....[Did I just type that or was I just thinking it?]

 

[cavie]

Not me, About 7 years ago I got a Trike' the main reason was I got tired of putting my bike away for a few months in the winter and not able to ride, Now I can ride every day...
But it was a hard decision, I never considered a Trike a Motorcycle,.:Shrug: ...
Still don't.....[Did I just type that or was I just thinking it?]

I didn't just read that did I??

 

[Ol' Man Jeb]

I didn't have any medical issues that would keep me off a two wheeler, but if we didn't get a trike it's likely the Mrs would see that I did.:laugh:

 

[msocko3]

No medical issues here, did it because the wife can't sit still on long trips. It became exciting when she would decide to flex a leg at 70 mph while leaned over through a corner on a 2 wheeler. I think a there are more riders taking to a trike because they have never ridden 2 wheels and don't want to learn.

 

[Moe55]

My wife has MS and was getting uncomfortable on 2 wheels. To keep her in the wind went to a trike. Did not want to I loved 2 wheels.

After riding for almost a year and about 9,000 miles can't believe how much fun it has been. We ride more she is smiling more. Now I wish had moved to 3 wheels earlier. Our chapter only had 2 trikes last year this year there are 6. Think the word is getting out that they have more advantages and you do not have to compromise anything by going to a trike. Every ride we go on some one asks us how do you like riding a trike.

 

[Peter A.]

I just like the idea/look of a trike - still have a 2-wheeler so I'm very fortunate to be able to choose my RIDE FOR THE DAY......now as 'old man time' creeps up I find myself riding "3" more
and more........and LOVE IT!
:laugh:

 

[roadking2]

I've liked trikes since the late 60's, but I could never see paying what a trike costs and I already knew I loved 2 wheels. I thought I would like 3, but wasn't real sure. Medical issues got to the point that it was either 3 or nothing so I converted. That's my reason for waiting. It was the cost of a trike that stopped me combined with the uncertainty of whether I'd like 3 as much as 2 wheels. Now that I have a trike, I know for sure that I like it just as much.

 

[tbear]

MY reasons are the same as everyone that has put their reasons in this Forum. the only regret I have is that I wish I would have gone with a IRS suspension. The Michigan roads aren't the best in my area to ride on. The straight axle on my Triglide really can accent the unevenness from some of the roads I have to go down to get where I want to go. But, when she is on smooth roads, she is a dream!

 

[cavie]

Spent a week in July in central Mass. and found out the roads are not SA Trike friendly. Headed back to NH Lakes Region next summer where we remember the roads to be much better although we were not thinking Motorcycle at the time.

 

[Lucky]

No MED issues here thank goodness. The first one I saw in person was in Pine Mountain,Ga. wanted one then and finally got one. Anyway I finally got one and they are great. Ride Safe.

 

[FRR]

Over 2 years ago as a healthy 67 year old I started investigating Trikes. I didn't tell my friends, girl friend, or kids. I did mention it to my Tech buddy who frowned on the idea but wouldn't tell me why. Finally, after several conversations with him I asked him point blank why he was trying to talk me out of the idea. He thought for a minute and said, "it's because what you will be admitting". That made no sense to me so I pressed him even further. He said he knew I was quite capable to handling two wheels without any problem, but he said by getting a Trike I would " be admitting that I'm getting old". I laughed and said I WAS getting old, and in my mind the time to switch was BEFORE I had an issue not AFTER. ( Remember, this fella is only 50 yrs old). He said he would never get one if he ever got to the place he couldn't ride a 2 wheeler.

I had a 04 Wing and a 07 Harley Ultra at the time of the conversion. Since then I sold the Harley cause I seldom rode it once the Wing was triked, and since then upgraded my 3 wheeler to a 12 Wing with a new Hannigan kit on the back.

Best move I ever made. The comfort level on 3 wheels is great and they are so much safer. It doesn't mean some fool won't hit you, but with a Trike there are so many issues that you don't have to worry about. I've talked with a lot of Trikers in the past couple of years and none of them said they regretted the move to 3 wheels. We have all agreed that we wised we had done it sooner.

 

[saab9k]

No medical issues, just did not like the heavy bike in city traffic.
Bought a lighter bike, Yamaha xs650 special for short trips, trikes for riding out of town.

 

[Chazzman]

It was just time, after 40+ years of riding too hard and too fast it seemed like a great idea. I promised the wife I wouldn't go back to two wheels and she is holding me to it. Its been two years now and I like it pretty well. It is more comfortable, relaxing and I would say a lot safer.

 

[Sully]

I switched from 2 wheels to a trike for Safety. To be seen better, to relieve the stress while riding, to be able to carry more stuff if needed, to have more room, to relax at stop lights, to use the GPS, XM radio, CB, to feel comfortable, to look cool, and most of all.... Bragging Rights. ThumbUp

 

[Rick Kay]

I'm the wrong guy to ask, "Why wait for a medical problem" because that is exactly what I did! :blush:

 

[bongobobny]

I did a low speed drop with the wife and after that she demanded I trike! I do have medical issues but can still do 2 wheels but yes I'm glad I triked! I do miss 2 wheels on the twisties, there is no comparison with 3 wheels...

 

[scribe5]

No medial issues here as well. My wife of 35 years and I always went on trips together on two wheels. The past few years I think she was getting a bit too nervous on two wheels, so I got the trike so we could ride together. She really likes it and we've put about 9,000 miles in a little over one year. I was going to keep my VTX 1800 for solo rides, but found myself riding more on the trike. It didn't make sense to keep an awesome bike in the garage and pay insurance, upkeep and depreciation. So I sold it this spring...and never looked back...well....hardly ever looked back. It was a great decision and I am thankful that either getting older or an accident didn't make the decision for me.

 

[cavie]

I did a low speed drop with the wife and after that she demanded I trike! I do have medical issues but can still do 2 wheels but yes I'm glad I triked! I do miss 2 wheels on the twisties, there is no comparison with 3 wheels...

Try twisting the throttle 1/2 way thru the turn.epper:epper:epper:epper:

 

[Motorcycle Mike]

I waited untill I started having problems with my knees. I waited this long because both me and the wife love, Love, LOVE riding a 2 wheel motorcycle. I've been riding motorcycles since I was a kid so that gives me a little over 50 years expieriance and I was just not convinced I would like a trike. Theres just something about two wheels thats really inbedded in me.
The problem with my knees only shows up when riding the RSV 2 up and stopping, particularly on rough, uneven surfaces. I just kept telling myself to be carefull and pay close attention. This has worked well most the time but there have been quite a few close calls. Enough that I could acually hear the dread in Shirley as we approched stop signs, red lights and pulled into parking lots. I allways promised myself and Shirley I would NOT put the bike on the ground with her on board.
So I somewhat reluctantly gave into what I knew was going to happen anyway if I wanted to keep Shirley riding with me. And I do. It just wouldn't be the same without her.
Now the jury is still out. I just picked my trike up Sunday afternoon and have to work through Thursday so I won't get to ride it much before next weekend. We got in a short 50 mile ride after work Monday afternoon before the thunder showers chased us home and it was pretty good. Not bad, just differant. I'm sure as I get more expierance I'll get more comfortable.
In the mean time I still have my VTX for when I need a fix for my 2 wheel addiction.

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Love your signature Cavie

 

[dogman513]

Knee Surgeries got me off 2 wheels,and loved the 2 wheels especially in the twisties. Now with a trike I know I can continue to ride whatever the arthritis decides to do to me. The trike is a blast but the two wheels was too. So its all good!

 

[bongobobny]

Try twisting the throttle 1/2 way thru the turn.epper:epper:epper:epper:

Oh, that's a given 2 or three wheels! It's not the same as your body 30 to 45 degrees from the ground...

 

[Grandpa1]

Due to my drinking problems and frequent blackouts I had to go to a trike.
Now when I get real drunk I can merely pull to the side of the road and not fall over and hurt myself. Same with the blackouts.

Not hardly! I am deaf and had cochlear implant surgery so I could hear. They implant a device real close to the brain in the hearing nerve. They accidentally got into an area they weren't supposed to get into and I developed some minor balance issues because of it.
I decided to be on the safe side especially with my sweet wife on the back.

Love the trike!

 

[TwoBye]

Due to my drinking problems and frequent blackouts I had to go to a trike.
Now when I get real drunk I can merely pull to the side of the road and not fall over and hurt myself. Same with the blackouts.

Not hardly! I am deaf and had cochlear implant surgery so I could hear. They implant a device real close to the brain in the hearing nerve. They accidentally got into an area they weren't supposed to get into and I developed some minor balance issues because of it.
I decided to be on the safe side especially with my sweet wife on the back.

Love the trike!

Now that was close. You almost had me going. Love your sense of humor though. And you tike!!

 

[Tazmanken]

I do have a bad back but can still ride on 2 wheels,I also get these REALLY bad headaches when we are out riding I think is from stress,so I want a trike because I feel it will be less stressful,also we can take it on vacations and if I do get one of those headaches or get tired the wife can take over the riding to our next stop.

 

[jayhawkokie]

I practically lived on bikes in my 20s and 30s but gave up riding when my job took me to Dallas, always planning to buy a Goldwing when I retired, which I did. I just never got completely comfortable on the Goldwing plus my wife said she would ride with me if I got it converted to a trike, best thing I ever did, I feel totally at home on the trike and my little woman can go with me now. My only regret, I should have done it 7 years ago. orag:

 

[Trikerbobbilly]

Didn't wait for medical issues, the fact is my wife just was not comfortable on 2 wheels even though she would ride with me she just didn't like it, I always had to suggest going for a ride. Now that we have the trike she is always the first to jump in and suggest going somewhere on the trike, I still have my VTX for solo riding, there is nothing like the power of a big V-twin when I'm in the mood for speed.ThumbUp

 

[Firea100]

I have always just liked the looks of a trike. My wife learned to ride a bike and now that she's "been there, done that" she wants a Can-Am Spyder. So on we go on another quest to find her a 2014 Spyder!

 

[rmrc51]

I have always just liked the looks of a trike. My wife learned to ride a bike and now that she's "been there, done that" she wants a Can-Am Spyder. So on we go on another quest to find her a 2014 Spyder!

I have to agree! ThumbUp Always liked a trike's appearance.