New kid on the block

[G.W. Viper]

Hello everyone, My name is Keith, i'm 65, and live in Rancho Belago Ca. ( near Lake Perris )

I currently ride a 2012 Street Glide. My problem is I can't get the wife to ride with me. She feels unsafe on 2 wheels. So I'm really thinking about going with the Trike. Talked to her about it, and seems like she is willing now to ride with me on the trike. Told her its more comfortable and safer. So I plan on getting one in about 4 -6 months. Just need to get my Street Glide paid off first.

This past weekend I took my first test drive. I did notice there will be a learning curve. Especially in the steering. But overall its seems like a winner ! I did notice it is alot more
bumpy on the road. Is this normal ? Also noticed steering was a little stiffer, but not a bad thing. I did love how you can make a tight u turn and not worry about laying the bike down !
Keith

 

[Fearless]

You and your Wife will love the Trike

I had not ridden in forty years wife wanted "three wheels" not two wheels, so happy wife happy life. A little rougher on uneven surfaces not really a problem air pressure in tires as well as shocks makes a huge difference. Seriously we will not go back to two wheels, love the trike comfort and relaxing not near as much tension while riding. ThumbUp Welcome to our world ride safely fearless

 

[mhgoldwing]

Trikes will always feel rougher because they have three contact tracks on the pavement where a bike only has one. You particularly notice the new side-to-side movements that bikes don't have. At first it will feel strange but you will soon forget that as the rest of the benefits override a couple of negatives.

I have a trike and bike. The trike will be the last item to leave my garage!

 

[Zammy]

Welcome to the forums Keith, one of the biggest problems with a dealer demo or rental is that all of them usually put too much air in the tires. If you get a chance to ride a tri again, make sure that the front tire has 36# and that the rear ones have around 22#, the dealer will probably balk at those figures but that is very close to what almost all of us run that have tri-glides. It will make a huge difference, along with around 35 # of air in the rear shocks for a starting point which on an average I would say the dealer never checks.

Best of luck with your search and don't be afraid to ask questions, there are lots of knowledgeable folks here.

 

[David357]

Welcome from South Florida:wave4:

 

[G.W. Viper]

Thanks guys for all the good advice. I am so glad I found this forum ! Seems like alot of nice people here epper:

 

[Catfish]

Welcome from Illinois.

 

[cdculbertson]

Welcome from North Florida. :clapping:

 

[Sully]

Welcome from North Ga. :wave4: Once you switch you wont go back ThumbUp

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Welcome from Dayton Ohio,i am a fairly new member myself.And having ridden only two wheels for the last 45 years there is a learning curve for sure.

 

[Dave59]

Welcome from Wisconsin, it won't take more than a "real" ride or 2 and you'll love the Tri.

 

[ol' school]

Welcome from South Central PA. Definitely a learning curve but once you get on to it you will love trikin'!!!

 

[Gideon]

Welcome from Indianapolis, IN.

 

[Sunman]

Welcome to the world of triking. In my experience the learning curve is minimal. When I had my first trike (GL1800/Motortrike) I still had my 2 wheeler. I was able to switch back and forth without any issues; remember to put feet down on 2 wheeler but not on trike and you will be OK. Right now I only have the trike but am thinking about adding a 2 wheeler again and I am sure there will be no problem. I really believe that the learning curve is quick. Good luck and ride safe!

Sunman

 

[Ozarkryder]

Welcome to Trike Talk from SW MO! I always refer new trikers to this thread:
http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/242-Making-The-Switch-Bike-to-Trike-Great-Info!
There is a lot of good info from experienced riders there.

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard

 

[G.W. Viper]

Welcome to Trike Talk from SW MO! I always refer new trikers to this thread:
http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/242-Making-The-Switch-Bike-to-Trike-Great-Info!
There is a lot of good info from experienced riders there.

Thanks for the link :clapping:

 

[rwhgme]

Welcome! I got a trike because my wife wouldn't ride behind me. She picked the trike out. It is the best purchase I have EVER made!

 

[clint44]

Glad to have you aboard,Keith. How long have you owned your Street Glide and how many miles does it have?

 

[Recycledteen]

Welcome Keith! One thing about the steering is you can add the comfort lift on the rear and it will help the ride AND make the steering a bit easier!

 

[graygoat]

Welcome aboard! There is a learning curve but after a few hundred miles, you will be quite comfortable and I am sure your wife will be also.

 

[G.W. Viper]

Welcome! I got a trike because my wife wouldn't ride behind me. She picked the trike out. It is the best purchase I have EVER made!

Glad to hear
Hope my wife feels the same way

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Glad to have you aboard,Keith. How long have you owned your Street Glide and how many miles does it have?

I bought it used last year, so Had it for 1 year, 15,800 miles.

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Welcome Keith! One thing about the steering is you can add the comfort lift on the rear and it will help the ride AND make the steering a bit easier!

Do you know the cost of the comfort lift ? Sounds like a plan

 

[Zammy]

$124.95 if you order from DK Custom, one of our sponsors, here's the link:

http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/Tri...t-Kit-Added-Comfort-Lift-DK-TRI-CMFT-LFKT.htm

 

[G.W. Viper]

$124.95 if you order from DK Custom, here's the link:

http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/Tri-Glide-Rear-Shocks-Comfort-Lift-Kit-Added-
Comfort-Lift-DK-TRI-CMFT-LFKT.htm

Thank you