Anyone know?

[kiorana123]

Does anyone know if there is a DVD on how to ride a trike, safety, steering, tips and tricks? I realize there are courses in America, but none here in NZ. I want to minimize the "Oh sh..!" factor when I learn to ride. Thanks Orange.:Trike1::AGGHH:

 

[pmar6004]

Does anyone know if there is a DVD on how to ride a trike, safety, steering, tips and tricks? I realize there are courses in America, but none here in NZ. I want to minimize the "Oh sh..!" factor when I learn to ride. Thanks Orange.:Trike1::AGGHH:

Here's a link to a few safety tips when riding your trike:Cycle Connections Magazine | Motorcycle Rides | Bike Rallies | Motorcycle Reviews | News

I hope it's helpful...


Daydreamer

 

[Bikerbozo]

One important thing to remember, if you have ridden 2-wheels for a while, is to put "Counter Steering" out of your head. This is when you turn handlebars (for example) to left to make a sharp right (Like to avoid an accident or evading cops).

 

[Nana]

Ian, it isn't a DVD, but there is lots of good advice on this thread that our members have put together for new trike riders!

http://www.triketalk.com/forum/general-forum/242-experianced-trike-riders-please-post-here.html

 

[spiritdream]

Also not a DVD, but the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has a manual with some good tips. http://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/3w_tips.pdf

 

[Jerry Hobbit]

Don't know if this will work but I received a DVD Titled "TRI GLIDE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE PRODUCT ORIENTATION VIDEO" P/N 83913-09" when I picked up my Trike from Gainesville H-D. (Florida). Perhaps you can google for the info:
Jerry Hobbit

 

[dancerjim]

That's one reason i picked a stallion for my trike, I won't fowl up my counter steerring when im on my 2 wheeler. Love that steering wheel.

 

[skuuter]

That's one reason i picked a stallion for my trike, I won't fowl up my counter steerring when im on my 2 wheeler. Love that steering wheel.

....Good Point.....:laugh:

 

[Comanche]

Does anyone know if there is a DVD on how to ride a trike, safety, steering, tips and tricks? I realize there are courses in America, but none here in NZ. I want to minimize the "Oh sh..!" factor when I learn to ride. Thanks Orange.:Trike1::AGGHH:

I am not saying anyone can ride a trike. But, almost. When you get your steed, I would suggest taking it to a large parking lot. Remember, to turn the trike you use the pull-push method on the handle bars.

No, I am not over simplfying it. You want to go right, pull on the right bar and try to keep your left are straight and push with equal pressure on the left bar.

If you get the trike a rake kit, steering with be so much easier.

General rule of thumb is it takes about 300 - 500 miles for it to become 2nd nature.

Just remember, do not put your feet down at stops.

 

[kiorana123]

Thanks everybody, really great, perhaps it's a project we could do one day, I'm sure people would appreciate it. One of the tricks we really have to master here in New Zealand, which most of you in American don't, is riding upside down!!! The other thing is that we have to turbo charge our trikes to keep one day ahead of you all the time. When I Skype friends in the USA you have no idea how hard it is to sneeze one day backwards!!!!wave4:epper::woohoo::innocent::wtg::Joker3:

 

[subeetrikerdon]

Does anyone know if there is a DVD on how to ride a trike, safety, steering, tips and tricks? I realize there are courses in America, but none here in NZ. I want to minimize the "Oh sh..!" factor when I learn to ride. Thanks Orange.:Trike1::AGGHH:

Learning to ride a motorcycle trike is not as easy as it looks. Here are some pointers to get you going as a triker.


1. The motorcycle trike controls are exactly the same as on a motorcycle. However, the steering is different and you need to get used to it.

2. Start out driving the trike in a parking lot with your right hand in your back pocket. Leave the trike in first gear, steer it around the lot and do some figure-8s. Get used to the long pushes to turn corners.

3. You steer a trike much like a car. You will find it easiest to use a push-pull steering technique. That is, when you want to turn right, pull the right grip toward you while pushing the left grip away from you. Similarly, for a left turn, pull the left grip toward you while pushing the right grip away from you. This technique is especially useful making turns on twisties. You will find it much easier to pull the grip on a hard turn than trying to only push the grip.

4. You need to spend some time getting familiar with steering and evasive maneuvers. Your mind will keep telling you that you are on a bike. Train yourself to steer, not countersteer.

5. Don't try to put your foot down when you stop. The rear wheel will run over it.

6. Remember that the trike is wide and you have to compensate when you pull in next to a gasoline island or a toll plaza.

7. Drive the trike in a traffic lane positioned much like a car.

8. Turning long sweepers will be easy. Doing twisties will take some technique and a certain amount of muscle.

9. Trikes can be altered to have more rake. This makes steering easier but judgment mistakes are easier to make too.

10. Tight turns or decreasing radius turns on entrance and exit ramps are noticeably more difficult and require steady pressure.
Tips:

Do not assume that since you've been riding motorcycles for 30 years, that you already know how to ride a trike. You may find yourself in the ditch.

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