Greetings, new forum member interested in your responses to my intended TG

[jonfjr]

Greetings, new forum member interested in your responses to my intended TG

First post.

Well I am here and have enjoyed all of the information on the threads I have read so far.

Some background:

First off,I am very fortunate to be on planet earth as I was hit by a car head on in my lane of travel in 2007 as I was riding home (a mile from home). Driver had no insurance, no license and a borrowed car (no arrest ho hum).

I was lucky to survive but as I was ATGATT, that saved my life.

Moving on (that's an old song by Bad Co)!

The accident had left me with punctured lungs, knee issues and numerous other problems. Once I was recovered (3 months) I got back on my other 2 wheel steed (I had a spare bike) and rode again.

Now in 2020 I am fully aware that my knees/leg strength isn't what it used to be and want a change.

Drum roll:

Walked into a local Harley Dealer (never been in one before) and looked at the white CVO TG...OMG what a great looking machine. Really impressed with the whole experience in the dealership thus far.

My question to you folks is this:

What would you do, purchase the CVO or another trike?

Thanks for reading and ride safe.

Jon.

PS: I would like honest opinions as I am not a person that gets upset easily (as you can probably tell), peace.

 

[ultrafxr]

Jon, welcome to Trike Talk. Glad you joined us. As for the CVO Tri-Glide if that does it for you and you can swing the price then definitely go for it.

 

[Peter A.]

New

First a warm WELCOME to TT, there are a GREAT bunch of people on this forum ad a WEALTH of fabulous information, Second the choice that you are about to make is

really a personal preference-many, many people on here would LOVE to have the new

this year CVO trike (myself included)!

l’ve been on motors for over 50 years now and have both a 2-wheeler and a 2020 HD

trike and as many will acknowledge AGE takes it toll-I ride the trike more/more and

LOVE it.

Give it some good thought and gather as much info as you can, I think you will NOT

regret acquiring a THREE WHEELER!

BTW: I’m right over here in Pendleton, Oregon, HOPEFULLY we can meet up!

Pete.

:Coffee:

 

[Jack Klarich]

Hi Jon and welcome to Trike Talk

If that CVO makes your heart beat harder GO GET IT

I know if I could swing that deal, you would not see me for a few days

 

[Colleydog]

If you want to make the trike your own, just get a non cvo, part of the fun in owning a harley is making it your own., but with that being said the cvo is a beautiful trike and it doesn’t take that many big upgrades to get a regular trike to a cvo price. Either way to go I think you will be extremely happy. Don’t pay over list price for either one. Good luck and welcome to trike talk

 

[jonfjr]

Jon, welcome to Trike Talk. Glad you joined us. As for the CVO Tri-Glide if that does it for you and you can swing the price then definitely go for it.

Appreciate the response.

The dealer has been great and I am not going to pay sticker price...along with no set up or freight fees, just tax and license fees.

The trike is a thing of beauty, that's all I can say right now.

 

[jonfjr]

If you want to make the trike your own, just get a non cvo, part of the fun in owning a harley is making it your own., but with that being said the cvo is a beautiful trike and it doesn’t take that many big upgrades to get a regular trike to a cvo price. Either way to go I think you will be extremely happy. Don’t pay over list price for either one. Good luck and welcome to trike talk

Great advice as I like to tinker, but the CVO is really nice as it stands.

 

[jonfjr]

Hi Jon and welcome to Trike Talk

If that CVO makes your heart beat harder GO GET IT

I know if I could swing that deal, you would not see me for a few days

Yep, I know I wouldn't be seen for a month, except the damn snow over the passes keeps me nearer my base!

 

[jonfjr]

First a warm WELCOME to TT, there are a GREAT bunch of people on this forum ad a WEALTH of fabulous information, Second the choice that you are about to make is

really a personal preference-many, many people on here would LOVE to have the new

this year CVO trike (myself included)!

l’ve been on motors for over 50 years now and have both a 2-wheeler and a 2020 HD

trike and as many will acknowledge AGE takes it toll-I ride the trike more/more and

LOVE it.

Give it some good thought and gather as much info as you can, I think you will NOT

regret acquiring a THREE WHEELER!

BTW: I’m right over here in Pendleton, Oregon, HOPEFULLY we can meet up!

Pete.

:Coffee:

When we get nearer to spring, maybe hit you up for lunch.

 

[jonfjr]

Jon, welcome to Trike Talk. Glad you joined us. As for the CVO Tri-Glide if that does it for you and you can swing the price then definitely go for it.

This trike "floats my boat" ha!

 

[nucseal]

I personally own a 2016 Tri Glide. With that said: If all you want is a Harley Davidson then the CVO is top of the line. But like others have said, buying the base Tri Glide and adding what you want to make it your own, is preferable to a lot of people.

Also, their is other Trike conversion manufactures out there. Mostly Honda Goldwing is the most converted by Hannigan. California Side Car and Motortrike. The Honda Goldwing 1800 has reputation of being bullet proof. Also, these other conversions have the advantage of having independent axle. Which make for a smoother ride. I would look at these, just get full spectrum of what is out there. You should test ride all of them to make your decision.

Whatever you decide, you will eventually make it your own.

Oh, Welcome to the family!!!

 

[jonfjr]

I personally own a 2016 Tri Glide. With that said: If all you want is a Harley Davidson then the CVO is top of the line. But like others have said, buying the base Tri Glide and adding what you want to make it your own, is preferable to a lot of people.

Also, their is other Trike conversion manufactures out there. Mostly Honda Goldwing is the most converted by Hannigan. California Side Car and Motortrike. The Honda Goldwing 1800 has reputation of being bullet proof. Also, these other conversions have the advantage of having independent axle. Which make for a smoother ride. I would look at these, just get full spectrum of what is out there. You should test ride all of them to make your decision.

Whatever you decide, you will eventually make it your own.

Oh, Welcome to the family!!!

Great advice.

Not many choices here in WA State but the GW was on my list of "look see".

I haven't "signed anything yet" relating to the TG so I may have time to travel and look at other options.

Jon.

 

[Gorilla]

Jon, Trikes is all about what makes the WOW in you when you see it. Also your choice of what kind depends a lot on what you want to do or not to your trike. The CVO is a GREAT choice for someone that wants a trike that has a full factory warrantee and already has most of the bells and whistles that people want. If it makes your heart go pitter patter then "GO FOR IT"

 

[Koolbreeze]

Welcome to the Forum! I love my 2019, the 2020 CVO model is top of the line. Many $$$$$ though but if money is not an issue, go for it.

I had issues with my balance and knee so I went to a trike as my Electra Glide was getting too heavy at stops and low speed parking lot, did not want it to go over on me.

I have a few other smaller 2 wheel bikes that I enjoy and ride (Sportster, Honda VFR & Yamaha FJ-09). However, the Trike is my favorite for longer distance riding.

I am sure you will enjoy whatever Trike you decide on, post pictures when you get one.

-Roger

 

[jonfjr]

Jon, Trikes is all about what makes the WOW in you when you see it. Also your choice of what kind depends a lot on what you want to do or not to your trike. The CVO is a GREAT choice for someone that wants a trike that has a full factory warrantee and already has most of the bells and whistles that people want. If it makes your heart go pitter patter then "GO FOR IT"

As you have aptly stated the CVO did make my heart go "pitter patter".

I really haven't seen trikes up close and personal and have little knowledge of these beasts. However, I have researched this and other forums (I became a member here because I felt a genuine warmth amongst other members) so I could get a little knowledge and make an educated guess as to what to purchase. My research included Honda GW, Can Am etc. On another forum, one member advised another poster that "converted" bikes may not be serviced at other dealers for one reason or another, probably liability, who knows!



I have never owned a white bike and certainly to my knowledge never had much chrome on a machine, but the bike looks so well presented that I couldn't look the other way.

The trunk has massive space and the top box (tour box maybe) has an LED light inside along with a 12V outlet. I started to price the various options that I could fit and it is quite close to the price of the CVO if you included labor. I do most of my wrenching but I have a major problem with both hands at the moment that will require surgery.

The fit and finish on the HD TG is absolutely amazing, better than my Beemer by a long shot. I am really impressed with the whole HD experience so far. The 2020 also had the recall done on the back brakes (software related) as I got this checked today.

Jon.

 

[jonfjr]

Welcome to the Forum! I love my 2019, the 2020 CVO model is top of the line. Many $$$$$ though but if money is not an issue, go for it.

I had issues with my balance and knee so I went to a trike as my Electra Glide was getting too heavy at stops and low speed parking lot, did not want it to go over on me.

I have a few other smaller 2 wheel bikes that I enjoy and ride (Sportster, Honda VFR & Yamaha FJ-09). However, the Trike is my favorite for longer distance riding.

I am sure you will enjoy whatever Trike you decide on, post pictures when you get one.

-Roger

Roger,

Like your Sportster, Honda VFR & Yamaha FJ-09 scoots, and of course your 2019 trike choices.

Still have a 2019 R1250GS to play with, so I can always go back and try and learn to ride 2 wheels again!

Thanks for taking time to post and as soon as I am able I will post up some pictures.

Jon.

 

[Koolbreeze]

Roger,

Like your Sportster, Honda VFR & Yamaha FJ-09 scoots, and of course your 2019 trike choices.

Still have a 2019 R1250GS to play with, so I can always go back and try and learn to ride 2 wheels again!

Thanks for taking time to post and as soon as I am able I will post up some pictures.

Jon.

Jon,

Learning to ride a Trike after 50 years of riding two wheel was a bit of a learning curve for me. Took about 500 miles to get the hang of steering or lack of counter steering.

Spent about 4 hours in a school parking lot after hours doing figure 8s, circles, starts stops, starts on turning etc.

After 1500 miles or so it became second nature and I have not had any issues going back and forth between 2 and 3 wheels.

 

[jonfjr]

Jon,

Learning to ride a Trike after 50 years of riding two wheel was a bit of a learning curve for me. Took about 500 miles to get the hang of steering or lack of counter steering.

Spent about 4 hours in a school parking lot after hours doing figure 8s, circles, starts stops, starts on turning etc.

After 1500 miles or so it became second nature and I have not had any issues going back and forth between 2 and 3 wheels.

Thanks for the info.

It was interesting that you were able to adapt and ride 2 wheel machines again, as this was the next question I was going to ask.

The sales person at HD today told me about a customer last year who rode off on a trike (after being told many times "don't put your foot down") and did just that.

Apparently said person broke leg as rear parts ran over leg, rode home, visited hospital and came back weeks later in a leg plaster to the dealer.

 

[Gorilla]

Jon the transition to 3 wheels has a lot to do with the individual and their past experiences. If you have ridden any ATV's and or Snowmobiles in your past then the change will be easier. Your have to steer both of them just like a trike. Most people make the change easily. Like mentioned above some parking lot time will go a long way in getting it done. Feet up a must. And know that your trike is wider than the 2 wheeler when you pull up to that gas pump. Don't let the change slow you down. I have only heard of a few that did not get the hang of it.

GOOD LUCK RIDE SAFE

 

[graygoat]

Welcome, Jon!

The issue you mentioned with a conversion is the dealer will probably only work on the bike part. The trike conversion part will have to be worked on elsewhere & that could be a problem on a trip. The whole Triglide can be worked on by the dealer. May not be an issue for you if you do your own work, something to consider.

I have a 16 and have a blast on it. I could buy a new CVO or even a regular 2020, but do not want to have that much invested and my 16 is modded some and paid for with 29k miles.

All that said, your money & your wishes, go for it if you want it! Good luck in your adventure!

 

[Sailor26]

Welcome aboard Trike Talk. When I was in the market for a Trike, I wanted a HD Tri-glide but wanted to see what the Honda conversion was like also. My wife and I took a rode trip from (home) Pensacola, Fl. to Russellville, Ak. to the Honda dealer there. They had over 20 conversions on the showroom floor and told us we could ride as many as we liked, no problem. Great experience having all these comparisons at your call. Ultimately went back home and bought a 2015 Tri and have loved choice with no regrets. That CVO is a beautiful machine. Enjoy your new ride whatever it may be.

 

[jonfjr]

Jon the transition to 3 wheels has a lot to do with the individual and their past experiences. If you have ridden any ATV's and or Snowmobiles in your past then the change will be easier. Your have to steer both of them just like a trike. Most people make the change easily. Like mentioned above some parking lot time will go a long way in getting it done. Feet up a must. And know that your trike is wider than the 2 wheeler when you pull up to that gas pump. Don't let the change slow you down. I have only heard of a few that did not get the hang of it.

GOOD LUCK RIDE SAFE

Great advice.

I will be taking a trike course and I will find a large vacant parking lot to practice my new skills or lack thereof!

 

[jonfjr]

Welcome aboard Trike Talk. When I was in the market for a Trike, I wanted a HD Tri-glide but wanted to see what the Honda conversion was like also. My wife and I took a rode trip from (home) Pensacola, Fl. to Russellville, Ak. to the Honda dealer there. They had over 20 conversions on the showroom floor and told us we could ride as many as we liked, no problem. Great experience having all these comparisons at your call. Ultimately went back home and bought a 2015 Tri and have loved choice with no regrets. That CVO is a beautiful machine. Enjoy your new ride whatever it may be.

Thank you.

 

[paws]

Jon...I am one of those people who had NO problem adjusting from 2 to 3 wheels. I had driven several 2 wheelers since 1978 when husband and I bought HIS trike in 2011 - the first in the family. So, we get to the seller’s home, give him the check, husband announces he isn’t riding it home....130 miles = 2 hours. WHAT???!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? THIS IS YOUR TRIKE!!! Wasn’t anything to do but for me to hop on the trike and head home. I had never driven a trike but had voraciously read and asked newby questions out here on TrikeTalk so I kindof knew what to watch for. The seller had no words of wisdom for me - he hated it - it only had 1217 miles on it. By the time we were 1/2-way I realized that I was in love with this machine (Gold Wing). Well, hubby did ride it after we got it home and I bought myself another one making us a 2-trike household....sold the 2-wheel cruisers ASAP and haven’t looked back.

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Jon welcome to trike talk,best trike forum out there IMO.If you can afford it by all means do it,as we get to that point in our lives when we can no longer ride and we are on the side lines,the last thing you want to say is..... I wish i would have. Best of luck with your decision.

 

[Ed H]

Jon, welcome to Trike Talk. Glad you joined us. As for the CVO Tri-Glide if that does it for you and you can swing the price then definitely go for it.

What he said, as you are well aware life is short.

Enjoy your time here as much as you can.

 

[jonfjr]

Jon...I am one of those people who had NO problem adjusting from 2 to 3 wheels. I had driven several 2 wheelers since 1978 when husband and I bought HIS trike in 2011 - the first in the family. So, we get to the seller’s home, give him the check, husband announces he isn’t riding it home....130 miles = 2 hours. WHAT???!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? THIS IS YOUR TRIKE!!! Wasn’t anything to do but for me to hop on the trike and head home. I had never driven a trike but had voraciously read and asked newby questions out here on TrikeTalk so I kindof knew what to watch for. The seller had no words of wisdom for me - he hated it - it only had 1217 miles on it. By the time we were 1/2-way I realized that I was in love with this machine (Gold Wing). Well, hubby did ride it after we got it home and I bought myself another one making us a 2-trike household....sold the 2-wheel cruisers ASAP and haven’t looked back.

Great story...2 (3 wheels) in the house hold.

 

[jonfjr]

What he said, as you are well aware life is short.

Enjoy your time here as much as you can.

True enough..

 

[ole_phart]

I have never owned a white bike and certainly to my knowledge never had much chrome on a machine, but the bike looks so well presented that I couldn't look the other way.Jon.

White bikes (and trikes) rule . My Low Rider was white (Bonneville Salt Pearl in HarleySpeak) and my Freewheeler is the same color.

If you can swing a CVO by all means go for it rather than later have regrets that you didn't. After 2020 there's the possibility that HD won't do a CVO trike, they change what gets the CVO treatment from year to year. From the sound of it you've got a good dealer that will do you right.

It took me close to 500 miles to feel at ease on 3 wheels vs. 2. The big thing for me was getting used to riding in the center of a lane rather than off to one side. I got used to "steering" rather than leaning pretty fast. Also as others have said always remember your back end is wide, pun intended. Unlike those that can easily switch between 2 and 3 wheels, my 2 wheel days are over, I totally would not feel at ease on a bike anymore, it's a "put the feet down on 2 wheels" thing.

I haven't been here long either, welcome to the forum Jon!

-jeff

 

[jonfjr]

White bikes (and trikes) rule . My Low Rider was white (Bonneville Salt Pearl in HarleySpeak) and my Freewheeler is the same color.

If you can swing a CVO by all means go for it rather than later have regrets that you didn't. After 2020 there's the possibility that HD won't do a CVO trike, they change what gets the CVO treatment from year to year. From the sound of it you've got a good dealer that will do you right.

It took me close to 500 miles to feel at ease on 3 wheels vs. 2. The big thing for me was getting used to riding in the center of a lane rather than off to one side. I got used to "steering" rather than leaning pretty fast. Also as others have said always remember your back end is wide, pun intended. Unlike those that can easily switch between 2 and 3 wheels, my 2 wheel days are over, I totally would not feel at ease on a bike anymore, it's a "put the feet down on 2 wheels" thing.

I haven't been here long either, welcome to the forum Jon!

-jeff

Jeff,

Thanks for your comments.

So the CVO trike could be a "one off deal" for this year,now that would be interesting. It may be a possibility that the value may be held at a constant instead of the normal depreciation.

The dealer that I am using has been more than helpful and upfront as I am not paying the advertised "sticker price". I was polite (with a smile on my face) and advised the salesperson that "my offer" is $xx amount so if you can deal with me, then let's move forward.

Tomorrow I am going back to the dealer to ask some more questions, then I will make my decision between 2 model year HD TG's.

Ride safe.