Trike Mid Step Review

[Jack Klarich]

Hello everyone. Thank you for this post. Due to many health reasons of a 74 year old I could not ride much this past year. My 2022 tri glide garage queen is really pissed at me. So yesterday I made the jump and ordered the Mid Step. I think this will fix my problems and help my wife also. So thanks again for the posts and video. Ill let everyone know how it works out. Also Tom was very nice and answered all my questions and made my purchase very easy. Ride Safe. Jim.

Good luck with your install, report when you get it done

Stay in the wind as much as you can, ride safe and free

 

[cawfeeguy1]

Mid step

This evening I just ordered a Trike Mid Step.

At first I was hesitant because it does look slightly different and “out of the norm” from the typical what the eyes are used to seeing…. But the more I kept looking, and videos of the install of what I’ve found, it quickly grew onto to me.

I do notice (and mentioned in one video I saw) is a slight loss of ground clearance, which I personally don’t see a huge issue there ….. And although it looks close, it does not appear to be blocking any of the oil drain plugs. I can say I’m really excited for this add-on and really looks like it’s going to be quite convenient.

I will be putting on matching floor boards too.

I would like to hear anyone else’s opinions, thoughts and/or input including Pros or Cons including their experience with the Trike Mid Step.

Thanks,

Brett

Hi Brett,

Put the mid step on my 2017. Glad I did. Works great and I’ve not had any clearance problems whatsoever. I’m sure my addition of new shocks and lifts in the rear helped with clearance. I’m sure you’ll appreciate the mid step.

Cheers, Cawfeeguy 1

 

[14TG]

Hi Brett,

Put the mid step on my 2017. Glad I did. Works great and I’ve not had any clearance problems whatsoever. I’m sure my addition of new shocks and lifts in the rear helped with clearance. I’m sure you’ll appreciate the mid step.

Cheers, Cawfeeguy 1

Hi Cawfeeguy 1,

The install was easy and painless!

It looks great with my matching floor boards too.

I already really like it and can see many benefits with it.

I really got it for the wife, but I can definitely see me using it now too!

Thanks,

Brett

 

[nokkon wud]

I love mine!

 

[Shooterdan]

Just have to add my two cents. We have been running a mid step on three trikes now. My wife won’t ride without one and when we trade bikes she always makes sure we keep her mid step. It just makes life easier for both of us and it does give you more options for foot position. Ride safe and have fun.

 

[roadglider]

why not step on the floorbaords already there?

 

[14TG]

why not step on the floorbaords already there?

The mid step makes it extremely convenient for getting on & off.
I never thought I’d l like them as much as I do!
After both knee surgeries, they are a true savior!
I also really like the look especially with matching floorboards.
(Over the winter I removed the “Slip Stream style” and went with the “Kahuna” style floor boards).



Some may not prefer the look of seeing 3 floorboards there…. But for me: This “Mid Step” is among the top 5 best mods I added to my Tri Glide.

 

[DK Custom Products]

It is expensive, and when I first saw them, I did not like the look....and I still don't really care for the look. BUT, it is SO much nicer, mounting and dismounting, I would not want to be without one.
More details, and good pricing HERE.

Below is a video, around the 3:50 mark is where I talk about them and show how easy it makes things.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h77GQJTW1w



Kevin

 

[N8DC]

I figured the Trike would just be a lot easier for my wife to get on and off of. Ive come to the conclusion that she reads way too much into mounting and dismounting and she makes things worse with her lack of coordination ! Its just not that hard. I can be on or off the bike and she gets lost every time. The thing cant even tip over while mounting . She claims that she doesnt want to hit the fenders but its more than that . Ive told her for years that she cant walk on flat ground and chew gum at the same time and she really cant . Hopefully on the next trip she finally figures it out. I gave up with hints and tips. I just look the other way
Dave

 

[14TG]

I figured the Trike would just be a lot easier for my wife to get on and off of. Ive come to the conclusion that she reads way too much into mounting and dismounting and she makes things worse with her lack of coordination ! Its just not that hard. I can be on or off the bike and she gets lost every time. The thing cant even tip over while mounting . She claims that she doesnt want to hit the fenders but its more than that . Ive told her for years that she cant walk on flat ground and chew gum at the same time and she really cant . Hopefully on the next trip she finally figures it out. I gave up with hints and tips. I just look the other way
Dave

lol!!!
Sounds like you just may need to help her out and get a mid step? lol!!!
They really do help a LOT.

I too was able to adapt without issue prior to adding the mid step & got it to help my wife out too.
Im not going to lie…. I use it myself every time now.

 

[PanheadSteve]

After my wife fell getting off and broke her wrist I knew it was needed. I had looked at them before but couldn’t get past the cost. We both like it a lot.

 

[RKplus10]

Back about 8 years ago, I hadn’t heard of a mid step. I needed something for my wife so I made my own. I used 1/2” x1-1/2” flat bar, 2 u-bolts and a peg from eBay. Left side only, nothing on the right. Works just fine.

 

[N8DC]

Back about 8 years ago, I hadn’t heard of a mid step. I needed something for my wife so I made my own. I used 1/2” x1-1/2” flat bar, 2 u-bolts and a peg from eBay. Left side only, nothing on the right. Works just fine.
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Interesting. My wife is just uncoordinated. Hopefully practice makes perfect. We shall see.

 

[14TG]

Back about 8 years ago, I hadn’t heard of a mid step. I needed something for my wife so I made my own. I used 1/2” x1-1/2” flat bar, 2 u-bolts and a peg from eBay. Left side only, nothing on the right. Works just fine.
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Very nice!
looks very good too!!

 

[pwhoever]

There is also a technique to getting on that might make it easier for the passenger. It involves getting on using left side which is the normal mounting side anyway. It takes a bit of practice as it does feel odd the first few times but isn't hard. As you stand close to trike, face away from it. Raise your left leg up and put left leg on the step. You can then use your hands to steady, maybe left hand on trunk and right hand on left handlebar. Raise up with just the left leg and then swing the right leg over the seat. That's it, then sit down. Getting off is just the reverse. Again raise up on left step with left leg while holding on. Swing right leg over the seat and step onto the ground first with right leg. Maybe this will help some with passengers and awkward mounting and dismounting.

I guess if the passenger has a bum left knee, it will also work from right side, just always step and raise up with leg towards rear of bike so right leg in this case.

 

[Ron TRK]

This evening I just ordered a Trike Mid Step.

At first I was hesitant because it does look slightly different and “out of the norm” from the typical what the eyes are used to seeing…. But the more I kept looking, and videos of the install of what I’ve found, it quickly grew onto to me.

I do notice (and mentioned in one video I saw) is a slight loss of ground clearance, which I personally don’t see a huge issue there ….. And although it looks close, it does not appear to be blocking any of the oil drain plugs. I can say I’m really excited for this add-on and really looks like it’s going to be quite convenient.

I will be putting on matching floor boards too.

I would like to hear anyone else’s opinions, thoughts and/or input including Pros or Cons including their experience with the Trike Mid Step.

Thanks,

Brett

I've had them on my HD trike for a couple of years now. They work good for me. No clearance problems yet.

 

[Rogue1]

It’s nice but I have a hard time getting over the price.

I concur. I don't cheap out on my trike by any means but for $539, at least for now I'm going to have to continue sliding my leg across the seat. But it is nice.

 

[N8DC]

I concur. I don't cheap out on my trike by any means but for $539, at least for now I'm going to have to continue sliding my leg across the seat. But it is nice.

My wife has pretty much finally figured out how to get on although I find it kind of amusing cause its not that hard. I let her get on first then I step on the drivers board and slide my foot over the seat in front of her and I am on. As far as I am concerned there are more than enuff places to put a foot to get on. I dont need running boards I have them on my truck Then there is that price !
Dave

 

[14TG]

I also had to take second look at the price… but I saw the great convenience it really adds.
I too, have no issue “throwing a leg” over to get on and was purely for the wife (and to make sure parts aren’t getting kicked and scuffed) to help her get on.
(But having bad knees don’t help!)

But now after having it on over a year now, adding matching floorboards (this year I changed everything out to the “Kahuna series”), I will now say, it is extremely convenient and I now use the mid step all the time too.
I totally understand this is not everyone’s cup of tea, and may not like the look….

It’s America and all personal choice.

For me, not only do I now love using them (the wife too), but I really like the overall look with the new floorboards.

Pics:


-Brett