Made the mistake of riding a trike

[ncbandit]

I have people ask where can I get one all the time!'Then when I tell them they need a MC license to ride one the novelty is over for them

LOL!! Even if they get by that point the realization you have to spend your life savings ( a little exaggeration), knocks out a few more.

 

[ncbandit]

Here are some pics. Rides better than I expected and couldn't be happier. My cheeks hurt from grinning.

 

[trike lady]

Very nice. :clapping:
:Congrats:

 

[alienwulf]

Love the Blacked out look..just the right amount of shinny for sure. I'd be grinning also!..

 

[MikeyTX]

53...That ain't old......
I have underwear older than 53...:laugh:

Are you bragging or complaining ? :clapping:

 

[rhino 2]

Are you bragging or complaining ? :clapping:

Needer, Just an observation...:shok: And a way to get a seat on the subway....

 

[MikeyTX]

Needer, Just an observation...:shok: And a way to get a seat on the subway....

I most definitely agree with the second statement. :laugh:

 

[missedem]

how does it handle on the hwy at 80 MPH. Looks really sinister . I love it.

 

[ncbandit]

how does it handle on the hwy at 80 MPH. Looks really sinister . I love it.

It is rock solid at highway speeds. You can take your hands off and it just goes straight.

 

[1dn5up]

Nice ride Steve, the black is sharp, love the rear wheels, Good Luck :clapping:

 

[rhino 2]

Im toying with trike-ing my Gunner.. When i get serious i'll see if they make a kit for it... Just casually asking around i can't get an answer if they do or not...Just not sure if i want to give up two wheels for good....:Shrug:

 

[Recycledteen]

This is not fair!!!!! I have my trike and my scoot.......NOW I want to convert my scoot into something like yours!:gah: Nice!

 

[ncbandit]

Im toying with trike-ing my Gunner.. When i get serious i'll see if they make a kit for it... Just casually asking around i can't get an answer if they do or not...Just not sure if i want to give up two wheels for good....:Shrug:

I know what you mean. You gotta be sure, that's for sure. That's a good problem to have.

 

[ncbandit]

This is not fair!!!!! I have my trike and my scoot.......NOW I want to convert my scoot into something like yours!:gah: Nice!

LOL!! Sorry I got you thinking. Once it starts, it's hard to turn off.

 

[kybigmac]

Here are some pics. Rides better than I expected and couldn't be happier. My cheeks hurt from grinning.

Dang that looks good!

 

[KM Delano]

Sweet looking ride! I much prefer the "roadster" look (fenders w/o a full body) to the latter-day meter maid Servicar look.

 

[Gorilla]

Sweet looking ride! I much prefer the "roadster" look (fenders w/o a full body) to the latter-day meter maid Servicar look.

Thank you for your first post. Please continue to add to the family

 

[missedem]

One of the best looking trikes I have seen in a long time. Kind of makes me wish I had bought a softail with a 110 and gone that way. I do love the freewheeler for the storage room so I guess its all a trade off. Really nice looking ride.

 

[TTS]

Hello and welcome to the forum and the world of trikes.
Post pics of the build.
Once you test ride a trike, you'll want one.
:clapping:

2 wheels much better in my opinion,have ridden 2 wheels for 60 yrs, 2009 classic with 100k mi, now have 2017 tri glide, not crazy about it,bars and seat uncomfortable

 

[trike lady]

You can always change the seat and handlebars for a better fit.

 

[Notgrownup]

2 wheels much better in my opinion,have ridden 2 wheels for 60 yrs, 2009 classic with 100k mi, now have 2017 tri glide, not crazy about it,bars and seat uncomfortable

Stock seats and bars are junk. I’ve not had a bike with stock seat or bars in over 20 years.

 

[14TG]

2 wheels much better in my opinion,have ridden 2 wheels for 60 yrs, 2009 classic with 100k mi, now have 2017 tri glide, not crazy about it,bars and seat uncomfortable

I too, have NEVER liked stock bars or seat from stock.
I will say that unfortunately it takes some changes to improve what Harley “should have done” from the beginning.

My very first Trike experience (also on a Tri Glide) was the absolutely worst experience on a Harley for me.
But after further research, I did buy one a few years later and will now say the total opposite.

It is now the most enjoyable Harley I’ve ever owned. I will never go back to two wheels as my Tri Glide gives me more “smiles per Miles”.

If you have not changed anything yet, I will say I’m not surprised you’re unhappy with it.

 

[HDUSA1]

14TG said:
“I will say that unfortunately it takes some changes to improve what Harley “should have done” from the beginning.”

It’s a great marketing ploy by Harley. They con you in to buying “Heritage” knowing you won’t like it, then sell you tons of accessories to “customize it to your liking.” I read somewhere where Harley dealers make less than 20% of their profit selling new bikes. The rest comes from selling overpriced accessories, apparel, ESP’s, & frequent Service schedules with $120+/hr labor.

And yes, I’m one of them who finally bought in to it after riding Victory’s for years. But I bought a newer used bike and let someone else take the initial hit on depreciation. The majority of the parts I buy aftermarket and I do all the service and maintenance myself. I even bought a Techno Research VCM-TR4B so I can scan, troubleshoot, and program it without taking it to the dealer.

 

[14TG]

14TG said:
“I will say that unfortunately it takes some changes to improve what Harley “should have done” from the beginning.”

It’s a great marketing ploy by Harley. They con you in to buying “Heritage” knowing you won’t like it, then sell you tons of accessories to “customize it to your liking.” I read somewhere where Harley dealers make less than 20% of their profit selling new bikes. The rest comes from selling overpriced accessories, apparel, ESP’s, & frequent Service schedules with $120+/hr labor.

And yes, I’m one of them who finally bought in to it after riding Victory’s for years. But I bought a newer used bike and let someone else take the initial hit on depreciation. The majority of the parts I buy aftermarket and I do all the service and maintenance myself. I even bought a Techno Research VCM-TR4B so I can scan, troubleshoot, and program it without taking it to the dealer.

Same here.
I ended up with a 2014 (with only 5,200) miles on it 2 years ago.
That allowed me to afford customizing it exactly how it is today.
I too, do my own work, and a close friend who owns an awesome Indy shop has the software to do all the scanning if needed.
(In fact, he came to my house when I did bars and cables on my son’s bike, and he brought his laptop with the software to bleed the ABS module). He keeps trying to talk me into the CVO “ignition system” but I have not decided if I want that yet. But a good friend and Indy shop is great and also helps!
But doing your own work does keep the dealer’s high labor rate out of one’s wallet.

You’ve got an awesome setup too, Carl!
(Love that color on it!!)

 

[TTS]

I too, have NEVER liked stock bars or seat from stock.
I will say that unfortunately it takes some changes to improve what Harley “should have done” from the beginning.

My very first Trike experience (also on a Tri Glide) was the absolutely worst experience on a Harley for me.
But after further research, I did buy one a few years later and will now say the total opposite.

It is now the most enjoyable Harley I’ve ever owned. I will never go back to two wheels as my Tri Glide gives me more “smiles per Miles”.

If you have not changed anything yet, I will say I’m not surprised you’re unhappy with it.

Thanks, on good roads it's good, on sh-- roads it's sh--, HD knew this when they built them,suspension could definitely use upgraded,for the price you shouldn't have to do anything to them

 

[TTS]

You can always change the seat and handlebars for a better fit.

Oh I know, more$$s

 

[Notgrownup]

Salesman told me one time when I bought my first Harley touring bike. This is just a down payment on all the stuff you’re gonna buy for it afterwards.