As you can see by the title, I have been riding motorcycles for a while. A week or so ago I purchased a 2009 GL 1800 with a 2015 Cobra XL kit. I had a very experienced California Side Car factory trained trike mechanic do a few things to make sure all was AOK. I picked it up about 7:00 a.m. yesterday in Beckley, West Virginia and had a beautiful ride down to Lewisburg, West Virginia and then on to Hillsville, Virginia. Absolutely beautiful ride with fall colors and great roads (NO interstates).
I had read lots of advice about "how to buy a trike" but figured I would just buy a high quality trike which led me to this quality machine I purchased. Great engineering, great looks, great style. HOWEVER, what I underestimated was the huge difference there is between riding a trike and a motorcycle. I took it very easy, very slow, and was very careful. The trike handled beautifully but I must say it takes a great deal of getting used to the machine and to develop the degree of confidence and expertise required to be a safe, competent trike operator.
I did not get over 50 miles an hour the entire trip. I cannot overemphasize the huge difference between operating a great motorcycle and operating a great trike. I will have to do a few tweaks with the seat, ect. to get it to fit me comfortably but I have no worries that will happen. I absolutely did not like the floorboa nords and heel toe shifter but I'll give that a few more rides before I take those off and put pegs and standard shifting and braking back onboard. In the meantime practice practice practice!
I had read lots of advice about "how to buy a trike" but figured I would just buy a high quality trike which led me to this quality machine I purchased. Great engineering, great looks, great style. HOWEVER, what I underestimated was the huge difference there is between riding a trike and a motorcycle. I took it very easy, very slow, and was very careful. The trike handled beautifully but I must say it takes a great deal of getting used to the machine and to develop the degree of confidence and expertise required to be a safe, competent trike operator.
I did not get over 50 miles an hour the entire trip. I cannot overemphasize the huge difference between operating a great motorcycle and operating a great trike. I will have to do a few tweaks with the seat, ect. to get it to fit me comfortably but I have no worries that will happen. I absolutely did not like the floorboa nords and heel toe shifter but I'll give that a few more rides before I take those off and put pegs and standard shifting and braking back onboard. In the meantime practice practice practice!
