Another new triker

[rickcrabb]

Been on two wheels since the late '60's - did the Harley FLT with a CSC Friendship III sidecar for a few years when the kids were little. Now on a 2014 Goldwing/Hannigan GEN II. I'm a former Dark Side Wing rider. First order of business is seeing if I can make the beast get more than 33 mpg. I'll be wanting input about what's the best high-mileage front tires...

 

[pcombe]

Welcome to trike talk from Wyoming.

The best high mileage front tire is a rear tire the exact same size as the current front tire mounted in backward rotation.

 

[Blue Pearl]

Welcome :wave4: Hope you have a great time here and Ride Safe :Coffee:

 

[87Trike1200]

Popular tires seem to be: MPA (Michelin Pilot Activ) and Bridgestone BT-45 sized as per Paul's post above. Reversed or standard based on you review of the "evidence" - numerous postings on the subject.

Personally, I have a BT-45 on my GL1500 - now has about 7,000 on it - to me, still looks like new.

Best wishes for your new 2014 GW Trike. My 1500 mpg is typically in the 34 - 36 range depending on city vs hwy riding. 28 - 30 when pulling my PiggyBack trailer.

Welcome to Trike Talk. Have fun, post often, ride safe! :wave4:

 

[Rick Kay]

Howdy! :wave4:Welcome to Trike Talk!

 

[Bikerbozo]

Welcome Rick and greetings from Long Island (eventually). That mileage doesn't look that bad. I feel lucky when I hit the 30mpg mark.

 

[Frozenshrimp]

Rick Welcome to the group from Oklahoma!! Ride Safe!!

 

[Ed Hobgood]

Welcome from SE Missouri.

 

[skuuter]

WELCOME to TRIKE TALK...Love Your Avatar, and Good Luck on Your Mileage enhancement.....ThumbUp

 

[rmrc51]

Welcome to Trike Talk! ThumbUp

 

[Gold Rush]

Been on two wheels since the late '60's - did the Harley FLT with a CSC Friendship III sidecar for a few years when the kids were little. Now on a 2014 Goldwing/Hannigan GEN II. I'm a former Dark Side Wing rider. First order of business is seeing if I can make the beast get more than 33 mpg. I'll be wanting input about what's the best high-mileage front tires...

Rick, Welcome to TT from your fellow Texas members!!! COOL Avatar... I like you bike too!! Lots of tire information on the board. Good luck on the increased gas mileage. Let me know the secret if you find one.

Have you seen the invite to Kerrville Meet & Greet for November yet? If not check it out. http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/21888-Fall-TT-TOI-Meet-and-Greet-in-Kerrville Were are going to have a GREAT time!!

There is a gob of experience here and our members are always willing to share. We hope you also pass on your stories and knowledge. TrikeTalk is by far the best trike focused bulletin board and you’ll find the members and admin folks the friendliest there are.

When you get settled in, check out Trike Owners International, T.O.I., you may find it a good fit.

Again, WELCOME !!! :xszpv::xszpv:

 

[Big Juice]

I have the BT-45 on my Yamaha Stratoliner trike and love the tire. I am excited as hell if I get over 30mpg on my rig. I can got over 30 if I stay under 3,000 rpms and the trike is not loaded. Good luck with finding ways to get better mileage.
Oh yea, welcome to TT, from downtown Central Texas! Ride safe and post often.

 

[Ohio Eddie]

Welcome to Trike Talk.