Big hello from Orrville,Ohio

Aug 20, 2013
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Orrville,Ohio
We just trade our 1993 SE in for a 2006 Lehman Monarch ll. Fortunately I did not test drive any trikes. I can honestly say the way they drive and handle compared to two wheels, well lets just say I would still have old faithful. As it turns out we purchased our trike in Madison Wisconsin and had 600 miles to get some experience. With only one minor mishap ( no injury or damage ) It turns out to be the start of another great adventure in life. I can now tell everyone that I would not change a thing. Love the new adventure. P.S. along with all the tips I have read about and started to experience the one thing everyone can not stress enough is be very careful with the low side. I went and pulled of the side of two lane highway and when we dropped off the pavement and contacted the gravel we got pulled right down in a ditch line :gah:. About six foot drop on 45 angle. Thankfully we got stopped before the creek and with barely enough room got turned around and three attempts later we were back on the road :10:. Like I said chock it up to learning, I would not change a thing. Wishing everyone a happy and safe ride.
 
First, thankfully you survived the drop off with nothing more then your pride injured. Second, welcome to the website from the U P of Michigan. ! And third, congratulations on your new ride. I suggest to everyone, set up a few traffic cones approximately 50 feet apart in an empty parking lot. Practice doing figure 8s around them, getting used to the wide rear end and the turns. When you are fairly good at it, move the cones closer together. But also remember, when you are pulling into a gas station, keep in mind those yellow posts like to jump right out at you. Ride safe.
 
Thanks to everyone for the welcomes. I have been reading a lot here this week and their is a heap of great learning. Fortunately I will learn some by reading, unfortunately it seems we all do some learning the hard way. I am already getting harassed - "I like big butts" (song). Guess it comes with the territory. Thanks again
 

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