Book on trike riding techniques?

[dadorfman]

There are any number of books on motorcycle riding technique. Are there any available on riding a trike? The Lehman owners manual is woefully brief and inadequate.

Alternatively, is there a single thread on this forum with (almost) everything a new trike rider needs to know?

Thanks.

 

[GARYD]

Harley gives you a DVD when you buy a TG

 

[dadorfman]

Or else the trike is free and the DVD is VERY expensive. :laugh: I will check the local dealer to see if they will sell me the DVD.

Thanks.

 

[dadorfman]

The local HD dealer is ordering the DVD for me. They said, "Sorry, but the TG does not come with it."

 

[americanbadass]

Yelvington, sponsors this forum, and has a pretty informative trike riding booklet-that you can download. It covers the basics, but beneficial for the beginner for sure. Also check out some of the experienced rider comments in the forum.

 

[spiritdream]

There are any number of books on motorcycle riding technique. Are there any available on riding a trike? The Lehman owners manual is woefully brief and inadequate.

Alternatively, is there a single thread on this forum with (almost) everything a new trike rider needs to know?

Thanks.

David, I have an MSF tips manual I found a while back. This might help, at least unless/until someone else has something more beneficial. If you send an email to me at cheri @ newenglandtrikers dot org, I can reply with the manual as an attachment (Adobe PDF) - I've been trying but I can't attach it here, I think the file is too large.

Ride safe!!

 

[bikerbillone]

Yelvington, sponsors this forum, and has a pretty informative trike riding booklet-that you can download. It covers the basics, but beneficial for the beginner for sure. Also check out some of the experienced rider comments in the forum.

Where can we get this booklet?

 

[americanbadass]

Where can we get this booklet?

Just click on the Yelvington pic to the right of the TT home page-and open the site. It lists free downloads in the "NEW" section, and you can open the booklet in a PDF.

 

[bikerbillone]

I'm a bit new to the forum, so I'm trying to find the Yelvington picture on the Home Page.

 

[Ozarkryder]

You might try the "Experienced Rider" thread on this forum:

http://www.triketalk.com/forum/general-discussion-5/experienced-trike-riders-please-post-here-242/

It's not for experienced riders, it is information from experienced riders. Lots of great information for the new triker. Much, if not most, of the information in the Yelvington booklet is from that thread, condensed and in one place.

 

[bikerbillone]

Thanks Ozark. Yes, I found the Yelvington, didn't see much there for sure. I've read the 'experienced riders' thread, and need to go there again, I found some good information. It's great that the 'experienced' trikers are willing share their thoughts.

 

[GARYD]

The local HD dealer is ordering the DVD for me. They said, "Sorry, but the TG does not come with it."

I got the DVD with my TG. So that dealer is handing you a bunch of bull$hit.

If I would have thought of it, I would have made a copy and sent it to you.

 

[dadorfman]

Thanks, but I meant that, by my buying the DVD, he would not throw in the bike for free. Made sense to me!

 

[GARYD]

Sorry, I misunderstood. I thought you meant the DVD didn't come with the TG.

 

[kimber45]

The local HD dealer is ordering the DVD for me. They said, "Sorry, but the TG does not come with it."

Hmmm I got one with my 2010 TG.

 

[BinIdaho]

The local HD dealer is ordering the DVD for me. They said, "Sorry, but the TG does not come with it."

My 2013 110th Anniversary TG came with the DVD....

Anyone can have it for FREE!!!

 

[Nana]

My 2013 110th Anniversary TG came with the DVD....

Anyone can have it for FREE!!!

Now THAT is a great deal!

 

[dadorfman]

It will take a while, but you folks will eventually get used to my wierd sense of humor. I fully understand that, if you pay full price for a TG, the DVD should come free. I was willing to pay full freight for the DVD, but they wouldn't throw in the TG for free. If you don't ask for it, you are unlikely to get it.

 

[bullet 10]

Mine came with my 2010.