braking and turning

[dpete]

I am new here, but I wanted to get some comments.

I am a 2-wheel tourer looking into trikes.

question:

generally speaking, on 2 wheels you can brake or steer, but not both.

1) can anyone comment on braking rules for the 3-wheeler? Is it a general rule to never steer and brake?

2) I would imagine back brakes are the way to go on a 3-wheeler. can the front wheel get in trouble, if front brakes are used too strongly relative to the rear?

thank you

dpete

 

[Motorcycle Mike]

2, 3, 4, 6, 10 or 18 wheels.

Braking should be done BEFORE a curve/turn.

The rule applies to all vehicles.

 

[Sidecarbill]

Except sidecars.

 

[paws]

Ride it like a 2-wheeler...clutch, throttle, brake...using them as you normally would according to situation.

 

[cScjhb]

I agree with the above comments (except sidecar). Ride like you would any vehicle. Don't wait until you enter the corner before slowing down. But, if you encounter an unexpected problem in mid-corner, like a deer jumping out, you CAN brake without fear of high-siding like on a 2 wheeler. I just wouldn't make a habit of it. If you are riding in a group with 2 wheelers behind you nothing is more irritating than to be behind a 3 wheeler that always brakes while in corners..... Jim