Hello from the Right Shore of Maryland

[Granpita]

In my dotage, I'm now considering a trike and am glad to have discovered this forum. I guess my first substantive question is: IRS or Fixed . . . or is that a Ford/Chevy question?

 

[Keystone]

Welcome to TT!ThumbUp

Yes, that is a Ford/Chevy/Dodge question. I happen to prefer a solid rear vs IRS. Others will tell you that they prefer the IRS.

 

[Ed Hobgood]

Welcome to Trike Talk, Glad to have you on board ride safe and have fun. And to answer your question.. like in the post above it's all who you ask.

 

[Recall]

Welcome to TT from WV. Fuzzy said it best.

 

[Lucky]

Welcome glad you joined us. Think you answered yo own ? FORDS OR DOGES.RIDE SAFE

 

[TouringOn2]

Hello

WELCOME to Trike Talk from Ohio. Be safe and enjoy the ride. Larry

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard. Please try and read as much as possible on this subject. A lot has been posted. Fuzzy touched on it. Good luck.

 

[geol]

In my dotage, I'm now considering a trike and am glad to have discovered this forum. I guess my first substantive question is: IRS or Fixed . . . or is that a Ford/Chevy question?

Some solid axle conversions are MUCH more comfortable than others. Some ride nicely and others feel like you are riding on a jackhammer. You have to try them to compare. Ride more than one brand, in other words before choosing which suits you best. Most of the IRS suspensions are fine but some DO ride better than others due to longer wheel bases; this puts the pillion passenger back of the rear axle. Does make a difference. All conversions have suspension components and since they don't use the same ones in the same places they ride different; some better than others. TEST RIDE! You will find that a solid axle conversion from one manufacturer can ride and handle better than an IRS from another and vise versa.

 

[Granpita]

This forum is an excellent resource!

So far (and subject to change), my thinking would be a Tri Glide Ultra for a solid axle or a Roadsmith HDT Street Glide/Road Glide conversion for an IRS, '14 model year or later, because of the Rushmore stiffer forks, etc. Wonder if that really matters on a trike or if I'm overthinking it. In my mid-70's, I don't ride too hard anymore. Spent most of the last 50+ years on BMW's (R-Series) but my knees would no longer take that particular riding position so I switched to Harley after the '09 frame change and my knees have been much happier. I understand the Freewheeler is a different ride from the Tri Glide Ultra but I prefer a fairing to a windshield.

Test riding a Tri Glide Ultra is easy but finding a late model Roadsmith HDT to try is a bit more of a challenge.

Thank you for any observations you may have.

 

[geol]

Might be able to point out a member willing to let you test ride but your signature says "church hill".

Ok there is a church hill in the following states: VA, MD, MS, PA, TN, TX, MT, GA, NC, KY and DE.

Might want to pin down that location some if you are serious about getting some help. hehe

 

[Granpita]

There may be something to that! My Church Hill is on the Eastern Shore of MD - about 45 minutes east of Annapolis.

 

[skuuter]

WELCOME to TRIKE TALK...Good Luck on Your Choice.....ThumbUp