Howdy from NW Arkansas

[etcher1]

Thinking about triking my '07 C50T, due to degenerative arthritis. Came across this site while looking at the Insta Trike kits. Will be looking for the pros and cons of this kit.

 

[Ohio Eddie]

Welcome to Trike Talk.

 

[cscsonny]

Welcome to Trike Talk from St.Louis,MO.
If you do go to the Insta-Trike,it will totally change the way you are used to riding.Be sure and take it somewhere and practice riding before any longer rides.
Wife and I will be down your way in Sept.,going to the diamond mine state park.This may be one trip that pays for itself.hehe
She just loves diamonds.

 

[Bikerbozo]

Welcome Etcher. If you are trying to decide on trikes, keep mid June in mind for the Trike Talk rally in Eureka Springs.
You would see lots of different trikes there.

 

[radarron]

Welcome. As a new member myself I am sure you will enjoy the people and find good information on triking.

 

[Rod69]

Welcome from South Eastern Illinois.

 

[etcher1]

Thanks for all the welcomes. I will have to check out the Eureka Springs event!

 

[Big Juice]

They're a lot of options out there, so check them all out and pick the one that "suits" you best.....welcome to TT, post often and ride safe.

 

[Ozarkryder]

Hey etcher1 - welcome to Trike talk from just north of you in SW MO. I actually work in Bentonville, ride a lot in NWA, and a member of ABATE dist 4 out of Fayetteville and will be the MC & DJ at the NWA Vets Run June 21 starting at the UofA Agri Park. Maybe see you around, and do check out the TT Annual Reunion in Eureka in June.

As far as the Insta-Trike, Voyager kits and such, I have never ridden one, but I was behind one on a run down the Pig Trail. Only one of the outrigger wheels are on the ground at any one time. As we went through the curves the bike would lean toward the outside, and that outside wheel would be the one on the road, as we rode an opposite curve the bike would lean a bit the other way and the other wheel would touch down. Once in a while on the straights he would be balanced just right, and both outrigger wheels would be off the road and he was 2-wheeling for a bit until things shifted and he was on 3 wheels again. The biggest laugh of the day is when we pulled over he stopped at a place where both outrigger wheels were on the ground, and the rear bike wheel was in a hole. When he started out again his back wheel just spun in the air as the outrigger wheels were keeping him upright. He ended up getting off and pushing the bike ahead a foot until the wheel hit the dirt got traction. He now has a regular trike conversion on that same bike. He said the "real" trike is somewhat more stable feeling as it doesn't shift back and forth, but the Voyager kit was a good way to get the stability of a 3 wheeler on a budget.
He also had a regular motorcycle license and insurance, as it wasn't a trike, it was a bike with an accessory wheel kit. He couldn't take his road license on it with 4 wheels, as then it would be a 4 wheeler, and it didn't meet the automobile (4 wheel) safety standards. In order to be a motorcycle it has to have 3 or less wheels. The kit was insured under the carrier's accessory coverage.

 

[Ed Hobgood]

Welcome to Trike Talk from SE Missouri. Good luck with the trike hunt.

 

[pcombe]

WELCOME FROM WYOMING!

DONT FORGET TO CHECK INTO TOTAL CONVERSION KITS AS WELL.

There is allot to learn about trike types and you can pick that info up here.

 

[Gold Rush]

Welcome to TT from your Texas fellow members. 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. You may find it a good fit. Again, WELCOME !!! :xszpv: :xszpv:

I hope to see you in Eureka Spring next month.

 

[skuuter]

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

 

[black heart]

welcome to TT,i'm new on here too and all ready got some helpful hints on here .fun and good trikers on here.look at all the trikes if you can b4 you decide on 1.some fit some don't. happy trailes,:Coffee:

 

[Lucky]

Welcome glad you joined us.RIDE SAFE

 

[bayoudave]

Welcome from Louisiana. This is a great place to spend your non riding hours.