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[jimmyd]

Hi all, I am Jim England and I am from Battle Creek, Mi. which is not far from the Indiana and Ohio border. I am 72 and have been riding since I was 15, even doing some racing and hill climbing in my way younger years. Besides some old modified racing bikes, I have owned a Yamaha 500 enduro, Honda 450 road and dirt bike, Yamaha 1100 cruiser, 1999 Honda Valkyrie, 2004 Triumph Rocket 3, 2003 Honda Valkyrie, and currently own a 2014 Honda F6B. Joined the board because I am thinking about trikeing the F6B. So I obviously have questions. Have never ridden a trike before, but getting up there in age it is getting harder to haul myself and the wife around. Actually hauling is not a problem, but the tight turns in parking lots, gravel or slippery surfaces, and backing up, is getting harder. I enjoy the power of the F6B and it's handling so I am not sure that a trike will be speedy enough for me. I know you add weight when the trike kit is added, just not sure how much that effects performance (not that I am racing), just don't want to lose the fun. I know I have to try and test drive one, but not many in my area to do that. Anyway I'll be lurking on the board and asking questions.

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard James. Try going to a couple of big rallies where there are vendors. Some of the larger companies will have demo there.

 

[ol' school]

Welcome to Trike Talk James!

 

[Jack Klarich]

Hi James, :welcome:to Trike Talk

 

[rhino 2]

James.........Welcome to Trike-Talk..........:clapping:-:clapping:.....

 

[PosseRider]

Welcome to TT from Ohio... HI neighbor :clapping::wave4::wave4:

 

[1dn5up]

:welcome: Lots of valk owners here, they will respond . Ride safe .

 

[MDO]

Welcome from Missouri!

 

[David357]

Hi James,:wave4:

:welcome: to our Trike Talk Family.:wave4::high5:

 

[Sully]

Welcome from North Ga. .:wave4:

 

[LadyonaMission]

Welcome to Trike Talk. Visit a Harley dealership and test ride a trike.

 

[paws]

Hi James! Welcome to TrikeTalk. Best wishes on your quest.

 

[Marc H]

:wave4:Welcome to Trike Talk James!!!

 

[radismukes]

:welcome: To the Trike Talk Family! FROM SOUTH

Angleton, TX

Howdy James!

 

[jjvw]

Welcome from another Michigander. Don't worry about the speed. It may take a while to learn it. You might lose a little speed but in the twisties, you will not be left behind. I have had two wheelers pull over to let me pass because I was pushing them.

If you get up this way, we available for a ride.

Jan & John

 

[trikeman]

:wave4:

 

[ShapeShifter]

Hello!

:wave4:James, Welcome aboard from SW Arkansas.

Wish you well in your search for trike information. ThumbUp

 

[consitter]

Welcome to Trike Talk from eastern Kentucky!

 

[Burnerboy]

Welcome from Massachusetts!!

 

[Fearless]

Welcome to the forum from Western Pennsylvania, sounds like you have a need for speed. I'm sure if you find the right people your trike will have enough power to get you need fed. Like other have said test ride and inquire with as many suppliers as possible. Have fun looking and you can have your cake and eat it too. :good: travel safe Fred/Jeanne

 

[Lee H. Mann]

James, Welcome to Trike Talk from West Virginia.:wave4::wave4:

You won't lose the fun, you will lose the stress !!!:cxtv:

 

[Trail Blazer]

Hello Jim

Welcome to trike talk from east Texas, I think you will like the trike world, you will probably not believe me, after you have mastered the trike it will take a good 2 wheel ride to stay up with you in the ruff stuff. just give it some time it will come. I to did some racing on dirt. like a lot of us old timers.

 

[Ray Paige]

:wave4:Welcome From Montana:wave4::wave4:

 

[bdtmd1]

Welcome to the forums from Middle Georgia Jim!