New to this Forum - Ordered my Trike Kit today

[WingManTommy]

I happened to come across this Forum, and it looks like it will be very informative and helpful as a 'newbie' to a Trike.

I have a 2005 Goldwing that I am going to have converted to a Trike as soon as it gets delivered to the dealer. I am looking forward to keeping up on all of the latest information regarding Trikes in this Forum, and I'm sure I will find some helpful hints that I need to be aware of.

I'm 65 years old, and after two knee replacements - and being cheated on height (5'8"), it is getting harder to handle my 850 lb Goldwing in certain instances (coming to stop on a hill or on gravel, etc...). I want to keep riding for as long as possible and hope I am making the right decision by getting it converted to a Trike.

 

[David357]

Hey Tom,:wave4:

:welcome: to the Trike Talk Family.:wave4:

 

[Jack Klarich]

Hi Tom, Welcome to Trike Talk:clapping:

 

[ol' school]

Welcome to Trike Talk Tom! Lots of good information on here.

 

[1dn5up]

:welcome:I p rfer wing women but you can get in thedack seqt

 

[Gone2Three]

Howdy Tom :wave4: welcome to the forum from Central Texas :clapping: you are definitely doing the right thing...your just going to wonder why ya hadn't done it sooner :laugh:

Looking forward to seeing you around here, post often!

 

[paws]

Hey Tom! Welcome to TrikeTalk from west Texas!

 

[rhino 2]

Tom , Happy to have you here, Glad you found us......:clapping:

 

[Zammy]

Hi Tom, welcome to the forums from Florida.

 

[CrystalPistol]

" ... etc ... it is getting harder to handle my 850 lb Goldwing in certain instances (coming to stop on a hill or on gravel, etc...). I want to keep riding for as long as possible and hope I am making the right decision by getting it converted to a Trike.

Welcome Sir!

A trike is a different ride than a bike, we bought our trike in 2004 but kept our bikes, I still enjoy the bike but life seems more secure on the trike, especially in rain (but I use caution as those fat rear tires and light loading make hydroplaning easy). Bikes make a single track and they are easily steered to miss most seen potholes, etc ... whereas a trike leaves three tracks meaning if on can't ride around that hole, likely one is gonna feel it. We love our trike, the 6 degree kit has rewarded me with countless hours of effortless steering and enjoyment. I also think you'll find trailer towing more fun / less worry-some than with a bike. As you get more familiar with that trike, you'll find yourself zipping through the corners much to consternation of those on two wheels accompanying you (When I hear scraping noises through the CB, I slow for my friend's sake as I know then they are working).

Watch those gas pump island posts!

 

[Marc H]

:wave4:Welcome from Tn

 

[WingManTommy]

Welcome Sir!

A trike is a different ride than a bike, we bought our trike in 2004 but kept our bikes, I still enjoy the bike but life seems more secure on the trike, especially in rain (but I use caution as those fat rear tires and light loading make hydroplaning easy). Bikes make a single track and they are easily steered to miss most seen potholes, etc ... whereas a trike leaves three tracks meaning if on can't ride around that hole, likely one is gonna feel it. We love our trike, the 6 degree kit has rewarded me with countless hours of effortless steering and enjoyment. I also think you'll find trailer towing more fun / less worry-some than with a bike. As you get more familiar with that trike, you'll find yourself zipping through the corners much to consternation of those on two wheels accompanying you (When I hear scraping noises through the CB, I slow for my friend's sake as I know then they are working).

Watch those gas pump island posts!

Thanks for the good advice!

 

[trike lady]

Welcome aboard, glad to have you with us. You'll be very pleased with a trike and you'll wonder why you haven't done it sooner. :clapping:

 

[Gorilla]

Welcome aboard Tom. You have found a good solution

 

[mhgoldwing]

Welcome from the Arkansas twisties! What kit are you getting?

 

[WingManTommy]

Welcome from the Arkansas twisties! What kit are you getting?

Getting the Motortrike Adventure Kit with Aqua Shields.

 

[mwebster]

Welcome from WV:wave4:

 

[trikeman]

:wave4:

 

[3 for 2]

:wave4:

Tom, welcome to the Trike Talk forum. You will find it to be very informative. There are many helpful folks to guide and answer questions.

 

[RUMRUNR]

What he said, watch those fenders.

Welcome Sir!

A trike is a different ride than a bike, we bought our trike in 2004 but kept our bikes, I still enjoy the bike but life seems more secure on the trike, especially in rain (but I use caution as those fat rear tires and light loading make hydroplaning easy). Bikes make a single track and they are easily steered to miss most seen potholes, etc ... whereas a trike leaves three tracks meaning if on can't ride around that hole, likely one is gonna feel it. We love our trike, the 6 degree kit has rewarded me with countless hours of effortless steering and enjoyment. I also think you'll find trailer towing more fun / less worry-some than with a bike. As you get more familiar with that trike, you'll find yourself zipping through the corners much to consternation of those on two wheels accompanying you (When I hear scraping noises through the CB, I slow for my friend's sake as I know then they are working).

Watch those gas pump island posts!

 

[Trail Blazer]

hello Tom

you have hit a gold mine, trike talk is a good place to get info/ Help. there is a ton of knowledge on this site and people enjoy helping out when they can.

you are in for some fun fun fun with a trike, I trike my goldwing out in 2012, for the same reason as you, it took me maybe 50 miles to get use to it ( but still getting better ) it was the best things I have done, and can ride for many more years I hope.

 

[Lee H. Mann]

Tom, Welcome aboard to Trike Talk Forum.