New to Trike world

[Jim P]

I bought a 2008 Trike and have never ridden one before. Any advice on the do's and don'ts of ridding these?
Thanks Jim

 

[paid4c4]

Jim, first welcome to the forum, lots of good people and information. Like you I was new to trikes about three months ago. I have about 1000 miles behind me now and feel comfortable riding my trike. I would suggest just taking your time and get acquainted with your trike, the mechanics, switches and controls. I took a couple of rides just to get the hang of it. Kathy and I have taken four rides of 100 miles or more and are getting ready for an overnighter with my Blue Knights group. Turns especially sharp ones were the most difficult things for me to get use to. Just lock your elbow and go through the curve or turn. I have found slowing down before the turn and using throttle through the curve helps a lot. I'm sure others with chime in with words of wisdom. I think you'll enjoy your new ride, best of luck.
Bill

 

[FRR]

One of the first things I had to get used to was the mindset that turning one direction and leaning another was NOT going to get you in trouble. On 2 wheels that would always end badly, but on 3 it is natural. The mind wants you to correct immediately, but you have to retrain your thinking. Doesn't take long, a 100 miles or so at best. Also, always leave the Trike in gear or it just rolls away! You aren't using a kick stand any more. Watch pulling in for gas. Don't get too close with the Trike or it can get real expensive very quickly.

If you are like most of us, you will wonder why you didn't do this years ago. We have very few members who have regretted going to 3 wheels and only a few that I have read about have gone back to 2. Many here still ride both, like I did until 2 years ago when I found I was riding the Trike 90% of the time so I sold the Harley while it still had some value.

Enjoy the experience. The more you ride the more you will enjoy.

 

[Sully]

Welcome from North Ga. :wave4:

Your first few hundred miles you will be asking yourself, what did I buy ?:Shrug:

But the more miles you ride the more you will like it, then you'll ask yourself, What took me so long ThumbUp

 

[rhino 2]

Yea, If you have been riding a Two wheeler... Two things, You''ll need to remember... No need to put your foot down.. And don't look for the kickstand.... Other wise do what the previous posters say... And most of all have fun..ThumbUp

 

[Gold Rush]

I bought a 2008 Trike and have never ridden one before. Any advice on the do's and don'ts of ridding these?
Thanks Jim

Welcome to three wheels and Trike Talk Jim!!! You will find both a very good experience I'm sure. Here is a link you might find informative. There are a lot of inputs, so glean what you can from it and then adapt to your riding style. :xszpv: :xszpv:


ENJOY and RIDE SAFE..

http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/242-Making-The-Switch-Bike-to-Trike-Great-Info!

 

[Lucky]

Welcome glad you joined us. At the very start figure 8's large to small will help a lot. RIDE SAFE

 

[Marc H]

Welcome from Evensville.My first ride on my trike took me to your city.You've been given good advice so I have nothing to add except enjoy and just don't rush to speed.Take it easy and it will come to you.

 

[Catfish]

Welcome from Illinois. I hadn't driven my trike 5 miles before I took off on an 2800 mile trip. Didn't take long to learn the animal taking the 1st 100 miles easy. Enjoy!

 

[Dave59]

Welcome from Wisconsin. Nothing to add, you'll love it in no time at all.

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard. remember you steer not lean. find a large area to practice. do a lot of figure eights. push pull when steering after you get comfortable then take it easy and just ride. after 400 to 1000 miles you will feel good.

 

[David357]

Welcome from South Florida:wave4:


Practice both hard and normal braking in an open parking lot.

It's very important to get comfortable stopping the bike. It's also important to understand if your front and rear brake systems are linked together or not.

Practice, practice and more practice.

Have fun and ride safely.ThumbUp

 

[Zammy]

Hi Jim, and welcome to the forums from Florida.

 

[Ed Hobgood]

Welcome from SE Missouri, glad you found us ride safe and have fun. Everyone else has covered just about everything you need to know.