New Tri Glide Owner

[Hogdoc]

A friend said I was not old enough for a Trike, but I don't think about age. The wife and I thought about our future, thought about the present worth of my Road King, thought about keeping our passion for riding alive for the next many years, and found ourselves at a crossroads. Now seemed to be the right time and the pieces of the puzzle were fitting together, so we decided to pull the trigger for the future. There were some physical, financial, and psychological parts of the puzzle fitting, so we decided now was the time. Lisa loves it and it is much more comfortable and secure for her and I am loving it as well. There are aspects of slicing through the air on two wheels and leaning into curves I will miss, but overall, I am still in the wind with my baby. This setup brings a lot of peace of mind for me too. Purchased Harley Tri-Glide, Saturday, 10/08/16.

 

[PosseRider]

A friend said I was not old enough for a Trike, but I don't think about age.

The wife and I thought about our future, thought about the present worth of my Road King, thought about keeping our passion for riding alive for the next many years, and found ourselves at a crossroads. Now seemed to be the right time and the pieces of the puzzle were fitting together, so we decided to pull the trigger for the future. There were some physical, financial, and psychological parts of the puzzle fitting, so we decided now was the time. Lisa loves it and it is much more comfortable and secure for her and I am loving it as well. There are aspects of slicing through the air on two wheels and leaning into curves I will miss, but overall, I am still in the wind with my baby. This setup brings a lot of peace of mind for me too. Purchased Harley Tri-Glide, Saturday, 10/08/16.

I just went Trike after 60 yrs of riding. 72 now & wanted to keep on keepin on. We love it.

6000 miles since mid July and leaving on another ride before winter sets in Ohio.

Be near 8000 miles on it when we get back & very happy with the Trike. It was time.

 

[Steve on 3]

Welcome to the world of 3. Yep, We all miss the leaning but with practice, you can take the turns just as fast as a two wheeler and worrying about gravel or bridge grates is a thing of the past. Also, it's pretty cool to back into a parking space or back out without duck walking.

More storage, more stable and way more fun in traffic. No weaving to hold the bike up as you inch along. Just sit back , grab a coke and keep your feet on the highway pegs.

Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine.

Steve

BTW HogDoc....what are you doing with my trike in your pic? I don't even have a pic yet. All the really cool people ride red trikes.

 

[Rclanton1]

A friend said I was not old enough for a Trike, but I don't think about age. The wife and I thought about our future, thought about the present worth of my Road King, thought about keeping our passion for riding alive for the next many years, and found ourselves at a crossroads. Now seemed to be the right time and the pieces of the puzzle were fitting together, so we decided to pull the trigger for the future. There were some physical, financial, and psychological parts of the puzzle fitting, so we decided now was the time. Lisa loves it and it is much more comfortable and secure for her and I am loving it as well. There are aspects of slicing through the air on two wheels and leaning into curves I will miss, but overall, I am still in the wind with my baby. This setup brings a lot of peace of mind for me too. Purchased Harley Tri-Glide, Saturday, 10/08/16.

I didnt know know there was an age requirement. If you feel safer and better on a Tri Glide, ride it. 18 or 80, who cares?

 

[Sully]

Welcome:wave4: from Kennesaw Byron, nice Trike. See ya on the road someday ThumbUp

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard ride safe and enjoy

 

[lah2420]

We got on board when I was 56. No physical problems or reason to do so. Wife said one day that she would ride with me if I got a trike. Done deal. She's my favorite riding partner anyway. I just feel sorry for all those poor 2 wheeler riders who haven't figured out the benefits of 3 yet.

 

[graygoat]

Welcomed you on the "other forum" and will welcome you here as well. Nice Trike, enjoy the ride!!

 

[Dave59]

Welcome from Wisconsin!! You'll love the new ride.

 

[Fearless]

welcome from PA

Congrats. on the new ride these trikes are a hoot we love ours. It's the brides Idea more often than not to get it out and get going. She will not ride on two but loves three wheels. Enjoy ride it like you stole it :AGGHH: but be careful. fred

 

[bronxbill]

Congratulations on the new trike and welcome.

 

[Recycledteen]

I changed because I was having problems with knees...a little. Talked it over with the wife and decided for both of us to be safe and enjoy each others company for a long time we would make the transition to a trike. Dabbled with a sidecar 20 years ago and was hesitant to convert back to 3 wheels but when I did, I never looked back! Still have my FLH's but am getting ready to sell one because I never ride it!

OBTW, WELCOME!!!!!

 

[Ed Hobgood]

Welcome to Trike Talk from Southeast Missouri. Congrats on the new ride.

 

[DRT]

I think your reasoning about why you bought it, was perfect. Could not have said it better.

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

My wife and i have been married 44 years and have rode either together or on our own bikes since day one,she finally gave her bike to our son last year.But with her having a knee replacement two years ago she couldn't get on my bike after i did,so the choice was natural.We haven't looked back.Got our 16 Tri April 16th of this year,put 7800 miles on it until 3 weeks ago when we traded for a 17 TRi. Congrats on the new trike and welcome to the club.

 

[TG Bob]

Congrats on a beautiful trike. Our situation was similar. Wife has been riding her own bike for 18 years but an accident (fall) and a shattered knee left her more and more uneasy about holding up her bike to the point she no longer wanted to ride it. It was her idea to get a trike. At 67 I didn't think I was "old enough" yet for a trike but we did it anyway. Verdict? She loves it and now wants to go for rides more than anything else. I have finally come to terms with and am enjoying it also and look forward to future trips. Funny thing, another couple we ride with is now looking to get a trike. His wife wants one really bad now since they did fall over in a parking lot not too long ago and now wants the stability of 3 wheels.

Have fun and enjoy it like all the rest of us.

 

[BinIdaho]

Welcome from Idaho! Enjoy your new 3-wheels...there is no age limit for riding trikes!

 

[Hogdoc]

Welcome to the world of 3. Yep, We all miss the leaning but with practice, you can take the turns just as fast as a two wheeler and worrying about gravel or bridge grates is a thing of the past. Also, it's pretty cool to back into a parking space or back out without duck walking.

More storage, more stable and way more fun in traffic. No weaving to hold the bike up as you inch along. Just sit back , grab a coke and keep your feet on the highway pegs.

Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine.

Steve

BTW HogDoc....what are you doing with my trike in your pic? I don't even have a pic yet. All the really cool people ride red trikes.

Steve on 3,

I am getting use to taking curves with the trike. I get the sensation of going over the side.

what are some keys to curving with the trike and what is the recommended position on the trike in curves?

Also, tell me the trike won't flip over.

Thanks

 

[1dn5up]

Steve on 3,
I am getting use to taking curves with the trike. I get the sensation of going over the side. what are some keys to curving with the trike and what is the recommended position on the trike in curves? Also, tell me the trike won't flip over.
Thanks

Your eyes tell you wear to go, follow them.
You will not flip over unless you hang a wheel off the road- all in all ; Man Must Know His Limitations :Coffee:

 

[graygoat]

Hogdoc, in the tight curves, I (and my passenger) will lean our upperbody into the curve. For me, I get better push/pull leverage and we don't get that "slide to the outside" or "inside tire lift" feeling. When solo, I find I can take most curves at 10 to 15 mph faster than posted.
You will get used to it with more miles ridden.
Ride safe & enjoy!

 

[BillyGA]

I think we have all been through this learning curve. If you will push down on your outer foot while gripping the tank with your inner knee you will lose the sensation of going over, Example turn left into curve, outer foot down inner knee hugging tank. I read this on the forum and tried it and it works.

Good Luck

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Steve on 3,
I am getting use to taking curves with the trike. I get the sensation of going over the side. what are some keys to curving with the trike and what is the recommended position on the trike in curves? Also, tell me the trike won't flip over.
Thanks

I had the same sensation when I first got the trike,everybody is different it took me about 3000 miles to get comfortable with the curves,give it time and take your time don't ride out of your comfort zone.And most important of all just enjoy it.

 

[Trampas]

Congrats and a good looking ride. I'm pretty new at this myself so it is a learning curve.



All for now Trampas

 

[DK Custom Products]

Welcome to the Forum, and congrats on your new ride. Wishing you and your wife many miles of smiles on it!

Regarding curves...lean to the inside of the turn, this will help alleviate the feeling of tipping some, it will also help keep the trike planted if you are in a turn too hot.

Just takes a bit of time to get used to the feel of them. You can collapse that time by getting in big empty parking lot and doing some turns and some figure 8's...might practice emergency stops at the same time.

It takes a lot to tip a Tri-Glide over, but it can happen. In most cases a Tri-Glide will go close to twice the posted speed of a curve before it thinks about tipping over. They have a massive Panhard rod (anti-sway bar) that helps keep the rear wheels on the ground.

Here is a video to give you a feel for how well they handle, and how stable they are.





Kevin

 

[Trampas]

Congrats on the ride


All for now Trampas

 

[Fozworth]

A friend said I was not old enough for a Trike, but I don't think about age. The wife and I thought about our future, thought about the present worth of my Road King, thought about keeping our passion for riding alive for the next many years, and found ourselves at a crossroads. Now seemed to be the right time and the pieces of the puzzle were fitting together, so we decided to pull the trigger for the future. There were some physical, financial, and psychological parts of the puzzle fitting, so we decided now was the time. Lisa loves it and it is much more comfortable and secure for her and I am loving it as well. There are aspects of slicing through the air on two wheels and leaning into curves I will miss, but overall, I am still in the wind with my baby. This setup brings a lot of peace of mind for me too. Purchased Harley Tri-Glide, Saturday, 10/08/16.

That's a darn good picture. I'm not sure I saw a Tri-Glide that color when I bought mine. Looks really really good!

I don't know why my wife and I love our Tri-Glide so much but for the rest of my life we will have one.

Brian