Old Navy guy in hot pursuit of a trike...

[Pragmatic]

Trying out this informative trike forum. Last time I rode a (two-wheel) bike was during the Navy days - decades ago. Wife with BAD wrist (as in - can't work a clutch lever), likes the comfort/passenger safety of a trike for road trips (yeah "safety" is a relative, but not entirely undesirable thing), also likes the tow-ability of a ~1,200 pound trike.

The Internet is full of jabs like "trikes are uncool big mobility scooters for old guys (and gals)." These jabs do NOT get under/through our thick skin however.

Knowing your limits is always good ThumbUp. At this point in our lives, picking up (solo) a dropped ~900 pound dressed-out cruiser - isn't exactly our idea of fun... Aware bikers understand that many older riders have disabilities and health issues, particularly in the later years. These issues preclude safe, two-wheel operation - so pragmatically - a trike, while NOT a two wheeler, makes a lot of sense.

And today's trikes run the gamut from V-8 auto Boss Hoss', to Gold Wings, to TriGlides, to Indians, and also a bunch of one-off customs.

So just like all branches of the US military have their role, on the USA's DoD Team, trikes of all types have their place in any garage or club.

So hopefully, aware two-wheel bikers will share a brotherly three-finger wave to trikes, as trike riders share two finger waves with them... keeping two/three wheels down is a good thing. ThumbUp

 

[ol' school]

Dennis, welcome to Trike Talk!

 

[Peter A.]

Welcome

A most hearty WELCOME to you from a fellow Navy RM2, glad to have you on-board!

Been on motors for 50+ years , last 12 includes trikes, both Wife /I have one.

NO stigmas here…..enjoy the RIDE.

:Coffee:

 

[rhino 2]

Dennis......Welcome To Trike-Talk........:wave4:...

 

[Dave59]

Dennis, Welcome to Trike Talk. Good luck with your search!!!

 

[Gorilla]

welcome Dennis well written.

 

[David357]

Hi Dennis,:wave4:

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

 

[Jack Klarich]

Hi Dennis, :welcome:to Trike Talk

Very good intro, I have to say staying in the wind is all that matters

I hope you find the perfect trike for you and your wife:clapping:

 

[Sully]

Welcome from North Ga. ..:wave4:

 

[evermill]

​Welcome from Southeastern Arizona. Retired Army myself.

 

[LadyonaMission]

Dennis, thank you for your service and welcome to the world of three. I suggest you and your wife test ride trikes until you both feel like you have found the one you can't go home without.

 

[trike lady]

Hello and :welcome:to Trike Talk, glad to have U with Us. :clapping:

 

[Jake70]

Trying out this informative trike forum. Last time I rode a (two-wheel) bike was during the Navy days - decades ago. Wife with BAD wrist (as in - can't work a clutch lever), likes the comfort/passenger safety of a trike for road trips (yeah "safety" is a relative, but not entirely undesirable thing), also likes the tow-ability of a ~1,200 pound trike.

The Internet is full of jabs like "trikes are uncool big mobility scooters for old guys (and gals)." These jabs do NOT get under/through our thick skin however.

Knowing your limits is always good ThumbUp. At this point in our lives, picking up (solo) a dropped ~900 pound dressed-out cruiser - isn't exactly our idea of fun... Aware bikers understand that many older riders have disabilities and health issues, particularly in the later years. These issues preclude safe, two-wheel operation - so pragmatically - a trike, while NOT a two wheeler, makes a lot of sense.

And today's trikes run the gamut from V-8 auto Boss Hoss', to Gold Wings, to TriGlides, to Indians, and also a bunch of one-off customs.

So just like all branches of the US military have their role, on the USA's DoD Team, trikes of all types have their place in any garage or club.

So hopefully, aware two-wheel bikers will share a brotherly three-finger wave to trikes, as trike riders share two finger waves with them... keeping two/three wheels down is a good thing. ThumbUp

We all one day get there, that age thing. Welcome aboard from Texas friend. [SUB] [/SUB]

 

[paws]

Hi Dennis…and I too thank you for your service, Sir!

Welcome to TrikeTalk and the world of three!

I would like to suggest that you might strive to purchase a trike kit whose manufacturer is still in business.

Oftentimes I see posts out here from a first-time trike owner who purchased a trike not knowing anything about it except they liked it and it was within their budget..only soon to find it needs this or that part but none available as the kit is no longer made.

Just saying… do your research before you buy….ask questions out here…

As LadyonaMission said… ride all the different trikes you can and have FUN!

 

[cScjhb]

Welcome to TT, Dennis. I think you will find a wealth of information on this forum. Many knowledgeable and helpful people here. Don't be shy about asking questions, no matter how basic they may seem..... Jim

 

[nucseal]

Welcome to the forum from Texas! As suggested above, ride several and do your research before you buy. Ask questions here and you will receive a honest and great answers. No question is to small to ask. We all have been there in buying our first trike!

 

[Zammy]

Hi Dennis, welcome to the forums and thank you for your service.

 

[Uncle Fester]

Welcome from Greenfield, Indiana!!

 

[Marc H]

:wave4:Welcome to Trike Talk Dennis!!!

 

[Ray Paige]

:wave4:WELCOME FROM MONTANA:wave4::clapping::clapping:

 

[Pragmatic]

Thanks! Photos of trike are in my album...

Dennis, welcome to Trike Talk!

Thanks! Photos of trike are in my album...

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A most hearty WELCOME to you from a fellow Navy RM2, glad to have you on-board!

Been on motors for 50+ years , last 12 includes trikes, both Wife /I have one.

NO stigmas here…..enjoy the RIDE.

:Coffee:

TY for the welcome. We got the trike photo is in my album. Rear profile styling and colors resembles a classic 50's Corvette!

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Welcome to TT, Dennis. I think you will find a wealth of information on this forum. Many knowledgeable and helpful people here. Don't be shy about asking questions, no matter how basic they may seem..... Jim

We frequent FL, TX & AZ. Roger the info on the forum! Posted a photo of the (wife's) trike in my album. I'm the "duty driver" as we say in the military...

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Welcome to the forum from Texas! As suggested above, ride several and do your research before you buy. Ask questions here and you will receive a honest and great answers. No question is to small to ask. We all have been there in buying our first trike!

We considered several options. A friend with a Roadmaster w/Hannigan mod recommended same. We're pleased 100% with ours... Photo posted in album. It's a looker. Wife chose the colors. It's hers, I just drive it

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Welcome from Greenfield, Indiana!!

That's a cool looking trike in your avatar! :Coffee: Photo of ours in my album...

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Hi Dennis, welcome to the forums and thank you for your service.

Appreciate the welcome Zammy. :Coffee:

 

[Pragmatic]

Thanks Dave!

Dennis, Welcome to Trike Talk. Good luck with your search!!!

Posted a photo of the wife's trike in my album. I just the duty driver... :laugh:

 

[Pragmatic]

Wow! That's some trike!

Hello and :welcome:to Trike Talk, glad to have U with Us. :clapping:

I posted a photo of the wife's trike in my album (I'm the "duty driver"). She'd like yours too (in your avatar) !!!

 

[ROAD DOG]

Nice trike, like the colors. I have a 21 RM CSC kit, great trike. I hope you enjoy your trike.

 

[hardwickbv]

Welcome from Indiana!!! :Coffee:

Bob

 

[Woody]

Welcome to Trike Talk from Alabama and that is sweet looking Trike :Coffee:

 

[Burnerboy]

Dennis,

I'm 73 years old, and lucky enough to be in good shape (I walk 3-6 miles a day) BUT I TRIKED out my GW with a Roadsmith model, two seasons ago, and to be truthful, I never looked back, always ahead..........

before trike'n It out, I never rode a trike, BUT now that I have one, I will never go back to two wheels again.. {I'm lov'n it}

If anything happens to my 75,500 miles Goldwing {she's runn'n good} I believe that I would go the Can Am route, instead of purchasing another wing, and then have to go through all the planning to TRIKE it out again....:help:

Warning: If you do get a TRIKE be sure that it has at least a 5.5 rake kit installed (for easy'rrrr steer'n) you'll be glad you did... (It makes a 100% difference/believe me you'll be glad you did)

Where do you live??

I'm from Springfield, Massachusetts

Ronnie

1/29/24

 

[Trail boss]

Trying out this informative trike forum. Last time I rode a (two-wheel) bike was during the Navy days - decades ago. Wife with BAD wrist (as in - can't work a clutch lever), likes the comfort/passenger safety of a trike for road trips (yeah "safety" is a relative, but not entirely undesirable thing), also likes the tow-ability of a ~1,200 pound trike.

The Internet is full of jabs like "trikes are uncool big mobility scooters for old guys (and gals)." These jabs do NOT get under/through our thick skin however.

Knowing your limits is always good ThumbUp. At this point in our lives, picking up (solo) a dropped ~900 pound dressed-out cruiser - isn't exactly our idea of fun... Aware bikers understand that many older riders have disabilities and health issues, particularly in the later years. These issues preclude safe, two-wheel operation - so pragmatically - a trike, while NOT a two wheeler, makes a lot of sense.

And today's trikes run the gamut from V-8 auto Boss Hoss', to Gold Wings, to TriGlides, to Indians, and also a bunch of one-off customs.

So just like all branches of the US military have their role, on the USA's DoD Team, trikes of all types have their place in any garage or club.

So hopefully, aware two-wheel bikers will share a brotherly three-finger wave to trikes, as trike riders share two finger waves with them... keeping two/three wheels down is a good thing. ThumbUp

Welcome from southeast Texas. I should have bought a trike twenty years ago. You mentioned picking up a dropped bike. I was thirty years too late to learn about backcountry discovery roads (BDRs). I’m reading where several of those adventure riders are downsizing because apparently you drop your bike a lot on BDRs. The guys say they’re tired of picking up a 900 pound bike.