Reason for trike

[RTwing]

I agree the trike market is changing, Thanks to the 2008 BRP introduction of the CanAm Spyder and the 2014 introduction of Endeavor SportTrikes the switch to trike is now becoming a transition to a sportier mode of travel that includes under maintained roadways and allows those with large cruisers and tour bikes to venture off the highways and out on those yet to be discovered unpaved roads.
I personally log 3-5k per year just on gravel and dirt mostly on my Valkyrie trike but also on the Victory and GL1800.
Unfortunately traditional trike sales philosophy has alway been trikes are for those who can't ride a 2 wheel motorcycle. Due to this it's hard for the younger able crowd to understand the benefits of a true SportTrike. And it's odd that many fear the non-lean aspect of trikes even though 99% of the vehicles we drive don't lean.

As with all change it just takes time........

 

[G.W. Viper]

new kid on the block

Hi All, My name is Keith. I live in Rancho Belago Calif, near Perris Lake. I currently own a 2012 Street Glide, which I love, Been riding for about 30 years. I'm now 65, and thinking about trading in the Street glide for a Trike. This past wekend it took a test drive on one. When I first got on and started out, I was close to a curb, and started heading torwars the curb, riding tie trike like a 2 wheeler. the saleman shouted out steer it ! After that point it all seemed to come togeather some what. I did enjoy the short ride, about 20 minutes. I did notice it felt quite bumpy compared to my 2 wheererl Is this kinda normal ?

Steering was a little stiffer then what I was exspecting, but not a bad thing. I loved how I could now make short u turns and not worry about dropping the bike.

So in about 6 months from now I will be looking to buy a trike. One of the main reasons is, I cant get my wife to ride on the back of the street glide. She just doesn't feel safe. But now after working on her and telling her how much more safe and comfortable she will be, she is giving me the okay. Can't wait !

Keith

 

[rhino 2]

Hi All, My name is Keith. I live in Rancho Belago Calif, near Perris Lake. I currently own a 2012 Street Glide, which I love, Been riding for about 30 years. I'm now 65, and thinking about trading in the Street glide for a Trike. This past wekend it took a test drive on one. When I first got on and started out, I was close to a curb, and started heading torwars the curb, riding tie trike like a 2 wheeler. the saleman shouted out steer it ! After that point it all seemed to come togeather some what. I did enjoy the short ride, about 20 minutes. I did notice it felt quite bumpy compared to my 2 wheererl Is this kinda normal ? Steering was a little stiffer then what I was exspecting, but not a bad thing.

I loved how I could now make short u turns and not worry about dropping the bike.

So in about 6 months from now I will be looking to buy a trike. One of the main reasons is, I cant get my wife to ride on the back of the street glide. She just doesn't feel safe. But now after working on her and telling her how much more safe and comfortable she will be, she is giving me the okay. Can't wait !

Keith

All quite normal... With 3 wheels on the ground you can't avoid most potholes and sunken man hole covers like you can on a two wheeler..

 

[alienwulf]

Kferg Keith sent you a PM since we are so close might get in touch.:clapping:

 

[Retired Army]

No mater what you ride or what you call it, it's an investment in enjoyment.

 

[bikerbillone]

Been riding 2 wheels since 1968, late 2011, I discovered that riding two up, and loaded, it was as bit much for trips to the mountains, therefore I made the choice and never looked back.