Thanks for letting me in, question for you-all

[jkvictory15]

I have a 2010 Harley Ultra/Voyager Trikekit. I picked it up in June. I have about a thousand miles on it so far. Been ridding all my life and had numerous bikes.

I notice speed is a "must to control" with these arounds bends. Definetly giving my forearms and shoulders a work out.

the wife said she feels like she is getting thrown around when we take the curves, anyone else have this problem? Is a Triglide the same?

thanks

John

 

[rhino 2]

Welcome to Trike-Talk' John......Cant help much in your Trike...The Tri-Glide will give you a little more of a work out then a Two wheeler will.....Are you sure your not trying to counter-steer your Trike like you would with a bike? , Its a push-pull on the bars, Like with a ATV, or Snowmobile...

 

[GRR]

I don't know about the voyager kit, but someone that has one is sure to chime in.

I do know that changing the rake can make a big difference. I just converted my Road King with a Frankenstein kit. I rode it a little before I changed the triple tree to see how much difference changing the tree makes. It is much easier to steer with the new triple tree.

Welcome to triketalk

 

[Jack Klarich]

Welcome to Trike Talk

I agree with rhino2

Riding a Trike is way different

Push and pull at the same time on the bars

I have tried pushing down on the floor boards Forget it it aint happening

My wife had me relearn riding with her on the back LOL she said she felt like she was going to slide off the seat

I said don't worry I probably wont even feel u fall off

Practice and u will get it right

 

[David357]

Hi John,

:welcome: to Trike Talk from South Florida.:wave4:

 

[tfdeputydawg]

Learn to push down with your outside foot in a curve.

 

[rhino 2]

Hi John,

:welcome: to Trike Talk from South Florida.:wave4:

The post by the OP....Whats the red box bottom left for....:Shrug:

 

[Jack Klarich]

I don't know about the voyager kit, but someone that has one is sure to chime in.

I do know that changing the rake can make a big difference. I just converted my Road King with a Frankenstein kit. I rode it a little before I changed the triple tree to see how much difference changing the tree makes. It is much easier to steer with the new triple tree.

Welcome to triketalk

I rode a friend of mines, his steers like it has power steering

Have a look below

	Why Raked Triple Trees The addition of a sidecar to a motorcycle invariably results in high steering effort. Trail is the reason. Trail is the factor of the bikes' steering geometry which generates a self-centering force for stability - see illustration.​ Trail is a virtual lever arm between the tire contact patch and the steering centerline (the steering centerline is always ahead of the contact patch).​ The longer this lever arm is, the more the wheel resists being steered out of its' forward path (track). Large, heavy motorcycles require longer trail measurements for stability. However, when a sidecar is added, this long trail becomes an impediment to steering. In order to steer, the rider uses the leverage provided by the handlebars to overcome the self-centering force generated by trail. The relative length of the two opposing levers then becomes very important to the effort required to turn.​ The 'Raked" Triple Tree simply diminishes the trail measurement by moving the contact patch of the tire forward, much closer to the steering centerline. The resulting trail reduction has a dramatic affect on the effort of steering the sidecar rig or trike. The effort may be reduced by as much as half making those twisting roads a joy to negotiate!​ This technology is not new or radical - Harley Davidson® offered raked triple trees (for use with sidecars or trikes) beginning in about 1950 and continuing into the early '80's. However with the advent of the rubber mounts & softails, this technology was left behind. Now, through production of our own raked trees Liberty Sidecars is able to offer owners of Harley® sidecar rigs & trikes the kind of handling they hope for!​ Note: these 'Raked' Trees are for 3-wheeled use only and may not be used for solo riding. BEFORE↓ AFTER ↓

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[Gorilla]

Welocme aboard John. Your voyager most likely does not have any added rake to it so it will steer harder then a normal trike. See if you can find a dealer having a demo ride and give it a try. As far as your person a back that sensation will be about the same because the trike doesn't lean. Suggest that she lean her body a little into the turn and that should help a little and just getting used to the different ride

Ride Safe

 

[mwebster]

Welcome from W.V.:wave4:

 

[desertclassic]

Welcome from New Mexico. I have a friend that installed a Voyager kit on his 08 ultra classic. It took a little time for him to get the hang of it. He tried riding fast when he picked it up and overshot a couple of turns. It got it down pretty good after about 2 months of riding. Jim

 

[Lucky]

Welcome glad you joined us. RIDE SAFE

 

[Cainam]

Welcome to Trike Talk from Southeastern Tennessee!!! Can't speak to the voyager kit, but on my TriGlide my wife says the ride is great... no issues....

 

[consitter]

Welcome to Trike Talk from eastern Kentucky!

 

[Fearless]

Welcome from Pennsylvania

Welcome to TT I'm sure these guys will help check out the sub forum for what you are riding good luck a little practice will help greatly. Travel safely Fred