Two wheels to three suggestions

[Chief1]

I will be leaving in a few days to pick up a trike in Alabama. Have been riding a Yamaha Roadstar since 2000. Planning to purchase a Honda GL1800 with Roadsmith conversion and running boards.

I have read some articles about making the change from 2 wheels to 3 but I would like some responses from riders who have "been there - done that" and what issues you have had or what recommendations you can make to make the transition as easy as possible.

 

[bustedwing]

The obvious habit you will have to get out of is leaning in curves and putting your feet down at stops. Turning will be a little different and I recommend to all new trike riders to set up two markers about 50 feet apart and practice doing figure 8s around the markers. When you get good at it move the markers closer. This will get you used to not only turning on both sides but also the extra width of the back end. Also, when refueling watch out for those yellow posts, they jump right out at you. The more you practice the more it comes second nature. I know I preach a lot about the same thing but if it's second nature you are a safer rider.

 

[Ozarkryder]

There is a very excellent thread here:

http://www.triketalk.com/forum/thre...Please-post-here?highlight=experienced+riders

It was started to answer just the questions you probably have as a new trike rider, posted by experienced trike pilots.

Congrats on the new ride!

 

[Nana]

Congratulations!!! The thread Ozarkryder referred you to is definitely the information you need. Take your time, relax, enjoy, and remember your rear end is now WIDE!!!!

 

[Ohio Eddie]

Welcome to Trike Talk, from S/W Ohio.
Trikes are Great.

 

[Frozenshrimp]

Welcome to the group from Oklahoma!!

 

[Ed Hobgood]

Welcome to Trike Talk for SE Missouri. Take the time to read the post ozarkryder was talking about.