Who Commutes with their Tri-glide? Thinking doing this want the pros vs cons.

[DonC]

Who Commutes with their Tri-glide? Thinking doing this want the pros vs cons.

Group,

Haven't been here in awhile. Happy New Year, etc..

I've got a question. How many of you commute everyday with your trike? I'm looking at another job up north from where I live, where I would be able to ride my trike on the HOT lanes. I think it would be great, just worried about the beat down it would take from flying debrie, etc... It would be about 44 miles one way.

I was thinking of getting a Suzuki 650 to use for travel, if the Trike would not be a good choice. But, I figured there has to be a few of you that use your Trike for commuting.

All advice is welcome.

Take care,

Don

 

[Fearless]

I don't like congestion much

Safety my only concern cars! in a hurry going to work already late or trying to get home for hockey game etc. be careful! fearless

Group,

Haven't been here in awhile. Happy New Year, etc..

I've got a question. How many of you commute everyday with your trike? I'm looking at another job up north from where I live, where I would be able to ride my trike on the HOT lanes. I think it would be great, just worried about the beat down it would take from flying debrie, etc... It would be about 44 miles one way.

I was thinking of getting a Suzuki 650 to use for travel, if the Trike would not be a good choice. But, I figured there has to be a few of you that use your Trike for commuting.

All advice is welcome.

Take care,

Don

 

[racer85c]

I ride to n from work every day. It's the best part of my work days!

 

[DonC]

I ride to n from work every day. It's the best part of my work days!

Whats your distance.

 

[DonC]

Safety my only concern cars! in a hurry going to work already late or trying to get home for hockey game etc. be careful! fearless

Fearless,

I agree. I would rather ride my Trike, more comfortable, etc... But don't want to beat the tar out of it. So to speak. But, I figure I can put all types of "trike bra's" on it. To keep the paint fresh .

 

[rhino 2]

If you are worried about paint chips ETC, Don't commute with it, It will get sand blasted real fast..And also you'll be mixing it up with car drivers that are in a hurry to get to work, And consider a bike in commuting traffic a nuisance...And can be dangerous...:Shrug:

Just to add in my younger days i would take my bike to work one day a week just to break up the boredom of driving my car in every day.. 120 Miles round trip...

 

[Bikerbozo]

When I'm in the office, my main mode of transport is my trike. 28 miles 1-way. If the trikes in the shop, then using backup 2-wheeler. If really severe weather and only 2-wheeler available, then truck. Trike used in most weather.
Since I travel for a living, I go for nice multi-hundred mile rides. All paid.
Remember, a wet day on the road beats a dry day in the office.

 

[MB1953]

I ride mine to work a few days a week now (40 mile round trip),and since I live in FL, it is something that really makes the trip more fun. I used to ride every day on my '14, but with ride to work miles added to touring miles, I ended up putting 52K on the clock in a little over two years. Fortunately, I was able to get a good trade-in price on it when I bought my '17... 50K seems to be the magic break point where the price drops off quickly. Also, it would be a good idea to look into a day cover to keep the dirt and UV from beating it up while it is parked outside.

Guess it depends on your intent; are you going to keep it forever (like I originally thought) or look to trade it in on newer model? Either way, it is a great way to get to work!

 

[MikeyTX]

I ride mine to work 18 miles one way every day, weather permitting and once the days get longer. My aged eyes do not handle the pre dawn light as good as they used to in the late fall and winter.

 

[BillR]

Hi Don, nice to see you back.
I get up to your neck of the woods on the trike about once a year, and that is enough! I'd be more worried about the sports cars with the bumble bee mufflers slipping in and out of traffic and the texters and makeup appliers than I would be about road gunk. I don't feel a bit comfortable in your heavy traffic. Just my :twocents:.

 

[1dn5up]

Being a mgr, I was issued a co. car. My last year of employment, all co. cars were taken away, anto use personal cars and be on the mileage system. So I used the FLH. When confronted, just told them I don't have a spare car to use , nore am I purchasing one.

All the gofer bs stoped, and all the job check ups got passed on to others :clapping: Made out good on that program @ 40mpg.

 

[tbear]

I commute to work every chance I get. 3 miles country roads to our Golf course. I work maint. dept, The Mexicans that work the Sod Farm next to it call my bike the "Black Horse". ok-

 

[Larry Sobczak]

Who Commutes with their Tri-glide?

I rode mine 50 miles one way, the last year that I worked. Some days it was below freezing and other days over 100°. I worked in my office and had access to one of our company vehicles if needed. When I started riding my Tri-Glide to work I took back roads with very little traffic, it was 10 miles longer but worth it except when it was below freezing.
Retired and not missing the work part.
Ride Safe

 

[paws]

WANTED to ride to/fro work but there was too much involved, being female.

Would have had to wear riding suit/boots over office clothes to keep from getting splashed...or...pack office clothes on bike then change in the restroom real fast prior to entering office...or...keep office clothes at the office and change when I got there...only to reverse the process to go home.
Then there was the helmet hair to hassle with. :gah:

I know, you GUYS would not have had all those hassles.
Carla

 

[MikeyTX]

Being a mgr, I was issued a co. car. My last year of employment, all co. cars were taken away, anto use personal cars and be on the mileage system. So I used the FLH. When confronted, just told them I don't have a spare car to use , nore am I purchasing one.

All the gofer bs stoped, and all the job check ups got passed on to others :clapping: Made out good on that program @ 40mpg.

Bunch of cheap bastids it sounds like to me.

 

[desertclassic]

Retire and then you will not have to worry about this. Dang when I was working, it was a lot of coat and tie stuff. It would of been a blast if I could of pulled it off. Jim

 

[DonC]

I ride mine to work a few days a week now (40 mile round trip),and since I live in FL, it is something that really makes the trip more fun. I used to ride every day on my '14, but with ride to work miles added to touring miles, I ended up putting 52K on the clock in a little over two years. Fortunately, I was able to get a good trade-in price on it when I bought my '17... 50K seems to be the magic break point where the price drops off quickly. Also, it would be a good idea to look into a day cover to keep the dirt and UV from beating it up while it is parked outside.

Guess it depends on your intent; are you going to keep it forever (like I originally thought) or look to trade it in on newer model? Either way, it is a great way to get to work!

Thanks I appreciate it. I have a 15 only 5, 000 miles. Love my Trike. But, as you said before you know the miles will come up. That's why I was thinking of going with another bike that could handle the load on miles, and ride the Trike a few days aweek for a change up. Round trip would be about 90 miles on most days.

 

[DonC]

Hi Don, nice to see you back.
I get up to your neck of the woods on the trike about once a year, and that is enough! I'd be more worried about the sports cars with the bumble bee mufflers slipping in and out of traffic and the texters and makeup appliers than I would be about road gunk. I don't feel a bit comfortable in your heavy traffic. Just my :twocents:.

I hear you. To be honest I would only ride it on the HOV or route 1. But even that can get bad. I'm still debating. But its all if I get a job up north. Better money, but I would rather commute on a Bike where at least I can enjoy the ride.

 

[DonC]

I commute to work every chance I get. 3 miles country roads to our Golf course. I work maint. dept, The Mexicans that work the Sod Farm next to it call my bike the "Black Horse". ok-

Awesome. Mine is "Vador" on my plates.

 

[DonC]

I rode mine 50 miles one way, the last year that I worked. Some days it was below freezing and other days over 100°. I worked in my office and had access to one of our company vehicles if needed. When I started riding my Tri-Glide to work I took back roads with very little traffic, it was 10 miles longer but worth it except when it was below freezing.
Retired and not missing the work part.
Ride Safe

That's how I feel I have no problem adding a few miles on back roads just to feel the breeze and enjoy the bike. I am like you I don't mind the weather. Just got some great TourMaster riding gear for legs, and will by the better jacket next year at the motorcycle convention or on sale via online. So I'm set just need the job change.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I commute everyday, 14 miles one way...unless I stretch it out a bit...sometimes it is 30-40 miles one way.

14 miles is barely enough to get it warmed up, your 44 miles is a good amount, no chance of building up moisture in the oil from a bunch of short rides like I have.

If you're concerned about the paint, I have 3M film protection on my paint...it's a good idea regardless of the commute, to protect the fenders, side covers, etc.

I don't have a cage, so I am either on the Tri-Glide or one of my 2 wheelers for going anywhere...I do borrow Mary's truck every now and then.

When commuting...riding the same roads everyday...the bigger thing to be concerned about is getting lax in traveling the same roads everyday, maybe being pre-occupied with what needs to be done when getting to work, or with getting home.

I constantly "self-talk" reminding myself that everyone is out to get me...other drivers, critters, road repair (or lack of it), and to constantly be aware of everything, even though the last 500 times I traveled the same route nothing happened.

Kevin

 

[DonC]

I commute everyday, 14 miles one way...unless I stretch it out a bit...sometimes it is 30-40 miles one way.

14 miles is barely enough to get it warmed up, your 44 miles is a good amount, no chance of building up moisture in the oil from a bunch of short rides like I have.

If you're concerned about the paint, I have 3M film protection on my paint...it's a good idea regardless of the commute, to protect the fenders, side covers, etc.

I don't have a cage, so I am either on the Tri-Glide or one of my 2 wheelers for going anywhere...I do borrow Mary's truck every now and then.

When commuting...riding the same roads everyday...the bigger thing to be concerned about is getting lax in traveling the same roads everyday, maybe being pre-occupied with what needs to be done when getting to work, or with getting home.

I constantly "self-talk" reminding myself that everyone is out to get me...other drivers, critters, road repair (or lack of it), and to constantly be aware of everything, even though the last 500 times I traveled the same route nothing happened.

Kevin

Great points! I'm like you I try to drive defensively all the time. I understand what you mean about routes too. Good idea. We shall see. Gotta see if the job changes occur, then I will try the trike first and see if I need to get a 2 wheeler after that. I was thinking both the paint protector and a bra on the tire area and fairing if I do commute. Then go slowly from there.

Thanks again,

Don

 

[DK Custom Products]

Great points! I'm like you I try to drive defensively all the time. I understand what you mean about routes too. Good idea. We shall see. Gotta see if the job changes occur, then I will try the trike first and see if I need to get a 2 wheeler after that. I was thinking both the paint protector and a bra on the tire area and fairing if I do commute. Then go slowly from there.

Thanks again,

Don

Sounds like a plan.

Then there may be days like today for you....I am just now wrapping up at work and will be headed home soon. It is dark, 31* and dropping. I'll probably have the heated jacket liner turned all the way up!

Kevin

 

[Hogdoc]

I ride my TG to and from work every day. It is my only transportation, as the wife takes the truck to work. I only go 6.5 miles one way, so can't advise you as to a 44 min commute. Safety would be a concern and make sure you have correct gear for rain and cold.