Three wheelers, are we there yet?

Loafer · 09-17-2010, 09:24 AM

I tried a Roadsmith three wheeler at Americade. It was weird, I was putting to much input at the handlebar, and it moved abruptly 1-2 feet left or right. As I released my hard grip on the bars it handled much nicer. Thought it was scary in the corners. And I'm sure with some practice, that would get better.
As we age, is this the option we will be looking for?
What say you...

fatrat45 · 09-17-2010, 09:36 AM

well for me yes i think this will be fine but my wife said that when we get to this point it is a convertible. so we'll see.

Loafer · 09-17-2010, 09:39 AM

Tell her how boring a convertible is, compared to the really open feeling of a trike and that you would feel disappointed. Shed a tear, that should work.

cactusjack · 09-17-2010, 09:46 AM

When you said three wheeler, I didn't know if you meant one of those abominations like the Can Am Spyder or a trike like a Tri Glide.

I suppose if it meant I could continue riding - as opposed to having to give it up, I might decide to go with a trike. I can't see myself on a Spyder.

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-17-2010, 09:56 AM

Nothing wrong with a nice Trike. I could definitely see myself riding one. It is just the dollars that scare me.

unwind2 · 09-17-2010, 10:25 AM

You know like everything else I'm sure not all trikes are created equal. We have a friend who has a reg Goldwing and a Goldwing trike. His wife rides pillion and would rather ride pillon on the 2 wheeled bike...she says the ride on the trike is rougher/bumper.

The one trike I road at a bike demo was a Boss Hoss and it was completly boring..3 gears, drive, overdrive and reverse and it was a rough bumpy ride.

I'll hold out as long as I can before having to go to a trike, will probably go to a smaller lighter bike first if have to when I get to where I'm having difficulties.

One bike they don't make anymore that I thought was a great touring bike that is lighter was the Honda Shadow Ace Tourer. I guess they quit making it as it was competing with their own other makes..the Valkyrie tourer (at the time) and of course the Goldwing.

Loafer · 09-17-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

When you said three wheeler, I didn't know if you meant one of those abominations like the Can Am Spyder or a trike like a Tri Glide.

I suppose if it meant I could continue riding - as opposed to having to give it up, I might decide to go with a trike. I can't see myself on a Spyder.

I haven't tried the Can Am, two of my sons have, and they say they shouldn't be classified as MC. They thought they handled like a snowmachine.
I also have tried the Stallion three wheeler, it has a steering wheel. I think the staff said it had the drive gear of a Ford Focus.
It was really fast and stable. It was also extremely hot inside, it had A/C but it wasn't enough to keep you cool. Put a helmet on and don't stop moving, that 's the only way to enjoy it.

Loafer · 09-17-2010, 10:33 AM

Has anyone seen the training wheel style. The ones that drop down at 5 mph for slow maneuvering and stopping and lift up when you drive off?

**Top Cat** · 09-17-2010, 10:54 AM

If it ment riding a Can-Am or Trike to stay riding, that's wahat I would do.
It would bother me a little that CJ thought I was riding an abomination ;) But I would just stay out of Arizona.

cactusjack · 09-17-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

If it ment riding a Can-Am or Trike to stay riding, that's wahat I would do.
It would bother me a little that CJ thought I was riding an abomination ;) But I would just stay out of Arizona.

It's probably best that you do!

fatrat45 · 09-17-2010, 12:36 PM

already tried the tear and it didn't work she just laughed and went on. said a convertible cost less that a good trike anyway so their. how do you deal with that?

virg · 09-17-2010, 04:16 PM

Hey guys...was at the Davis Rally in New Hampton and was looking at the road smith trikes...pricey for sure...also checked out the legs up unit on line...interesting concept....drove the stallion also...girlfriend had to keep pulling my shirt down...windy ...shirt kept going up arnd my ears....also big bucks...Im getting to that point in life trike or give it up...legs are worn out bad hip and arms .. and have trouble balancing both of us...should have not let her ride the first time...Oh well....had a Vtx and didn't have much trouble but the nomad rides better...Later Virg

Blue Rebel · 09-17-2010, 04:35 PM

My wife really likes the trike and would rather have me trade the nomad for one. Unfortunately, I'm just not ready to do that yet!

timebandit · 09-17-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fatrat45

already tried the tear and it didn't work she just laughed and went on. said a convertible cost less that a good trike anyway so their. how do you deal with that?

Get a sidecar.....you get the bike ride and she gets to sit in a convertible ::)

When I get to that point, a very long time away, I'll go with side car before trike

Loafer · 09-17-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fatrat45

already tried the tear and it didn't work she just laughed and went on. said a convertible cost less that a good trike anyway so their. how do you deal with that?

My wife gets to pick out a sporty ride for herself, I get the MC of my choice.
Looks like your looking at buying a trike and a ragtop.

09-17-2010, 09:24 AM	#1
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Three wheelers, are we there yet? I tried a Roadsmith three wheeler at Americade. It was weird, I was putting to much input at the handlebar, and it moved abruptly 1-2 feet left or right. As I released my hard grip on the bars it handled much nicer. Thought it was scary in the corners. And I'm sure with some practice, that would get better. As we age, is this the option we will be looking for? What say you... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-17-2010, 09:36 AM	#2
fatrat45 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa Alabama Posts: 341	Three wheelers, are we there yet? well for me yes i think this will be fine but my wife said that when we get to this point it is a convertible. so we'll see. __________________ Randy (fatrat) May Tuscaloosa, Al. Back Road Riders MC. VBA # 290 2006 Black Nomad
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09-17-2010, 09:39 AM	#3
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Three wheelers, are we there yet? Tell her how boring a convertible is, compared to the really open feeling of a trike and that you would feel disappointed. Shed a tear, that should work. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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09-17-2010, 09:46 AM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Three wheelers, are we there yet? When you said three wheeler, I didn't know if you meant one of those abominations like the Can Am Spyder or a trike like a Tri Glide. I suppose if it meant I could continue riding - as opposed to having to give it up, I might decide to go with a trike. I can't see myself on a Spyder. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-17-2010, 09:56 AM	#5
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Three wheelers, are we there yet? Nothing wrong with a nice Trike. I could definitely see myself riding one. It is just the dollars that scare me. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-17-2010, 10:25 AM	#6
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Three wheelers, are we there yet? You know like everything else I'm sure not all trikes are created equal. We have a friend who has a reg Goldwing and a Goldwing trike. His wife rides pillion and would rather ride pillon on the 2 wheeled bike...she says the ride on the trike is rougher/bumper. The one trike I road at a bike demo was a Boss Hoss and it was completly boring..3 gears, drive, overdrive and reverse and it was a rough bumpy ride. I'll hold out as long as I can before having to go to a trike, will probably go to a smaller lighter bike first if have to when I get to where I'm having difficulties. One bike they don't make anymore that I thought was a great touring bike that is lighter was the Honda Shadow Ace Tourer. I guess they quit making it as it was competing with their own other makes..the Valkyrie tourer (at the time) and of course the Goldwing. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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09-17-2010, 10:33 AM	#8
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Three wheelers, are we there yet? Has anyone seen the training wheel style. The ones that drop down at 5 mph for slow maneuvering and stopping and lift up when you drive off? __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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09-17-2010, 10:54 AM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Three wheelers, are we there yet? If it ment riding a Can-Am or Trike to stay riding, that's wahat I would do. It would bother me a little that CJ thought I was riding an abomination ;) But I would just stay out of Arizona. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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09-17-2010, 12:36 PM	#11
fatrat45 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tuscaloosa Alabama Posts: 341	Three wheelers, are we there yet? already tried the tear and it didn't work she just laughed and went on. said a convertible cost less that a good trike anyway so their. how do you deal with that? __________________ Randy (fatrat) May Tuscaloosa, Al. Back Road Riders MC. VBA # 290 2006 Black Nomad
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09-17-2010, 04:16 PM	#12
virg Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Walcott Ia Posts: 49	Three wheelers, are we there yet? Hey guys...was at the Davis Rally in New Hampton and was looking at the road smith trikes...pricey for sure...also checked out the legs up unit on line...interesting concept....drove the stallion also...girlfriend had to keep pulling my shirt down...windy ...shirt kept going up arnd my ears....also big bucks...Im getting to that point in life trike or give it up...legs are worn out bad hip and arms .. and have trouble balancing both of us...should have not let her ride the first time...Oh well....had a Vtx and didn't have much trouble but the nomad rides better...Later Virg
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09-17-2010, 04:35 PM	#13
Blue Rebel Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Posts: 607	Three wheelers, are we there yet? My wife really likes the trike and would rather have me trade the nomad for one. Unfortunately, I'm just not ready to do that yet!
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