Would you go trike... even at no cost to you?

9511234 · 06-21-2009

My across the street neighbor has a couple modified Harley trikes. Him and his wife both ride trikes. I think I saw one regular bike there one day, but then over the weekend it magically turned into a trike.

I know there are quite a few trikes out there these days, but it would be an interesting topic on this forum. If it were at no cost to you, or even if it did cost you, would you put a trike kit on your bike?

I'm sure there are several reasons for both sides, but just speak your mind.

Daddyo Vulcan · 06-21-2009

V2K Trike would be cool!!! and I wouldnt need a trailer. When (not if) my knee gives up the ghost and I cannot work any longer, I believe I could ride with no problem on a trike.

MFolks · 06-21-2009

I've noticed more than a few Gold Wing trikes(probably $$$$$$) on the road pulling trailers.

**CTRider** · 06-21-2009

Only if I couldn't ride on two wheels.

Hopefully that doesn't happen until my time is almost up anyway...

wild_deuce03 · 06-21-2009

Like the others, if/when my knees go out and I can't hold up a bike I'd ride a trike in a heartbeat. If I was given one now I'd ride it but I wouldn't replace my bike for a trike.

*jukief* · 06-21-2009

Yeah, when I get to the point (and with my arthritis knees it shouldn't take long) where I can no longer ride a regular bike, I'd much rather ride a trike than ride nothing. But that's the only way I'd ride on.

Daddyo's Wifey · 06-21-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddyo Vulcan

V2K Trike would be cool!!! and I wouldnt need a trailer. When (not if) my knee gives up the ghost and I cannot work any longer, I believe I could ride with no problem on a trike.

And you haul all my "stuff" then too

gwvulcan · 06-21-2009

I seem to agree with everyone else. When I get to old to hold the bike up, I would go with a trike. Better to be on 3 wheels then on on 4. If I was given 1 now I probably wouldn't use it that much. I like the nimbleness of 2 wheels

kartattack · 06-21-2009

I think I'd add a hack first.

**RichLockyer** · 06-21-2009

+1

A trike is still "in the wind", but I'd rather drive a convertible cage.
Trike's handling is completely different... they certainly are not canyon carvers, even the Goldwings.
Their construction is split-personality. The front end wants to countersteer, but the rear end won't allow it, so you are forced to steer it like a cage.
This results in understeer and higher front tire wear.

If I am ever unable to ride on 2 wheels, I'll build one of the big "classic" 60s style trikes using a VW, Porche, or Corvair rear section.

Tagamet · 06-21-2009

I'm already pretty arthritic and not getting any younger, so if anyone wants a '08 Vulcan 900 Custom with only 5K miles on it and under warranty till 2010, I'll take a trike (lol).
Be well,
Tagamet

**rbentnail** · 06-21-2009

I'm with the majority on this- when it gets to the time when a 2 wheeler is too much I'll look into getting a trike.

JojoDVM · 06-21-2009

I saw this the other day.... Trigg Trike Kits, Trikes For Less, Trike Conversion Kit, Motorcycle Trike Conversion, Motorcycle Trike Kit, Trike Kit, Trike Conversion Kit" interesting....sorta like training wheels...it just bolts on around your existing rear wheel....

OrlandoArbie · 06-21-2009

If/when I get too old to 2-wheel, I think I'd try a Spyder. The big 3-wheelers just don't appeal to me.

madmac · 06-21-2009

A trike is in the plans for sometime in the future as I have destroyed my left ankle pretty throughly and my arthritis will certainly have an effect on my riding sooner or later. A trike would be better than giving up riding, that's for sure.

Tagamet · 06-21-2009

My goodness we sure are an arthritic bunch!
Be well (as possible)
Tagamet

northernman · 06-21-2009

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kbo · 06-21-2009

If I can't ride on two wheels, I think I would just buy a nice convertible car before getting a trike. I had a bad experience with a three wheel bicycle that scarred me mentally for life. Every time I see a trike or a mailbox I get all freaked out.

johnathon amos · 06-21-2009

I think trikes are cool. Whether it's a factory trike or a kit or a homemade VW engine and tranny ,I hope to have a trike in the future .

Bubba68CS · 06-21-2009

I would not go trike. If I can't ride a bike, I'll build myself a nice convertible cage to play in the wind with.

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06-21-2009	#1 (permalink)
9511234 If it wernt for my horse. BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 949	Would you go trike... even at no cost to you? My across the street neighbor has a couple modified Harley trikes. Him and his wife both ride trikes. I think I saw one regular bike there one day, but then over the weekend it magically turned into a trike. I know there are quite a few trikes out there these days, but it would be an interesting topic on this forum. If it were at no cost to you, or even if it did cost you, would you put a trike kit on your bike? I'm sure there are several reasons for both sides, but just speak your mind. __________________ Michael 2007 Vulcan 1500 Classic More Harleys wave to me now that I have a fairing.

06-21-2009	#2 (permalink)
Daddyo Vulcan Daddyo BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lancaster California Posts: 628	V2K Trike would be cool!!! and I wouldnt need a trailer. When (not if) my knee gives up the ghost and I cannot work any longer, I believe I could ride with no problem on a trike. __________________ Loving My Wifey and my '07 VN2000 Classic LT Daddyo

06-21-2009	#3 (permalink)
MFolks Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Springfield Mo Posts: 3,803	I've noticed more than a few Gold Wing trikes(probably $$$$$$) on the road pulling trailers. __________________ Mike Folks

06-21-2009	#4 (permalink)
CTRider TV Guru Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 10,816	Only if I couldn't ride on two wheels. Hopefully that doesn't happen until my time is almost up anyway... __________________ 1983 Honda CB550 About Me Answers to your Gadget Questions Gadget Forum

06-21-2009	#5 (permalink)
wild_deuce03 RIP Mark Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: I lost a brother and a friend. Mark will be sorely missed! Posts: 13,858	Like the others, if/when my knees go out and I can't hold up a bike I'd ride a trike in a heartbeat. If I was given one now I'd ride it but I wouldn't replace my bike for a trike. __________________ "Cool Beans" and "Yer mom (insert mom joke here)" were my Brother Mark's favorite sayings.

06-21-2009	#6 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,571	Yeah, when I get to the point (and with my arthritis knees it shouldn't take long) where I can no longer ride a regular bike, I'd much rather ride a trike than ride nothing. But that's the only way I'd ride on. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

06-21-2009	#8 (permalink)
gwvulcan living in 3/4 time BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NC Posts: 317	I seem to agree with everyone else. When I get to old to hold the bike up, I would go with a trike. Better to be on 3 wheels then on on 4. If I was given 1 now I probably wouldn't use it that much. I like the nimbleness of 2 wheels

06-21-2009	#9 (permalink)
kartattack Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 63	I think I'd add a hack first.

06-21-2009	#10 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	+1 A trike is still "in the wind", but I'd rather drive a convertible cage. Trike's handling is completely different... they certainly are not canyon carvers, even the Goldwings. Their construction is split-personality. The front end wants to countersteer, but the rear end won't allow it, so you are forced to steer it like a cage. This results in understeer and higher front tire wear. If I am ever unable to ride on 2 wheels, I'll build one of the big "classic" 60s style trikes using a VW, Porche, or Corvair rear section. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.*

06-21-2009	#11 (permalink)
Tagamet Recovering Shrink BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 80	I'm already pretty arthritic and not getting any younger, so if anyone wants a '08 Vulcan 900 Custom with only 5K miles on it and under warranty till 2010, I'll take a trike (lol). Be well, Tagamet __________________ "Eat right, exercise regularly, die anyway." --Anon.

06-21-2009	#13 (permalink)
JojoDVM Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 142	I saw this the other day.... Trigg Trike Kits, Trikes For Less, Trike Conversion Kit, Motorcycle Trike Conversion, Motorcycle Trike Kit, Trike Kit, Trike Conversion Kit" interesting....sorta like training wheels...it just bolts on around your existing rear wheel....

06-21-2009	#14 (permalink)
OrlandoArbie Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 149	If/when I get too old to 2-wheel, I think I'd try a Spyder. The big 3-wheelers just don't appeal to me. __________________ Rob '07 Vulcan 1600 Classic __________ Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

06-21-2009	#15 (permalink)
madmac MadMac BTK Intermediate Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 129	A trike is in the plans for sometime in the future as I have destroyed my left ankle pretty throughly and my arthritis will certainly have an effect on my riding sooner or later. A trike would be better than giving up riding, that's for sure. __________________ MadMac VROC #31183 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 LT (ELLTee) The only easy day was yesterday.

06-21-2009	#16 (permalink)
Tagamet Recovering Shrink BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 80	My goodness we sure are an arthritic bunch! Be well (as possible) Tagamet __________________ "Eat right, exercise regularly, die anyway." --Anon.

06-21-2009	#17 (permalink)
northernman My hat is made of tinfoil BTK Expert Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bridge Lake BC Canada...Gods chosen land Posts: 15,415	Motorcycle Motorhome » CraziestGadgets.com __________________ In life we all have to make choices. I choose BACON !

06-21-2009	#18 (permalink)
kbo Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 130	If I can't ride on two wheels, I think I would just buy a nice convertible car before getting a trike. I had a bad experience with a three wheel bicycle that scarred me mentally for life. Every time I see a trike or a mailbox I get all freaked out.

06-21-2009	#19 (permalink)
johnathon amos Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: canada pei Posts: 1,191	I think trikes are cool. Whether it's a factory trike or a kit or a homemade VW engine and tranny ,I hope to have a trike in the future .

06-21-2009	#20 (permalink)
Bubba68CS I'm your Huckleberry BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,076	I would not go trike. If I can't ride a bike, I'll build myself a nice convertible cage to play in the wind with.

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