Just a thought on what other folks think sometimes and a perception about trikes

[Taylor]

So far no one has made any comments to me.If they did my answer would be...that I have more time in the latrine than they have in the saddle.

[PosseRider]

I bought mine for ME. Don't give a sh*t what others think.

[Tomstri]

I dont think that other people dont like the trikes, Its what you can afford and enjoy rideing. I say its the caddy and suv of harley Davidson. Ride what you like.

[Bill G]

I dont think that other people dont like the trikes, Its what you can afford and enjoy rideing. I say its the caddy and suv of harley Davidson. Ride what you like.

I believe for some that is very true. Then there are some that are joking and kidding around all in good fun. Then there are some that are curious or even interested in getting a trike. Then there is a small percentage that are being bias or snarky. (The latter are the least of the folks mentioned). I have seen all of the above here in California.

Ride Safe All,
Bill G

[Rev J]

Wife and I don't own a trike yet. Test drove a 2014 triglide a few days ago and loved it. Matter of fact we enjoyed it so much that I really didn't care what anybody thought (too busy smiling). Almost 58 years old and I don't have to impress anybody. As long as mama is happy, I am happy, Rev J.

[Fearless]

Welcome the smiles never end ride safely fearless

Wife and I don't own a trike yet. Test drove a 2014 triglide a few days ago and loved it. Matter of fact we enjoyed it so much that I really didn't care what anybody thought (too busy smiling). Almost 58 years old and I don't have to impress anybody. As long as mama is happy, I am happy, Rev J.

[Rev J]

Welcome the smiles never end ride safely fearless

Thanks. Already have the ok from wife and I certainly want mama to be happy.

[rhino 2]

I stopped thinking about what people think about' Why i ride a trike' Right after i realized that most people that come up to you out of the blue don't even have a clue as to what their even thinking about' Let alone what I'm thinking their thinking about.?.

[MikeyTX]

Yup, that deer in your avatar has more between the ears than a lot of people. Scary thought isn't it.

[Hogdoc]

A guy pulled up when I was test driving our new 2017 Tri Glide at a light on his Road King and said to me in small talk do you really like those things. I said what a trike as I smiled. Then I said very much so, I acutely prefer them over two wheelers my self.

I will start by saying I love riding a trike and with that said there is a perception out there about them that I have seen. Many riders think you must be older or even handicapped in some way to ride one. Also I will add I have ridden two wheeled cycles since I was a kid and a street bike since I could legally do so.

Now for the trike thing and my mindset about it today.

Well for me I started riding a trike in 2015 at the age of 49 years old just shy of 50 when we got our first Freewheeler but had been wanting one since 2009 when Harley first came out with the Tri Glide. For me the bigger Harley touring bikes after my knee surgery when I was 49 years old made two up loaded riding a little painful. But the funny thing is as I said I have wanted a trike since 2009 long before my knee issue. My wife back then being 9 years younger thought we were to young to be on a trike and followed the common mind set out there at the time. Well I wish I had not let that misconception or mind set stop us back then from getting the trike.

Knowing what I know today I would have got a trike long ago long before any knee issues.

For me riding a trike came to me very easy and I had none of the issues you hear about when first learning to ride one, it was as if I had always ridden one.

Trikes are for any age or any person and are very enjoyable in there own way and yes they may not be for everyone. I am starting to see more and more of them and in time I think the misconceptions I mentioned will fade or tone down out there by the two wheeled community about them. I still get that question every now and then when a bike pulls up next to me and they say do you really like that trike, followed by you seem a little young for that. I smile and say you don't know what your missing and then I say I should have got one years before I did.

Just my two cent's on the subject

Ride Safe All,

Bill G

Great post. I bought my first Trike this year and I am 59. I have no health issues that would keep me from riding 2 wheels. I have enjoyed my years on 2 wheels, but felt it was time to look to the future riding with my wife. We both agreed that going the trike route was the thing to do. We have not looked back since. We love the trike, its stability, its comfort, its handling, etc.

Truth be known, I wish I had been introduced to trikes years ago. I probably would have come over sooner.

Trikes are not just the aged or handicapped folks. Trikes are just plain FUN. I have much more peace of mind riding the trike, especially with the wife. But even if she is not on, I prefer the trike over 2 wheels. I won't go back. We all can expect some ribbing from our 2 wheel friends; I got a little of that. Also, one day at a stop light, I heard someone shout out "tricycle" but I really don't care. My enjoyment, comfort, stability, and peace of mind are more important than what anyone else thinks of me on three.

I am "Free on Three" !! Age have NOTHING to do with it.

[Gone2Three]

Great post and pick there Doc!

[Gorilla]

Great post. I bought my first Trike this year and I am 59.

I have no health issues that would keep me from riding 2 wheels. I have enjoyed my years on 2 wheels, but felt it was time to look to the future riding with my wife. We both agreed that going the trike route was the thing to do. We have not looked back since. We love the trike, its stability, its comfort, its handling, etc. Truth be known, I wish I had been introduced to trikes years ago. I probably would have come over sooner. Trikes are not just the aged or handicapped folks. Trikes are just plain FUN.

I have much more peace of mind riding the trike, especially with the wife.

But even if she is not on, I prefer the trike over 2 wheels. I won't go back.

We all can expect some ribbing from our 2 wheel friends; I got a little of that. Also, one day at a stop light, I heard someone shout out "tricycle" but I really don't care. My enjoyment, comfort, stability, and peace of mind are more important than what anyone else thinks of me on three. I am "Free on Three" !! Age have NOTHING to do with it.

Well said

[MikeyTX]

Only way I'd ever go back to two would be for the trip to Cut and Shoot Customs for the trike conversion. I would have never attempted the trips I took this summer and have planned for next summer if I weren't on a trike.

[Hogdoc]

I bought mine for ME. Don't give a sh*t what others think.

Totally agree and eloquently stated!

[Motordad]

I just bought my first trike a few months ago. At 60 years old I knew that in the future if I wanted to continue to ride, and I do, that I would be getting a trike. When Harley came out with the 2017 M8 I decided to test drive a Tri-Glide and I was sold. I figured "why not get a trike earlier than I planned". I still miss the two wheels but this trike is growing on me. Love the motor.

[Gone2Three]

I just bought my first trike a few months ago. At 60 years old I knew that in the future if I wanted to continue to ride, and I do, that I would be getting a trike. When Harley came out with the 2017 M8 I decided to test drive a Tri-Glide and I was sold. I figured "why not get a trike earlier than I planned". I still miss the two wheels but this trike is growing on me. Love the motor.

Congrats on the new ride and welcome to the world of 3 wheels! your not going to regret one bit, the more y'a ride the bigger the smile

[Gorilla]

I just bought my first trike a few months ago. At 60 years old I knew that in the future if I wanted to continue to ride, and I do, that I would be getting a trike. When Harley came out with the 2017 M8 I decided to test drive a Tri-Glide and I was sold. I figured "why not get a trike earlier than I planned". I still miss the two wheels but this trike is growing on me. Love the motor.

Welcome aboard I expect in about 6 months your going to say "WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG"

[graygoat]

I just bought my first trike a few months ago. At 60 years old I knew that in the future if I wanted to continue to ride, and I do, that I would be getting a trike. When Harley came out with the 2017 M8 I decided to test drive a Tri-Glide and I was sold. I figured "why not get a trike earlier than I planned". I still miss the two wheels but this trike is growing on me. Love the motor.

Welcome aboard & enjoy the ride!

[MikeyTX]

I just bought my first trike a few months ago. At 60 years old I knew that in the future if I wanted to continue to ride, and I do, that I would be getting a trike. When Harley came out with the 2017 M8 I decided to test drive a Tri-Glide and I was sold. I figured "why not get a trike earlier than I planned". I still miss the two wheels but this trike is growing on me. Love the motor.

Congrats on the new acquisition. Here's wishing you many miles of smiles. Trust me, as you become more acclimated to it, your desire to regress will vaporize. All it took was that first windy rain storm going across the high country in NM this past summer. And, welcome to the world's best trike only forum on the web.

Without question, the most friendly place to be.