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As a new rider with only 500 miles on 3 wheels, I can tell you it sure to spooky at first. I'm okay now with right turns, but left turns still are scarey. Part of it, I'm sure, is with independent suspension that bike "leans" a little and it plays with the mind, at least it does with me. I'm sure experience will improve that mindset.
As a new rider with only 500 miles on 3 wheels, I can tell you it sure to spooky at first. I'm okay now with right turns, but left turns still are scarey. Part of it, I'm sure, is with independent suspension that bike "leans" a little and it plays with the mind, at least it does with me. I'm sure experience will improve that mindset.
Never having been on a trike before, I drove my 98 Goldwing trike home at night 340 miles and my thoughts were the same. I'm gonna sell this dam thing and get back to 2 wheels! lol I'm used to it now and I don't think I'll ever go back to 2 wheels again. Let me add again. This is a great forum!What you are going through is a transitional phase. There is a learning curve, as well as a comfort zone that comes only with time. If you luv to ride you will overcome it-but I don't care what anybody says, Trikes are a different animal comepletely than two wheels! Some people buy trikes and end up selling them before they ever get used to them.
Yesterday I went on a ride with a couple of friends and we went up a very neat long sloaping hill that has several curves. Being a new triker, I slowed down and took the curves a lot slower than both of them did on their Harley Ultras.
Is there a trick to handeling corners? I have an 04 1800 goldwing with a Trike Shop Kit. I kinda lean my weight to the inside of the curve. If riding double should the rider learn to lean also?
Okie
Tulsa, Ok
One of the questions I intend to ask is the advisability of alternating between 2 wheels and 3 so I don't lose hard earned muscle memory, including cornering.
The local MSF chapter in VA, mscv.org, offers trike classes in Ashland, VA, for 2-6 students. They will even furnish the trike if you don't want to use your own. I have signed up for the January class, the last week in January. They have also scheduled classes in February and March. One of the questions I intend to ask is the advisability of alternating between 2 wheels and 3 so I don't lose hard earned muscle memory, including cornering.
I taught myself to handle curves by practicing in a parking lot and putting my right hand in my back pocket. Riding in '8's without leaning, or even thinking about leaning became easy. And living here in West Virginia handling corners and curves are required!
Rich,
Here are all of the trike/side-car classes in VA. One of them may be preferable to Ashland in January.
http://vrtp.org/learn2ride/2013 STEP Classes with General Info.pdf
So how do you controll the throtlle or brake with your right hand in your back pocket? I do not understand what this helps with, how fast are you going, are you using your cruise controll? Please explain...
I just got some info from a former co worker who is the program director for the MSC in Tennessee. There is a Trike Training course in Nashville and Knoxville only,it is equal to a Beginner Riders course. There is no advanced course for trikes at this time.
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