Handeling corners & curves?

[John Luciano]

Well Rosy. When following u I never noticed any wheel lift , but then again I was blinded by all the lights pepper

[Rosy]

Well Rosy. When following u I never noticed any wheel lift , but then again I was blinded by all the lights pepper

John, you were lucky I didn't have my trailer behind me or you really would have been blinded. You know what they say, you can NEVER have enough lights in the rear of a motorcycle, that may insure the cages behind you will see you! Not always true, but a good idea!

Hey, you got to give it to LEDs, they are great when you put your breaks on and they shine nice and bright!

Rear bright lights are great!

Regards,

Rosy

From NH

[Maverick]

If you have never taken one before, I would stongly recommend taking a "TRC" Trike Riders Course. You can learn an awlful lot in the classroom and then on the range.

[rmrc51]

If you have never taken one before, I would stongly recommend taking a "TRC" Trike Riders Course. You can learn an awlful lot in the classroom and then on the range.

I've been trying to locate that very same course and it just doesn't seem to be offered very often and definitely not in my area, unfortunately.

[Maverick]

Rich, I would contact the nearest Chapter Educator to you and hopefully he can tell where one is; or contact the District Educator for Virginia if the chapter doesn't respond; next would be the Region Educator. Iam sure there are probably alot more trike riders in the state that could use the training. Hope this helps.

[rmrc51]

Rich, I would contact the nearest Chapter Educator to you and hopefully he can tell where one is; or contact the District Educator for Virginia if the chapter doesn't respond; next would be the Region Educator. Iam sure there are probably alot more trike riders in the state that could use the training. Hope this helps.

I'll try again. I would really like to go through the course!

[Maverick]

Rick, Let me know how it goes with the educators. If I can help with anything, please let me know. I might have some additional info that might help you.

[rmrc51]

Rick, Let me know how it goes with the educators. If I can help with anything, please let me know. I might have some additional info that might help you.

Thanks Jim. I will.

[FRR]

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.

[MarciaG]

I had to go from SW Ohio to Knoxville, TN to take the trike rider's course. But it was sooooo worth it. It needs to be offered in all states. But I suspect it's going to take a lot more time, unfortunately. Good luck!!

MarciaG

[spiritdream]

I've been watching this thread pretty much since it started, and I'm now going to ask a "stupid" question....

When you talk about the inside and outside of a turn, what "side" are you actually talking about??? For example, if I'm taking a left turn/bend/twisty....it seems to me like some of you are calling the left tire side (for lack of a better description) the inside, while others seem to be calling the right tire side the inside. Which is it??

Yes, I ride a trike. Yes, I've been riding it for 5 years now. As I tell most - I ride, just not particularly well! I know this because sharp turns, especially if I'm not stopped first, make me nervous (hence my "discomfort" with hairpins!!). My mind tells me to slow first and throttle through, but I seem to constantly battle my hands' desire to grab the throttle and brake! I'm definitely getting better, but still not particularly comfortable though. I'm ok with wide sweeps, but it gets worse the more tight the bend.

[Maverick]

Lets see if I can clear up "inside outside" for you. Outside is your right side and Inside is your left side if you are on the road going into a left-hand curve. It is just the opposite for a right-hand turn. Hope this helps.

[spiritdream]

Thanks - THAT makes sense to me!

[Konrad]

All curves, whether right or left, have a radius. The shorter radius will be the inside wheel while the longer radius will be the outside wheel.

[Maverick]

StorminNormin, you are correct. When doing a left turn, the outside (right) wheel will not lift, but the inside (left) could. This is one of the excerise we teach in the GWRRA course. Do a hard left or right turn, gradually increase the throttle so as to lift the inside wheel. Then the instructor signals the student when the wheel is off the ground and then they let off the throttle. This "controlled" excerise allows the student to know what to expect if he ever got into that situation.

[MUSTANG]

Reading a lot about curves and steering with trikes. Everyone seaks highly of the 4.5 or 6 degree rake kits to improve steering and handling in "curvy" situations. How do I know which is the right addition for my situation? I have a 2002 Goldwing GL1800 with a Champion straight axle trike kit. Any experienced with either or both as to pros and cons?

[Nana]

Mustang, send a PM to Bazooka. He can tell you the correct rake kit for your trike, and he also makes high quality rake kits available to members at a significant discount.

[87Trike1200]

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.

Overall, I'm still fairly "low mileage" (trike miles), maybe 2-3 thousand. I have had (getting better) the same "mental thing" as you. Right turns no problem, left turns scary (or whatever it is). I can't quite figure out why this is, but didn't want you to feel like the Lone Ranger.

Sweeping left turns, no particular problem, but tighter turns (such as a Traffic Circle or "Rotary" - if your from New England) still "get my attention". Mentally, I know this reaction is "nuts" so I continue to work at improving. If I can figure out why this is, it should go a long way correcting the "problem".

Keep at you'll get better with time...

[John Luciano]

This problem has been around for years ( BT ) before trikes . One guy figured that it is more relaxed turning the throttle up in a left sweep than a right . U really have to concentrate on turning you wrist inward while turning the bar outward. Think about it when riding next time.

[americanbadass]

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.

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.