New To Triking

[FRR]

Folks, tomorrow morning I pick up my 2004 Wing that has been converted to a trike with a CSC kit. Even though I've ridden 2 wheelers for more years than I can remember, this will be a new experience. I've got about 30 minutes ride time on trikes, some with straight axle and some with ISP, like mine will have.

Any suggestions from those of you that ride these everyday?

 

[Gorilla]

Welcome aboard FRR and CONGRATS on the new trike. We have several threads on the forum about new to trike riding. Bottom line is give your self a little parking lot time with your new trike. You have to steer it not lean. Do not put your feet down when you stop. It will take around 400 miles to get confortable then you will be learning and enjoying the ride more. Then we will hear the famous quote " WHY DIDN'T I DO THIS EARLIER". Good luck and take it easy at first. Congrats again

 

[FRR]

Well, my first 125 miles will be on I 71 bringing it home.

 

[Tribe]

Well, my first 125 miles will be on I 71 bringing it home.

Congrats and a safe trip...Godspeed.

 

[hbrogan57]

Welcome to the triking world. 125 miles at Interstate speeds will certainly be an awakening experience. My first trip on the Interstate was a lesson in sheer terror for the first few miles as I was, most definitely, NOT ready for it. Trikes handle differently from a two-wheeler. I would suggest taking it on side-roads for that 125 miles.<br />
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[Rick Kay]

You're going to love your CSC conversion. The longer wheelbase of this conversion will give a more sure footed feeling on the interstate, so don't fret about. Ten minutes on the freeway, and you'll be just fine.

 

[FRR]

Rode my new conversion home yesterday. You folks are right; it is a neat experience. And like the man said, 10 minutes into it I felt comfortable. It may take a little longer for sharp curves, but I think it will be coming. Gas mileage was down about 2 MPG, so I'm not disappointed. Just hate to see the riding season here getting shorter. Putting risers on the handlebars helped too I think. Thanks for all your comments and support

 

[hbrogan57]

Took me a couple of weeks to adjust to the turns. And on those sweeping turns that seem to be banked the wrong way are a little unnerving at first.<br />
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Take your time, don't get in a hurry, and enjoy the ride. remember, leave yourself a little extra time when stopping for fuel. You're bound to get curious onlookers asking questions. I have been stuck a various places a LOT longer than I had planned..........<br />
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<div class="message">Rode my new conversion home yesterday. You folks are right; it is a neat experience. And like the man said, 10 minutes into it I felt comfortable. It may take a little longer for sharp curves, but I think it will be coming. Gas mileage was down about 2 MPG, so I'm not disappointed. Just hate to see the riding season here getting shorter.

Putting risers on the handlebars helped too I think. Thanks for all your comments and support</div>

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