I am new to Trikes, and was wondering re leaning when in a fast, sharp turn, to help counter-balance the feeling, imagined or real, that you and the trike are being thrown to the outside?
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I lean, to the inside of the turn, in fast sharp turns, probably more out of habit than necessity, and sometimes even apply some extra pressure to the inside floorboard. There is a thread on turning you might want to give it a look see there is some great info there. It helped me when I was first trying to figure things out. http://www.triketalk.com/forum/honda-trikes/1065.htm
Maybe it's just me, But i drive my T/G like it's supposed to be driven' It's not a sportbike. I sit bolt upright in turns and use very little body english. I guess i got the burning the corners riding over with ten years ago on sportbikes, Thats why i ride Trikes, I want to smell the roses and not low side into them.:Shrug:
I find I am like rhino 2. Dont lean and try to drive sensibly.:vxtyaq:
To answer your question - It has to do with the experience of the rider. He must know his limitations. I always believe that safety comes first. You should learn the fundamentals of riding a trike first. That is so important. Once you have master them - then experience is the next thing. All turns are not the same. After riding for a while - experience will dictate what to do.
Just take it easy in the beginning. First get familiar with turns - then you can slowly try different things that will make you comfortable. Speed is a factor in most turns - dependent on the terrain. Personally - I take turns slow because I'm in no hurry - and I'm out to enjoy the ride. I can take turn fasts if I choose to - but I don't.
My advice is - learn to ride the trike - understand what the trike is capable of doing - and practice fundamentals maneuvers in turns. You may have to slow down in the beginning while you are learning. Eventually - you'll pickup your speed after awhile.
Ride safely and take it easy. You'll be alright after that.
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