150 Most Recent Posts

Thread AuthorPostersPost AuthorForumThread/Post Link
Bill J. from Austin1Bill J. from AustinHarley Freewheeler /...16" front rim?
HDUSA17cycle7447New Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
HDUSA17hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
ZZMACH11ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideNew Member Hello from NH
ZZMACH11ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
MDO100JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...What Did You Do To Your Freewheeler...
chucktrue558My TurnHarley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
HDUSA17trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
HDUSA12cycle7447Harley Trike Convers...Harley TPMS sensor and aftermarket ...
HDUSA12HDUSA1Harley Trike Convers...Harley TPMS sensor and aftermarket ...
HDUSA12cycle7447Harley Trike Convers...Harley TPMS sensor and aftermarket ...
HDUSA17SullyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
HDUSA12HDUSA1Harley Trike Convers...Harley TPMS sensor and aftermarket ...
Bonsai13woodyNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
HDUSA17woodyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
HDUSA17rhino 2New Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
HDUSA17HDUSA1New Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
chucktrue558Old Road DogHarley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
stancotreau3stancotreauLehman TrikeLehman Storm rear brake pads
Tritek2trike ladyLehman TrikeAvoid buying a Lehman?
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Bonsai13hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Davep12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
LD-Ordie11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...Newbie from the Mojave Desert
ZZMACH14ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
ctdair9ROAD DOGHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Zammy1ZammyGeneral DiscussionHappy Birthday "prariepilot&qu...
Sunman7BowdenTrikeHonda TrikesF1 Warning Light
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Jack Klarich3Jack KlarichGeneral DiscussionMY first guitar
hardwickbv4ctdairHarley Tri GlideGot a Code P0152 Engine Running Ric...
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
woody13Rogue1Maggie Valley Gather...Maggie Valley 2024
Davep12PosseRiderNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
chucktrue558Jack KlarichHarley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
ZZMACH12Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideSTOCK HARLEY ECM MAP with DynoJet
ctdair9Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
rhino 212Jack KlarichGeneral DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
rhino 212rhino 2General DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
ZZMACH12ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideSTOCK HARLEY ECM MAP with DynoJet
ctdair9ROAD DOGHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
rhino 2121dn5upGeneral DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
ZZMACH14ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
Davep12SullyNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
rhino 212Phu CatGeneral DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
ZZMACH14ol' schoolHarley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
hardwickbv4KoolbreezeHarley Tri GlideGot a Code P0152 Engine Running Ric...
Davep12DavepNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
Davep12woodyNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
rhino 212rhino 2General DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
dthorn6Jack KlarichHarley Tri Glide2024 Tri Glide front axle nut torqu...
rhino 212Jack KlarichGeneral DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
ctdair9Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
rhino 2121dn5upGeneral DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
Davep12Jack KlarichNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
Davep12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
Tritek2TritekLehman TrikeAvoid buying a Lehman?
ZZMACH14Rmitchell55Harley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
Davep12trike ladyNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
Bonsai13Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Davep12Marc HNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
woody13PosseRiderMaggie Valley Gather...Maggie Valley 2024
Bonsai13ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
woody13PosseRiderMaggie Valley Gather...Maggie Valley 2024
Davep12ZammyNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
chucktrue558ZammyHarley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
Bonsai13Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Davep12Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
ZZMACH14rhino 2Harley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
dthorn6dthornHarley Tri Glide2024 Tri Glide front axle nut torqu...
ZZMACH14ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
ctdair9MykneesbehurtinHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
chucktrue558rhino 2Harley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
chucktrue558JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
chucktrue558ROAD DOGHarley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
ctdair914TGHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Sunman7pwhoeverHonda TrikesF1 Warning Light
Sunman7pwhoeverHonda TrikesF1 Warning Light
Davep6DavepHarley Tri GlideTRI GLIDE AIR FILTER QUESTION
Sunman7GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesF1 Warning Light
chucktrue558chucktrue55Harley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
chucktrue558rhino 2Harley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
Davep12rhino 2New Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
Davep12DavepNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
chucktrue558chucktrue55Harley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
Bonsai13Papa ZookNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Bonsai13SullyNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Bonsai13BonsaiNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
ctdair9Jd1aHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
hardwickbv4Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideGot a Code P0152 Engine Running Ric...
DrCrazyTrain5Jack KlarichHarley Freewheeler /...True Dual Header
Bonsai13Jack KlarichNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Jack Klarich3Jack KlarichGeneral Harley ChatExhaust Heat Shield
gfaltersack8Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideDK Customs remote oil filter kit in...
kj5ix32ADSavareseHonda TrikesMotor Trike Service Manual Finished
gfaltersack8Old Road DogHarley Tri GlideDK Customs remote oil filter kit in...
Davep6Old Road DogHarley Tri GlideTRI GLIDE AIR FILTER QUESTION
ctdair9Old Road DogHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Bonsai13ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Sunman7rhino 2Honda TrikesF1 Warning Light
Papa Zook1Papa ZookHarley Tri Glide2024 Harley Trikes Lineup - Laidlaw...
Bonsai13rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Bonsai13GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Rawhideken1714TGHarley Tri Glide2024 Tri glide
kj5ix32trike ladyHonda TrikesMotor Trike Service Manual Finished
Bonsai13trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Bonsai13BonsaiNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Sunman7BowdenTrikeHonda TrikesF1 Warning Light
LD-Ordie11Marc HNew Member Introduct...Newbie from the Mojave Desert
DK Custom Products362ZammyHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
ADSavarese13ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member from FL
DrCrazyTrain5rhino 2Harley Freewheeler /...True Dual Header
DK Custom Products362rhino 2Harley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
LD-Ordie11ZammyNew Member Introduct...Newbie from the Mojave Desert
LD-Ordie11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...Newbie from the Mojave Desert
DrCrazyTrain5Ron BaxterHarley Freewheeler /...True Dual Header
Burnerboy10rhino 2Can Am Spyder Trike...How many of you ride a Can Am spyde...
DK Custom Products362PosseRiderHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
Davep6rhino 2Harley Tri GlideTRI GLIDE AIR FILTER QUESTION
Sunman8PuckoachHarley Freewheeler /...Value of 2015 Freewheeler
dthorn6rhino 2Harley Tri Glide2024 Tri Glide front axle nut torqu...
gfaltersack8rhino 2Harley Tri GlideDK Customs remote oil filter kit in...
gfaltersack8gfaltersackHarley Tri GlideDK Customs remote oil filter kit in...
hardwickbv4hardwickbvHarley Tri GlideGot a Code P0152 Engine Running Ric...
dthorn6dthornHarley Tri Glide2024 Tri Glide front axle nut torqu...
dthorn6Papa ZookHarley Tri Glide2024 Tri Glide front axle nut torqu...
dthorn6dthornHarley Tri Glide2024 Tri Glide front axle nut torqu...
SSpoon14cycle7447New Member Introduct...Hello from VA
Richard D12CorkeykHarley Trike Convers..."Himsl Praying Mantis" Sh...
gfaltersack8ISP-FLHarley Tri GlideDK Customs remote oil filter kit in...
gfaltersack8gfaltersackHarley Tri GlideDK Customs remote oil filter kit in...
Cut N Shoot Customs2miaboboCut N Shoot CustomsGL1800 & GL1500 Fork Tube Exten...
LD-Ordie11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...Newbie from the Mojave Desert
Rawhideken17KoolbreezeHarley Tri Glide2024 Tri glide
LD-Ordie11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...Newbie from the Mojave Desert
Davep6KoolbreezeHarley Tri GlideTRI GLIDE AIR FILTER QUESTION
Davep6DavepHarley Tri GlideTRI GLIDE AIR FILTER QUESTION
myhonda614TGHarley Tri GlideKuryakyn filler pad
LD-Ordie11GorillaNew Member Introduct...Newbie from the Mojave Desert
Papa Zook146WarpedThe Gun EnthusiastGun Owners
Likes Likes:  15
Thanks Thanks:  2
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 47

Thread: Honda v Harley

  1. #1
    100+ Posts Shmick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
    101

    Default Honda v Harley

    OK, I know there's going to be trouble but I just have to share. I'm a Goldwing rider. While on vacation in Phoenix, I rented a Harley trike with less than 200 miles on it because I've always dreamt of cruising the desert. Loved the desert, it was in full bloom. The Harley not so much. By comparison, it was much too loud, had a lot of vibration, much harder to steer (no rake), and the ride much stiffer. I missed my highway pegs. Maybe the bike wasn't broken in yet, not sure. It was very well appointed, lots of nice features and looked great, but my right knee was kept quite warm, but not unbearably. I had a blast and really enjoyed the experience but I couldn't help but make comparisons. After my headache went away and the ringing in my ears stopped, I decided I would have to make this post. Made me appreciate the GW more! Commence fire.

  2. #2
    TOI - Massachusetts spiritdream's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Central MA
    Posts
    1,352

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    Thanks for the comparison! I haven't ridden either one, but I'm hoping to upgrade (if finances ever allow!! ), and have been trying to decide between the two. It's nice to get a perspective from someone who's ridden both! :yes:
    Cheri
    Let your dreams run wild....be brave enough to follow...Author Unknown
    TOI Member #103
    MA TOI Contact

  3. #3
    The Spaminator ThirdWheel's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Mooresville, NC
    Posts
    582

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    FGN, I know I rag Harleys a lot, but..I really compare them to personal "wants".
    I think of Harley more as a sports car type cruiser, with the bike feel, handling and sound. While the Goldwing is the luxury model cruiser, smoother, quieter ride. To each his own. I'll rag the Harley owners later after a few post, because that's the way I am.

  4. #4
    Senior Moderator
    Gold Club Member
    Gorilla's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Key Largo. Fl,. USA
    Posts
    15,136

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    Your right they are not the same ride. I have a HD and my daughter a GW so I ride both. The GW is smoother and quiter. The footpegs have to be added to either trike. Yes the HD is warmer because it is air cooled not water. And if the HD didn't have a rake kit then it's hard to compare, because either of them need a rake kit to handle correctly. It's to each their own. I like the HD and how it sounds feels etc., but i also like to ride the GW at times.
    Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide

  5. #5
    1250+ Posts katfish16's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Gallion, Alabama
    Posts
    1,283

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    Thanks for the post.... I have never ridden a Harley 2 or 3 wheels. so hearing some of the difference is nice... I know when we were in Florida at the campground the neighbor came over and thanked me for having a quiet trike, seems the people who just left would rattle his teeth every moring warming up their bikes...:yes:
    It all boils down to different storkes for different folks... both are good machines.

    Steve & Cathy
    Alabama
    U.S. Coast Guard (retired)

  6. #6
    Contributing Member ROAD DOG's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    MA,
    Posts
    1,006

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    What model HARLEY was it ? & What brand kit did it have ??

  7. #7
    Senior Moderator
    Gold Club Member
    Gorilla's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Key Largo. Fl,. USA
    Posts
    15,136

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    And there lies the issue. Some HD riders do not think ablout their noice. If they would just start up without gassing it and slowly depart the sleep area things might be a bit better. I love the sound of my trike but I also try to remember others may not appreciate it at the location I'm at.
    Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide

  8. #8
    100+ Posts Shmick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
    101

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    Quote Originally Posted by ROAD DOG View Post
    What model HARLEY was it ? & What brand kit did it have ??
    Road King w/Lehman conversion.

  9. #9
    Contrinuting Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    greenfield indiana
    Posts
    440

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    OK I know I am going to catch it over this,the harleys the bmw,and yes even the 1800 gold wing are all good bikes,but when it comes to touring nothing beats a 1500 gold wing for over all comfort and ride,two wheel or trike.
    :yes::yes::yes:

  10. #10
    Contributing Member SEAlaskan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Juneau, Alaska
    Posts
    309

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    Quote Originally Posted by FNG View Post
    Road King w/Lehman conversion.
    I hate to say this but, in your picture is a 2010 Tri-Glide and yes it is raked. Mine is a 2009 TG and is vary easy to handle with it's factory rake.
    Butch

  11. #11
    2500+ Posts Ozarkryder's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Anderson, Missouri
    Posts
    2,500

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    I must chuckle a bit when people compare "Goldwing" and "Harley". Harleys come in many flavors, from V-Rods, Sporsters, Dynas, Springers and the touring bikes. Goldwings, at least the 1800's are Goldwings. Some have more options, but a GL1800 is a GL1800 is a GL1800. There are HD touring bikes of different styles, and some are close to comparable, but about the only straight accross comparison would be an Ultra and a GL1800. Those are both good, capable touring mounts, but they are very different bikes.

    Now the Tri-glide may change this equation, as it is, I believe, they only motorcycle based trike to be built from the frame out to be a trike. From looking it over and riding it on demos, it seems like an Ultra, but it feels different than a late model bike to trike convertion.
    Don - 2004 GL1800 Champion trike, 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited
    2 wheeler: 2013 Triumph Bonneville T100
    FORR Local 11, AMA, MRF, Mid-South MILE Committee

  12. #12
    350+ Posts Nauga Mok's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Las Vegas, NV
    Posts
    364

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    When you're running pipes as loud as mine, it's only common courtosy to TRY to keep it down in residential areas. I occasionally rattle the neighbor's windows, but don't make a habit of it -- & IF I do crank it, it's not during "quiet times". So far, I've never had a problem with my pipes which are Thunder Header slip-ons on true duals -- not the loudest set up out there, but loud enough!!

    NM

  13. #13
    70+ Posts myth's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    ocean county, NJ
    Posts
    73

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    i have no problem occasionally waking the neighborhood, setting off some fancy lexus car alarm or making sure the idiots driving know im there thats why i put straight fishtails no baffles but thats my preference. i also have easy steer on it and it handles fine if i can only keep the damn bearings from going bad but thats not harley thats csc. and in no way would i ever put anyone down for choosing what to ride and the way they like it to look and sound. as long as your out there riding its cool. one thing i do know my passengers have no complaints about the sound and vibration of my harley..lol..just enjoy whatever you ride. be safe

  14. #14
    200+ Posts FBTRIKE's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Pine Colorado
    Posts
    201

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    Apples to oranges.......I have owned many Hondas. Previuos bike was a 98 Valk. Have owned a CBR 900, CB750, CB 550, SL 350, SL 125 and an Elsinore 250. Then there where the Yamahas and Suzukis.........though not quite as many.

    Before becoming disabled I had ridden Goldwings a number of times, and quickly came to the conclusion that they where for OLD FARTS........

    OK, just not this old farts cup of tea!

    My feeble attempt at payback for bashing my beloved HARLEY......How dare you.........

    Just kidding, I love all bikes.
    In memory of my brother Steve....

  15. #15
    Contributing Member bdn56's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Banks, Alabama
    Posts
    477

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    Harley has vibrations?

    I can't believe you would even think that.

    Mine rides every bit as smooth as a jack hammer
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

  16. #16
    One Of The Origionals
    TOI - New England
    John Luciano's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Conn
    Posts
    5,061

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    It is like riding a motorcycle/trike if you have to ask y we ride you don't get it. Same same Harley , if you have to ask why you ride one you just don't get it and you can''t explain it.

  17. #17
    4750+ Posts msocko3's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    NE Ohio
    Posts
    4,592

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    Quote Originally Posted by SEAlaskan View Post
    I hate to say this but, in your picture is a 2010 Tri-Glide and yes it is raked. Mine is a 2009 TG and is vary easy to handle with it's factory rake.
    Butch
    +1, Flame Blue Pearl 2010. I'm surprised it was loud because mine dead stock sounded like a muffled VW. When my dad 1st bought his 09 Triglide he passed me on a 4 lane road and I never heard him go by. Now one of the guys I ride with has a 05 GL1800 and I hear the distinctive honda whine when he passes me. Now sure if its the alternator or what, but it does whine. Vibration, the HD does vibrate more than a GW. It however is much smoother than and quieter than my 06 Ultra which has a Supertrapp supermeg 2.1 exhaust. I was amazed at how smooth the 09 & 10 MY HD's are. I'm also surprised the Triglide was hard to steer because it the rake that a trike kit charges extra for.
    http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/...pswnuweejq.jpg
    Red Ultra Powered By Head-Quarters 120, Easy Clutch Pull By ClutchWIZ. 2012 GL1800 Hannigan. I've yet to ride a stock Harley which wasn't in need of a mechanical intervention.

  18. #18

    Smile Re: Honda v Harley

    And on the ninth day he created everybody dream, It's called a Stallion

  19. #19
    450+ Posts
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Planet Earth, Alpha Quadrant
    Posts
    497

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    Quote Originally Posted by tmigala View Post
    And if the HD didn't have a rake kit then it's hard to compare, because either of them need a rake kit to handle correctly.
    What u talkin bout willis?????
    GL1800 - Not rakin since 2005

  20. #20

    Default Re: Honda v Harley

    Don't want to get anyone "upset" but---

    I am riding pretty regular with 8 friends who ALL have Harleys (2 wheel)

    The normal turn around is like this---we ride for a good day or two. When we return my Harley freinds spend a day tightning things up and whatever maintenence or repairs that need to be done before their next ride.

    I on the other hand, turn off the key, spray off the bugs and wait till they are ready for the next ride.:yes:
    Remember--It is never the issue but rather how we react to the issue is the issue.

    http://www.buggy.com/

    07 VTX 1800 w/Champion Trike Conversion

    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Why Harley or Why Honda
    By bike-ezy in forum Harley Trike Conversions
    Replies: 52
    Last Post: 08-13-2021, 07:38 PM
  2. Honda or Harley?
    By traveler287 in forum Honda Trikes
    Replies: 97
    Last Post: 11-02-2013, 05:04 AM
  3. Honda on harley
    By Motogordo in forum Harley Trike Conversions
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 10-17-2012, 06:39 AM
  4. Honda,, or Harley?
    By rmrc51 in forum General Discussion
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 06-30-2012, 05:49 PM
  5. Honda on Harley
    By Blondie Gal in forum Honda Trikes
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 01-26-2011, 02:54 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •