I am new here but not new to trikes. This may get a little long because I want a lot of information and opinions.We had an 1800 Goldwing with Champion trike kit for several years and put 50,000 miles on it.
I am considering an outrigger style trike for several reasons. Main reason I am 75 and have some arthritis in hips and knees, I can ride OK solo (2009 Yamaha Stratoliner S) but I am hesitant to ride double now. We just can not afford the $8,000.00 to $12,000.00 price of a trike kit, so the approx. $3,000.00 to $4,000.00 looks more attractive for an outrigger kit.
We will not be making any real long distance rides just perhaps up to 250 mile round trip day ride. Now for the real questions. I am pretty mechanically inclined , I installed the Champion kit on the gold wing and have a large box of tools so installation will be done in my garage by me. What are the speed limitations on an outrigger trike?
I could run the Gold Wing to 100mph and above with no handling problems, will an outrigger trike go at inter state highway speeds with no problems?
I see that The Voyager seems to be sensitive to pre load, how does going from solo to two up affect that? I am looking at Trigg and Voyager what are pros and cons for each of them. Any and all opinions and facts will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.
Mike
I am considering an outrigger style trike for several reasons. Main reason I am 75 and have some arthritis in hips and knees, I can ride OK solo (2009 Yamaha Stratoliner S) but I am hesitant to ride double now. We just can not afford the $8,000.00 to $12,000.00 price of a trike kit, so the approx. $3,000.00 to $4,000.00 looks more attractive for an outrigger kit.
We will not be making any real long distance rides just perhaps up to 250 mile round trip day ride. Now for the real questions. I am pretty mechanically inclined , I installed the Champion kit on the gold wing and have a large box of tools so installation will be done in my garage by me. What are the speed limitations on an outrigger trike?
I could run the Gold Wing to 100mph and above with no handling problems, will an outrigger trike go at inter state highway speeds with no problems?
I see that The Voyager seems to be sensitive to pre load, how does going from solo to two up affect that? I am looking at Trigg and Voyager what are pros and cons for each of them. Any and all opinions and facts will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.
Mike
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