Considering getting into Trikes

[Traveling Man]

I'm getting ready for retirement and considering getting into trikes, I currently have a 2012 Street Glide bike. I am looking into the Freewheeler (I ride solo) and the Lehman Trike kits.Do the HD trikes handle better than the kits or are they about the same?With my situation the cost will be about the same, meaning if I sell my bike and buy a Freewheeler the cost will be the same as adding on a trike kit. If the responses lean toward the HD's I will consider buying a used HD Trike, any thing to watch out for on these or are they just like a motorcycle?Thanks in advance for your responses.

[peteg59]

Welcome to Trike Talk Travelling Man.
If you "love" your Street Glide, then trike it.
If you want something with a warranty, buy new?
Good luck on your decision

[Gone2Three]

Welcome! Man that's a hard one, I love my Freewheeler but if y'a have a nice SG and trike it out at least you know what you've got. Buy a used and well... you never know. But hey, buy a new Freewheeler and I'm sure you wont be disappointed keep us updated on your decision

[desertclassic]

Welcome from New Mexico. Kick the retirement off with a trike, enjoy. Jim

[Keystone]

Welcome to TT!

I can't tell you that the FLRT handles better than a conversion. But I can tell you that very few people can keep up with me and my FLRT in the twisties!

[Ed Hobgood]

Welcome to Trike Talk from Southeast Missouri. I think if you like what you ride now get it triked, at least you know what to expect. Enjoy your retirement and get out there and ride.

[tfdeputydawg]

Hannigan Transformer Don't for a rake kit

[Dave59]

Welcome from Wisconsin!

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Welcome to the Gang ... the advantage of the factory trike over a conversion, obviously, is the warranty ... but conversions have warranties too. Do test rides on both and go with your heart.

[kybigmac]

Hannigan Transformer Don't for a rake kit

Plus 1 on the Hannigan kit,they make a excellent product!

[Traveling Man]

I'm not sure how to reply to all who have offered their advice and well wishes. It was a very tough decision whether to purchase a kit or buy the Freewheeler. I decided on the 2016 Red Freewheeler. It is a very different ride, felt like I was riding my old ATV. I took my FW to a hugh parking lot and was doing figure eights and sharp turns to get familiar with the Trike. Tomorrow will be an all day running errands on the FW to put some miles on it.

Once again a Big Thanks! to everyone for their advice and well wishes.

Now to look for a Trike group in Southern Cal.

[Gone2Three]

I'm not sure how to reply to all who have offered their advice and well wishes. It was a very tough decision whether to purchase a kit or buy the Freewheeler. I decided on the 2016 Red Freewheeler. It is a very different ride, felt like I was riding my old ATV. I took my FW to a hugh parking lot and was doing figure eights and sharp turns to get familiar with the Trike. Tomorrow will be an all day running errands on the FW to put some miles on it.

Once again a Big Thanks! to everyone for their advice and well wishes.

Now to look for a Trike group in Southern Cal.

Sweet! Welcome to the 3 wheel life the more you ride the more fun it becomes.

[Jack Klarich]

I'm getting ready for retirement and considering getting into trikes, I currently have a 2012 Street Glide bike. I am looking into the Freewheeler (I ride solo) and the Lehman Trike kits.Do the HD trikes handle better than the kits or are they about the same?With my situation the cost will be about the same, meaning if I sell my bike and buy a Freewheeler the cost will be the same as adding on a trike kit. If the responses lean toward the HD's I will consider buying a used HD Trike, any thing to watch out for on these or are they just like a motorcycle?Thanks in advance for your responses.

The best part of triking is not putting your feet down and reverse Welcome from FLA

[Hogdoc]

Welcome from Snellville, GA.
Whatever your decision, you will love a trike.
I have switched to 3 wheels and have never looked back.