New Tri Glide Owner - Minnesota

[Ripplingh2o]

So looking forward to my new (to me) 2014 TriGlide I recently purchased. I've been ridin' motorcycles for close to 40 years (yikes)! Seems age accumulation is beginning to creep up, hence my decision to add a tire to my riding enjoyment.

The last couple of years I've sat atop a Streetglide and before that a Fatboy, then further retreating, a GL650 Silverwing, CX500 (also Honda), lastly a couple Yamaha's, another Honda etc. I retired from a 20 year Army career in 91 and retired a second time slightly over a year ago.

After my civilian retirement, I began looking at the Freewheeler (since the Mrs. can't ride) but then realized that would only leave me wanting more (along the lines of my much enjoyed Streetglide). So the "trigger was pulled" a few days ago and soon I'll be sitting in the garage, puffing away on a stogie, while admiring my new TriGlide. Now this abundance of Minnesota snow and cold needs to disappear quickly.

I look forward to gleaning much knowledge and wisdom from fellow riders of this forum. Thank you for your collective endeavors and triking camaraderie.

 

[Kristie]

Welcome, from Center, ND!

 

[desertclassic]

Robb, thanks for your service. Welcome from New Mexico. I sure love my 2014 triglide. Weather has been real nice here the past few days, 75* yesterday and is to be in the 80s this week. Be sure to follow and read DK Customs 2014 tri glide thread. Jim

 

[consitter]

You're gonna love it!

Welcome to Trike Talk from eastern Kentucky.

 

[alwrmcusn]

Welcome from east Tennessee!

 

[MarkFL]

Hello Robb, and welcome to TrikeTalk from St. Augustine, FL. (a quaint drinking village with a fishing problem). (Wave)

 

[Dave59]

Hey Robb, welcome from Wisconsin and thanks for your service! I feel your pain about the snow, I'm ready for it to go away. Be sure to post some pics of your TG.

 

[1dn5up]

Hello Robb, and welcome to TrikeTalk from St. Augustine, FL. (a quaint drinking village with a fishing problem). (Wave)

Ok-I'll bite- Fishing prob:Shrug:

Welcome Robb, and thanks for your service, springs around the corner :clapping:

 

[R Livingston]

Hello and welcome Robb from Carbon Texas. I also would like to thank you and say God Bless you for you service.

 

[Gone2Three]

Greetings Robb from central Texas! :wave4: you've come to the right place for all of your 3 wheel schooling folks here are some of the best experts on the subject.

 

[ol' school]

Thank you for your service Robb. You will like it here on Trike Talk and you will enjoy life on three. Spring is coming soon we all hope!

 

[Ed Hobgood]

Welcome to Trike Talk and the world of trikes from SE Missouri. Ride safe and have fun!

 

[Ripplingh2o]

Thanks for the warm welcomes & Service thanks. For us "lifers" as well as all others, serving was/is our honor (to defend & protect). I swell with pride reminiscing over my 20 years. Spent 8 years in Europe, a half dozen in beautiful Arizona, and the remainder here and there.

 

[Lucky]

Welcome lad you joined us. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE! RIDE SAFE

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard Robb Spring will be there soon unless you live all the up north in Duluth then you will have a longer wait.

 

[Trail Blazer]

welcome Robb from East Texas. ho you are in for some fun. I to road many years on 2 wheel. once you are conferrable with 3 wheels, you will wonder why you didn't do it earlier. #1 keep you front wheel in the middle of you lane #2 you are a lot wider then you use to be watch things like pulling in to gas pumps, if you can reach out and touch it you are to close. after a while it will become automatic and then the fun starts for sure. be safe and have fun

 

[Ozarkryder]

Welcome from SW MO by a former Minnesotan. How far north Is North for you? I spent some formative years in Warroad before the family moved about 40 miles south of the Cities when I was 6. Latest I rode when living there was the day after Thanksgiving - once it snowed I put up the bikes due to the caustic stuff on the roads and didn't bring them out until after a good rain after the last snow, which seemed to be around Basketball tournament time. Trail Blazer had a few good tips, a lot more can be found in the experienced riders thread. Lots of good info and tips for new 3 wheel riders: http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/242-Making-The-Switch-Bike-to-Trike-Great-Info!

 

[Ripplingh2o]

welcome aboard Robb Spring will be there soon unless you live all the up north in Duluth then you will have a longer wait.

North in Duluth? I'm north of Duluth .

 

[Zammy]

Hi Robb, first of all, thank you for your service and welcome to TT from Florida.

 

[Ripplingh2o]

Welcome from SW MO by a former Minnesotan. How far north Is North for you? I spent some formative years in Warroad before the family moved about 40 miles south of the Cities when I was 6. Latest I rode when living there was the day after Thanksgiving - once it snowed I put up the bikes due to the caustic stuff on the roads and didn't bring them out until after a good rain after the last snow, which seemed to be around Basketball tournament time.

We have a 6 month riding season be it for bikes or sleds. Snow can be gone by mid-April but the salt dust can remain, like you said, until after the first good rain. This season will be especially memorable & exciting. Already have a half dozen planned mods lined up while the snow melts.