New to this Forum - Ordered my Trike Kit today

[WingManTommy]

I happened to come across this Forum, and it looks like it will be very informative and helpful as a 'newbie' to a Trike.

I have a 2005 Goldwing that I am going to have converted to a Trike as soon as it gets delivered to the dealer. I am looking forward to keeping up on all of the latest information regarding Trikes in this Forum, and I'm sure I will find some helpful hints that I need to be aware of.

I'm 65 years old, and after two knee replacements - and being cheated on height (5'8"), it is getting harder to handle my 850 lb Goldwing in certain instances (coming to stop on a hill or on gravel, etc...). I want to keep riding for as long as possible and hope I am making the right decision by getting it converted to a Trike.

[David357]

Hey Tom,

to the Trike Talk Family.

[Jack Klarich]

Hi Tom, Welcome to Trike Talk

[ol' school]

Welcome to Trike Talk Tom! Lots of good information on here.

[1dn5up]

I p rfer wing women but you can get in thedack seqt ☎️

[Gone2Three]

Howdy Tom welcome to the forum from Central Texas you are definitely doing the right thing...your just going to wonder why ya hadn't done it sooner

Looking forward to seeing you around here, post often!

[paws]

Hey Tom! Welcome to TrikeTalk from west Texas!

[rhino 2]

Tom , Happy to have you here, Glad you found us......

[Zammy]

Hi Tom, welcome to the forums from Florida.

[CrystalPistol]

" ... etc ... it is getting harder to handle my 850 lb Goldwing in certain instances (coming to stop on a hill or on gravel, etc...). I want to keep riding for as long as possible and hope I am making the right decision by getting it converted to a Trike.

Welcome Sir!

A trike is a different ride than a bike, we bought our trike in 2004 but kept our bikes, I still enjoy the bike but life seems more secure on the trike, especially in rain (but I use caution as those fat rear tires and light loading make hydroplaning easy). Bikes make a single track and they are easily steered to miss most seen potholes, etc ... whereas a trike leaves three tracks meaning if on can't ride around that hole, likely one is gonna feel it. We love our trike, the 6 degree kit has rewarded me with countless hours of effortless steering and enjoyment. I also think you'll find trailer towing more fun / less worry-some than with a bike. As you get more familiar with that trike, you'll find yourself zipping through the corners much to consternation of those on two wheels accompanying you (When I hear scraping noises through the CB, I slow for my friend's sake as I know then they are working).

Watch those gas pump island posts!

[Marc H]

Welcome from Tn

[WingManTommy]

Welcome Sir!

A trike is a different ride than a bike, we bought our trike in 2004 but kept our bikes, I still enjoy the bike but life seems more secure on the trike, especially in rain (but I use caution as those fat rear tires and light loading make hydroplaning easy). Bikes make a single track and they are easily steered to miss most seen potholes, etc ... whereas a trike leaves three tracks meaning if on can't ride around that hole, likely one is gonna feel it. We love our trike, the 6 degree kit has rewarded me with countless hours of effortless steering and enjoyment. I also think you'll find trailer towing more fun / less worry-some than with a bike. As you get more familiar with that trike, you'll find yourself zipping through the corners much to consternation of those on two wheels accompanying you (When I hear scraping noises through the CB, I slow for my friend's sake as I know then they are working).

Watch those gas pump island posts!

Thanks for the good advice!

[trike lady]

Welcome aboard, glad to have you with us. You'll be very pleased with a trike and you'll wonder why you haven't done it sooner.

[Gorilla]

Welcome aboard Tom. You have found a good solution

[mhgoldwing]

Welcome from the Arkansas twisties! What kit are you getting?

[WingManTommy]

Welcome from the Arkansas twisties! What kit are you getting?

Getting the Motortrike Adventure Kit with Aqua Shields.

[mwebster]

Welcome from WV

[trikeman]

[3 for 2]

Tom, welcome to the Trike Talk forum. You will find it to be very informative. There are many helpful folks to guide and answer questions.

[RUMRUNR]

What he said, watch those fenders.

Welcome Sir!

A trike is a different ride than a bike, we bought our trike in 2004 but kept our bikes, I still enjoy the bike but life seems more secure on the trike, especially in rain (but I use caution as those fat rear tires and light loading make hydroplaning easy). Bikes make a single track and they are easily steered to miss most seen potholes, etc ... whereas a trike leaves three tracks meaning if on can't ride around that hole, likely one is gonna feel it. We love our trike, the 6 degree kit has rewarded me with countless hours of effortless steering and enjoyment. I also think you'll find trailer towing more fun / less worry-some than with a bike. As you get more familiar with that trike, you'll find yourself zipping through the corners much to consternation of those on two wheels accompanying you (When I hear scraping noises through the CB, I slow for my friend's sake as I know then they are working).

Watch those gas pump island posts!