2010 TriGlide. Set the cruise at 75 and ride one handed to rest the arm. Stable as a rock. I average around 33 mpg at that speed.
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2010 TriGlide. Set the cruise at 75 and ride one handed to rest the arm. Stable as a rock. I average around 33 mpg at that speed.
Marc. You got typical input from a non triker I believe. Trikes are just as stable as any 2wheeler. Most of us had many many years on two before switching to three. I have been well over 100 several times and it is no more dangerous as on 2. Ride safe
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
Ill put in my two cents worth, since I'm probably the newest trike rider posting. I have just over 1000 miles on mine. The people before me had the suspension all screwed up and the tire pressures all screwed up too. It rode like a lumber wagon and it was a scary ride home. But got everything set up right now. I was probably around 500 miles before I was settling into how it handled.... I was a leaner on my Ultra. I rode more like a crotch rocket than an Ultra Classic. But now I'm pretty much comfortable with it and when I'm on it solo, I'm seeing how fast I can corner... Was dropping below the posted limits on the corners. Now I'm bout 5 above most of them. It just takes some relearning time... But I've been on 2 wheels for over 50 years....
At first it feels like your going to fly off in a corner, but you get over that. What is funny is how I was trying to lean the bike around corners in town when we were coming home with it. Couple times I caught myself leaning and pulling up on the bars... I think they actually handle better above 60 been up to 75 a couple of times. Not many roads around me that you can go that fast on without someone tailgating you with flashing lights...
Marc. You got typical input from a non triker I believe. Trikes are just as stable as any 2wheeler. Most of us had many many years on two before switching to three. I have been well over 100 several times and it is no more dangerous as on 2. Ride safe
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
We've had ours up to 90 (2 up), don't tell the Misses though. It was very stable, no wobble and the only drift was because of the road banking for runoff.
2021 CVO TriGlide - Sunset Orange & Black
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well-preserved body, but to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting...Holy Sh!t What a ride!
Adjustment time
I believe that there is an adjustment time for any "new" vehicle. Some more than others.
Yeah it is... Do it all the time!Originally Posted by Jack Klarich
It is amazing how easy these trikes steer with 1 hand
2011 Cool Blue TriGlide with full stage 4, a lotta other upgrades, and a lotta shiny stuff.
Hi..My name is Trent and I am a Chromaholic.
My wife has nothing better to do than look over my shoulder at my speed....And smack me in the head if she doesn’t like what I am doing.
Without her, I once got the ‘10 TG up to 103mph. Rock steady and sucking the gas down like it was going out of style.
Like the others, mine gives me a very stable and comfortable ride, and my suspension is completely stock. Took a bit of experimenting with tire and shock pressures, but I now have trike that's far more enjoyable to ride, than when I first left the dealership.
As for speeds, I'm usually at speed limit, or no more than 3-4 mph over, which has given me 37-38 mpg on interstate travel with minimum hills. Occasionally, have had very short bursts up to 80-85 and was extremely stable on good road surfaces. Moreover, laidback, cruising and looking about is my traveling style. Bottom line: Tire and shock air pressures are key for comfort and stability on trikes with oem components. Over time, I'll likely make some upgrades to aftermarket suspension components.
2016 Tri Glide Billet Silver w/Pinstripes ["Hi-Yo, Silver! Away!"]
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It takes time but you will get used to it. My biggest fear is pavement that is leaning the wrong way on a sharp turn on the interstate. Still bothers me, but I can always slow down and override my concerns and then open it up on the straightaway! It is a scientific fact that going 100 mph on your trike causes extreme fatigue in your face muscles as you smile uncontrollably!
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