New to Trike Talk

[Diablo]

New trike owner from Gun Barrel City, Texas...yes it's a real place in NE Texas on Cedar Creek Resevoir. Been riding two wheels most all my life and V-Star 1300's specifically the last 10+ years. The ravages of old age being what they are (coupled with the follies of a misspent youth) finds me having issues throwing a leg over and maintaining a 700+ pound motorcycle upright. When the fair haired one made mention that my beloved bike was sitting in the garage and looking awfully lonely I explained my challenges...Her..."Why don't you buy a smaller bike?"...Me..."Won't really solve the problems"...Her..."Why don't you buy a Trike"...Me hears..."You should go buy a Trike!"...Her..."At least you won't be hanging around underfoot and I can go ride with you again"...Me..."I should go buy a Trike!"

Wellllll the conversation was almost like that...<Diablo looks around to make sure the Fair Haired One is still in the other room>...So the next week I missed a nice Harley Frankentrike at the auction by $100.00 because the FHO was hungry and wanted to go eat...That night I come across my love...2003 Honda Shadow VT1100 Sabre Motor Trike conversion...And just like that I join a whole new world off on a brand new adventure...Picture attached...<Diablo goes into lurk mode>

 

[Jack Klarich]

:welcome:to Trike Talk

 

[paws]

DIABLO! Welcome to TrikeTalk from Kerrville, Texas! Always happy to see another Texan on the board!

We are planning another TrikeTalk meet and greet here in Kerrville in April. We have usually held the meet-up the first week of October but decided to change the date next year. No registration fees, no prizes, just show up, ride, eat, and have a good time with some great folks. All trike and bike brands welcome. Watch the thread out here entitled KERRVILLE 2020. It will pop up as posts are made on it or you can find it in the “Texas Gathering” forum.

 

[Diablo]

:welcome:to Trike Talk

Thanks Jack!

 

[rhino 2]

New trike owner from Gun Barrel City, Texas...yes it's a real place in NE Texas on Cedar Creek Resevoir. Been riding two wheels most all my life and V-Star 1300's specifically the last 10+ years. The ravages of old age being what they are (coupled with the follies of a misspent youth) finds me having issues throwing a leg over and maintaining a 700+ pound motorcycle upright. When the fair haired one made mention that my beloved bike was sitting in the garage and looking awfully lonely I explained my challenges...Her..."Why don't you buy a smaller bike?"...Me..."Won't really solve the problems"...Her..."Why don't you buy a Trike"...Me hears..."You should go buy a Trike!"...Her..."At least you won't be hanging around underfoot and I can go ride with you again"...Me..."I should go buy a Trike!"

Wellllll the conversation was almost like that...<Diablo looks around to make sure the Fair Haired One is still in the other room>...So the next week I missed a nice Harley Frankentrike at the auction by $100.00 because the FHO was hungry and wanted to go eat...That night I come across my love...2003 Honda Shadow VT1100 Sabre Motor Trike conversion...And just like that I join a whole new world off on a brand new adventure...Picture attached...<Diablo goes into lurk mode>

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Welcome to Trike-Talk.......Larry....:wave4:...

 

[Diablo]

Thanks for the welcome Paws! I did see the meet'n'greet thread, and will make every effort to attend. Spent lots of time in the Hill Country over the years. It looks like it's only a five hour ride...that's certainly no step for a stepper. I'll be following the thread and see how it develops. We could always do two...I'd be more than happy to put one together for East Texas...lots to see and do around these parts.

Diablo

 

[Ray Paige]

:wave4:Welcome From Montana:wave4::wave4:

 

[Trail Blazer]

Hello Larry

welcome to trike talk from east Texas, nice trike you have there, you and her will love the trike world, it does not take long to get the hang of it. now that you have your trike you need to make a gathering and put some names to some faces, it looks like we will have a gathering @ kerrville, Tx. in April . watch the forum for the dates and motel. we ride, eat & visit. great bunch of trikers.

 

[David357]

Hi Larry,:wave4:

:welcome: to our Trike Talk Family.:wave4::group:

 

[Diablo]

welcome to trike talk from east Texas, nice trike you have there, you and her will love the trike world, it does not take long to get the hang of it. now that you have your trike you need to make a gathering and put some names to some faces, it looks like we will have a gathering @ kerrville, Tx. in April . watch the forum for the dates and motel. we ride, eat & visit. great bunch of trikers.

Thanks TB...looks like you're just down the road from us...Lunch will be on me if I get down that way!

 

[LadyonaMission]

Thanks for the welcome Paws! I did see the meet'n'greet thread, and will make every effort to attend. Spent lots of time in the Hill Country over the years. It looks like it's only a five hour ride...that's certainly no step for a stepper. I'll be following the thread and see how it develops. We could always do two...I'd be more than happy to put one together for East Texas...lots to see and do around these parts.

Diablo

Larry, welcome aboard from San Antonio. I love to ride in East Texas. I have passed through East Texas a few times since my friend who was familiar with the area died, but it's not the same as riding with someone who knows the area.

I am looking forward to meeting you and your wife. Come on down to Kerrville in April.

 

[trike lady]

Hello and :welcome: to Trike Talk, glad to have U with us.:wave4:

Congrats on the new 2 U trike, very nice.:clapping:

 

[ol' school]

Hi Larry! Welcome to Trike Talk and the world of three wheels. Don't be a lurker. Join in, post often and enjoy being part of the best forum on the net!

Congrats on the new ride! Looks nice! Enjoy it and be safe!

 

[PosseRider]

:welcome:to Trike Talk from Ohio. Maybe see ya in K-ville. We had ridden down last 3 yrs from Ohio, but thats when it was in Sept or Oct. May have to trailer down in April. By the way, if you go down watch out for that TrailBlazer,,,,,,,,,(Hi Jr.) :laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

[Sully]

Welcome from North Ga. .:wave4:

 

[Diablo]

Welcome to Trike-Talk.......Larry....:wave4:...

Thanks R2!

 

[Diablo]

:wave4:Welcome From Montana:wave4::wave4:

Thanks Ray....I spent the last 16 years in Utah and hit Big Sky country on two wheels a couple of times....beautiful place.

 

[Diablo]

Hi Larry,:wave4:

:welcome: to our Trike Talk Family.:wave4::group:

Thanks David!

 

[Diablo]

Larry, welcome aboard from San Antonio. I love to ride in East Texas. I have passed through East Texas a few times since my friend who was familiar with the area died, but it's not the same as riding with someone who knows the area.

I am looking forward to meeting you and your wife. Come on down to Kerrville in April.

I've already told h....errrrr? asked her if we could be free in April...We're ready. We actually met in Austin and spent the first half of our together life there before moving to Utah for a long spell...We can definitely do Kerrville...it's only a 4-5 hour ride. If anyone is ever near Gun Barrel City I work from home and am generally available for shenanigans!

 

[Diablo]

Hello and :welcome: to Trike Talk, glad to have U with us.:wave4:

Congrats on the new 2 U trike, very nice.:clapping:

Thanks Trike Lady!