Years on bikes, new to trikes

cpthowdy · May 8, 2022

Hi. I picked up a new HD TriGlide last week. One of the first things I realized was that it is NOT a "bike", as far as I had known the term for 53 years. I am at an age where I was beginning to doubt my balance, which was proven by several falls on my '04 Road King. I didn't drop it at speed, just when stopping quickly, or unexpectedly. I know there's a LOT that I need to learn to ride the TG safely and well, and for years to come. My first question is: Who has the best training course to teach me the basics of triking? THAT would be an excellent place to start. Thanks for any help/information you may have to offer.

trike lady · May 9, 2022

Hello & :welcome: to Trike Talk, glad to have U with Us. :clapping:

Congrats on your new trike, its a whole different vehicle but when you get the hang of it you'll wonder why you didn't get one sooner. I did find a manual that should help you along http://pimage.com/dol/Washington_Trike_Testing/trikemanual.pdf St. Paul Harley Davidson has a trike class https://stpaulhd.com/learn-to-ride and here as well https://msf-usa.org/students.aspx#brc-3-wheel

rhino 2 · May 9, 2022

Gary......Welcome To Trike-Talk.........:wave4:...

Dave59 · May 9, 2022

Hey Gary, Welcome to TT:wave4:

woody · May 9, 2022

Welcome to Trike Talk From Alabama, there is a learning curve to riding a trike remember to push and pull on steering and watch the fender at the gas pump.