First trike experience

[cycle7447]

Sounds like we all believe you made a great decision. Those red flags can really get one's attention.

Now that the guy has some idea what buyers are looking for/at - he will surely make some changes. Correct the book, change the oil, wash the bike, charge the batters - put all of that lipstick on and some unsuspecting buyer may fall for it

 

[Douglas44]

I'm sort of disappointed in my search for a first trike.

I realize that my budget is probably lower than the current market values .

My toys are always paid for or I just have to learn to live without. ( no toys on time)

But what really pisses me off is when I find something in my budget and I go to all means to contact the seller, and the moke won't even return the courtesy of a response.

I have tried the usual means, Cycle trader even Craigs list.

Then I tried Facebook market place. I don't know who designed the thing but it seems to be mostly scammers.

The biggest hoot I got was from some military woman with a tale of woe that was interesting to say the least. I got several E mails telling me that the machine would be dropped off at my location. I would have 5 days to ride it and then make a payment through some type of account , but I was financially liable by accepting the machine.

Got that little twist there folks

I admit that I am not all that computer literate but the red flags were waving on that one.

Then I get one more contact from the seller imploring me to just trust the process. She was being deployed , the machine was all ready in a container to ship to me and she could not change anything without huge financial penalties .

I politely declined and said I would not accept any shipment . Period!

I'm outta here.

Like a herd of turtles in a cloud of peanut butter dust.

 

[tourman]

Facebook is a joke if looking for cars, trucks etc. It is scam city. They list a two year old truck for $1500 Come on. I guess if you're that stupid and fall for it, it's your fault not theirs

 

[paws]

Are you in Lewisville, TEXAS?

If so, check out the For Sale forum here on TrikeTalk. There is a really nice Yamaha Venture Hannigan trike for sale in the Texas Hill Country. It is still for sale… it has not been posted on any other medias.

 

[cScjhb]

Douglas,

I will echo Carla's (Paws) suggestion. I have seen and ridden with that trike. It is a "show stopper". You will not be disappointed. Well worth a look even if it's a distance from you. Good luck..... Jim

 

[trike lady]

That's a typical Craigslist scam. They post a picture of someone else's trike and then they use one of two stories, one being deployed and the other is getting it in a divorce and wanting to sell it cheap to get rid of it. There are honest sellers out there, you just have to find them. A trike will appear and it will be the right one for you.

 

[Burnerboy]

I KNOW THAT IT SUCKS, but I believe you made the right decision..........

Ronnie

6/16/22

 

[Notgrownup]

I shopped around last year when I was looking and found What I was looking for locally. I lucked up really, guy wanted way more and I offered him $5000 less and he knew it was the right price. He let it go as is, I told him I would be ready to offer more but he needed to do (this n this n this n that) he stopped me and said I obviously knew what I wanted and knew about bikes. He agreed to my price, we shook hands. I spent the money to make it right. It is now.

Be patient and you will find your cream puff.

 

[cjmitch]

I understand that there is a lot of upper body strength involved riding a trike, I have been working on my upper body.

If you are using your upper body to pilot your new trik then you will be worn out when you stop

Use your ARMS.

If you want to go right lock you left arm and lean with your body into the handlebar. the reverse for going right.

More that likely you will have a rake (ez/steer), so this will be a lot easier. I myself do not partake of the rake

How long do you suggest I ride before taking a break ?

my rule of thumb, is 1/2 tank + or -. take a break

What are the recommended tire pressures front and rear

42 front / 22 to 24 rear