Hi All:<br />
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My Husband & I are considering buying a HD '12 Trike. He has a Dyna Convertable 2000. We're thinking of ordering soon & delaying delivery until next spring, as winter will be on us soon.<br />
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I can't drive the Dyna. Reason for the Trike is my health issues. I'm hoping I can drive the Trike. I've had several hand/thumb/wrist surgeries, back & neck, among a few others & I have Fibromyalgia & neuropathy in both feet....see why the Trike! I have only been able to be a passanger. I did ride when I was a teenager, but that was many years ago.<br />
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So far we've only seen/sat on the '12 Trike at the York, PA factory. We know several who have '11's & they love them.<br />
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I'm putting together info so I can figure what all we'll need/want & prices. I know it's often cheaper to buy/have stuff added upon delivery.
If I can drive it, we'll both be driving it. He's 5' 10" & I'm, 5' 4".<br />
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<u>If you don't mind I have questions:</u><br />
What should we consider buying when we order the Trike? I've tried looking on HD site, but it's a bit overwhelming as to options.<br />
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I'd like it to have a nice sound, not too loud. <br />
Should we update the exhaust (does stock sound like a sewing machine?)? We put Vans Hines on the Dyna.....sweet <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Smile" class="inlineimg" />. I'd really appreciate detailed info on suggestions on everything we'd need to buy, AKA brand/model/parts if possible. Can they be purchased from HD & installed upon delivery?<br />
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Handlebars: Huz had buckhorns put on his Dyna. Is there a handlebar that would fit the Trike like this?<br />
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Is there anything that would make it easier for me to work the throttle?<br />
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I was reading thru the forum & saw mention to rear lift kits. What's the purpose for this? Does HD sell them?<br />
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When I sat on the Trike I couldn't see the front wheel.
Is this normal? Would I need a seat riser of some sort?<br />
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Is the top luggage compartment lined or do you have to buy a liner? The one we saw was locked, so I couldn't check it.<br />
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Microphone system....I wear full helmet, huz wears 3/4 with face shield....any suggestions as to what would work best? Brand, where to buy, etc.<br />
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Insurance? Is the Trike considered a motorcycle or a ATV for insurance purposes?<br />
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I'd appreciate any suggestions.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
Feather