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[don]

Hi my name is don i am looking for lots of info on trikes i have a 2006 eletra glide and i am thinking of trikeing it out .one of my main concerns is handling and who has the best trike for my bike thankyou

 

[NamVet]

My wife and I both have trikes, mine is a Champion Kit with the straight axle and she has a Motor Trike Kit, also straighjt axle but it does have the air ride suspension. Both bikes are Hondas. I would not go back to two wheels, trikes are safer and easy to ride. They are very stable, no worries about wet roads, sand or gravel or trying to keep it upright. All kits are good, your kit is only has good as the installer, so pick one with a good reputation. As far as handling, you steer it instead of lean it. If your use to ATV's or snow mobiles, you'll have no problems, if not it only takes a couple miles or loops in a parking lot to get your mind right on the steering. Most will get on a trike, drive straight and then want to turn and start to lean, of course the trike just keeps straight, ya got to steer it. Don't trike without getting the triple trees reworked, such as in EZ steer or other brands. I Have EZ steer on the GW and RoadSmith Trees on the VTX 1800. If you don't get the triple trees raked, then your steering will be very hard for you. Your installer will help you in this area, but get it done at the same time. Next you never put your feet down as you come to a stop, you will want to and will find yourself doing this or starting to do it, bad idea. They say you can run over your own foot, I don't know but when you come to your first stop you'll have the urge to put your feet down, then realize that you no longer have to do that, just have to get your mind right....lol.

 

[Nana]

Welcome to TrikeTalk, Don. NamVet is correct -- the major trike kits are all well made and do well if they are installed well, so the installer is key. The rake kit to give you "power steering" is also very important to most of us. I would suggest you locate a good trike builder, find out what brand he works with and recommends, and start there.

 

[Chumbly]

Where are you located? Is it possible to get together with other trike owners to get a look/info, and possibly ride?

 

[Gorilla]

Hi my name is don i am looking for lots of info on trikes i have a 2006 eletra glide and i am thinking of trikeing it out .one of my main concerns is handling and who has the best trike for my bike thankyou

Welcome aboard Don, Nam pretty much covered it. The installer is the biggest variable. Good Luck