Differences Between a 2 Wheel Motorcycle & A Trike
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- PART 2 - We discuss What the Differences are between Riding a 2 Wheel Harley & A Trike , and Some Advanced 3 Wheel Riding Techniques. Dwayne Shares His Impressions of His First Trike Ride. 👍
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i have been riding trikes for over twenty years here in the u.k.and love it,my two rides are triumph rocket 3 and a honda valkyrie f6c both built by myself from damaged bikes,trike riding is so much fun but you have to man up straight away ,a lot of my bike riding mates have had a go on the trikes and have come back crying like babies saying its hard work ,on a trial ride one even got off and turned the trike around manually and road it back down the road,he's never going to forget that one ,we just won't let him ,there's so much fun to be had on three wheels yes in the bends as well,just go for it,i am missing my right leg above knee and my right arm is severley damaged so dont let things like that get in your way ,age dont matter either 70 next tme around,just stick at it and in a couple of days it will become second nature,feel free on three.
Great advice and info. Thank you.
I reckon your buds are not going to live that down. lol
I just finished watching the whole video. Kevin I appreciated your passion for 3 wheeling. The best part of this presentation is knowing that the feel for what your on the back of is everything.
There's all kinds of beasts out there but bringing them to the edge and not letting them go off it is, "Pura Vida Man" !!!
Thanks man, appreciate the comments.
Yep, every ride is different, being one with the machine makes all the difference.
Excellent video, Kevin. Trikes are not a step-down from a bike, but only a lateral move.
Thanks Clint, appreciate that.
100% agree with you on the lateral move. For many it does not feel like that...But Trikes are their own kind of fun for sure!
I just got my trike about three weeks ago. I found going into curves you let off the throttle and about the middle of the curve you throttle on and found myself leaning into the curve which seemed natural. You are right, it is harder to ride or takes more effort to operate.
Congrats on your new ride!
Wishing you many miles of smiles on it.
Took me a long time to accept it...but once I did I realized it was a ton of fun!
Yes, it is like that on a 2 wheeler too...brake before entering the curve, and accelerate thru the curve.
Trail-braking works also, which surprised me, but it is particularly good at keeping the rear tires planted.
Yep, steering takes more effort, most everything else is the same or less effort.
Great video once again guys! I working towards a Tri Glide as my first bike. I’m physically capable of holding up a two wheel bike but I like the stability and safety of a 3-wheeled. Plus, my wife said absolutely “no” to two wheels 😂
Understand completely. They are a blast to ride and much more stable.
Appreciate your comment! 👍
Been riding two wheels for fifty years. Just bought a Goldwing Trike csc. Everything is starting new. Good video.
Have fun! Thanks for the comment, and glad you enjoyed the video. 👍
Good show ! Dwayne's comments did bring back funny memories of my first experience on a trike.
I have owned my 2018 trike for 3 years and 40K miles and LUV it. But I did buy a Fatboy 114 for around town too just cuz I miss two-wheel riding! THX for sharing !!
I hear ya. Still have a Softail and 2 Sportys.
Yeah, it was fun to see his face and hear his thoughts after his first real ride. lol
Very great information in these videos!!!! I have ridden the old volkswagon style trikes in the 90's, motorcycles most of my life, and my wife has acquired a tri-glide this year. There are some nice pointers in your presentation for both experienced riders and novices.....enough of both type of pointers that make this video well worth watching, and watching again, just in case.She will benefit greatly from watching this series, and has already said she will watch them again with me.
Thank you for the kind words. Truly appreciate it. 👍
Wishing your wife many miles of smiles on her Tri Glide!
i SUBSCRIBED cause the real life conversation yall had on this video convinced me i could get a trike and not kill myself. I can't balance my 2009 streetglide anymore (stoke in 2019) but i miss being in the wind so a trike is in my future. Thanks you guys for easing my concerns about getting one.
Glad you have found the videos to be informative and helped you find another way to enjoy riding! Good luck on finding the Trike for you!!!
Here is another video you may find useful/interesting - ua-cam.com/video/Tg69ZSDUZ_Q/v-deo.html
Thank you for commenting! MB
Great follow up as usual, now it's time to ride
YES!!! 👍
Great 3 Wheeler advice & knowledge.😎👍🇨🇦
Thank you, appreciate the comment! 👍
The stage 2 torque cam kit in my 2020 TriGlide Ultra made it come alive! I love it!! I traded my 2010 in on this one. I’ve learned to use the rear brake much more than the front brake, the linked brakes make it much more stable.
Yep, that is one of the first things I realized...unlike a 2 wheeler, the rear brakes are primary on the TG.
Excellent information thanks guys, I just recently bought a Trike as a backup to my LTD
Awesome! So glad that you are enjoying our videos and find them informative. I hope you enjoy your New Trike!
2013 TriGlide, I just love getting that back end drifting out on a corner.
Oh yeah! It is amazing how stable these HD Trikes are. Love to drift them! 👍😀👍
I ride a 2017 Ultra Limited. I bought my wife a 2012 Triglide a couple of weeks ago. First time on it was a little crazy but did not take long to get use to it. They are different but not a bad ride.
Yeah, they are different for sure...and with a little effort can be made into a really nice ride.
Recently traded my Can Am spyder that I road for several years for a 19 Freewheeler. Looking forward to putting some miles on it.
thanks for your advice
You're welcome!
Thanks for commenting! 👍😎👍
enjoyed your vidio lots of usefull info thanks
Glad it was helpful! 👍
Very detailed, educational video, more upper body movement! Just watch 3 comfort triangle accessories! Thanks
Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated. 👍😎👍
Great video. I was having second thoughts about my 2022 Triglide purchase. Always been on two wheels. Then without a bike for 6 yrs and the to a trike. REALLY different. I will need to get the triangle comfort, because stock position is killing my hips and knees.
Thank you, and congrats on your 2022 Tri Glide. Wishing you many miles of smiles on it.
I hear you on the Comfort Triangle.. Can't even ride 30 minutes with the stock configuration without my left shoulder hurting and my legs starting feeling cramped up after 1 hour.
Here's a video of what I've done to my Tri Glide, much of it comfort related.
ua-cam.com/video/5h77GQJTW1w/v-deo.html
I bought my first one in 2022. It still is a love/hate relationship. If you're not careful I feel you could catapult your passenger passenger right off in a defensive maneuver. I miss the curves. But it does have many positives.
It definitely takes a little getting use to after riding a two wheel bike for so long!
I am glad you are liking your Trike! Thanks for commenting! 👍
It while new way of riding, thanks info
Glad you enjoyed.
2022 Tri Glide Ultra and we LOVE IT!!!
Congratulations on your new Ride! 👍😎👍
Here is a link to a bunch of Ride Reports, with thousands of photos. Many of the trips, including all the way to the Arctic Circle & back, were done on our Tri Glide
www.dkcustomproducts.com/acl/dk-custom-ride-reports.htm
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@@bettybell1909 For a vastly improved ride quality on a Harley Trike, check out this rear shock kit- www.dkcustomproducts.com/dk-custom-nexgentm-14-trike-series-shockstm-for-harley-davidson-trikes-1971.htm
Harley has come a long way with their Trikes.. definitely more appealing today, I still remember when I tried one of my buddy’s Servicar 😳…. I honestly thought I would be brought back in a coffin 😱 the manual brakes were SO ridiculous bad that I had to use both of my feet to stop it - Holy S… !!! ☠️
Oh yeah, very different. 👍
Kevin the 131 Stage 4 is a fun ride , the real fun starts at 3500 RPM and gets better all the way to 6000 RPM so far I couldn’t be happier with the exception of fuel economy the best I have seen is 39 MPG on my 2019 CVO Street Glide , my 117 would get 45 MPG , my Tri-Glide is 35 to 37 MPG with a Stage 2 Torque cam with the H-D Tuner
Glad you're digging it. It sounds like a ton of fun!
Chuck, they guy I mentioned with the 131 in his 2019 TG got almost the same MPG on the same ride (we rode the Twisted Sisters together) as my 2019 Stage I TG. But, he could pull away from me like I was almost standing still.
Love this, i ride a bike but wanting to go to a trike, I’m going to take everything you said into consideration, I’m sure I’m going to scare the shit outta my self a couple times but hopefully it will be a learning experience and not a bad one, lol I think my most concern is tipping over,.. I’ll be dragging a knee to keep it down,.. but I’m not planning on going that fast,..but i will have to try the drifting in a wet empty parking lot to know that feeling,. I drift on my 4x4 four wheeler but it’s going to be different,.. might have to go back to my Big Wheel experience back in my kid days 😆 but know nothing extreme,.. lol
lol you will have to share a video! 😂
Great video. Test drove a trike recently. Didn’t hate it but it felt unstable at times which I know it isn’t. Gonna have to give it another try. Thanks
Thanks for the comment.
Yeah, they definitely look AND feel like they can tip easily. It is just a matter of getting used to the different feel.
Here are a couple of videos you may enjoy, that show some of the capabilities/stability of Harley Trikes-
ua-cam.com/video/3UAMKIj97G0/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/xaof6zQtBVg/v-deo.html
@@DKCustomProducts very cool. Been on the dragon a few times on my ultra. Think I’d be a bit slower on a trike. Think there’ll be a tri glide in my future then I’ll have so save up to soften that ride. Thanks for the reply and the videos.
@@pearseohagan2848 check out a can am, that traction stability and two wheels in front are pretty nice
Thks👍🏼
Glad you found it useful/interesting. Thank you for commenting. 👍😎👍
I really like your video and was my first view of your channel...I just baught my first bike/trike a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 classic with a trike kit, so I actually have four wheels on the ground, what are your thoughts or experiences with lifting and safety with 3wheels in back
Congrats on your new to you ride, and thanks for watching our channel and your comment.
We do not have any experience with the kits that leave the rear 2 wheel bike tire on the ground and add the 2 outrigger tires. I've ridden one, but it was only around a rally at low speeds.
Cannot tell you how it would handle or the stability of it (rear tire lifting). Regarding safety, it's going to stay upright, no need to put the feet down or be concerned about low siding.
Here's another video you may find interesting- ua-cam.com/video/3Z4HN6Lv3ko/v-deo.html
All good points Kevin but I will add one , I often use the throttle to control the trike going through turns to help keep it planted
Thank you for the comment.
Could you explain where & how you use throttle?
I do use trail-braking, and that helps keep it planted. Is that what you are referring to? Or is there something else?
TIA
@@DKCustomProducts Instead of using the brakes, I back-off on the throttle and let engine-braking slow me down. It works quite well!
@@DKCustomProducts as you well know to much throttle and speed makes it difficult to hold the lane I will usually back off the power going into the turn allowing the Trike to settle and then roll on the throttle to pull out of the turn , that’s what I was referring to and do when the wife is riding with me , I don’t like to feel like I am fighting with the Trike in a turn
@@talkingrock7011 Got it. Yes, slowing down when approaching a curve, then accelerating thru it.
Great advice, and we should have included it in the videos.
Thank you for bringing that up!!! 👍
@@gregoryranlett7868 Yes, engine braking is a good, and fun, way to slow down, for sure. 👍
I have been riding since the 70's from the Shovel out of a basket to the now one year old Tri Glide. It is a different ride for sure. More like moving from a car to a truck. My 114 will haul the mail. All the power you will ever need even packed down for a trip with my wife on the back. I am going to put a new suspension on it for sure. Too stiff. Will get the lift kit installed along with the new Legend shocks. Later maybe the front Legand setup. Stock in the mountains sucks. When you are on the sharp curves in the hills, you will get a workout turning the Trike.
Glad you are liking your Tri Glide. They are a ton of fun!
While Legend is a better shock, you would be much happier with these - www.dkcustomproducts.com/dk-custom-nexgentm-14-trike-series-shockstm-for-harley-davidson-trikes-1959.htm
As much as the Legends are better than stock, the NexGen™ are that much better than the Legends.
If you don't want to spend that much money, the Twin Adjustable (see link below) are also a step up from the Legends.
www.dkcustomproducts.com/twin-adjustable-performance-rear-shocks-for-harley-davidson-dk-bt-shks.htm
Regarding the front suspension, you may find this report useful- www.dkcustomproducts.com/dk-custom-front-suspension-testing-report-part-i-of-ii-dk-fs-tst-rp-i.htm
I now ride a honda valkyrie rune trike in the UK. At 70 years young and recovering from serious RTA I can no longer hold up or manually push a large motorcycle.
Great fun riding trikes but you have to think a different way.
Glad you are still in the wind.
Yeah, they are different in many ways. 👍
Trikes are awesome. I have a Yamaha xv750 trike.
Backwheel trikes typically oversteer where forward trikes understeer by design. All trikes are fairly stable the forward conversion are built around steering, handling and stability so they are superior however all trikes are safe as all cars are inherently safe.
Thank you for the comment! 👍
Thinking of getting a trike
They are a lot of fun, and very capable. Check out this video- ua-cam.com/video/3UAMKIj97G0/v-deo.html
It’s definitely different steering through the corners rather than leaning.
Absolutely. Here's a vid of going thru the Dragon-
ua-cam.com/video/3UAMKIj97G0/v-deo.html
what things did you do to cool the trike down? Also you mentioned swapping handle bars, which style did you end up using? I eneded up putting KST 10 inche six bend kicker bars on my 2014 Ultra lmtd. I am thinking about buying my dads tri glide (as mentioned in other message to you), and I was wondering about putting the same bars on tri glide as well...but open to other options.. thanks bud!
Below are a few links to videos that I believe you will find useful.
On the handlebars I modified the stock bars, details on what I did are in this video at the 5:05 mark- ua-cam.com/video/5h77GQJTW1w/v-deo.html
The things that I've done to cool down the Trike are also covered in the video above, but there is a written report that lists each possible thing to do, and how much each one cools it down. It can be seen at this link- www.dkcustomproducts.com/why-how-to-cool-down-the-twin-cam-engine-part-i-dk-cl-tc-dn-1.htm
The best way to know what bars will be most comfortable for you are gone over in The Comfort Triangle video, which you can see at this link- ua-cam.com/video/Y4pWGTj-iDE/v-deo.html
HD Trikes, when set up well, can be a lot of fun to ride and great touring platforms.
Mary and I rode up to the Arctic Circle and back on ours.
@@DKCustomProducts thanks so much for the replies and the helpful information bud...i really appreciate it!!
I have a trike and the big difference between that and two wheels is that you could go down roads you wouldn’t even think of going down on two wheels. Gravel, dirt roads, loose soil are no big problem
Yep, no doubt about that! Much more relaxed ride!
If you object to my last post, understand that I DO race my 2016 indian roadmaster trike and all of this came from actual experience.
Understood. Racing is not what most folks do with their Harley Trikes. Please read my response to your previous post. It is helpful to know that your experience is not the definition of everyone's experience.
A Stage 1 will cure the heating problem on a Trike. The factory emissions produces way too much heat and needs to be removed. I had a Stage 1 installed on my Trike and it significantly made a difference. I strongly recommend installing a Stage 1.
A great Stage I certainly is a plus in reducing heat. Here is a video where we talk about what makes up a great Stage I.
ua-cam.com/video/GK5x3lcQvJU/v-deo.html
Here's another video that you may find interesting- ua-cam.com/video/s8eoRhCbuH8/v-deo.html
If anyone is having trouble kicking over a 2 wheel because of age or bad joints, whatever, a trike is even worse. First thing I put on was the 3rd step kit I personally feel Harley should have put that on from the factory, at least have an option for it. I think you guys did a great thing on that and it makes all the difference in the world getting on and off. In our state you actually have to get a 3 wheel endorsement to "legally" ride one. Great job
Are you talking about the Mid-Step? (seen at the link below)
For many, myself included, the Mid-Step is the cats meow, really makes things much easier!!!
Thanks!
www.dkcustomproducts.com/trike-mid-step-for-easy-mount-dismount-harley-more-dk-tms.htm
I love my trike
They are a lot of fun. Wishing you many more miles of smiles on it.
Retired and 3 tyred!
Congrats, and wishing you many miles of smiles on your ride! 👍😎👍
Question, I'm looking at a 22 Freewheeler, 1, is that more dangerous because the weight is less of a Tri-Glide 2, I plan to get shocks front & rear and a lift 3, there's a few S curves at 50mph, is the speed limit/a few over absolutely fine?
Congrats on you upcoming new ride!
I would not say that a Freewheeler is more dangerous than a Tri Glide. It is a bit more nimble because of the slightly lower weight, and because you don't have the fairing on the front forks.
As with any bike, once you get to know it, you will feel where the limits are. Sometimes posted speeds are quite close to the safest top speed for the curve. Far more often they are quite a bit lower than one (with some experience) can go thru them.
I generally go 10-25 mph faster than the curve suggestion sign. HOWEVER, if it is a curve I don't know, or one I can't see thru, I will generally go close to the posted sign. I do this because every now and then there is a curve that will catch me by surprise because the posted speed is pretty much as fast as I am comfortable at.
Here is a video you may like that shows how well the HD Trikes can handle the curves.
ua-cam.com/video/3UAMKIj97G0/v-deo.html
@@DKCustomProducts perfect, thank you sir.. I'm not looking to go super fast, just want a trike that's not horrible, the 2 people I rode with b4 just ride the speed limit or slightly higher, so sounds like I will just enjoy and be back in the wind. I had a 16 Road King so the Freewheeler appeals to me way more. I plan to get a rekluse clutch, comfort lift and new shocks all around
@@DKCustomProducts what shocks do you suggest? Pro-Action? Revo? And what size? 13 or 14
@@macwiller2105 The best shocks for a Harley Trike are the NexGen Trike Series Shocks that have been designed specifically for Harley Trikes. You can see them at the link below. They are 14".
www.dkcustomproducts.com/dk-custom-nexgentm-14-trike-series-shockstm-for-harley-davidson-trikes-1959.htm
@@macwiller2105 Very Nice! Always feel free to email or call with any questions.
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At 3:20 you compare the stigma of a trike being a mobility vehicle with the stigma of a sportster being a girls bike. But the stigma about the sportster is based on ignorance, the sportster is an iconic motorcycle with a ton of history, and that's also how it looks like, it is precisely what people picture when they think about a classic motorcycle.
Great comment! Agree with you on all aspects. 👍
In my personal stable are 1 Tri Glide and 2 Sportsters!
It’s in our nature to find that “point”.
Yes, yes it is...although it is not always the best choice. lol
"Trikes are just an upgrade from an electric wheelchair"
That's funny as hell and it's cool you actually dug it.
There's gonna be a trike in my future that I know. Let's see, I'm 65 so in about 20 or 30 years I'll be there. 😉
I think a Freewheeler is a 3 wheel Hot Rod. It even reminds me of a '32 Ford.
I'm stoked!
PS, what's the 1/4 mile time on a 131 stage four Freewheeler.
Just askin...
Yeah, until my accident, which resulted in me not being able to hold up a loaded bagger, I did not think much about Trikes, and had much the same pre-conceptions as Dwayne.
Can't say I am happy about "Having" to look at a Trike, but can say I am super happy to be riding one. While they are different, they are a TON OF FUN!
Can't tell you the 1/4 mile time. Can tell you that on launch, the biggest thing will be keeping the front wheel down.
Rode with a guy that had a 131 in his Tri Glide, and that thing was an absolute beast...just rolling on the throttle in 1st-3rd and up came the front wheel!
It would have to be a after market 131 , HD doesn’t support a 131 on a Tri Glide A stage 2 is all that’s offered in their upgrade
@@talkingrock7011 There are some Harley Dealerships that are putting the SE131 kit in Tri Glides. They fit, they just are not covered by the OEM warranty.
I rode with a guy that had one. Insane amount of power. He offered to let me ride it, I declined. Did not want to catch the sickness that a friend of mine caught after he rode it. My friend, now, cannot think of anything else other than upgrading his TG.
@@DKCustomProducts I don’t have a clue how they are pulling this off changing from the wet head to air cooled and are they also dumping the ECU that controls the cooling system and are they installing a oil cooler instead of the coolant pump plus the coolant lines that connects to the heads , and one last thing the H-D tuner will only support a stage 2 cam swap there has to be a after market tuner involved , ok one more thing suppose they reuse the wet head that would eliminate the complete stage 4 setup , believe me I have asked about a Stage 4 for our Tri-Glide I have the Stage 4 on my CVO Street Glide it’s a hoot to ride , ride safe
@@talkingrock7011 This is the info I have from they guy with a 2019 Tri Glide with the 131 that I rode with.
2019
SE8-462
Power Vision
They used 131 H-D parts, not the kit.
The cam choice and use of stock throttle body with stage IV heads was based the way I ride and the elevation I ride at. Going for torque and throttle response, not peak HP. I am VERY happy w my Dealer and the build. It was loaded w a tune from the same build on a bike they did previously as they don’t have a Trike dyno. I have almost 7k on the build done Jan 2021.
Chuck
would like to get a 45 ci old servi car
That would be fun! 👍
Do they flip over???
The can, but not nearly as easy as it is to high-side or low-side a 2 wheeler. You have to be riding much faster than conditions warrant.
Here are a couple of videos showing how stable they are.
First one is of me purposely picking up one of the rear tires in a completely controlled manner.
ua-cam.com/video/3Z4HN6Lv3ko/v-deo.html
This one is on the Tri Glide riding The Dragon-
ua-cam.com/video/3UAMKIj97G0/v-deo.html
@@DKCustomProducts thank you I've been told both that they did n didn't but no one had any videos thank you for getting back to me n showing me
@@santomessina162 You're welcome, glad we could help! Thanks for watching!
Drift for a hundred yards!! 1 your awesome, 2 i would crap my pants!!
Oh yeah, it is fun. It is amazing how stable the HD Trikes are. I do have the Convertible Comfort Lift™ and the 14" Trike Series Shocks™ which make it ride a bit flatter, and much more smoothly. But even stock, while bumpy, they are very stable.
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BEWARE!
I had a Motor Trike kit installed by Bob Bowman Superior Trikes, Florence, SC. They knowingly delivered my trike to me with numerous issues and 2 dangerous issues = did not torque down handle bars and they almost came off while riding and reverse battery was wrong size and installed incorrectly which melted the terminals. If Superior Trikes didn't know all of the 12 issues prior to delivery then they shouldn't be doing any installations at all! I have pictures, videos, text msgs, tel nbrs, email addresses etc. for anyone to see.
Motor Trike corporate (President Jeffrey Vey) told me I had to have the very dealer that did the shit installation repair the issues or warranty would be void. Is that legal?
We have no experience with that company...but if that is what you bought, and that is their policy, seems like it is sort of a bad deal, but only thing you might do is ask them to help you out some. I would also read their warranty paperwork to see if that is what they are legally entitled to require of you.
@@DKCustomProducts they never gave me a warranty and using the original install dealer was requiring me take my trike to him then go back to pick it up equalling 10+ hours of drive time to correct issues that never should have been in the first place. This is just to make people aware.
@@HustonLane Understood. Sorry for your experience, and hope you get it sorted with the minimum of hassle.
Two wheels good. Three wheels Gooder!
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I know I know, a trike has three wheels. I'm a very stable genius
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2 wheels until i cant !!
Your thoughts are shared by many who are still on 2 wheels!
That's why there's a bunch of low mileage Tri-Glides for sale in Arizona. Guys think they are easy to ride and I've been told they're not.
Do you own a Tri Glide or other trike, Todd?
Thanks for the comment.
There are lots of low mileage Harley's of all types for sale.
I would think the bigger reason is how hot it can be in Arizona.
A properly set up Tri Glide is a much more relaxed ride than a 2 wheeler. There is more steering input needed, but so much easier/more relaxed in every other aspect.
The thing most folks miss is the leaning. But they are their own kind of fun.
WOW!!! I rode harley trikes for a few years and they are not even close to being worth the money you spend on them. If they were free they would still be way to expensive. If you want a trike, Great! Never Ever go with a Harley. They do not track well unless you remove the tracking arm that is located between the fork and the frame. Harley will tell you that you do not need to lean (BS) if you do not lean into the inside that tire WILL try to come off the ground and if it does you can not stop the train wreck. As for the 114 engine prepare for a total rebuild every 35 to 40 thousand miles as that engine has a top end lubrication issue that will result in metal flaking in the oil at around 30 to 34 thousand miles. If you want the best trike on the market try out the Indian Roadmaster with the Motor trike conversion. While there is a loss of fuel Mileage ( 30 to 35 mpg) They ride better, handle way better and handle more weight and cargo, and they do not need that cursed tracking bar that stiffens the steering to to point that it steers like broken dodge pickup. And finally if you do not lean into the towns, even though the trike does not lean, prepare for that afore mentioned train wreck will leave the ground and the faster the run is taken the further you must lean.
Everybody has their opinion. Some state their opinion as if it is fact.
My opinion is that the Harley Trikes are worth the money.
I find my Tri Glide capable of riding faster that I want to ride....and I do not ride slow, but I also do not race. Here is a video of us riding the Dragon, 2 up and loaded with all gear for a multi-week trip.
ua-cam.com/video/3UAMKIj97G0/v-deo.html
Have seen plenty of 114's still in great running condition after 40K miles...they have had cooling mods done to them...but that would not seem to have an effect on the "top end lubrication issue" you wrote about.
Not sure what you mean about tracking...yep, stock suspension is not great, but that is easily remedied. For daily riding there is no need to lean, and the wheel will not come off the ground in typical riding. Of course, with aggressive riding, the more body weight you shift to the inside, the better the inside rear tire will stay on the ground. Of course, with the newer models the traction control will cut power the second that inside tire loses traction (IF you have Not turned the traction control off) and when it cuts power, that wheel will plop back down on the road surface...UNLESS you have gone into the corner far too hot.
Your enthusiasm for an Indian and Motor Trike Conversion is obvious. Glad you are happy with your ride. 👍
Hydroplaning now
Yeah, hydroplaning is no fun, You should always slow down in heavy rain, even if the road is draining well, there can always be "those" spots.
One thing I would do is get the PSI in the rear tires down to the 20-21 level if you have not already done so.
Here is a video on that subject of tires that you may find very useful/interesting - ua-cam.com/video/aA5U3-cdm2c/v-deo.html
Thanks for commenting! MB