Since I have operated a Can Am Spyder RT Limited for the past 10 years, my comment about the two wheels in front is: "you have the third wheel where you want it, when you want it." Two wheels instead of one absorbing the centripetal force on curves. Not a criticism, just a point of conversation. I ride in a trike club with Gold Wingers, Harleys and Can Ams. I never rode a motorcycle until I was 62 years old, and by 66 I had my first Can Am. Thanks for your video.
Personally, i believe the trike (rear or reverse) is the safer option due to it's size. However, for any rider it simply depends on what you feel most comfortable with.
Interesting video just a word of advice when you steer the trike if you pull right to go right and pull left to go left you will find the twisty turn roads are a hold lot more fun on a trike. I ride two wheels for 50 years and just got a trike this year one of the best things I did was take a trike riding course it was amazing how much I learned with the course I did know that a trike could do.
RVS Welcome wow, that is awesome!!! I have my eyes set on the goldwing trike dct The idea of the trike mixed with the dct is just the ultimate ride for me. I have never been into switching gears. Never. Not even in a car. I hate it. I like the better safety aspects of a trike. But definitely will be looking for trike riding classes I can get into.
*** FOR TALLER RIDERS GOING INTO " THOSE TWISTIES " LOWER YOUR UPPER BODY GOING INTO THE. CURVES , THAT " OUTWARD BOUND FEELING " . ☆☆☆☆ " RIDE LIKE THE WIND " HAVE FUN & BE SAFE , EITHER ON 2 WHEELS OR A TRIKE , A " WING " IS THE THING " .
There are 2 issues to consider here. 1 If you're an older rider with some mobility issues or are finding a big bike hard to hold up a trike is a good option. You can keep riding but not have to worry about stability issues. Most trikes have a reverse fitted so that makes things even easier. Trying to duck walk a 400kg Kawasaki Voyager is not easy. The speed limited electric reverse on the Goldwing takes care of that problem. Of course if you have one of those bolt on conversions that keeps the bikes driven wheel it's a different story. 2 How is your trike set up. A Can Am Spyder with 2 wheels up front and all the built in electronic safety systems and a "full speed" reverse is a different kettle of fish to a Goldwing or other big bike trike conversion. One is made as 3 wheels the other is converting 2 wheels. I've never ridden a trike conversion but I have ridden a Spyder. It's nothing like riding a 2 wheeler in fact you have to unlearn all the 2 wheel things you know. A Bon Trike with the engine in the back and the long rake on the front forks is different from the Spyder and the "Wing conversion. I've seen videos of Bon Trikes and others of that style where the front wheel has lifted off the road and caused the trike to become unstable at high speed because all the weight is at the back. It may be a rare occurrence but I've seen it. There is another option. Piaggio/Gilera make scooters up to 500cc with 2 wheels on the front. The wheels have independent suspension and lean just like a bike but have 2 contact patches up front. The front wheels can be locked when traveling below 5km/h meaning that when the bike is stopped the rider does not need to put their feet down so keeping the bike upright is not a problem. The width across the front wheels is much less than a Spyder so lane filtering is possible (if legal where you live) . Yamaha may a 125 scooter called the TriCity that uses this feature and they have a bigger bike (not sure of the displacement) that looks a bit like a transformer that also has 2 wheels on the front. I hope that adds to the discussion and the knowledge base for people considering their next riding option.
New to channel. I own since new 1998 Honda Goldwing Trike (California car conversion) Only own one. Please with the bike. You keep enjoying yours. From Los Angeles California. Thumbs up 👍
UA-cam COMMENTATOR- Mr. Hahn I want a gold wing dct with the california conversion but I worry about what to do when it comes to maintenance when it comes to buying one out of the state I am. Do u think most honda shops would still know how to work on them??
I'd have no choice other than riding one handed! As(following a very severe stroke five years ago), I am now paralysed in my left arm and would like a trike, as my balance is not as it used to be! I'm 49 years old and have two grand-daughters, so, I suppose I've got all the boxes ticked so far!!! However, I used to be an "Emergency Medical Courier Rider ", taking organs/blood/specialist medical instruments to hospitals for important operations to take place. Many times, I would have been carrying items to help save a person's life in an urgently needed procedure!! So, I quite literally was responsible for many lives, as I would also, very often need to travel very fast and in excess of the posted speed limits!!!
Hi Jim, like you l feel safer riding our Tri-Glide with my Wife, as l have no experience riding two up on a two wheeled motorcycle. Also enjoy the Trike in stop and go traffic, not always having to put your feet down. All the best in 2018!
Of course trikes are safer than two wheels. But for me, it's not about safety. I just love being on two wheels and yes my bike has tried to get away from me more than once but I love that feeling of losing some control and then fighting to get it back. Don't get me wrong though I don't hate trike's I just would probably never buy one. But I do love it when people are passionate about their vehicles like you are. To me as long as you love what you ride you my respect and I will always wave to you haha
I made the switch from 2 wheels to 3 about three years ago after my third knee operation and now ride a st100 trike. Like most things in life it's a compromise although I would say the trike is safer as it's more viable and less chance of coming off when you encounter adverse road conditions.
Hi Bill, I got 3 wheels after not riding for many years while the kids were growing up. I wanted to ride again and my kids told me to get a trike. They felt they were saver. I believe they are. I can fall over or slip on sand , gravel or water. Just tool along. My wife would have never taken trips with me like she does if I had two wheels.
In a high speed panic stop, you would want the vehicle with the shortest stopping distance. Due to weight transfer under braking, that would probably be the vehicle with the two wheels on the front.
Just a tip about the tires, I learned years ago. Since tires are designed for specific weight applications, the normal pressure ratings are for that weight. Example, your tires are most likely for a sedan of approximately 3-5,000lbs total load, or 750-1250lbs per tire. I am guessing your trike weighs somewhere around 1200-1300lbs total, and the front tire is taking some of that load, maybe 30%, so round up to 400lbs. That leaves about the same for each of your rear tires. Keeping in mind, my weight numbers of your trike might be off, you get the idea. Since they are rated far higher, you can safely go from the "normal" pressure of 30-32psi, down to probably 20-25psi, SAFELY, and comfortably. I learned this from a Goodyear dealer, when looking for tires for my Triumph TR6 I owned at the time. They required a 185-15 tire with a red stripe which Goodyear made, and he would happily order them, but at about 2.5 times the price of pass care tires that were 205/75-15. Using the 205's on my TR6 I aired them to about 24 psi. Tire wear patterns were perfect, and that sports car rode like a Cadillac.
I'm 70 now, and have spent 55 years on two wheels. My problem is age!! I dropped my Goldwing last July in a gas station, and wound up with a broke foot that didn't want to heal. Spent so much time in a boot with the foot that I developed sciatica. I sold both the bikes I had, and bought a trike last Wend. This is my first experience on a trike. I wouldn't say they are safer for cage drivers not pulling out in front of you, but they are safer in that they don't fall over if you loose your balance. They also stop faster. Still learning not to put my foot down at stops, and steering. But I ride more comfortable now, and with less worry, and stress.
Ahh, bummer. I am 60. You will love a trike. No way to drop it. It takes allot longer to heal when you get older for sure. My wife would never go with me if I had two wheels. She has taken many trips with me on the Trike. Sure, anyone can pull out in front of you and the do all the time. I really watch where people are in front and behind me. Leave enough room at stop light to escape if someone may run into you from behind. I got used to mine, right away. Had to drive it 380 miles to get home after I bought it. Never even test rode it.
My late wife and I have traveled all over the U.S. with two wheels. She told her son before she passed that the best times in her life was sitting on the motorcycle behind me, headed out on another adventure. It is an adventure that never stops as long as you can straddle a bike. I did test ride mine before I bought it, then had to ride it home, 105 miles. I put another 70 on it yesterday, and would have done more, but the heat was getting to me, and I had my dog on board. I have to consider her when she is with me.
I have a burgman 650 scooter trike and love it. Put 3000 miles on it the last two years. It is much safer than a two wheel bike. Have an extended windshield so no wind in my face and the bike is heavy enough that a strong wind will not push the bike. A trike is easier to be seen by motorist.
I enjoy the option of converting back and forth from 2 wheels to a trike version with 3-4 wheels. 99% of the time I ride in the trike version. I have had two friends killed by being rear ended while riding. My trike is 60 inches wide in the rear. I feel that it is less likely to be rear ended.
I installed a gs-100a module to all of my bikes with lots 0f extra leds. I always watch my mirrors and people notice it. It’s Cheap insurance and always ride like no one can see you
I had to buy a Trike, do to a TBI which resulted in Hydrocephalus, and loss of all my balance. Mine is a 2006 Harley Sportster 1200 converted with voyager Trike kit. Yes much safer I feel. Been on bikes since 11 years old got my Trike at 48. Love it wish I could ride more but due to headaches I can only get out once in awhile. I just about bought a Lehman Honda Goldwing. You have a nice ride.
Sorry to hear or your TBI. I bought mine when I was about 55. I had no problem with 2. Family just would rather I get a Trike to be safer. My wife travels with me, but would not if I had 2 wheels. I'll get another new on in a couple of years. I ride too much. Mine is a 2014 and have 72K on it already.
Viper6 I disagree it don’t make a difference they are not going to see you any better on 3 or 4 or 18 wheelers or diesel locomotives on the railroad their are drivers out there that just do not belong on the street they are totally inapt to the task of safe driving unfortunately we are all responsible for our own safety and that of others in our Immediate operating zone you have to be at your best at all times Scan Identify Predict Decide Execute
george wilson I guess my assumption was wrong. I have to agree with you. I did install 130 dB horns on both my bikes and still only helps 50% of the time. Be safe out there.
Have owned my 2017 Harley Triglide for 2 years (bought it early). I am much safer on it than 2 wheels: going around curves on wet pavement, hitting any oil or wet leaves or gravel, no tipping over on hills, etc. I can actually go around curves faster than I could on 2 wheels. So for me, yes, it is safer.
I have never rode a trike yet only 2 wheels. I think trikes are cool. It doesn't matter what you ride its just about riding. I may consider one for my next bike. I am not familiar with Honda. Do they make a factory goldwing trike like Harley does??
No they do not, all the Honda ones are triked from two wheels. But some of these companies been doing it to 30 to 40 years. They are actually better than the factory trikes from HD. Most all will have independent rear suspension and air ride by just pressing a button and not hand pumping them like the Tri Glide. Honda trikes are super smooth and ride fantastic. I let a friend ride mine and he has the touring HD. He said mine is super smooth and rides so much better than his. I will bet they get one now.
Cool trike and very pretty. Do you like the Goldwing trike or spyder the best . I'm thinking about one of those. Goldwing trike 15 years old is as much as a new 2019 spyder rt limited?
Honestly, I love the Spyder. It is super smooth. I ride it 99% of the time. Have to take the Goldwing out every now and then to keep the battery charged. We have very high temps. I feel allot of heat from the radiators on the Goldwing. Noting but ambient temperature on the spyder.
No, I have had bad luck weather going east or even north to the midwest. Tornado, monsoon type rain. I seem to always venture west. Better drier weather.
How is the ride on the back seat? My wife has a bad back and a rough ride would really hurt her back. Also which trike would you recommend, California sidecar, etc.?
Jim, I know you were thinking about buying a spyder, have you thought of converting your wing to a reverse trike with tilt steering? Looks really cool and it can be done on your wing. Wish I had one instead of the 2018 F3.
I would think a trike is much safer but everyone cannot afford a 40 or $50,000 trike nowadays some motorcycles cost that much this is for the rich and famous not us poor people but they are beautiful
HAD MY 06 WING TRIKED , ( ROADSMITH ) WITH LABOR , STATE SALES TAX AND SOME " ADD ON ITEMS " AROUND $ 17, 500.00 . DEFINITELY NEEDED IS THE " DEGREE OF RAKE " FOR THE FRONT FORKS - WHEEL . THE " RAKE " HELPS WITH TURNING AT. VERY LOW SPEEDS . ( NO " POWER STEERING " )
Yes it can be. I try to run around speed bumps. I will also go over the bumps at a 45 degree angle to that only one wheel is traversing over the bump at a time.
There is no way a 2 wheel bike or a trike or even a small car can be safe to ride in large USA cities. I purchased last month a 2012 Honda Shadow 750 from a lady with only 1100 miles on it. She scared to ride it and felt it is too heavy. The bike is not heavy but I did not blame her for not riding it in a large city with heavy traffic. The only car I feel safe in is my large Nissan NV van. The culture in the USA is more power more speed all the time. Unfortunately, driving motorcycles is no more a practical safe way for transportation.
I think they are both safe. My Trike rides like a Cadillac. Super smooth. I have ridden a Spyder F3 Limited and it was also super smooth. They are both great, just different. I do want the new 2020 Spyder RT. I am not going to buy another Goldwing Trike. I already have one and will keep it as well. The new triked Goldwing will be $46K. Not will ing to go there. Can Am will be much less and I know I will love it as well.
Well, you can’t drop a trike, or slip on rocks or sand when putting feet down, don’t have to worry about the , not being ready when your passenger gets on. It definitely eliminates some issues, more stable in the rain, much easier to drive in gravel .
Yes a trike is safer should you encounter patches of gravel or ice. I am a all weather rider. I have my motorcycle converted to a trike for winter riding. In the summer months I ride it two wheel.
I'm sure your trike is "safer", and it appears to be a really sweet bike. But I'm 67, and I still ride a Heritage Softail. So, I have to wonder if you really wanted the trike, or if you got it to make your wife happy. I've been married 3 times in my life, and I always tell women right up front that I ride, and it's not negotiable. They can ride with me, or stay home.
Thanks,s LOL, no I wanted it. I am just 59. I can ride two but I feel so much safer on this. Larger footprint. I am on my first wife. Been together since 1975.
She's got a big booty! I guess it depends what your risks are. Crash at highway speeds won't matter if you have 2 or 3 or 4 wheels, physics will limit what your body can bare. Side cars or trikes have there own down sides, but the #1 thing is you as a rider feel comfortable. Then you can make the right choice if needed not driven by fear. If it gets you out on the road and you got a smile on your face, then 2 wheelers can relate with the joy it brings. Keep putting miles on her and sharing the ride.
I would love to have a trike but at over $30,000 for a new gold wing trike, I'll stick to a much cheaper two wheel, even though because of my age I should be riding a trike.
Can you lean the bike in turns??? I've been in emergency situations where I suddenly had to swerve to the left into the other lane to miss a parked car in the road, then back right into the lane before being hit by oncoming traffic. Doing that on a trike seems like it would be catastrophic. I've hit gravel in parking lots and curbs and went down. I don't consider that much of a wreck though, just grrr. I was almost blind at the time so.. figures. I quit riding, now I got my eyesight back. It does look superior to a bike though for interstate travel. I'm going to fix up my quadcopters and take them around on my motorcycle to fly. Those cars are probably pulling out in front of you not because they are stwpid, but because they can't see you at all in the rear view mirror. Remember, you're a tiny spot or thin line in their rear view mirror, not a big semi truck which is what they are looking for real quick in a glance before they pull out. Just about nobody can see you when you're on a bike. Ride that way and you'll probably be safer. I can tell you for a fact motorcyclists will see you even less, because their mirrors are... vibrating.
Lane split in California for 30 years before I took my tax dollars and ran. Lane splitting is as safe as the rider makes it. Only YOU are responsible for your safety. As far as people pulling out in front of me, I can't remember the last time it happened. Maybe because, like with lane splitting, only I am responsible for my safety.
@@JimsTrikeAdventures You are right. Ill go for a 3 wheeler, most likely a honda gold wing. Hondas always reliable.I think it will be cheaper to be buy car tires then motorcycle tires. How are the maintenance? Is it like a car? Thanks for the video. I found it helpful.
like your videos i have a 95 goldwing se converted into a trike, not training wheels its a nice trike rides a little rough but runs nice. keep up the vids
Since I have operated a Can Am Spyder RT Limited for the past 10 years, my comment about the two wheels in front is: "you have the third wheel where you want it, when you want it." Two wheels instead of one absorbing the centripetal force on curves. Not a criticism, just a point of conversation. I ride in a trike club with Gold Wingers, Harleys and Can Ams. I never rode a motorcycle until I was 62 years old, and by 66 I had my first Can Am. Thanks for your video.
Love the Tilting motor works conversion, you get the best of both worlds.
Personally, i believe the trike (rear or reverse) is the safer option due to it's size. However, for any rider it simply depends on what you feel most comfortable with.
Sheee-it, that is a purdy ride. Congrats....!!
I love your trike its beautiful.. Enjoy your rides...
It’s beautiful loving this trike
Interesting video just a word of advice when you steer the trike if you pull right to go right and pull left to go left you will find the twisty turn roads are a hold lot more fun on a trike. I ride two wheels for 50 years and just got a trike this year one of the best things I did was take a trike riding course it was amazing how much I learned with the course I did know that a trike could do.
RVS Welcome so u r saying counter steering on a trike is actually doable??
@@a.d.c7941 yes sir. When I ride with my two wheels friends I can out corner them. Just having fun
RVS Welcome wow, that is awesome!!! I have my eyes set on the goldwing trike dct The idea of the trike mixed with the dct is just the ultimate ride for me. I have never been into switching gears. Never. Not even in a car. I hate it. I like the better safety aspects of a trike. But definitely will be looking for trike riding classes I can get into.
What are some of the things you learned taking the course?
*** FOR TALLER RIDERS GOING INTO
" THOSE TWISTIES " LOWER YOUR UPPER BODY GOING INTO THE. CURVES , THAT " OUTWARD BOUND FEELING " .
☆☆☆☆ " RIDE LIKE THE WIND " HAVE FUN & BE SAFE , EITHER ON 2 WHEELS OR A TRIKE ,
A " WING " IS THE THING " .
There are 2 issues to consider here. 1 If you're an older rider with some mobility issues or are finding a big bike hard to hold up a trike is a good option. You can keep riding but not have to worry about stability issues. Most trikes have a reverse fitted so that makes things even easier. Trying to duck walk a 400kg Kawasaki Voyager is not easy. The speed limited electric reverse on the Goldwing takes care of that problem. Of course if you have one of those bolt on conversions that keeps the bikes driven wheel it's a different story. 2 How is your trike set up. A Can Am Spyder with 2 wheels up front and all the built in electronic safety systems and a "full speed" reverse is a different kettle of fish to a Goldwing or other big bike trike conversion. One is made as 3 wheels the other is converting 2 wheels. I've never ridden a trike conversion but I have ridden a Spyder. It's nothing like riding a 2 wheeler in fact you have to unlearn all the 2 wheel things you know. A Bon Trike with the engine in the back and the long rake on the front forks is different from the Spyder and the "Wing conversion. I've seen videos of Bon Trikes and others of that style where the front wheel has lifted off the road and caused the trike to become unstable at high speed because all the weight is at the back. It may be a rare occurrence but I've seen it. There is another option. Piaggio/Gilera make scooters up to 500cc with 2 wheels on the front. The wheels have independent suspension and lean just like a bike but have 2 contact patches up front. The front wheels can be locked when traveling below 5km/h meaning that when the bike is stopped the rider does not need to put their feet down so keeping the bike upright is not a problem. The width across the front wheels is much less than a Spyder so lane filtering is possible (if legal where you live) . Yamaha may a 125 scooter called the TriCity that uses this feature and they have a bigger bike (not sure of the displacement) that looks a bit like a transformer that also has 2 wheels on the front. I hope that adds to the discussion and the knowledge base for people considering their next riding option.
I can't exactly do a full motorcycle thanks to my state's laws but I'm looking at 50cc trikes for all the reasons you mentioned.
Live your 3 wheel life brother 🤩👏🙏
New to channel. I own since new 1998 Honda Goldwing Trike (California car conversion) Only own one. Please with the bike. You keep enjoying yours. From Los Angeles California. Thumbs up 👍
UA-cam COMMENTATOR- Mr. Hahn I want a gold wing dct with the california conversion but I worry about what to do when it comes to maintenance when it comes to buying one out of the state I am. Do u think most honda shops would still know how to work on them??
The only reason I just bought a trike is at 68 I can’t hole up my bike anymore and it feel strange riding the trike
I'd have no choice other than riding one handed! As(following a very severe stroke five years ago), I am now paralysed in my left arm and would like a trike, as my balance is not as it used to be! I'm 49 years old and have two grand-daughters, so, I suppose I've got all the boxes ticked so far!!!
However, I used to be an "Emergency Medical Courier Rider ", taking organs/blood/specialist medical instruments to hospitals for important operations to take place.
Many times, I would have been carrying items to help save a person's life in an urgently needed procedure!!
So, I quite literally was responsible for many lives, as I would also, very often need to travel very fast and in excess of the posted speed limits!!!
Wow...super nice bike...if ever I can...I will get one...after move to Florida....nice vid...like on the bike...
Hi Jim, like you l feel safer riding our Tri-Glide with my Wife, as l have no experience riding two up on a two wheeled motorcycle. Also enjoy the Trike in stop and go traffic, not always having to put your feet down. All the best in 2018!
Triketacular iii
The more points of contact the better.
Very nice trike.
Of course trikes are safer than two wheels. But for me, it's not about safety. I just love being on two wheels and yes my bike has tried to get away from me more than once but I love that feeling of losing some control and then fighting to get it back. Don't get me wrong though I don't hate trike's I just would probably never buy one. But I do love it when people are passionate about their vehicles like you are. To me as long as you love what you ride you my respect and I will always wave to you haha
I grew up on 2 wheels as well. Would still like to have one. But no room for 3 bikes.
Love those Razor trikes
I made the switch from 2 wheels to 3 about three years ago after my third knee operation and now ride a st100 trike. Like most things in life it's a compromise although I would say the trike is safer as it's more viable and less chance of coming off when you encounter adverse road conditions.
Hi Bill, I got 3 wheels after not riding for many years while the kids were growing up. I wanted to ride again and my kids told me to get a trike. They felt they were saver. I believe they are. I can fall over or slip on sand , gravel or water. Just tool along. My wife would have never taken trips with me like she does if I had two wheels.
I have the same stability with my sidecar bikes, but you do get more of an upper body workout.
I agree more work in the turns for sure.
Better question is which is safer for a trike; two wheels in back or two wheels up front?
Both, neither can slip and fall in bad weather.
In a high speed panic stop, you would want the vehicle with the shortest stopping distance. Due to weight transfer under braking, that would probably be the vehicle with the two wheels on the front.
Beautiful machine.
Just a tip about the tires, I learned years ago. Since tires are designed for specific weight applications, the normal pressure ratings are for that weight. Example, your tires are most likely for a sedan of approximately 3-5,000lbs total load, or 750-1250lbs per tire. I am guessing your trike weighs somewhere around 1200-1300lbs total, and the front tire is taking some of that load, maybe 30%, so round up to 400lbs. That leaves about the same for each of your rear tires. Keeping in mind, my weight numbers of your trike might be off, you get the idea.
Since they are rated far higher, you can safely go from the "normal" pressure of 30-32psi, down to probably 20-25psi, SAFELY, and comfortably. I learned this from a Goodyear dealer, when looking for tires for my Triumph TR6 I owned at the time. They required a 185-15 tire with a red stripe which Goodyear made, and he would happily order them, but at about 2.5 times the price of pass care tires that were 205/75-15. Using the 205's on my TR6 I aired them to about 24 psi. Tire wear patterns were perfect, and that sports car rode like a Cadillac.
I have big tire in the back, and run 26 lbs and 40 in the front on the goldwing.
I'm 70 now, and have spent 55 years on two wheels. My problem is age!! I dropped my Goldwing last July in a gas station, and wound up with a broke foot that didn't want to heal. Spent so much time in a boot with the foot that I developed sciatica. I sold both the bikes I had, and bought a trike last Wend. This is my first experience on a trike. I wouldn't say they are safer for cage drivers not pulling out in front of you, but they are safer in that they don't fall over if you loose your balance. They also stop faster. Still learning not to put my foot down at stops, and steering. But I ride more comfortable now, and with less worry, and stress.
Ahh, bummer. I am 60. You will love a trike. No way to drop it. It takes allot longer to heal when you get older for sure. My wife would never go with me if I had two wheels. She has taken many trips with me on the Trike. Sure, anyone can pull out in front of you and the do all the time. I really watch where people are in front and behind me. Leave enough room at stop light to escape if someone may run into you from behind. I got used to mine, right away. Had to drive it 380 miles to get home after I bought it. Never even test rode it.
My late wife and I have traveled all over the U.S. with two wheels. She told her son before she passed that the best times in her life was sitting on the motorcycle behind me, headed out on another adventure. It is an adventure that never stops as long as you can straddle a bike. I did test ride mine before I bought it, then had to ride it home, 105 miles. I put another 70 on it yesterday, and would have done more, but the heat was getting to me, and I had my dog on board. I have to consider her when she is with me.
I have a burgman 650 scooter trike and love it. Put 3000 miles on it the last two years. It is much safer than a two wheel bike. Have an extended windshield so no wind in my face and the bike is heavy enough that a strong wind will not push the bike. A trike is easier to be seen by motorist.
I have 72K in 4 years. My wife feels much safer as well. She would not go on all the trips with me on 2 wheels.
I enjoy the option of converting back and forth from 2 wheels to a trike version with 3-4 wheels. 99% of the time I ride in the trike version. I have had two friends killed by being rear ended while riding. My trike is 60 inches wide in the rear. I feel that it is less likely to be rear ended.
I installed a gs-100a module to all of my bikes with lots 0f extra leds. I always watch my mirrors and people notice it. It’s Cheap insurance and always ride like no one can see you
Both are safe it all depends on the rider. I ride both.a 2011 yamaha star 1500 4 CL covered star and 1983 Harley FXR 80 CUBIC 1340.
I had to buy a Trike, do to a TBI which resulted in Hydrocephalus, and loss of all my balance.
Mine is a 2006 Harley Sportster 1200 converted with voyager Trike kit. Yes much safer I feel.
Been on bikes since 11 years old got my Trike at 48. Love it wish I could ride more but due to headaches
I can only get out once in awhile. I just about bought a Lehman Honda Goldwing. You have a nice ride.
Sorry to hear or your TBI. I bought mine when I was about 55. I had no problem with 2. Family just would rather I get a Trike to be safer. My wife travels with me, but would not if I had 2 wheels. I'll get another new on in a couple of years. I ride too much. Mine is a 2014 and have 72K on it already.
@@JimsTrikeAdventures ya my is still brand new 3500km 2175 miles
Duncan Salloway Nice, hope you really enjoy it like I enjoy mine.
@@JimsTrikeAdventures very much so. Just wish I could get out more.
I would assume that a trike would be safer, because cars probably see you more that two wheels.
Viper6 I disagree it don’t make a difference they are not going to see you any better on 3 or 4 or 18 wheelers or diesel locomotives on the railroad their are drivers out there that just do not belong on the street they are totally inapt to the task of safe driving unfortunately we are all responsible for our own safety and that of others in our Immediate operating zone you have to be at your best at all times Scan Identify Predict Decide Execute
george wilson I guess my assumption was wrong. I have to agree with you. I did install 130 dB horns on both my bikes and still only helps 50% of the time. Be safe out there.
Flashy lights in daytime & nighttime is what make me more aware of a truck or car, you can put those on 2 or 3 wheel bikes
I've got a Kawasaki trike and love it. Saved my bacon in a rear end collision. Probably wouldn't be here if I had been on my 2 wheeler.
Geez, glad you are OK.
I think trikes are definitely safer for older riders with knee issues.
Disagree to disagree buddy.... 😘👍🏼 me too.
Look it’s a great video but goddam now I want a bloody trike 😀🇬🇧
He convinced me two month's ago. I bought last month. Loving it. 2005 GW 1800
Have owned my 2017 Harley Triglide for 2 years (bought it early). I am much safer on it than 2 wheels: going around curves on wet pavement, hitting any oil or wet leaves or gravel, no tipping over on hills, etc. I can actually go around curves faster than I could on 2 wheels. So for me, yes, it is safer.
Totally agree, thanks
Trikes are obviously safer. I love the Goldwing version but I own a rear engined Boom trike. I wouldn't be without it, no matter the weather!
Where do you buy boom trikes I can't find any information on them
Nice, did you get the new 2020 Trike you said you might?
I got the 2020 can and spyder as well.
haha my parents are from amarillo too and they always would say "baii"
I have never rode a trike yet only 2 wheels. I think trikes are cool. It doesn't matter what you ride its just about riding. I may consider one for my next bike. I am not familiar with Honda. Do they make a factory goldwing trike like Harley does??
No they do not, all the Honda ones are triked from two wheels. But some of these companies been doing it to 30 to 40 years. They are actually better than the factory trikes from HD. Most all will have independent rear suspension and air ride by just pressing a button and not hand pumping them like the Tri Glide. Honda trikes are super smooth and ride fantastic. I let a friend ride mine and he has the touring HD. He said mine is super smooth and rides so much better than his. I will bet they get one now.
Cool trike and very pretty. Do you like the Goldwing trike or spyder the best . I'm thinking about one of those. Goldwing trike 15 years old is as much as a new 2019 spyder rt limited?
Honestly, I love the Spyder. It is super smooth. I ride it 99% of the time. Have to take the Goldwing out every now and then to keep the battery charged. We have very high temps. I feel allot of heat from the radiators on the Goldwing. Noting but ambient temperature on the spyder.
Have you ever travel to New York all your Honda goldwing trike
No, I have had bad luck weather going east or even north to the midwest. Tornado, monsoon type rain. I seem to always venture west. Better drier weather.
Illinois potholes are anathema for trikes, sooner or later one will get you!
que moto linda, uma pista encantadora, clima também ajudou muito.
What kind of MPG on the trike?
Good Question. Ranges on wind, weather etc. I have gotten 34 to 46 MPG.
What cost the bike
What kit is on it, csc, motortrike, etc
MotorTrike
How is the ride on the back seat? My wife has a bad back and a rough ride would really hurt her back. Also which trike would you recommend, California sidecar, etc.?
My wife rides there and is is completely comfortable. She does not even need any extra cushion. She is small though maybe 105lbs. 5'1.
Jim, I know you were thinking about buying a spyder, have you thought of converting your wing to a reverse trike with tilt steering? Looks really cool and it can be done on your wing. Wish I had one instead of the 2018 F3.
No, not really, would not be feasible. Back end was done elsewhere and the part are all gone or sold off.
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I would think a trike is much safer but everyone cannot afford a 40 or $50,000 trike nowadays some motorcycles cost that much this is for the rich and famous not us poor people but they are beautiful
I totally agree, that is why this is my only and last Goldwing Trike. New one would cost $42K +TTL not willing to do that.
HAD MY 06 WING TRIKED , ( ROADSMITH ) WITH LABOR , STATE
SALES TAX AND SOME " ADD ON ITEMS " AROUND $ 17, 500.00 .
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I need the name and location of the dealer that sells
I bought mine in Shawnee, OK. Russleville AR s makes and sells trikes as well
It seems so low to the ground. Is that ever a problem, like going over speed bumps or hitting potholes?
It can, but I have air suspension in the rear and I have raised that up to get over some bumps. Works great.
Yes it can be. I try to run around speed bumps. I will also go over the bumps at a 45 degree angle to that only one wheel is traversing over the bump at a time.
There is no way a 2 wheel bike or a trike or even a small car can be safe to ride in large USA cities. I purchased last month a 2012 Honda Shadow 750 from a lady with only 1100 miles on it. She scared to ride it and felt it is too heavy. The bike is not heavy but I did not blame her for not riding it in a large city with heavy traffic. The only car I feel safe in is my large Nissan NV van. The culture in the USA is more power more speed all the time. Unfortunately, driving motorcycles is no more a practical safe way for transportation.
I never ride in big cities. I always take smaller highways and avoid large cities and freeways.
@@JimsTrikeAdventures I ride inside my small city and some highways. I do not want to take a chance on a 6 lane highway with reckless drivers.
@@a.a.6132 Totally agree. I live near Austin and never even go there on either trike. Open road is for me.
Which trike conversion kit is that?
Motor Trike Razor, based in Troup Texas.
Jim,
Do you think the Spyder or a Trike is safer? I have my opinion but I'm just curios for a trike owners point of view. Thank you!
I think they are both safe. My Trike rides like a Cadillac. Super smooth. I have ridden a Spyder F3 Limited and it was also super smooth. They are both great, just different. I do want the new 2020 Spyder RT. I am not going to buy another Goldwing Trike. I already have one and will keep it as well. The new triked Goldwing will be $46K. Not will ing to go there. Can Am will be much less and I know I will love it as well.
This is just my view. It’s all in the rider weather it’s 2 or 3. I’m a trike myself.
Hey, you're on 183 and 29 in Leander/Liberty Hill TX????
Gary Weeks yes
I live in Block House, and ride a HD Ultra 09
Cool Gary, we are almost neighbors. I live up 183 in Oak Ridge off of Crystal Falls. I almost always go north so the is no traffic,
Trikes overall are likely safer except for cornering.
which is safer sort of depends on the rider to a degree!
Well, you can’t drop a trike, or slip on rocks or sand when putting feet down, don’t have to worry about the , not being ready when your passenger gets on. It definitely eliminates some issues, more stable in the rain, much easier to drive in gravel .
Is trike good for gravel or off road country roads? Thank you,
It is much safer that two wheels on gravel for sure. I don't like to, just dirty. But I have.
Yes a trike is safer should you encounter patches of gravel or ice. I am a all weather rider. I have my motorcycle converted to a trike for winter riding. In the summer months I ride it two wheel.
I'm sure your trike is "safer", and it appears to be a really sweet bike. But I'm 67, and I still ride a Heritage Softail. So, I have to wonder if you really wanted the trike, or if you got it to make your wife happy. I've been married 3 times in my life, and I always tell women right up front that I ride, and it's not negotiable. They can ride with me, or stay home.
Thanks,s LOL, no I wanted it. I am just 59. I can ride two but I feel so much safer on this. Larger footprint. I am on my first wife. Been together since 1975.
What a great man!
windrider130 hence the 3 wives
59 and on week two as a trike owner. Love it. Third goldwing but first trike. Wife loved all.
She's got a big booty! I guess it depends what your risks are. Crash at highway speeds won't matter if you have 2 or 3 or 4 wheels, physics will limit what your body can bare. Side cars or trikes have there own down sides, but the #1 thing is you as a rider feel comfortable. Then you can make the right choice if needed not driven by fear. If it gets you out on the road and you got a smile on your face, then 2 wheelers can relate with the joy it brings. Keep putting miles on her and sharing the ride.
3 wheel trike bike is safe for you
Trikes are safer until you need to make an emergency maneuver at highway speed and you end up doing 100 flips
Never needed to do that.
Gyno trike. Rear seat has pads for legs :)
Hi Georgianborat, Never heard of a Gyno Trike?
Never heard of someone joking? Nice trike by the way!
LOL, you would not believe the links I got when I googled that.
What’s better regular shift or automatic?
Personal preference. My next Goldwing Trike will be the DCT.
Auto
Definitely trike
I would love to have a trike but at over $30,000 for a new gold wing trike, I'll stick to a much cheaper two wheel, even though because of my age I should be riding a trike.
Yes, they are quite a bit more.
Check out mtcvoyager dot com. They create a trike kit that can be easily taken off in 5 minutes or less. I feel it is the best of both worlds.
Don't like the way that trunk opens up with them big fans on the side
You just wanted to show off your $40K trike lol!!!
Can you lean the bike in turns??? I've been in emergency situations where I suddenly had to swerve to the left into the other lane to miss a parked car in the road, then back right into the lane before being hit by oncoming traffic. Doing that on a trike seems like it would be catastrophic.
I've hit gravel in parking lots and curbs and went down. I don't consider that much of a wreck though, just grrr. I was almost blind at the time so.. figures. I quit riding, now I got my eyesight back.
It does look superior to a bike though for interstate travel.
I'm going to fix up my quadcopters and take them around on my motorcycle to fly.
Those cars are probably pulling out in front of you not because they are stwpid, but because they can't see you at all in the rear view mirror. Remember, you're a tiny spot or thin line in their rear view mirror, not a big semi truck which is what they are looking for real quick in a glance before they pull out. Just about nobody can see you when you're on a bike. Ride that way and you'll probably be safer.
I can tell you for a fact motorcyclists will see you even less, because their mirrors are... vibrating.
No, trikes do not lean.
“Cuz people are stupid!” Haha
Burnet! My wife is from Llano!
Can't split the lanes on a trike. I live in California where traffic never moves
I see some videos of lane splitting, Crazy to me. You would be killed in Texas doing that. They may even do it intentionally. I never saw him.
Lane split in California for 30 years before I took my tax dollars and ran. Lane splitting is as safe as the rider makes it. Only YOU are responsible for your safety. As far as people pulling out in front of me, I can't remember the last time it happened. Maybe because, like with lane splitting, only I am responsible for my safety.
I'm 29 years old. Should I get a 2 wheel, or a 3 wheels?
That is up to you. I used to ride two. I am older and I feel much safer on 3 vs 2. Safer for long distance as well.
@@JimsTrikeAdventures You are right. Ill go for a 3 wheeler, most likely a honda gold wing. Hondas always reliable.I think it will be cheaper to be buy car tires then motorcycle tires. How are the maintenance? Is it like a car? Thanks for the video. I found it helpful.
There is maintenance for sure, oil changes, plugs, air filter, brake pads etc. I do my own work so saves Thousands for sure.
@@JimsTrikeAdventures cool. Thx😁
Cool!!!
I have a disability trike is the only option for me
it is not even a question. try balancing a bike without the stand.
Trike.
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like your videos i have a 95 goldwing se converted into a trike, not training wheels its a nice trike rides a little rough but runs nice. keep up the vids
God forbid, you sound like Joe Biden!
Trikes, all the disadvantages of a car and motorcycle rolled into one