To Trike or Not

wheelie · 08-04-2012, 07:20 PM

The little woman has made some noise lately about thinkng we need to have a trike instead of the Nomad. She wants to travel but says she thinks a trike would be the way to go. The last trike I was on was my big brothers chopped 1961 Harley flathead 45 back in the early 70's. We have been looking at the Goldwing and the Harley we both like the looks of the HD better but know the wing would prolly ride better. Anyone have input.

duffy · 08-04-2012, 07:32 PM

I put a Voyager trike kit on my Classic and rode it for about 6 months (I'm not getting any younger). It was okay, but I decided I like two wheels better so off came the Voyager and I'm back to two wheels.

The Voyager kit is for sale and I have all the hardware to fit 1500/1600 Classics and Nomads. If you'd like to try that just PM or e-mail me.

**nomadtom69** · 08-04-2012, 07:34 PM

they make a assist for the Nomad called a Leg up landing gear here is the web site it still lets you ride on two but helps hold it up when you stop http://www.landingear.com/

Kedosto · 08-05-2012, 04:13 PM

You sure she's not hinting at a Can-Am Spyder Tourer? Not cheap, but the copilots seem to really like 'em.

**Top Cat** · 08-05-2012, 05:58 PM

The first thing you need to find out is Why she thinks a trike is better than a
nomad/.

wheelie · 08-05-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kedosto

You sure she's not hinting at a Can-Am Spyder Tourer? Not cheap, but the copilots seem to really like 'em.

I'm sure she ain't wanting a spyder. She has told me several times how ugly she thinks they are. To each his own I guess.

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

The first thing you need to find out is Why she thinks a trike is better than a
nomad/.

She thinks a trike will be safer & more comfy for the long hauls.

**glwilson** · 08-05-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelie

I'm sure she ain't wanting a spyder. She has told me several times how ugly she thinks they are. To each his own I guess.

She thinks a trike will be safer & more comfy for the long hauls.

Just make sure you test ride a trike at least for a day-long ride before you buy one; and on a route where you are making turns to get the feel for steering, front-end traction, and tip-over.

I wasn't real "fond" of them... maybe you will be. There are plenty of people that are.

macmac · 08-06-2012, 09:35 AM

Safer???????? I don't think so....... maybe you don't have to hold it up stopped, but safer no not really...

Is this for just her, or the both of you?

**glwilson** · 08-06-2012, 03:01 PM

I agree with you Mac...

**Top Cat** · 08-06-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

Safer???????? I don't think so....... maybe you don't have to hold it up stopped, but safer no not really...

Is this for just her, or the both of you?

In his post he said "The little woman has made some noise lately about thinkng we need to have a trike instead of the Nomad"

so I,m thinkin it is to replace the Nomad.

macmac · 08-06-2012, 05:13 PM

Well TC thar's a woman involved, so I don't know how i would know and you don't know, so who does Know!

Who is the pilot? is there 1 or 2 pilots? ....... If 2 he git's his Nomad and she git's what ever she wants.

If he is the pilot and she is a pillion she gets what ever she wants! LOL

That still don't make a trike safer.....

Wheelie, this is redneck logic ok.....

**Top Cat** · 08-06-2012, 05:23 PM

Mac, I think your redneck logic is workin overtime.
I know for sure his wife wants to replace the Nomad with a trike.

macmac · 08-06-2012, 07:31 PM

Ok TC..... i don't like or trust trikes at any speed faster than i can walk, but some people like em.

duffy · 08-06-2012, 08:07 PM

Trikes or these "training" wheel kits aren't any more dangerous than a regular bike. Different, "YES", but not more dangerous. Are they safer? I won't debate that. It takes more than a couple of miles to get used to the feeling and handling of a trike like vehicle. I found out that I could really push the Voyager in corners and it would pull up the "inside" wheel but there were still 3 wheels on the ground. Felt a bit odd but not dangerous. Anyone riding behind me got quite a view though.

Monkeyman · 08-06-2012, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by duffy

I found out that I could really push the Voyager in corners and it would pull up the "inside" wheel but there were still 3 wheels on the ground. Felt a bit odd but not dangerous. Anyone riding behind me got quite a view though.

Your math is off somewhere. You can't pull up a wheel on a trike and still have 3 on the ground. Trikes only have 3 wheels.

08-04-2012, 07:20 PM	#1
wheelie Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Neoga, IL Posts: 433	To Trike or Not The little woman has made some noise lately about thinkng we need to have a trike instead of the Nomad. She wants to travel but says she thinks a trike would be the way to go. The last trike I was on was my big brothers chopped 1961 Harley flathead 45 back in the early 70's. We have been looking at the Goldwing and the Harley we both like the looks of the HD better but know the wing would prolly ride better. Anyone have input. __________________ You never slow down you never grow old VBA #656 Black 2007 1600 Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-04-2012, 07:34 PM	#3
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	they make a assist for the Nomad called a Leg up landing gear here is the web site it still lets you ride on two but helps hold it up when you stop http://www.landingear.com/ __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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08-05-2012, 04:13 PM	#4
Kedosto Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Leandro, California Posts: 273	You sure she's not hinting at a Can-Am Spyder Tourer? Not cheap, but the copilots seem to really like 'em. __________________ Kedosto 2007 Vulcan Nomad in Bad-Assed black. I call her "Black Betty" Disclaimer: The opinion(s) expressed in the above post are just that - OPINION. Chill out, take a breath, and remember this is only an internet forum, and everyone here has an opinion.
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08-05-2012, 05:58 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	The first thing you need to find out is Why she thinks a trike is better than a nomad/. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-06-2012, 09:35 AM	#8
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Safer???????? I don't think so....... maybe you don't have to hold it up stopped, but safer no not really... Is this for just her, or the both of you? __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-04-2012, 07:32 PM	#2
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	I put a Voyager trike kit on my Classic and rode it for about 6 months (I'm not getting any younger). It was okay, but I decided I like two wheels better so off came the Voyager and I'm back to two wheels. The Voyager kit is for sale and I have all the hardware to fit 1500/1600 Classics and Nomads. If you'd like to try that just PM or e-mail me.
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08-06-2012, 03:01 PM	#9
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	I agree with you Mac... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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08-06-2012, 05:13 PM	#11
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Well TC thar's a woman involved, so I don't know how i would know and you don't know, so who does Know! Who is the pilot? is there 1 or 2 pilots? ....... If 2 he git's his Nomad and she git's what ever she wants. If he is the pilot and she is a pillion she gets what ever she wants! LOL That still don't make a trike safer..... Wheelie, this is redneck logic ok..... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-06-2012, 05:23 PM	#12
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Mac, I think your redneck logic is workin overtime. I know for sure his wife wants to replace the Nomad with a trike. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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08-06-2012, 07:31 PM	#13
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Ok TC..... i don't like or trust trikes at any speed faster than i can walk, but some people like em. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-06-2012, 08:07 PM	#14
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	Trikes or these "training" wheel kits aren't any more dangerous than a regular bike. Different, "YES", but not more dangerous. Are they safer? I won't debate that. It takes more than a couple of miles to get used to the feeling and handling of a trike like vehicle. I found out that I could really push the Voyager in corners and it would pull up the "inside" wheel but there were still 3 wheels on the ground. Felt a bit odd but not dangerous. Anyone riding behind me got quite a view though.
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