Gotta become an enthusiast

abbo · 08-31-2013, 06:47 AM

After weeks of consideration I decided to sell the Nomad and go with a trike or give up riding. That wasn't gonna happen so bought a trike. See classifieds for details. With all that being said this is the best forum of any I belong to or used regularly. The knowledge that lies in the members on here has literally saved me hundreds of $$$$ if not close to a $1000. Thanks for all the help over the years, Abbo

**glwilson** · 08-31-2013, 07:21 AM

Which trike? HD, GW, CAN AM? Something entirely different?

Loafer · 08-31-2013, 08:00 AM

Greg, you promised to not to mention that ugly tricycle you have again. Please edit your post.

abbo · 08-31-2013, 08:03 AM

Actually Greg I got a 2007 Suzuki C90 Lehman trike from a gentleman in Freeport, Il. Less than 3300 miles on it and immaculate. Everyone in my household is now HAPPY

jasperboy · 08-31-2013, 08:07 AM

Congrats on the new ride, and welcome to the Enthusiasts Club.

**ringadingh** · 08-31-2013, 09:15 AM

Congrats on the new bike.

pbab · 08-31-2013, 10:35 AM

Keep riding, that's what's important

**manban9888** · 08-31-2013, 06:24 PM

Congrats on the new ride and on not giving it up. I'd take 3 wheels in the wind over 4 any day

**Idaho** · 09-01-2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by manban9888

Congrats on the new ride and on not giving it up. I'd take 3 wheels in the wind over 4 any day

Keep riding.

smbke · 09-01-2013, 10:39 AM

Congratulations on the new ride! I'll take a trike over a cage any day!

**glwilson** · 09-01-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by abbo

Actually Greg I got a 2007 Suzuki C90 Lehman trike from a gentleman in Freeport, Il. Less than 3300 miles on it and immaculate. Everyone in my household is now HAPPY

That's great to hear. I am sure you got used to it by the time you rode it home.

Freeport isn't too far from me either...

deacon · 09-05-2013, 06:55 PM

I haven't ridden one but if I had to go to three wheels I would give a Can-Am a try. But in reality I think my 06 is likely the only bike I will ever be able to afford!

**glwilson** · 09-05-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by deacon

I haven't ridden one but if I had to go to three wheels I would give a Can-Am a try. But in reality I think my 06 is likely the only bike I will ever be able to afford!

I have owned a Spyder RTS SE5 since 2011 as a backup to my bike (bad back situation).

While I would never tell anyone not to buy one, I would however want to make sure they knew what they were buying first.

Great machines, but they are quirky, and require a different mindset to operate correctly. Far too many riders make too many mistakes in the operation of their Spyders and then complain about them.

Once you know a couple things in how to properly operate them, and understand what to expect regarding the ride experience... you should have a better overall experience with one.

08-31-2013, 06:47 AM	#1
abbo Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rockwell City, Iowa Posts: 215	Gotta become an enthusiast After weeks of consideration I decided to sell the Nomad and go with a trike or give up riding. That wasn't gonna happen so bought a trike. See classifieds for details. With all that being said this is the best forum of any I belong to or used regularly. The knowledge that lies in the members on here has literally saved me hundreds of $$$$ if not close to a $1000. Thanks for all the help over the years, Abbo Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-31-2013, 07:21 AM	#2
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Which trike? HD, GW, CAN AM? Something entirely different? __________________ "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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Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Greg, you promised to not to mention that ugly tricycle you have again. Please edit your post. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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08-31-2013, 08:03 AM	#4
abbo Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rockwell City, Iowa Posts: 215	Trike Actually Greg I got a 2007 Suzuki C90 Lehman trike from a gentleman in Freeport, Il. Less than 3300 miles on it and immaculate. Everyone in my household is now HAPPY
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08-31-2013, 08:07 AM	#5
jasperboy Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wadsworth, OH Posts: 1,238	Congrats on the new ride, and welcome to the Enthusiasts Club. __________________ Current Bike - 2011 Victory Vision Tour Previous Bike: 2006 Nomad Original Nomad: 1999 G/G Nomad VBA #931R VROC #16379R Login or Register to Remove Ads
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manban9888 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 1,016	Congrats on the new ride and on not giving it up. I'd take 3 wheels in the wind over 4 any day __________________ 2008 Nomad Red/Black 1998 1500a VBA #02113 Antlers, Oklahoma '12 Blairsville, Georgia '13 Antlers, Oklahoma '13 Eureka Springs, Arkansas '15
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09-01-2013, 10:39 AM	#10
smbke Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 809	Congratulations on the new ride! I'll take a trike over a cage any day! __________________ Las Vegas, Nv VBA #02107 2003 Vulcan Nomad 1500 1980 Yamaha Seca 750 (past) 1969 Kawasaki 350 (past) 1967 Pannonia T8 250 (past) 1971 Honda 100 Twin (past)
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09-05-2013, 06:55 PM	#12
deacon Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Spencorport, NY Posts: 325	I haven't ridden one but if I had to go to three wheels I would give a Can-Am a try. But in reality I think my 06 is likely the only bike I will ever be able to afford!
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