Test Ride a TriGlide

[trikermutha]

:agree: whole different piece of machinery there.

 

[Bob Denman]

Talk about ATVs being unstable:



This Grizzly tried to kill me at least a hundred times. :yikes:
there were knifefights, poisonings, kidnappings, more blunt force trauma than a football team could endure, impalements, several explosions, and a drowning or two...

I never had so much fun, while trying to die! :thumbup:

 

[Machinegunner]

Bob, I rolled a Honda Big Red over backwards and broke my back. If my youngest son (who was on the back) hadn't jumped I would have landed on him and think the worst would have happened. I landed in a hole with a rock in it and the three wheeler landed on top of me. I don't like trikes to say the least. The broken vertebrae bothers me to this day. Love my Spyder.

 

[Bob Denman]

:yikes: Glad to hear that your Son avoided the worst of it! :thumbup:
But I do seem to recall that none of the ATCs ever remotely suggested that it was okay to carry passengers...
...And you went over backwards: Q.E.D.
(Sorry...)

 

[ridesilver2009]

TriGlide vs Spyder

The local HD shop, Red River Harley Davidson, has an open house and demo days today and tomorrow. Most Saturdays, this shop also buys burgers and hotdogs / sausages for local charities to cook up for donations -- their weekly "Burger Burn". Our Legion Riders chapter from Post 202 in Wichita Falls is the designated charity (and cooks) for this Saturday (9/23/17). Hubby suggested, since it is also "demo days" that I should see if I can try out a TriGlide. No, I am not looking to replace my Spyder ... but, those who know my history know that I will never ride on 2 again (head on collision in 1993).

So .. with that being said, I know there are several here that have:

• Both a Spyder and a TriGlide
• Have moved from a TriGlide to a Spyder
• Have moved from a Spyder to a TriGlide

I know this is going to be "different" -- most concerned about steering and cornering. I have enough miles from years past that I am not worried about having to use a clutch and front brake. Sure, it will take a bit of practice, but muscle memory is an amazing thing.

Any words of wisdom? Trying to keep open mind on this ... who knows, I might really like it.

All the best .... Ann

Participated in a "3 Wheel Ready To Ride" safety course yesterday. 3 Harleys, 3 Spyder RT's , and me on my GS Spyder. The Harleys tipped on 2 wheels in one exercise. SPYDERS---No Problems on the curves---Movin' on on my Spyders and never looking back. Ryde on safely..

 

[CA Railwhale]

just the opposite

This discussion has absolutely NOTHING to do with the ATC debacle... nojoke
Many of those little buggers had virtually no suspension, had relied on low tire pressures to keep you "bouncing" down the trail.
It was the downhill off-camber situations that eventually killed them. It seems that a lot of folks simply could not learn how to ride them well-enough to navigate the typical conditions that they would encounter. :banghead:
(I had several ATCs AND ATVs over the years.)

Our Spyders aren't a whole lot less "inherently unstable; we just have a kick-ass VSS to keep us upright! :bowdown:

As I understand it, a tricycle is inherently unstable, but a reverse tricycle is inherently stable. It you look at both it makes sense, in slowing down or turning the mass on a standard trike shifts to the narrowest part of the bike, on a reverse trike it's just the opposite.

 

[Bob Denman]

Try backing your Spyder up at full-speed (9 mph...), and cut the bars fully to the left or the right...
:lecturef_smilie: When you turn the bike upright: tell me how stable they are!

 

[BoilerAnimal]

Try backing your Spyder up at full-speed (9 mph...), and cut the bars fully to the left or the right...
:lecturef_smilie: When you turn the bike upright: tell me how stable they are!

With that kind of reasoning, then that would mean that you couldn't make the same turn on a regular trike going forwards at 9 MPH.

 

[DGoebel]

I'm going out to see If I'm even comfortable hitting 9 MPH in reverse on my Spyder, wonder what's the max speed of a Triglide in Reverse? Just wondering.....:doorag:

 

[quasi]

I'm going out to see If I'm even comfortable hitting 9 MPH in reverse on my Spyder, wonder what's the max speed of a Triglide in Reverse? Just wondering.....:doorag:

prolly about 1/4 mph running off of the starter.

 

[trikermutha]

The TRI GLide barely moves compared to the Spyder in reverse and they are always broken or tripping the breaker.

 

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

Still Smiling!

It was FUN!:2thumbs: Mind you, I have not ridden a motorcycle with a clutch in nearly 25 years ... quit in 1993 (after my accident on 2). This was a guided ride and I know I can take a TriGlide out from RRHD any time if I want more time in the saddle. The ride was about 30 minutes, probably every bit of 30 to 35 miles over varied terrain. Most of the ride, I was in 4th and 5th gear ... did get up to 6th for about a mile.

I only missed one shift, only reached for the thumb shifter once, and almost forgot to pull the clutch in at a stop sign once. Had a bit of trouble with the friction zone on take off ... but, once moving ..... oh MAN did I power through those shifts (fast and smooth)! I had forgotten how much fun it is to coordinate the throttle, clutch, and foot for a fast and smooth shift -- had a blast! I was near the back of the pack and the "sweep" behind me was impressed with my shifts -- even commented that he noticed I was leaning in the corners. Not so much a lean as I do on the :spyder2:, but more tucking my knee against the tank on the inside of the turn for stability. The TriGlide did not fit me well, I had to stretch with both arms and legs, so it would not have been comfortable for any more than the ride I took (that can all be altered, I know). Stuck with the toe shifter (it had a heal as well); my fingers are long, so no trouble reaching clutch or front brake. For this short ride, I just used the brake pedal since the new TriGlides have balanced braking if you just use the rear (applied both front and rear).

Am I ready to give up my Spyder? Oh heck NO! But, it is tempting to add the TriGlide to our stable and just have two seats for it (apparently it is very easy to swap). That way, both hubby and I could ride it and it could be a backup ride for him when his ankle (shattered in 2012 motorcycle accident), doesn't want to push the Indian around. Just having a hard time justifying THREE motorcycles .... then again, it sure would be FUN!

All the best .... Ann

 

[old Timer]

As I understand it, a tricycle is inherently unstable, but a reverse tricycle is inherently stable. It you look at both it makes sense, in slowing down or turning the mass on a standard trike shifts to the narrowest part of the bike, on a reverse trike it's just the opposite.

Not intending to get in an argument with anyone, but you are absolutely correct... period. The issue is in what happens to the center of the moment of inertia and how it is dealt with in various dynamic situations. It all has to do with simple Physics. Has nothing to do with the Nanny.

 

[Bob Denman]

Ann,
I'm glad to hear that it was a really good day! :clap:

And I'm doubly-glad to hear that you're returning to us! :2thumbs:

 

[Tango]

Glad you liked it Ann. I tried one and didn't care for it. :thumbup: Tom :spyder: