Harley Trike

[Desert Spyder]

:agree:

The basic physics of two in the front trumps a traditional trike too. No way a traditional trike can keep up with a Spyder.

Newbies shouldn't ride in groups IMO.

Not disagreeing per se but we were all newbies once, especially with the Spyder. Its kinda like the job vs the experience. You can't get the job because you have no experience. How do I get the experience unless I get the job?

It will be a small group, probably 8-10, with half on open stretches of road, some on city streets, and some on mild twisties. It would be an unChristian act to exclude her especially since its a church function.

Forgive me, but would the circumstances be different if she was a newbie on a Spyder?

I know of very experienced Spyder ryders who absolutely terrify me. On the other hand I know of very experienced ryders who you are always waiting on. And I might be one of them when compared to the spyder jockeys but I've been called a jockey by the cautious ones

Ryde according to your experience is half the story. Ryding for your desire is the other half.

 

[RAL]

Having a 2010 Harley Tri-Glide and ridden many Spyders maybe I can clear up a couple things.First one is stability,the TG is very stable.I wonder if I could get it up on two wheels.It is also great in headwinds and crosswinds.The Spyder is one heck of a ride but the TG beats it in MPG,resale,durability.

That young lady just needs saddle time,enough saddle time to believe you can power out of trouble.Big trucks are menacing when riding beside them,makes one feel pretty inferior.That's why they make a throttle.I always keep a cushion of highway around me if I can.If not I find it helps to watch the front wheels on the rig beside me,stay in their mirrors and a headlight modulator and good tail lighting helps a bunch.

I like riding so much I want everyone to enjoy it,it just takes seat time.

T K

Your Harley is a cool machine but take it for what it is. Stability...more so than other trikes maybe if you say so. More than a Spyder aaa not so much. You hit a decreasing radius down hill curve a little too hot and you will not question if it will come up on two wheels and beyond.
Enjoy it for what it is but do not think for a moment that it does not share the same limits that other trikes have, physics cannot be cheated
Experiance is a great teacher but having a mentor is better. Short of having a mentor a class is the next best option, she should take the class it is money well spent.

RAL

 

[Desert Spyder]

Your Harley is a cool machine but take it for what it is. Stability...more so than other trikes maybe if you say so. More than a Spyder aaa not so much. You hit a decreasing radius down hill curve a little too hot and you will not question if it will come up on two wheels and beyond.
Enjoy it for what it is but do not think for a moment that it does not share the same limits that other trikes have, physics cannot be cheated
Experiance is a great teacher but having a mentor is better. Short of having a mentor a class is the next best option, she should take the class it is money well spent.

RAL

You mean the other person not me. I'm a Die Hard Spyder Lover! Yeah baby!

 

[SpyderWolf]

Forgive me, but would the circumstances be different if she was a newbie on a Spyder?

Not in my opinion.

Until someone has a decent amount of experience under their belt they should avoid riding with large groups. Of course a lot depends on the group, but many times they may end up pushing their skill set in order to keep up with everyone else. I have been on many rides where they wind up having an accordian effect because of people not maintaining proper distance, racing up to the machine ahead and then braking. :gaah:

I know during one of the Kawasaki Ninja demo rides in Daytona a 20 year old male attempted to keep up with the leader of the demo ride. He lost control in a turn and flipped the Ninja a couple of times. The only protective gear he had on was a helmet, and luckily he walked away with only bruises after going down at a speed above 55. It is also fortunate that the riders following him were able to avoid hitting him as well. I wonder how much that experience ended up costing him in the end?

 

[Desert Spyder]

One lucky fellow....

 

[RAL]

You mean the other person not me. I'm a Die Hard Spyder Lover! Yeah baby!

My comments were for wolfshead1. There have been more than a few people who found out the hard way that a trike can be quite unforgiving.:lecturef_smilie:


RAL

 

[1stfan]

I had a Harley trike for about 6 weeks. Having been a Harley rider before I was sure this was the way to go. Didn't take long to find out it's a freeway rig and I'm NOT a freeway rider!! Went to Spyder for it's ease of handling, quickness, comfort but not the gas mileage. Went on a 2800 mile trip last year with 4 Harley "Leaners" and held my own when I wanted to. Had 9000 miles on my '09 RS and 14000+ on my RTS. Will never trade.:doorag:

 

[IWN2RYD]

I had a Harley trike for about 6 weeks. Having been a Harley rider before I was sure this was the way to go. Didn't take long to find out it's a freeway rig and I'm NOT a freeway rider!! Went to Spyder for it's ease of handling, quickness, comfort but not the gas mileage. Went on a 2800 mile trip last year with 4 Harley "Leaners" and held my own when I wanted to. Had 9000 miles on my '09 RS and 14000+ on my RTS. Will never trade.:doorag:

:clap::agree::welcome::yes::bowdown:

 

[Blue Star]

Not disagreeing per se but we were all newbies once, especially with the Spyder. Its kinda like the job vs the experience. You can't get the job because you have no experience. How do I get the experience unless I get the job?

I agree that the only way to get experience is by ryding, but you have to know your limits. My first group ryde was two days after I picked up Orbit, and my second was at Canyon Cruise 2. The main thing is not to ryde at the pace the rest of the group does if they go too fast for you, or to be willing to pull out and leave the group if need be.

I would take the new ryder to the side, and ask her if she would do some practice ryding with you to give her some seat time, as it is very important for her to get it. Explain why, and I am sure she would understand. In fact she might even enjoy it better learning/practicing with you than trying to learn in a large group. If you want maybe I can come up, and we can make our own group ryde if you want.

 

[Desert Spyder]

I agree that the only way to get experience is by ryding, but you have to know your limits. My first group ryde was two days after I picked up Orbit, and my second was at Canyon Cruise 2. The main thing is not to ryde at the pace the rest of the group does if they go too fast for you, or to be willing to pull out and leave the group if need be.

I would take the new ryder to the side, and ask her if she would do some practice ryding with you to give her some seat time, as it is very important for her to get it. Explain why, and I am sure she would understand. In fact she might even enjoy it better learning/practicing with you than trying to learn in a large group. If you want maybe I can come up, and we can make our own group ryde if you want.

Thanks for the offer Bob. Let me talk to her at church tomorrow. I'm going to suggest that she put some cones or milk jugs in the parking lot like our safety video suggests. You know what Barstow is like: all straight roads. What curves there are is nothing like you'll find in the hills.

Funny how every machine has its curses. Or so Skywest, I mean Southwest has found out.