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[PinkE]

Those look like training wheels to me, I don't like them, but to each his own.  I've never had the so called tippiness in turns that many Triglides complain about, maybe cause mine is a tad wider and a little lower to the ground...Maybe I just haven't taken a turn fast enough yet, don't know...

[2k]

I agree with Cam, sure would be more like riding a scooter. They do look a little sissy, but when I get to old to hold up my ride, WGAF what people think!!!!

[LovemyCVOgirl]

I have a FLHTCUI 04 with the Lehman conversion, I LOVE it, mine sits a little lower to the ground than the Triglide, I also have the Easy steer kit, Independent suspension and Air Ride...I have no problem like said to always pushing and pulling the handlebars, I just sit there and steer it.  I've had 3 previous 2 wheelers, and let me tell ya, I would NEVER go back.  I LOVE my trike.  I've heard the Triglides have some steering issues, that may be the reason people sell them and go with the conversion kits out there. Uh, my feet come no where near the ground, and the Triglides sit higher.

Just beautiful Sue!  I can't wait to see it in person.  Maybe I can talk you into letting me take a spin on it sometime.   

[PinkE]

Sure can Judy, I think you would be surprised how nice it drives, I bet Mango could handle this trike.  Lol

[1sharprdkg]

I guess it would be the smart thing for me to ride but can't get my head around the idea.

[PinkE]

Correction, my trike does not have independent rear suspension, that's why it rides so nice, it does not lean in the turns as independent suspensions do...

1sharpedkg, why don't you take a ride at your local Harley dealer, don't even tell anyone, there are more and more of them on the road, a lot of people, like me, start having balance issues when they get older, I'm 63 and noticed it, just didn't feel comfortable on a 2 wheeler.  Now, I am so confident of my riding abilities, it's just like riding a 4 wheeler (ATV) only you can go on highways...I think you might be surprised, AND if you like it, you can have your Harley converted easily like mine is...If you lived closer I'd let you try mine.

[owl893]

As I reach the social security/medicare threshold I have considered a trike. So far I have tried the Harley, the CanAm and the Honda. I would have to admit, the Honda Goldwing trike conversion by American Trike Co. using the Champion kit with independent suspension was pretty sweet.

The CanAm just isn't a motorcycle experience (IMHO) it is more like a snow machine ride. Harley's are ok; fun, kinda "bulky" feeling and are a little more like riding a two wheeler (I said a little).  The GW conversion  http://americantrikeco.com (check out the gallery) was smooth, fast, easy to operate, and very appealing. This may be the next step for me, but I hope in the distant future, as cool as it is, it just isn't the same.

OWL

[fred786]

I certainly agree that a Trike is not for everyone, and it was not for me for years.  However knee surgery and bad hips put me in a position that I could no longer confidently balance the bike with my wife and a load of luggage.  So I started looking an researching.  I loved everything about my bike so going to a Tri-Glide was not an option.  I decided on a Hannigan kit.  Full independent rear suspension, 5 gal auxiliary fuel tank, trunk that doubled the old capacity of the saddle bags, while keeping full ABS, old exhaust, and added a Champion mechanical reverse.  I do take a little heat from my metric friends however as the rear suspension is based off the Honda CRX sports car.  The Hannigan and Roadsmith kits are the widest at 58.5 inches in the rear that gives it a great ride and very well balanced for cornering.  She can keep up with the 2 wheelers no problem.  Hannigan was also one of the extremely few companies that would paint match the kit with the original bike and they did an awesome job.  So IMO I ended up with the best of both worlds as she sounds and pulls like the old days, but I now no longer have to worry if this is the time my knee gives out and I dump my girl.  Again, not for everyone, but I have no regrets.

[fred786]

Rear shot.

[PinkE]

That's a beauty Fred...love the paint and the colors are awesome...Don't you love the trunk space on these things?

[fred786]

Well my wife does!  Lol

[DaBigNuttedMan]

I certainly agree that a Trike is not for everyone, and it was not for me for years.  However knee surgery and bad hips put me in a position that I could no longer confidently balance the bike with my wife and a load of luggage.  So I started looking an researching.  I loved everything about my bike so going to a Tri-Glide was not an option.  I decided on a Hannigan kit.  Full independent rear suspension, 5 gal auxiliary fuel tank, trunk that doubled the old capacity of the saddle bags, while keeping full ABS, old exhaust, and added a Champion mechanical reverse.  I do take a little heat from my metric friends however as the rear suspension is based off the Honda CRX sports car.  The Hannigan and Roadsmith kits are the widest at 58.5 inches in the rear that gives it a great ride and very well balanced for cornering.  She can keep up with the 2 wheelers no problem.  Hannigan was also one of the extremely few companies that would paint match the kit with the original bike and they did an awesome job.  So IMO I ended up with the best of both worlds as she sounds and pulls like the old days, but I now no longer have to worry if this is the time my knee gives out and I dump my girl.  Again, not for everyone, but I have no regrets.

killer trike Fred  killer, how does the aux fuel tank work?  thanks Randy

[SDCVO]

Rear shot.

Gotta say, best looking trike I have ever seen!

[mamacdonald]

That looks awesome   glad you like it

[fred786]

Randy.  Auxiliary tank has an electric fuel pump with a toggle switch on the inner fairing.  It works when driving or stationary.  Just switch it on and watch the gas gauge go up!  It really increases the range of the bike now that I have 11 gallons available.  There is a marine grade stainless fill port on the top right fender of the kit.