Great video!! I love my 2017 Freewheeler. I put a Mustang seat on it which is way more comfortable for the passenger and found a wrap around armrest similar to the Tri Glide so the rear passenger feels very secure. I'm looking forward to many miles of enjoyable riding.
We were recently in the market for a new trike. My wife and I really liked the Freewheeler, however we want to use our new trike for long distance touring. By the time we would've outfitted the Freewheeler with all the touring accessories we wanted, it was just a few hundred dollars short of buying its' bigger brother, Tri Glide. We bought the Tri Glide and we love it, but that is not a knock on the Freewheeler. The Freewheeler was a fun ride, just not as well suited for long distance, two-up cruising, without the extensive addition of high dollar accessories. If you're riding one-up on a weekend trip, this is the trike for you.
We have 3 trikes, my wife brought her own, she has been out on the road a few times and is loving it the more she rides it....but ready listen to the review.... it is not for everyone... and certainly is not a “motorcycle “... and yes need more than a quick test ride.... we love ours... safe riding
I checked these out. Bah...roasting hot, low tech and high price. I bought a Can Am F3S. I whip through turns sideways and and burn rubber in three gears. It's a blast. But the Harley does sound better though.
Love video David , maybe could be my ride if i decide to return to riding.still recovering from nerve injuries in right leg(car failed to give way to me). Now i only got 30% strength in right leg and this trike i suppose wouldnt be a problem to use right foot brake because linked system. How good does front brake work on its own when using them?Thanks again cheers.
The front brake works OK on its own in normal situations - pulling up at the traffic lights eg. For really hard stops I had to use both lever and pedal. And then it pulls up really well. You would have to test ride to know for sure though.
David Cohen cheers mate and thanks. Still got a lot of rehab to go but you have got me thinking ha ha .riding in future now got positive again thanks to your honest review .☺
Always enjoy ya reviews mate. Cheers. Watched this when you first done it. And now again. Are they stable enough at higher speeds ? As in if keeping up with “the”pack ? etc. as still not sure if I’m able to get back to a Bike again after accident in January. Cheers
Easily. In fact on some of the rides I was setting the pace over some reasonably twisty roads. It needs some technique, but once you get the mojo it's really good fun and plenty quick enough.
Yeah - good point - I did actually run through that and a few other things but the Go Pro battery died and I was just talking to myself :-) I was filling up at around 300km on combined city/country - with 40 or 50 still showing on the range computer. I would expect that to get better as the motor runs-in. It was only 24km old when I collected it.
Had the Freewheeler for a while now. Almost 3,000kms on her. I have been getting 14 - 15 kms per litre so far. Most riding has been solo but fully loaded trunk and luggage rack. No engine upgrades, just a large screen and backrest. One thing I will say, it's bloody difficult to dodge bumps or straddle animal carcasses.
People who don't know how to ride a motorcycle are usually better at riding a trike - at first anyway - because it is so much different to a bike. There is nothing to 'unlearn'. It's impossible to say for certain without knowing her other skills etc. BUT If she has the upper body strength to deal with the G-forces - 'probably' yes. YMMV.
Yes and no - they are very different to riding a motorcycle. Road craft, shifting gears etc - yes. Leaning and general riding skills - no. Experienced riders often find it a bit difficult to ride a trike. But then If you haven't ridden a bike much before it's easier to learn to ride a trike.
If you want to learn to ride two wheels then no. a trike will not allow you to develop the skills and instinctual feel for counter steer and lean-to-corners (because they don't get sued on 3 wheels) Your best bet would be a smallish light 2-wheel and a few training classes.
@@steveperry1344 your welcome & stay safe out there, its a crazy, cruel FUBAR world out there, especially on a Motorcycle, I know all too well having survived a head on collision on my Motorcycle at 45 mph
