In this video I'll take the new Road Glide 3, trike for a ride and give you my fellings on this bike. www.ridelikeapro.com www.motorcycledropguards.com www.tabperformance.com
A gentleman I know was getting older (72) & he wanted his wife (75) to be safer & more comfortable. He feared his wife would be injured if he dropped the bike or fell over on two wheels. She said the TriGlide was easier & more stable for her to get on & off of with her bad hip & put to rest her fear of going down. Which put her mentally & physically at ease. She then became willing to ride more often. (hidden benefit)
Jerry, when solo I ride a 22 Street Glide, two-up it's on a Can-Am F3T. When my hips and knees began to get real bad, I realized that I could no longer depend on my ability to hold up that 900 pound motorcycle with the spousal unit and a full load of luggage aboard. We looked at trikes and settled on the F3T, which gave her confidence and made it easier for her to get on and off. I have no trouble knowing whether to put my feet down or not as the two machines are very different. Having two wheels up front means you're looking at the widest part of the trike and never scuffing the rear fenders, which I've seen folks do on a few HD and other trikes. We've ridden the Tri-Glide and the Road King 3 and so far the spousal unit prefers the Can-Am. By the way, you might want to try one just for fun... when ridden solo, you can throw the F3 (the RT tourer, not so much) around and have some fun with it. You can ride it a lot harder than the "conventional" HD trikes. But as you say, in the end it's what works for the rider - or the passenger as if I drop myself in the intersection, that's my problem; drop the spouse in the intersection and not only will I never eat good again, but she knows where I sleep!
Hello Jerry, my wife and I both have Harley Triglides. We had to because our knees were giving out and unable to hols them up while stopped. They are fantastic. I thought I would hate it after riding 56 years, but it has really made our riding great. We are 70.
Good for you Mike! I’m not there yet but I’m thinking I’d much rather have a trike than some convertible car. I love the wind, fresh air, smells, as well as the feel (vibrations) and sound of the motorcycle. The fact that it has an extra wheel would be something I’d learn to live with. Enjoy your ride until Paradise!!
Motorman: Thanks for the great video on Trikes. As a fellow retired motor officer I've been on 2 wheels for over 40 years. But with time and age come health issues. In 2022 I was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The two surgeries and countless radiation and chemo treatments left me with neuropathy in both my feet, so holding up my 900 bs Electra Glide became somewhat problematic and dangerous. So In August of this year I gave up the 2 wheeler for a Tri-Glide Ultra. Best move I ever made. I've found that some of the basics we were taught as motor officers still apply to the trike. Head and Eyes and friction zone. Thanks for all the great videos over the years.
Since I'm 63 and never going to quit riding at some point I must assume one of these in my future. On my last trip to Chattanooga HD there was an 87 year old lady trading in her two wheeler for a brand new white trike.
I’m with ya Brother! A Buddy of mine let me use his for about a week, man I was hooked. So much so I converted my Road Glide into one use OEM Harley parts. Now Trike that!🙃👍🏿
We purchased the 2023 120th anniversary tri-glide ... it's not a motorcycle in any way "shape" or form , however we love that in any circumstance there's no fear of dropping it with my wife on the back . "Yes", Jerry health issues determined the decision. We love it .
We also purchased a anniversary Tri-Glide. My wife had a hip replacement shortly before we had it delivered. My first ride on it, I was oversteering. It felt like it was dipping back and forth. I learned to relax and not muscle it. Also on my first ride, I did put my feet down. LOL! We have #1011 of 1100. I like riding it but not nearly as much as my 2002 Road King or my Hot Rod 86 Soft Tail Custom.
Thank you for doing this video! We just bought a Street Glide XXX for my wife as she wanted her own motorcycle but didn’t feel comfortable with balancing a bike when stopping. She enjoy it very much and we ride as a team, me on my Road King. Thank you for all you do and stay Safe Man!
We got the wife a Triglide CVO and you’re right it’s a different animal. But, we’ve taken it to Sturgis, Milwaukee, Reno for a local a local HOG rally and other places here in the NW. on the twistys it’s more work but, just as much fun. Great for long distance touring. Even with 2up and pulling a trailer I can still pass folks at 90 with no effort. I still have a Lowrider ST for the 2 wheel adventures. They are not for everyone but, it keeps you riding. Oh, btw, our local HOG chapter about 20% of members have/ ride trikes.
There is one for me come Spring if I can put at least 50% down. My mind loves two wheels but my body is just loosing my strength day by day. Age sucks! Yet I will go out on two wheels today if my back and knees cooperate for a nice long ride! Road Glide 3 yes please and I hear there’s and ultra version in the works that will give a tour pack and pillion backrest
I'm 68 & my husband is 69 & we love our 2004 with a 2010 conversation Goldwing trike. About 6 years ago with his vertigo, he couldn't hold up his Valkyrie, so we got the trike. I ride the trike occasionally, but still enjoy my 2-wheel Honda 1300VTX.
Officer Palladino I love that trike I’m 63 years old and been riding Harley Davidsons all my life I guess the trike is my next bike time to start saving my money to buy one tho. By the way that girls trunk is perfect 👍
True, I have been riding 2 wheels for 42 years. I just bought my first trike. Way less pain for me now. It's a different beast for sure. I really like it.
We have a 23 Freewheeler and it’s a blast. Just gets a bit getting used to but once you are it’s lots of fun. For those who have bad backs, knees, other health issues or even age a Trike is the way to go. Knees In The Breeze is all that counts. When taking curves sometimes you need to slow a bit, but that’s alright. As far as “Leaning” you can a bit, because centrifugal force will push you opposite the turn you’re taking, so I lean a bit and forward.
Jerry, the reason why so many people are asking you about trikes is because they are becoming increasingly popular. And, it's not just older riders. There seems to be lots of younger riders who like the hot-rod look of the Freewheeler and Road Glide 3. That said, I suspect there are other reasons for younger riders to consider trikes, and that might be related to family and safety issues. Yes, riding a trike still has a risk factor, but you have to admit that it's safer than two wheels. By the way, I'll take a trike any day over a convertible sports car.
It's true that an unskilled rider is much safer on a trike than on 2 wheels. To be clear though, I have nothing against trikes or the people who ride them. It makes no difference to me what people ride or drive.
I have a 2012 TG. I love it. It's a bit easier on my injured back due to my injuries in service. I've been riding 2 wheels since the age of 4 with my first Indian 50cc
Ive got a 17 Street Glide and a 16 Freewheeler. I bought the Freewheeler because i liked the way it looks. Im 40. Dont have any serious health issues ( knock on wood ). You dont have to be old or disabled to get one. Hell my Freewheeler is more comfortable on long distance rides than my SG. I sometimes struggle with choosing which one to ride sometimes. I usually ride it when i cruise with my pops. He still rides on 2. Hes 65. He just likes to cruise though. 5mph over the speed limit. Take in the sights type riding. Strict 500 miles a day lol but around town its really fun as well. Ive circled Houston many of times on the backroads on the Freewheeler. You can forget your on 3 wheels sometimes
Thank you for the insight. I am still young enough to keep riding my SGS for many years. But I know with my knees and back after 31+ years as a firefighter/Paramedic, I will be on one at some point down the line.
I have long time riders I know (friends) that have gone to trikes. One is a CanAm the other a Harley trike. I tried the CanAm. Weirdest thing I have ever put my ass on! I can see all the reasons people say they buy them for, but for me the handling is strange and so is the ride. We take our Mustang convertable instead of entertaining the idea of a trike. I did go from a Electra Glide to a Honda CB500X and it is the most fun on a bike I've had since high school - light, agile and an absolute blast in corners. Now I do more back roads and gravel too! I don't miss the Harley at all!
Thanks Gerry for taking us on the ride have never rode a trike tried a Spyder but just in a parking lot didn’t get to try it on the road a different feeling for sure thanks for sharing take care
Thx for reviewing the trike Gerry. I’ve never been on one but you made some good observations. No leaning of course, is a big one. Guys I know that do have them are always in rear of the pack and have a hard time keeping up because they can’t lean into the corners. Great though, as you mentioned, if have any leg/hip etc issues.
I just traded my 2015 Fatboy lo in for a 2023 triglide ultra. I have been losing leg strength and having rt foot pain from an old injury so much that I haven't ridden in 6 mo.. I was diagnosed with MS and Cushing's. I love 2 wheels, but my confidence was low, and I want to ride. This bike is a blast. There is a learning curve. My arms were getting tired until I figured out to push my handlebar more. Problem solved. It corners great. It has a ton of storage, and once I figured it out the shifting etc in turns is smooth. Best decision I could have made!
I'm 62 and I enjoy riding my Harley and my 34 Ford Roadster Hot Rod and other four and two wheels toys. I like the new Harley Freewheeler with its roddin" style & stance. 💥😁🏁 The Freewheeler Harley would be a nice toy between my 🇺🇸 Harley & Hot Rodding World 😁
I do appreciate the concept. I’m in my mid 60s and intend to ride until I’m dead. At worst, I’ll buy a Caterham 7, but after 50 years I don’t foresee giving up riding until I have a stroke or something worse.
I heard a story of a person who purchesed a trike years ago. As he was leaving the Harley parking lot he went to turn left at speed to the highway. He pushed forward the left grip. The trike went right and he clipped the right fender on his brand new ride on a light pole. He got it back to dealer and told the salesman "it won't counter steer".
I think these may work for non-motorcycle riders or owners, or the infrequent rider. I have never seen one of these do anything well but run in a straight line, on a smooth road. Even with all the added electronics, the solid rear axle really is a set back through the twisties. Great money maker for HD though, I see them all over now that they have 5 or 6 to choose from
I have had a 2010 Street Glide Trike for years now. My one tip is, to watch the road ahead of you... what you don't hit with the front wheel your 2 in back in will. The upper body is important for these. I do not think it is like a car at all. This can roll over if you throttle on in a curve too fast. BTW I have a Softail Deluxe and a Nightster also, There was no special reason to buy the trike other than I thought it was a cool bike to ride in between the other two. I am now fully into the trike. I love it for distance.
I have taken your Ride Like a Pro class and continued to practice everything I learned . Due to complications from a Spinal Stroke I am no longer comfortable on two wheels. I tried a convertible but it's not the same by a long shot.. I have test ridden a couple of trikes and liked them well enough to consider buying one. How about you doing a video for trike riders on your regular RLaP course. I think it can be done with some modifications to the cone distances .
fyi i think my trike weighs 1242 lbs dry. it'll do 110mph without breathing hard and more if u want to abuse it. yes it does have power. and so much torque the extra weight is no big deal; u nailed that one. and i didnt get a trike because i 'couldnt' ride a two wheeled mc. i wanted to go cross country in comfort and be able to lock up my stuff.
"You Meet the Nicest People on a (not "in")Honda". That was the tag line from the 1960's for Honda's legendary advertising campaign to woo American out of their cars or cages and onto two wheel motorcycles. The success of this ad-campaign laid the foundation for all of motorcycledom today. I can't imagine the buy-out investor team decoupling the Motor-Company from the then parent corp AMF if not for Honda's marketing success. Vaughn Beals, Richard Teerlink and the others (including Willie G.) understood that the success of any motorcycle venture hinges on marketing. Today, in terms of marketing, H-D is the world's leader with the #1 brand recognition. So just like Harley knows how to build motorcycles, they know how to market them. Furthermore, as Harley has been in one shape, form or another, been building 3-wheelers for almost their entirety, they clearly understand the need for this type product for their most loyal customers and can branded it, without any stigma,.....Harley-Davidson.
Jerry, I just recently started riding on the streets. I’m 56 and grew up on dirt bikes and trail bikes from the time I was 8. I quit riding them when I was around 33. A couple years back I bought a tiny Grom like bike and started street riding. I sold it and got a used 2009 HD Sportster. I began watching your channel among a few others for tips and training. I’m waiting for cooler weather to take a in person class. I also recently bought a 2015 HD Freewheeler. I have to disagree with you that trikes are just for old geezers with physical issues. The trike market has exploded with not just HD but Can Am and even younger riders. I actually love both the Sportster and the trike. When riding my wife, she definitely prefers the trike. They both have their place. The trike seems more stable, more comfortable and has more road presence which gives the feeling of more safety. Thanks for all you do!
I didn't say trikes are just for old geezers or people with physical problems. Since there's a market for trikes, manufacturers should build them. Not for me, but for anyone who wants one.
My wife and I are looking into a trike. We’re both 32 with no health issues. It’s just a easy compromise between getting a motorcycle and a can spyder. It’s the best of both worlds where we can have our cake and eat it to.
I said the same thing, a stage 4 cancer diagnosis changed that. It is not a like my beloved road glide, but it is close. Riding all my life and this keeps my knees in the breeze.
I tried a Triglide three years before my knee replacement. Just wasn’t used to the pushing and pulling of the handlebars. Also, I wondered why they don’t go independent rear suspension. It seem to ride so hard again this was 2018. Maybe they’ve gotten better to make a long story short. I got my knees replaced and I’m doing better now. Not sure what I’m gonna do in the future. Thanks for your video.
no they are still a pain in the ass to steer. i favor highways for this reason and because i have carpal tunnel; it minimizes shifting. but it beats not being able to ride at all for sure.
I’m a few years away from a trike. I appreciate your prospective,I have learned to respect your opinion. I would like to hear your opinion on the Can Am trikes with the wheels in the opposite configurations. Thanks
The Can Am is a lot more stable and better handling as well as more fun on a winding road. If I had to ride a trike, I'd go with 2 wheels in front and one out back.
Jerry: "Who is this motorcycle for? Probably a handicapped person or an old guy"😂😂 That right there is exactly why no one young wants to buy one, there is a stigma.
A day you'll be old, or you think you'll be always a young man? You'll have to be enough healthy then, because it's possible that you won't be able to ride anything, not even a trike. Think, before talking, plug in your brain, if you have one. This comment is also for those who gave you 6 likes. Shame on you!
I'm like you Jerry, when it comes time to give up 2 wheels, I'll just drive my Mustang convertible more often. By the way, do Harley Trikes have reverse? I would hate to try and push it backwards.
harley trikes have an electric reverse motor but it's not the greatest thing in the world. i dont park where i'd have to back up anything steep. i'm a woman and i can push it backwards with one foot down as long as it's not uphill.
u mean it feels way different from a two wheeled mc, because a trike is still a mc. yes it felt downright odd to take a corner without leaning and u have to slow way down for corners too; not built for twisties to be sure. it's not nearly as much fun as a two wheeled mc but hey, it still goes vroom vroom and i'm a cruising kinda gal. i wanted to go cross country and in this mc i can safely lock up all my gear. i didnt even want to worry about someone walking off with that stuff.
Hey Jerry, Nice honest video. I'm a Road King kinda' guy but wife went a different route and has a CanAm Spyder RT. She loves it. Me? ..... the verdict is still out. For the time being I'll stick with two wheels. Have you tried riding a CanAm?
i dont know about harley but the msf course for trikes is a different course than the two wheeled mc because they ride so differently; also they require more room for turns and such.
Is Mrs. Motorman gearing up to get a Harley trike? Will the trike pass the Motorman motorcycle training course? 🤣🤣🤣 I have always told myself when I am unable to ride my two wheel 1998 Valkyrie that I would have it converted to a trike so I could keep riding.
You’re fortunate that your wife rides her own bike. Imagine if she didn’t. And she was riding as your passenger. At some point your legs get a little weaker and her appetite gets a bit bigger.
Since I know the correct techniques, and I'm well aware that a motorcycle takes no strength to hold up when stopped, I'll never have to go to a trike. For the most part, the riders who have never had any training, are the ones who have problems keeping the bike up right. Those are the people who HAVE to go to a trike when they get older.
It's been demonstrated that a reverse trike.... i.e the Spyder with two wheels in front... is a safer vehicle to ride, handling wise, than a conventionl trike.
Did you feel that the inside wheel on the turn felt like it was lifting lol. Also the reverse is done by another starter motor driving the rear belt sprocket, which is why it makes that harsh sound on engagement 😳
No, there is no trike in my future. If I can't lean through the curves I am not riding. I will move down to lighter and lighter bikes if it becomes a strength thing holding the Road Glide up, but the only advantages I see with going to a trike is because you are embedded in the culture in addition to the riding. I have a 280 pound motorcycle in my garage that when I can no longer ride it, I will be done.
@@motorman857One of the reasons I love motorcycling, is that it feels like you are flying. Wouldn't be quite the same with a trike. But 3 wheels is better than none. In Washington State, we are required to have a 3 wheel endorsement and test for Trikes. I should have taken up the grandfathering offer when they started this endorsement.
Funny you said you would get out of motorcycleing and buy a sports car. That's what i said. Done that and sold it. Went to a trike so my wife would ride again. Trike is way better than any car. Put a 1000 miles on one then do another review.
hey motorman how is it driven ? belt drive or some other way if youve got a disability and you love riding then this is the obvious choice still got the freedom but not the problems .
@Dave-sw2dm im very well aware of other makers...some people like to cruise too..not everyone drives full out either...plus lots of people just like harleys...motorman clearly enjoys his harleys..i like harley too, always have always will. HD makes plenty of bikes that will lean in the curves.. ride and own what you like...who cares!
@@Dave-sw2dm didn't assume anything..clearly stated with my original comment that there is nothing wrong with owning a trike...the fact that people get so bent out of shape over certain comments is crazy ...
@@Dave-sw2dm how do you mean confrontational? The only people who it targeted was people who hate trikes....so if you understand my original statement, you'd see that its being positive towards trikes and owners of them....period
@@Dave-sw2dm every time you reply to my comments you come off as lecturing. And almost as if i was referring specifically to you..i wasn't lecturing anyone...i simply made a comment to those who may hate on 3 Wheeled machines in general...and if you actually read and understood my first comment i was throwing positivity towards 3 Wheeled machines, emphasizing on the harley davidson in specific only cause it was a video about a harley davidson....
@@motorman857 Jerry I couldn't find your Can Am video. Could I please trouble you for a link? I know what you are saying. Personally I think that they are not like motor bikes ar all but more like 3 wheel cars. However if they allow you to get some wind therapy then that's a plus. As you get older and your confidence drops, they might be a good alternative......maybe...😁
Don’t ever see myself on a trike. If u ride one, know what u got and ride accordingly.😮 Two local roads with tight fast turns claim a couple trikes every year. 😢
I'd like to see a review of a three wheeler with two wheels in the front; one that also leans into turns. I don't like this one you're riding. I'd rather drive a small car with the top down than this. Reminds me of the ice cream man's trike.
