How to Ride a Motorcycle Trike
Trikes are fast becoming one of the most popular modes of transportation for former motorcyclists; people with arthritis, weak knees and other injuries or disabilities that prevent them from riding a motorcycle. Trikes are also fun for anyone seeking the excitement of the road without worrying about balancing on two wheels.
Trikes are available from traditional motorcycle manufacturers like Harley-Davidson and Honda, trike manufacturers like Lehrman and Motor Trikes, and custom builders. Do-it-yourself conversion kits are also available to transform motorcycles into trikes.
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Things You'll Need
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Boots
- Leather or denim jacket
- Leather or denim pant
- Leather chaps (optional)
Instructions
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Mounting and Riding
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Mount the trike by stepping across the seat; do not swing your foot or you will hit the fender. If there is a passenger, she should mount first, then the rider.
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Practice figure eights in a parking lot. Learn how to maneuver the trike through turns and evasive actions before heading out on the road. Steer with deliberate push and pull motion.
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Ride in traffic with the trike in the same lane position as a car. Apply steady pressure through tight turns and decreasing radius turns like those in entrance and exit ramps.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not counter-steer.
Allow for the additional width of the trike when pulling into gas stations and parking spaces.
Steer with push and pull motion, like a riding lawn mower, ATV or car.
Alter trike rake for easier steering.
Do not lean.
Do not put your foot down when you stop; your rear wheel is likely to run over it.
Do not make any sudden steering movements; trikes are very responsive.
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Comments
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Anybody know where I can rent a Trike in Asheville?
