April 16, 2009

Trikes For Sale

If you ever wanted a Trike, you do not have to give up your ride. One other thing that is great about the trike ride is that it will provide a new market to some people that can’t ride a conventional motorcycle. As they say, it is all the same wind and more people that can enjoy the motorcycle arena the better. By the way, you do need a motorcycle license to operate these Trikes. Imagine never having to put your feet down or lean into a corner. But you still have the same good old wind in your face like any motorcycle.

Trike conversions are really attractive looking packages. Aside from that there are multiple reasons for the popularity. Some folks do not like holding up that big Honda Gold Wing with their toes or have a handicap that prevents them from doing so. Also, there are a growing number of people that just want the luxury of having three wheels to tour. Start looking around and you will see more and more of them populating the highways and streets in your neighborhood.

How much does a kit cost?

A. Average kit cost is $10,500.00 installed. You can add or deduct features but $10,500.00 is a good rule of thumb.

Q. How do I buy a trike?

A. There are two ways:
1. You can convert your bike to a trike if it is a Honda or Harley (excluding the Sportster).
2. You can buy a bike already converted to a trike.

Q. Can you buy a trike kit from Harley or Honda?
A. No there are a number of trike conversion companies with dealers scattered across the USA & Canada. Harley and Honda provide the motorcycle then the conversion company removes and rear wheel and saddlebags and bolt-on the conversion kit. The kit consists of two automotive wheels, a differential and new driveshaft, fenders, and rear trunk. The kit is painted to match the color of your bike at the factory.

Q. I heard that 3-wheelers were unstable and banned?
A. That was the old 3-wheel ATVs made by Honda that were tipping over. These trikes have a low center of gravity, 6-cylinder and large V-Twin engines, limited slip differentials, extremely wide rear tires that are very stable under all conditions encountered on the road.

Q. What are the advantages of a trike over a regular motorcycle?
A. The most obvious is stability you do not have to put your feet down when you stop. You can ride without fear of tipping over with or without a passenger. You can ride over metal grated bridges with no fear. You can take the trike down dirt or gravel roads with ease. You won’t get fatigued in stop and go traffic.

Here are current listings for trikes on eBay: