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How many with a new HD Trike
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This neat little clip makes the process look like something new!
My Aunt Evelyn had all her living room furniture covered like this back in the early 60's when I was a kid!
Holy cow, you got a good memory Rich...I did not know thay came out with Scotch Guard "spray sealant like hair spray only unscented" that far back... comes to mind the movie the "Graduate" ..."-- just one word...PLASTIC...!" :newsmile100:
How far up the fender does your foot come in contact when dismounting? Give me an idea. Measure from base of fender up.
RJ/zoood
When you dismount. Are you standing on your floor board or have your foot planted on the ground? I'm trying to paint a visual in my minds eye. Instead of making an idea that "one size works for all" I'm looking more at a variety for the individual to choose from.
RJ
I know what you mean. While building my Trike. I had to back it off my lift. So that I could turn my handlebars to the left to keep brake fluid res. level when I bled my front brakes. Since I rode 2 wheelers all the time before. I had both of my feet planted on the lift surface. When backing. It started to roll. I hit the front brakes and there wasnt any. now my new build was rolling backwards!!! I kept my left foot down so it wouldnt tip , while hitting the brake pedal with my right foot and then it dawned on me that it's a trike! It's not gonna fall over or tip. There's allot of simple old habits we have to learn to change or modify.
RJ
georgiatom
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I had an 09 Ultra Classic when I had 4 heart attacks and open heart surgery in 2010. After recovery, I was unable to hold my bike up at intersections on gravel or sand - the old legs let me down. I had two choices, buy a Trike, or quit riding. NEVER a thought about it...went right up to Macon HD and traded for a Trike. One of the best things I've ever bought. We love it. The only thing I've done to it is to install a leveling kit in the rear-improved handling and easier steering in corners. Will have one more before I get planted....the white one with bright blue trim is just tooooo pretty. Got to have one.
I bought a new 2015 HD Freewheeler back in March. Had a street glide before but due to lower back problems traded up to the trike. I've put a couple thousand miles on so far and love it. I just stand on the foot pad and mount like it was a horse and never hit the finder. I would like to check out the 3m protection due to rock chips that may happen. This trike rides and runs great. I have had no problems. In the rain, it will hydroplane a little but if you just slow down, it handles good.