Tips for Trike Riding
A three wheel motorcycle offers more than an extra wheel. It offers extra stability, better handling, and improved safety. But it also requires a different riding approach than your typical motorcycle. If you are looking to refresh your memory (or hoping to get ahead before your riding class starts), check out the following tips on motorcycle riding. If you are looking for Harley-Davidson® trikes for sale, look no further than Toad Suck Harley-Davidson®. We proudly serve those in Conway and Searcy, Arkansas.
How to Turn
A three wheel motorcycle uses a similar turning style to what’s found in a car. No need to lean and engage your whole body like you would on the average motorcycle. Instead, simply turn the handlebars the direction you want to go. It's much easier on your body and far more simple.
There still is some strategy for turning. You can't just barrel ahead at full steam - that's a recipe for taking it at the wrong angle and possibly flipping your trike over. Instead, you'll want to drop your speed before the turn, then maintain the speed as you approach it. After you are through the corner, you can hit the throttle again. It'll give you the extra "oomph" needed to leave the turn and accelerate to your normal riding pace. Always try to take the turn as smooth and steady as possible. Any jerky or abrupt motions could result in you losing control of your machine.
Take into account the width of your three wheel motorcycle as well. These vehicles are wider than a two-wheeled motorcycle, which will affect the angle you need to use when approaching the turn. Turning too sharply could cause one of your wheels to lose contact with the ground.
How to Start and Shift
Three wheel motorcycles are made with a manual transmission. Before you can turn on your motorcycle, you'll need your brakes to be engaged. Then engage the clutch, shift, and let go of the clutch. If you've ever changed gears in a car with manual transmission, you'll find the process is pretty much the same. If you are new to the process, you'll want to look for Harley-Davidson® trikes for sale that offer easy handling. It'll make the process easier for you to learn.
If you do this process correctly, you'll avoid lurching forward or facing a stalling engine. Always change gears carefully since it is all too easy to lose control of your vehicle. Whenever you can, try to change gears while riding in a straight line. Your motorcycle will respond better this way.
Stopping
Controlling your speed is a key part of motorcycle riding, whether that's reigning it in as you go down a hill or bringing your journey to a close. As you look at trikes for sale in Arkansas, you'll notice that every model is massive. It isn't easy to slow down those beasts of machines. You need to leave plenty of room and time to come to a full stop, so start braking well in advance. Try to never slam on your brakes if you can, since it could result in your wheels locking up.
Most three wheel motorcycles will have separate braking systems for the front and back wheels. If you only engage one, make sure it's the back wheel. But you will get the best braking power if you used both at the same time.
Ready to look at trikes for sale in Arkansas? Visit Toad Suck Harley-Davidson®. We carry a range of new and used trikes for sale at any budget! We proudly serve those in Conway, Searcy, Hot Springs, Fort Smith, and Russellville, Arkansas.