To Trike Or Not To Trike?

As a club, the majority of us are seasoned riders with many miles under our belt. We love Being In The Wind and the Call Of The Open Road. New adventures await us around every turn, especially if we're following Tom. He keeps things interesting.

There comes a time in all riders lives when they realize they can no longer handle a two wheeler safely. Most often, this is due to physical limitations we face as we wander through the golden years. Unfortunately, some of us face this earlier in life than we figured on. When we get to this point, most of us find out it's darn hard to hang up our chaps. They've become too much part of our lives to part with.

Oh, I personally know some Gold Wingers I rode with in the 80's and 90's who gave up their bikes and bought motor homes. You probably passed them while they clogged up highways and byways across our great land. But, is this the way we want to go?

I think not!

So, what's our alternative?

Trikes!

In the future, we will undoubtedly see more of our members riding trikes.

Once they begin riding them, they find out that though they do give up the fun of leaning through serpentine turns, there are definite advantages of riding a three wheeler.

First, they will enjoy having better traction on all road surfaces. Increased luggage capacity along with being able to pull a trailer without adversely affecting the handling of the ride are a couple of more benefits if riding a three wheeler.

Trikes are serious machines in their own right. They deserve all the respect motorcycles get both on the road and in our club house.

I enjoy riding with everyone who rides them.

Gray Beard