PART 2 - How To Ride A Trike Motorcycle: The Complete Guide

[@sandmanrides4318]

Hi Riders, Here is my latest in the series of riding a trike. What safety habits do you practice to make your ride more enjoyable? Respond below and share with our community. Stay in the wind!

[@larryreed1611]

Hi I like you video! What I would like to see, is how a trike drive should be posisioned on a trike, leg room to shifter how far back you should be sitting this would be good knowledge for new drivers

[@larryreed1611]

Videos are the bomb!

[@stever8776]

Excellent video! New riders whether 2,3 and even 4 wheels should watch. Lot's of vital information! Some you have forgotten to use from drivers' Ed. But should use again everyday. Worth watching a few times. Come back and watch this again especially if you are a new rider. The S.E.E. method is key to survival. a.k.a. Situational Awareness! Assume you are invisible. The other drivers are idiots and on their cell phones! Cheers

[@randyk636]

Hey brother, thanks for posting this! I’m in the transition phase of going from 2 wheels to 3. I’m retired military and love your presentation style.

[@RonDogSmith]

Should you keep front wheel in center of road on 3 wheel because 3wheller is wider in back

[@webe1959]

Been riding a trike now for about 5 years. Finally, a video on how to ride a trike. You covered everything in your videos that I have experienced myself. Only thing I would add is I have a bright red two toned bike. I believe that helps people see me more easily but nothing will help as long as their faces are in their screens. I can't be seen from behind because of the rear trunk so no amount of bright clothing will help make me visable. But it can help when viewed from the side. I also run a brake light flasher. So far it seems to help people see me from behind. I do let people pass me. I would rather they be in front of me than behind. That way I will be better able to react if the need arises. And wind is my number one nemesis. It wears on you to have to apply constant pressure on the handlebars and that takes out the enjoyment of riding a bike. Thanks for a great video.

[@Gary-y3y]

Hi Sandman, been on 2 wheels for 52 years, that's right I am an old fart. I just acquired a 2014 Triglide. The transition has been an experience with the biggest issue was putting my feet down when stopping. Thanks for your channel good info and instruction. Keep up the good work!!!

[@sandmanrides4318]

Coincidentally, I have to remind myself to put my feet down when I ride my Sportster. Thanks for watching and stay in the wind.

[@PamBrown-cq8do]

Good information, I'm feeling more confident transitioning to a trike from 40 yrs on 2 wheels! Thanks for these videos!

[@sandmanrides4318]

I'm so glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@camrygirl84]

You’re my hero. I have a trike as my first motorcycle. I appreciate the thorough tips. I have my license and am practicing in my neighborhood only. Must admit that I am nervous about driving on the mains roads. I’ll get there eventually. Thank you.

[@sandmanrides4318]

Take your time and try to master the basics. Soon enough you will be riding with your hair on fire...LOL Thanks for watching.

[@john1911ccw]

My method whether in a cage or motorcycle is what I call “reading the traffic”. I observe (try) everything around me and what other people on the road are doing and their driving habits. I’ll look at what the traffic is doing way up ahead to get an idea of any hazzard or event that may be encountered. If anyone is trailering anything or has something on their roof or in the bed of a pickup I’ll either pass them or get way behind them because too often people only bungee cord things like kayaks and bungees break and kayaks go flying causing an accident. Love your videos and commentary, ride safe Brother!

[@sandmanrides4318]

I like the advice. Thanks for watching and stay in the wind.

[@christiebecker1152]

New trike rider here. Thanks for the videos...miss my 2 wheels but at least I can still be on my own bike

[@sandmanrides4318]

Nothing beats riding a motorcycle. Thanks for watching. Stay in the wind.

[@JohnRSmith-ky7kl]

Very good information thank you and God bless you 🙏

[@teresajohnson5135]

You talked about making your self visible to other drivers. ow many of you are wearing black or dark colored helmets? Our head is the tallest thing that stands out, and black just blends in with everything. I wear a white helmet, and as a former truck driver, a white helmet stands out more than a black one. Its just as cool as well as being cooler on your head in the hot sun. I also have a blue and white 15 Triglide that is very visible. My husband rides a Black Magic one, and even when he is in front or behind me, he blends into the pavement. And yes, always use the SEE system even when driving, but more so when you ride.

[@sandmanrides4318]

My instructors all told me to wear a white helmet for vvisibility. Great advice.

[@airbrushken5339]

I rode most of my life... I told my oldest when he started riding (I paid for lessons), when you are behind a car or truck make sure you can see his face in his mirror... then you know if he checks his mirror, he can see you... be safe... "All The Way"

[@sandmanrides4318]

Agree 💯. Airborne!

[@marynonalabrecque7372]

Thank you, I just got my trike. I'm 68 an this is my bucket list. Your skills are fantastic an I'm feeling whole lot more confident

[@sandmanrides4318]

I appreciate it. Thanks for watching.

[@patriciakruglewicz1742]

❤ thanks so much for your help. Thinking about getting a trike now after owning 6 regular bike's.

[@sandmanrides4318]

Trikes are great motorcycles. Once you're on the road you forget you're on a trike. Thanks for watching.

[@bear1255]

Thanks for the info I'm brand new to trike riding your videos are very informative. Thanks again from the uk

[@sandmanrides4318]

You're welcome. What are some great rides in the UK?

[@annmarieshayteague5393]

Thank you. Happy I’ve watched part 2. I’m gonna begin to feel more at ease when my riding season starts.

[@sandmanrides4318]

I'm glad it helped. Be on the lookout for part 3. Thanks for watching and stay in the wind.

[@davidgomez9018]

Very professional and to the point! Looking forward to more of your videos! Thank you for sharing!

[@sandmanrides4318]

Thank you for watching.

[@davidgomez9018]

I love riding my 2022 CVO TriGlide, as long as it's done safely.

[@jamesfenstemaker6366]

Just got a 21 freewheeler this week. Thanks for the videos. Lots of good tips... Subscribed

[@sandmanrides4318]

I'm glad you joined the channel. Thanks for watching.

[@mikeleti3]

Excelent presentation, Thank you!!!

[@sandmanrides4318]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BillGunther-v5z]

Both parts great. spot on advise. Lots of similarities to a motorcycle but also may differences with a Trike. thank you!

[@sandmanrides4318]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@MidLifeStyleTwins]

Thanks for the info fellow triker.

[@sandmanrides4318]

Always enjoying your videos and trips. Thanks for watching.

[@MidLifeStyleTwins]

@@sandmanrides4318 By the way, love the santa on a motorcycle...would definitely see that. Thanks for watching our videos as well. Safe riding out there. Keep up with the content.

[@jumpingjacks5558]

Excellent educational video. You do a fantastic job. Thank you for posting.

[@sandmanrides4318]

Thank you very much and for watching.

[@henrythompson7595]

Temper temper -- that clown that wants to duel with you may be in a 2500-4000 lb. vehicle, you are at most maybe 12-1500 lbs. and you probably can't outrun that Charger or Corvette anyway. He will always win! Watch the movie Easy Rider, I have seen road actions like that in New Mexico once. I left the hi way and let him go. Oh yeah, don't mess with the local law enforcement, you might outrun them, but never that Motorola. When we go on long trips, we stay off of the interstates, coast to coast, use rte 50 or or even rte 66, lots to see. Up north, use rte 2 along the Canadian border through Idaho, Montana, Dakota, all the way to the great lakes. A truly beautiful ride. We seldom see other vehicles except when close to towns. Also in rural areas, watch out for critters, like cows, horses, coyotes, and John Deeres'. Farmers sometimes don't look before cutting across the hi way to another field while pulling that 22 bottom plow, or that harvester. If you are ever in Kerrville, Texas watch out for wild animals, like buffalo, lions, etc. Yup, they got em there!

[@sandmanrides4318]

Great advice on the routes. Thanks for watching and stay in the wind.

[@john1911ccw]

Also want to add that I assume every car approaching an intersection, stop sign or traffic light is going to run it. And everyone on a side street or store/shopping center or driveway is going to pull out in front of me. Us motorcycle riders have ride like we are invisible or ride like everyone on the road is trying to run over us 😂

[@sandmanrides4318]

Great advice. Thanks for watching and stay in the wind.

[@sh839c]

That's what I do as well

[@mrchalco]

New sub here. I use to play soccer in hs and college now my left knee kills me after long rides with wifey. Rg3 2023 might be next in our garage

[@sandmanrides4318]

That is a beautiful trike. Stay in the wind.

[@happynappy]

"Knucklehead". Brilliant! 👏 😅

[@sandmanrides4318]

Old military slang. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching.

[@henrythompson7595]

Reflective vests - also work when overcast or at dusk.

[@sandmanrides4318]

Very good advice. Thanks.

[@geedubb-q1u]

Daymaker headlights help a lot.

[@sandmanrides4318]

They sure so. Thanks for watching.

[@richardabner9420]

another great video

[@sandmanrides4318]

Thanks for watching.

[@tf2529]

Good video and good advice. One thing I do is all my lighting on my bike is LED, they are brighter. I also added a couple of LED lights to the rear .

[@sandmanrides4318]

You have to be visible at all times. Good job on lighting it up. Thanks for watching.

[@davidcrisp9513]

Awesome Sandman !

[@sandmanrides4318]

Thank you for watching.

[@randyk636]

Another great video, thanks!

[@sandmanrides4318]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@c2h2o9c9olate]

There are many hazards for motorcycles on the roads. Since you never know what is going to happen next, I ALWAYS look for escape routes in case of unexpected circumstances, and alternate escape routes just in case. While running into a corn field is not something you look forward to, it beats running into a Peterbuilt grill. Dirt is softer than steel. It might save your life.

[@sandmanrides4318]

100% agree. Thanks for watching.

[@Biker305_adv]

Thanks you !! Gracias jefe

[@sandmanrides4318]

De nada. Y gracias por el apoyo.

[@patricknester435]

Thanks for the information

[@sandmanrides4318]

I'm happy to help. Thanks for watching.

[@donrozette2706]

Very comprehensive suggestions. Is line selection through a curve the same as on 2 wheels?

[@sandmanrides4318]

That is a very good question. Line selecting is the same as a two wheel motorcycle. However, you have to compensate for the width of the three-wheel motorcycle. You definitely do not want to run a tire into the shoulder or a ditch. Maintain a good entry speed and everything should be okay.

[@tug5665]

Hey, Sandman. Great videos! I see a NC motorcycle tag, behind you, on the wall. What part of NC are you from? I'm located just north of Winston-Salem.

[@sandmanrides4318]

Hey, thanks for watching. NC is my adopted home. Do you ride? I hear the Hanging Rock Loop ride in your area is a great ride and a test run for the Dragon's Tail.

[@tug5665]

Sandman, I used to ride but after 43 years of otr truck driving, my left knee had turned to mush and I had to sell my Goldwing. I'm 67 and have been retired since 2018 and have been thinking about getting a used Tri Glide. I do miss the breeze on my knees. About the Hanging Rock Loop, its not even close to the Dragon's Tail...but fun, none the less. Thank you for your service and I'll c u later

[@tobylopez445]

when I ride I always wear either a yellow or red T-shirt and my rain gear is black with Bright orange and I always carry a reflective strap for nighttime.

[@sandmanrides4318]

That is very smart. When I highway ride most of my shirts are white or some bright color. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardabner9420]

do you have a video on floorboard shifting?

[@sandmanrides4318]

I do not, but that is a good idea. Thanks for watching.

[@kenrobison9528]

Remember, everyone deployed. God bless you all. 🇺🇸 All the way.

[@sandmanrides4318]

Never forget. Airborne!

[@EvanHarder-ew6sw]

I've been riding a motorcycle for about five years, but recently switched to riding a trike. When the wind gusts get bad, it kinda blows me around either a little left or right on the highway. This is with me going between 60 and 68 mph, which kinda makes me nervous. Any tips would be appreciated!

[@sandmanrides4318]

Thanks for watching.

[@555alaina]

How do you check your oil on a trike? I thought it had to be tipped on the kickstand to check 2 wheeled bikes. How do you compensate for the lack of tip with a trike?

[@sandmanrides4318]

There is a dipstick on the right side by the passenger floorboard. It sits straight with no lean. Thanks for watching.

[@bend1951]

Every bike I owned had to be upright to check oil. Now that my Victory has been triked, it’s already upright.

[@DerbyCustom]

Wise advise to be more visible. More LED lights, flags on the back.

[@sandmanrides4318]

I like the suggestions. Thanks for watching.

[@dianedenroche1496]

Lights, reflecting gear

[@sandmanrides4318]

I like that.

[@winkydinkandyou]

Just remember your invisible. Never trust a blinker.

[@sandmanrides4318]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching.