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I have been looking at Scooter trikes, and have chatted with a few of them. My problem is I am very leary of buying something that big on line without seeing, and maybe riding it first. Does anyone know of any
reputable sites that would be safe for me to order something like a scooter trikes from them. Or has anyone purchased a scooter trike? I would like to know your experiences with the company and the bike. I have been looking at the scooter trikes that have the two wheels on the back, but open to models that have the two wheels on the front i.e like the spyders. I don't want to spend alot of money i.e like for the spyders I just want something to ride around on. Any help would be appreciated, I hope to be able to purchase one at the end of this year or the next. Thanks
I'm in the same boat as you not shure what to buy I'm worried about tipping over when turning which ones tip more 2 front wheels or two back wheels,? What's safer to buy?
It looks like you've replied to an old thread, and haven't been given any information.
I've been a scooter rider for 17 years. As far as I know, the only scooter trikes that are manufactured as true trikes are Chinese made. Some might find them reliable; I'd personally never have one.
You can sometimes find customized scooter trikes for sale on the popular motorcycle sales sites. That is, scooters that have had trike kits installed. I could kick myself for passing up a Honda Silverwing scooter that was triked with a Voyager kit. It was listed at a good price.
Alternatively, you could buy a used scooter and have it converted yourself. Typically, count on adding anywhere from 1500-5000 for a conversion kit, depending on the model and what size bike you put it on.
Trikes will tip at high speed around sharp corners. Some kits, like the Voyager, are built to allow up to a 15% lean on the bike so that you won't be riding a rigid configuration.
If you go the conversion route, I wouldn't buy a new scooter. The Japanese models are known for their reliability. I ride a 2002 Honda Silverwing (bought new) with a sidecar. With regular maintenance, it's never given me any problems.
If you can find a class in your area, I would definitely check it out. Before I added a sidecar to my Silverwing, I took a class given by this organization SIDECAR/TRIKE TRAINING – Evergreen Motorcycle Training
I wanted to make sure I was making the right decision before putting down a whole lot of cash and irreversibly altering my bike. It turned out to be exactly the thing for me; I don't foresee ever going back to a 2-wheeler.
Many of the trike conversion manufacturers have models that fit scooters. Voyager is one, Danson is another. In fact, Danson appears to be a scooter conversion specialist.
I've noticed a lot of trikes out on the roads in the last few years, and not just Goldwings. Even Harleys have trike add-ons or the the full-blown retooling to turn the bike into a three wheeler. I suppose the aging of the riding population has something to do with it. Some will never become open top cagers, even if it means making drastic changes to their scoots.
good advice from others so far as investing more for a trike conversion on a reliable Japanese scooter or motorcycle. but so far as what OP asked about all that time ago and another poster more recently, the scooter trikes such as shown below are a complete crap shoot. often times the "crap" part takes on a whole new meaning
the key to getting it on the road as good as can be however is if ordering online have it shipped to a local motorcycle shop / mechanic that can "PDI" it (pre-delivery inspection) and set it up properly. otherwise you are likely to be stuck with a boat anchor fairly early on. and even if set up properly these things can still require lot's of tinkering to stay on the road somewhat reliably. this kind of tinkering may suit some hobbyist mechanic owners, but not many others. also understand these are sold with virtually no warranty. if something goes wrong they will ship you a part only after receiving the bad part and approving the claim. you will pay shipping both ways, and any labor involved from a local shop. their is no dealer network
expect a top speed of around 45mph from a 150cc trike such as the one below, and maybe 75mph from a 300cc unit
It looks like you've replied to an old thread, and haven't been given any information.
I've been a scooter rider for 17 years. As far as I know, the only scooter trikes that are manufactured as true trikes are Chinese made. Some might find them reliable; I'd personally never have one.
You can sometimes find customized scooter trikes for sale on the popular motorcycle sales sites. That is, scooters that have had trike kits installed. I could kick myself for passing up a Honda Silverwing scooter that was triked with a Voyager kit. It was listed at a good price.
Alternatively, you could buy a used scooter and have it converted yourself. Typically, count on adding anywhere from 1500-5000 for a conversion kit, depending on the model and what size bike you put it on.
Trikes will tip at high speed around sharp corners. Some kits, like the Voyager, are built to allow up to a 15% lean on the bike so that you won't be riding a rigid configuration.
If you go the conversion route, I wouldn't buy a new scooter. The Japanese models are known for their reliability. I ride a 2002 Honda Silverwing (bought new) with a sidecar. With regular maintenance, it's never given me any problems.
If you can find a class in your area, I would definitely check it out. Before I added a sidecar to my Silverwing, I took a class given by this organization SIDECAR/TRIKE TRAINING – Evergreen Motorcycle Training
I wanted to make sure I was making the right decision before putting down a whole lot of cash and irreversibly altering my bike. It turned out to be exactly the thing for me; I don't foresee ever going back to a 2-wheeler.
Stay away from Chinese they are junk. I live in Florida and we have quite a bit of scooter dealers I went with a Sym a made in Taiwan it is a HD 200 it go's up to 70mph has a liquid cooled ceramic lined cylinder. All the scooter trikes i have ever seen are cheap Chinese made ones.
I have been looking at Scooter trikes, and have chatted with a few of them. My problem is I am very leary of buying something that big on line without seeing, and maybe riding it first. Does anyone know of any
reputable sites that would be safe for me to order something like a scooter trikes from them. Or has anyone purchased a scooter trike? I would like to know your experiences with the company and the bike. I have been looking at the scooter trikes that have the two wheels on the back, but open to models that have the two wheels on the front i.e like the spyders. I don't want to spend alot of money i.e like for the spyders I just want something to ride around on. Any help would be appreciated, I hope to be able to purchase one at the end of this year or the next. Thanks
The Spyders have been out long enough now that there is a used bike market for them.
i'd certainly want to have a hands on experience when buying a bike and resist the urge to buy online.
Do you just want a little 50cc scooter type bike or do you want something capable of highway driving.
What city are you in.?
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