I am 55 years old and have been riding motorcycles all my life. I took a few years off when my son was growing up, but in 2004 bought a Harley Ultra Classic and put 25k on it and traded for a 2010 Limited in 2010 and not have almost 15K on it.

I have had some back problems from time to time and even had a couple long bike trips cancel because of my back, we always ride tow up and my wife loves to ride.

I love 2 wheels but am at a point that I am seriously considering going to a Harley Tri Glide.

I know there is a safety factor with the trikes and you don't have to worry about dumping the bike.

I would like to hear from guys that have switched from two wheels to a trike and if you regretted doing it.

Thanks in advance for your input.

 

go do it, I did, never looked back

 

Went from an ultra to the Triglide and love it .

 

We went from a Heritage to a Tri Glide last August and have really enjoyed the change. We ride two up most of the time and the Tri affords us a great ride and I don't worry about dumping us at stops when it may not be level, loose gravel and all those other things. With that said I am 67 so I have a few years on you.

 

I'm sure you've tried a back rest? I'm 60 and have 3 herniated discs which are now somewhat in remission. My $99 Grasshopper back rest made a world of difference. I know a trike is probably inevitable but I figure I have a lot of years left on the Heritage.

 

I'm 48 and suffer from kidney disease and diabetes. I am getting to the point I can't feel my feet (neuropathy). Same as the op I rode my entire life. Wife talked me into a trike demo and have never looked back. Do it. The freedom is still the same but the stability is so nice!

Rax

 

I'm 67 as well, most all ailments including neuropathy, and traded in the softail deluxe for a tri-glide. If you ride two up most of the time, then get the trike!! You will never be happier, your wife will love it, and HD folks love them as well!

 

I am 58 and went with a trike because I wanted a dresser and didn't know how many more years I could keep picking up that much weight. It is a different ride yes, do I regret it ...NO

 

Sold my Roadglide in January and picked up my Streetglide Trike. It's the best bike I have had, and most comfortable. I don't regret it a bit, and think you will thoroughly enjoy the Tri-glide.

 

at our age we are on the back nine, there should be no regrets about anything. 60 yrs plus, ride'n a bike with the wifey. understand not ancient but if change keeps us in the game , get it done. 13 tri glide and regrets have none.. enjoy and be safe. JR