Goldwing with Training Wheels? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Ext1jdh · 08-11-2006, 02:41 PM

I saw this while driving to St Louis today. Thought I'd pass it on. Sorry bout the quality, from cameraphone.

Rockhead · 08-11-2006, 03:11 PM

What the heck does he need those for? Should have saved his money for a convertible.

SVZuki · 08-11-2006, 03:31 PM

i think a bike with training wheels is called a trike.

GSX1100FL · 08-11-2006, 03:35 PM

Cheaper version of a trike?

Centurion · 08-11-2006, 03:39 PM

Sort of a cheaper version. They are known as an insta-trike kit (and by several other names). Less expensive and easy to convert back to 2 wheels.

There is a kit for older wings known as "landing gear" (training wheels) that would automatically lower when the speed dropped below 15mph!!!

Ext1jdh · 08-11-2006, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVboy84

i think a bike with training wheels is called a trike.

I would agree, however these look more like trailer wheels, and the rear tire is still on the ground

TechJD · 08-12-2006, 01:34 AM

well I dont know if you call $4000 cheap but, they are ok in my book for people that want to ride but are afraid of falling or for someone who has fallen before and cant take that chance again, or what ever reason they want to use.
Atleast they are riding.

blackie1491 · 08-12-2006, 09:35 AM

Some Wing rider, as they age, find their hips give them trouble, the automatic
low speed drop wheels, provide the comfort and the ability to keep riding without the need to switch to a Trike.

TechJD · 08-12-2006, 01:46 PM

they are made for all common bikes today including Harleys
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dichotomous · 08-14-2006, 09:13 AM

so I guess I shouldnt have laughed quite as loudly as I did when I saw one of these with a trailer on the back the other day.....

Islander · 08-16-2006, 07:30 PM

I guy I know saw three little old men coming into a parking lot with wings and when they slowed down training wheels lowered out of the saddle bags. They had a hydraulic system and if they went below 5mph they came down. They never had to put their feet down. These guys were in their 70's and had sold everything they owned and rode across Canada all summer and when the weather started to turn cold they headed south. What a life.

bnlfan · 04-21-2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islander

I guy I know saw three little old men coming into a parking lot with wings and when they slowed down training wheels lowered out of the saddle bags. They had a hydraulic system and if they went below 5mph they came down. They never had to put their feet down. These guys were in their 70's and had sold everything they owned and rode across Canada all summer and when the weather started to turn cold they headed south. What a life.

Actually it is made to raise at 18 mph and lower at set same speed. They use a switch on the bike to move it.

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The other is made to attach to the bike and stays in contact at all times.
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eb77k · 04-23-2007, 12:13 PM

Stacy MN where they make these is just down the road from me! I'm going to get a set, and a "babe cage".

I'm all for a guy keeping riding. But why not just get a side hack?

08-11-2006, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,257	Goldwing with Training Wheels? I saw this while driving to St Louis today. Thought I'd pass it on. Sorry bout the quality, from cameraphone. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

08-14-2006, 09:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
dichotomous Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Blue SV650s K5 Location: the green mountains Posts: 174	so I guess I shouldnt have laughed quite as loudly as I did when I saw one of these with a trailer on the back the other day..... __________________ There's just something about a blue bike...... Throttle on, man, Throttle on..... (does underbar wave)

04-23-2007, 12:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
eb77k Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: I'm lucky, I've got alot Location: minnesota Posts: 329	Stacy MN where they make these is just down the road from me! I'm going to get a set, and a "babe cage". I'm all for a guy keeping riding. But why not just get a side hack? __________________ MOTO GUZZI loud valves save lives

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Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,767	What the heck does he need those for? Should have saved his money for a convertible.

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GSX1100FL Puddle Runner Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 381	Cheaper version of a trike?

08-11-2006, 03:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Centurion Newbie Joined: Nov 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Moorestown, NJ Posts: 5	Sort of a cheaper version. They are known as an insta-trike kit (and by several other names). Less expensive and easy to convert back to 2 wheels. There is a kit for older wings known as "landing gear" (training wheels) that would automatically lower when the speed dropped below 15mph!!!

08-12-2006, 01:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
TechJD Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 1996 Shadow ACE VT1100C2 Location: 50 miles south of Lexington, KY Posts: 339	well I dont know if you call $4000 cheap but, they are ok in my book for people that want to ride but are afraid of falling or for someone who has fallen before and cant take that chance again, or what ever reason they want to use. Atleast they are riding.

08-12-2006, 09:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,332	Some Wing rider, as they age, find their hips give them trouble, the automatic low speed drop wheels, provide the comfort and the ability to keep riding without the need to switch to a Trike.

08-12-2006, 01:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
TechJD Found second gear by accident Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 1996 Shadow ACE VT1100C2 Location: 50 miles south of Lexington, KY Posts: 339	they are made for all common bikes today including Harleys MTC Voyager - Mild to Wild in Minutes! - Motortrike, Motor Trike, Motorycle Conversions, Trikes, Motortrikes

08-16-2006, 07:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Islander Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2006 Honda 919 Location: Riverglade New Brunswick Posts: 63	I guy I know saw three little old men coming into a parking lot with wings and when they slowed down training wheels lowered out of the saddle bags. They had a hydraulic system and if they went below 5mph they came down. They never had to put their feet down. These guys were in their 70's and had sold everything they owned and rode across Canada all summer and when the weather started to turn cold they headed south. What a life.

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