FAQs page kinda stale

I only have experience on one trike but three (of my own) sidecar rigs and a couple of other’s and I will say that I find the sidecars easier to operate - assuming they are set up correctly.  Trikes have an inherent tendency to oversteer compared to the sidecars.  Also, if your drive system is good, replacing a fabulous drive with an automotive one can have its own problems.

There’s more I know, but it’s a good start to the conversation.  Go on, I’ve got my Nomex underwear on.

Steve Jacobs, as a polite reply your good question, I will say that trikes have less than half the storage capacity of a Sidecar rig....trikes are not dog friendly, whereas Sidecars love dogs, grandchildren, rabbits, Llamas, etc  .

With a trike, you are straddling the center of the road lane, either wagging the tail, or shaking the head, depending on whether that single tire is fore or aft.

With a Sidecar rig, the two tires of the motorcycle are in the left side tire track of most cars, whilst the Sidecar tire is in the right side tire track of most cars, so it goes up the road straight and smoothly.

Trikes attract Blue haired old ladies in Florida, and Flies in Texas.

Sidecar rigs attract wives, girlfriends , dogs, grandchildren, required Ice Cream stops...

Life is like a Sushi Bar....do you want a Tofu Roll, or a Halibut filet ?

On the topic of straddling tracks…we were in a group and the leader’s gps took us down a very poor gravel road that had been severely abused by heavy trucks and rains.  The three bikes were dodging Fiat sized holes whilst I was straddling them and the cages in our group were bouncing like no tomorrow.  

@miles-ladue as I said, I'm not a fan of three wheelers. I have no experience with them. I was just wondering why one as opposed to another. I will never own a trike anyway. Those with more experience may fill in the blanks

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@miles-ladue as I said, I'm not a fan of three wheelers. I have no experience with them. I was just wondering why one as opposed to another. I will never own a trike anyway. Those with more experience may fill in the blanks

Steve Jacob's, I have ridden several different trikes, including brand new showroom models at Hannigan Motorsports,  both their H-D trike and their Goldwing trike,  whilst they were finishing up the build on my 2019 Goldwing w/DCT and Hannigan Dream Sidecar,  so Dave Hannigan and I took these two high-end trikes out for a sporty ride...and lunch.

I have also ridden other trike brands,  including a brand new CanAm Spyder. I am never pleased with how a trike corners, or how it "hunts" over the center section/crown of the roadway.

We, the Sidecarists of The World,  would welcome you into the Wacky World of Sidecars.

Come join the fun 😁 

@grymsr Steve, as Thane mentions, side car rigs are easier to select correct lines for, off road, than trikes.  Two tracks to manage instead of three.

Generally, I find a sidecar rig with a relatively wide (56" center to center) track width reasonably easy to find lines in two track off roads that may be favored by side by sides and Jeeps.  I have a little over a foot of ground clearance under the tub, so if there is a pronounced center hump between road tracks, I can usually clear it, unless the tracks are deep ruts and swervy.

I've never driven a trike.  Would be fun to try the Can Am off road version, as long as the dealership provides a support crew when I get it stuck in deep sand.  

The ability to have your riding partner beside instead of behind is a huge bonus.  There is nothing like sharing the facial expression of absolute terror. 😍 

Early eighties I hustled cattle with a seventies 3 wheeled fat tired Honda 90.

It would be a major challenge to get one stuck anywhere. 

Cows didn't respect it much.

I had a lot of fun on it even if tipping sideways was a very present hazard. 

Son of the bosses friend cartwheeled his at the cost of a foot.

I had exactly one, ten minute excursion on one and nearly took my own foot off turning right.  That was enough.