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Quote from valawndart on January 13, 2014, 6:28 amI just picked up my 1986 FLHTP w/sidecar yesterday. Ride home was interesting- good thing I've been reading and lurking here for a few weeks. On/Off ramps were interesting, to say the least. Rode true on straightaways and no noticeable shake on acceleration. Not sure if it rode like I expected, because I had no idea what to expect. LOL
Everything looks to be in pretty good shape, but I look forward to getting to know the rig. I've ordered the manuals and they should be in this week. As with any new-to-me bike, I will change oil, brake/clutch fluids, filters, etc. Looking to this group of experts for rig-specific to-dos and gotchas to avoid. There is a trike/sidecar class the first weekend of May that I will take to pick up some good and drop off some bad habits, and my plan is for both the rig and myself to be ready for the rally in June.
Thanks in advance for the advice and admonishments!
I just picked up my 1986 FLHTP w/sidecar yesterday. Ride home was interesting- good thing I've been reading and lurking here for a few weeks. On/Off ramps were interesting, to say the least. Rode true on straightaways and no noticeable shake on acceleration. Not sure if it rode like I expected, because I had no idea what to expect. LOL
Everything looks to be in pretty good shape, but I look forward to getting to know the rig. I've ordered the manuals and they should be in this week. As with any new-to-me bike, I will change oil, brake/clutch fluids, filters, etc. Looking to this group of experts for rig-specific to-dos and gotchas to avoid. There is a trike/sidecar class the first weekend of May that I will take to pick up some good and drop off some bad habits, and my plan is for both the rig and myself to be ready for the rally in June.
Thanks in advance for the advice and admonishments!
Quote from Gummiente on January 13, 2014, 3:21 pmWelcome! Show us a pic of your rig, we like pics. 🙂
You're heading in the right direction by taking the training course. In the mean time, take it slow, use at least 50lb ballast in the chair at all times and practice, practice, practice.
Welcome! Show us a pic of your rig, we like pics. 🙂
You're heading in the right direction by taking the training course. In the mean time, take it slow, use at least 50lb ballast in the chair at all times and practice, practice, practice.
Quote from SwampFox on January 13, 2014, 9:44 pm+1. Good idea on the training - it sure helped me realize a couple things I was doing wrong, as well as reinforce a few things I was doing right. And, yes, we need pics. Congrats on the new rig.
+1. Good idea on the training - it sure helped me realize a couple things I was doing wrong, as well as reinforce a few things I was doing right. And, yes, we need pics. Congrats on the new rig.
Quote from valawndart on January 14, 2014, 6:26 amHere is a pic. More will come in the next few weeks.
Here is a pic. More will come in the next few weeks.
Quote from redharley on January 14, 2014, 5:22 pmgood looking rig, just new into it myself. what your describing is about what I felt 1st ride,it's getting better. looking for better weather now. I too will look for class then hard for me to get motorcycle riding out of my head yet, Good luck
good looking rig, just new into it myself. what your describing is about what I felt 1st ride,it's getting better. looking for better weather now. I too will look for class then hard for me to get motorcycle riding out of my head yet, Good luck
Quote from draperg1 on January 14, 2014, 6:43 pmGreat looking rig! Like the white, really makes the rig stand out. Plus it is the most noticeable color. The class will be well worth your time, in the meantime find a big parking lot and push the boundaries, you will learn a lot. Welcome to the non symmetrical world.
Bill D
Great looking rig! Like the white, really makes the rig stand out. Plus it is the most noticeable color. The class will be well worth your time, in the meantime find a big parking lot and push the boundaries, you will learn a lot. Welcome to the non symmetrical world.
Bill D
Quote from valawndart on January 14, 2014, 8:54 pmThanks all for the compliments and reinforcements!
Thanks all for the compliments and reinforcements!
Quote from dawg gone on January 15, 2014, 9:52 amHay there very nice If it doesn't have raked trees they would be advised much improved steering.
Hay there very nice If it doesn't have raked trees they would be advised much improved steering.
Quote from 46u on January 15, 2014, 3:48 pmGreat looking rig. I never took the riding coarse only because there is not one any where near me even with in a couple hundred miles but is not a bad idea. I have had my rig on now for over a year and have put at least 7K on it. You ride a motorcycle you drive a rig. So far no raked trees but it is on my list but could be years before I can afford them in my situation.
Welcome to the forum.
Jeff
Great looking rig. I never took the riding coarse only because there is not one any where near me even with in a couple hundred miles but is not a bad idea. I have had my rig on now for over a year and have put at least 7K on it. You ride a motorcycle you drive a rig. So far no raked trees but it is on my list but could be years before I can afford them in my situation.
Welcome to the forum.
Jeff
Quote from Bob Hunt on January 16, 2014, 6:28 pmWow, beautiful rig! My sportster is white but the hack is black, looking at your rig makes me want to go white with the sidecar as well!
Wow, beautiful rig! My sportster is white but the hack is black, looking at your rig makes me want to go white with the sidecar as well!
Quote from jays3hds on January 17, 2014, 9:12 amVery nice. Raked triple trees make life a lot easier.
Weight in sidecar when riding solo helps too.Small picture and write up of my rig was in Motorcycle Bagger Magazine in the Nov / Dec 2013 Issue, page 23.
Good Luck
Jay
Very nice. Raked triple trees make life a lot easier.
Weight in sidecar when riding solo helps too.
Small picture and write up of my rig was in Motorcycle Bagger Magazine in the Nov / Dec 2013 Issue, page 23.
Good Luck
Jay
Quote from Guest on January 17, 2014, 8:21 pm86? Really nice!
86? Really nice!
Quote from Esau on January 20, 2014, 11:43 amBeautiful rig! Welcome... I envy you folks that are already on the road on three. I'm still awaiting my hack to arrive. After reading so many speak highly of the S/TEP course, I'll be taking one also. I hope to do the training using my own rig since I'd like to practice on what I'll be driving. I'm sort of partial to white also, maybe 'cause my scooter is white too. Yours looks great!
Beautiful rig! Welcome... I envy you folks that are already on the road on three. I'm still awaiting my hack to arrive. After reading so many speak highly of the S/TEP course, I'll be taking one also. I hope to do the training using my own rig since I'd like to practice on what I'll be driving. I'm sort of partial to white also, maybe 'cause my scooter is white too. Yours looks great!
Quote from Wolfhound on January 21, 2014, 6:48 amJay, checked out your album. Great rigs. Is that Morgan yours?? I had a friend that had an early Morgan but she passed away before restoration was completed.
Jay, checked out your album. Great rigs. Is that Morgan yours?? I had a friend that had an early Morgan but she passed away before restoration was completed.
Quote from wvsporty on January 21, 2014, 7:53 amThat is a real nice looking rig VALAWNDART, what part of VA are you in ?
That is a real nice looking rig VALAWNDART, what part of VA are you in ?
Quote from valawndart on January 21, 2014, 9:19 amThanks for the compliments. Next few weeks are stoopid busy, but will start asking more questions as I get the squawk list worked up.
Have made one inquiry to local dealer about raked trees, but there weren't able to help much due to the age of the rig. Since I am most likely going to rebuild the front forks sooner rather than later (since I'm not totally sure of how the PO maintained it), I would ideally like to make the tree swap at the same time. Have no clue yet where/for what to start looking for the parts.
WVSPORTY, I am in Alexandria.
Thanks for the compliments. Next few weeks are stoopid busy, but will start asking more questions as I get the squawk list worked up.
Have made one inquiry to local dealer about raked trees, but there weren't able to help much due to the age of the rig. Since I am most likely going to rebuild the front forks sooner rather than later (since I'm not totally sure of how the PO maintained it), I would ideally like to make the tree swap at the same time. Have no clue yet where/for what to start looking for the parts.
WVSPORTY, I am in Alexandria.
Quote from jays3hds on January 22, 2014, 9:19 amWolfhound
Thanks.
Yes, that is our Morgan 3 Wheeler. It's a 2013 with a 120 c.i. S&S X-Wedge engine, 5 speed trans, 0-60 in about 4.5 sec, and a whole lot of fun.
It is licensed as a motorcycle.
Jay
Wolfhound
Thanks.
Yes, that is our Morgan 3 Wheeler. It's a 2013 with a 120 c.i. S&S X-Wedge engine, 5 speed trans, 0-60 in about 4.5 sec, and a whole lot of fun.
It is licensed as a motorcycle.
Jay
Quote from Wolfhound on January 22, 2014, 9:24 amGreat old British sports car/motorcycle. Two seater. Don't see many in this country. A definate attention getter. Didn't they go out of production for a while and have now made a come back??
Great old British sports car/motorcycle. Two seater. Don't see many in this country. A definate attention getter. Didn't they go out of production for a while and have now made a come back??
Quote from Hack__n on January 22, 2014, 12:50 pmLiberty Sidecars (Pete Larsen) in Seattle, WA is a licensed manufacturer of the Morgan/Harley three wheeler.
Liberty Sidecars (Pete Larsen) in Seattle, WA is a licensed manufacturer of the Morgan/Harley three wheeler.