safer

[tapage]

well here's my problem i love my 3 wheelers to death but is there a way to make them safer? i wrecked a few days ago and broke my leg. just some trail riding in 1st gear. like is said is there anyway to make them safer? i have a added footpegs in front of the shifter and the rear brakes. any other tips... and where can i get a peice that goes from the brake lever back to where it connects to the brake drum. i tried to stop and it broke my peice.
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[remsandpets]

Are you looking for the leaver on the drum? Ill give you one for shipping chg only. From 15658 ..... Oh, what's it on? pm me for more info.

[xman2rman]

Wheel spacers will make the trike more stable. Sorry to hear about your leg, how did you do it, put you foot down?

[tapage]

no the peice that connects to it that runs from the lever in the back up to foot lever

[tapage]

and i tried to jump off and my shoe got caught sumwhere and my knee hit the handlebarand it broke my fibula on the side and on the topish

[remsandpets]

Sorry to hear about the leg. Hope feel better soon. I dont think I have that part. What ride is this for? Pictures? Maybe I can make someting like that.

[tapage]

1982 185s, we used a hardend peice of steel, it snapped it off where we bent it and... no more brakes...

[atctim]

I'm not getting what you are describing, but there should be a cable that connects the brake actuatur arm to the foot pedal itself. Are you saying it is a solid piece of metal between the two?

[tapage]

thats how mine was when we made a peice for it

[just ben]

You added highway pegs? No wonder you couldn't jump off without getting wrapped up in it

[SBPC]

I have one, PM me your Addy and I will toss it on its way. just send me a MO or something for the shipping cost once you get it.

[SBPC]

ATCTIM, I think he is referring to the metal rod that goes from the actuator arm to the pedal.

[350XJEDI]

:idea:The way to make them safer is to park them ! or practice riding and bailing off the back of the trike :beer.. if you post a pick of the part or parts you need it will make it easyer to find in the parts pile, I'm sure I,ve got one but ,not sure what you need , sorry to hear about the leg , get healed up , and back out there .:):beer

[tapage]

the pegs are in front of the shifter just to make sure when u shift trailprotrailpro foot dont hit a stump, i took out trees with the pegs before there welded on and ant moving, and il post a picture of the [art in a minute

[tapage]

cant find a picture and dont have a digital camera, also i tore my lcl and have reconstructive surgery on thursday

[tulsamike3434]

I don't think you can make them safer IMO they are what they are I have has a few tumbles I dont think it was the trike it was me. Not trying to be a jerk but most of the time it's us who wreck not the wheeler. IMO.

Quick question Was there anything you could have done to prevent this wreck?


i have a added footpegs in front of the shifter and the rear brakes.

I think that would not make it any safer IMO that would be just something extra for something to get hung up on. I would like to see a picture of your modification when you get to feeling better.


P.S. I hope you heal up quick and jump right back on it and off you will be again!

[Louis Mielke]

Picking good lines of travel and having a healthy sense of balance are two of the largest factors in riding three wheeled atvs.

One can simply get on a three wheeler, actuate the throttle and essentially "ride it". To ride safely at speed is a skill that is learned and takes time.

Atvs of any type are not a passively operated vehicle. Riding an atv is active much like riding a horse or a motorcycle. One can not simply sit on the seat and push the gas and brakes casually an think all is well.

Number one, if you don't feel that you have a strong sense of control of your machine, or more simply if you can not get on the machine and control it WELL in the simplest of situations, I.E. in a flatt field or yard, on the driveway; then it maybe a good indication that you are not ready to operate the atv on the trail among trees and greatly varying terrain.

By well I mean able to maneuver safely and quickly around objects, take turns safely while de-accelerating and accelerating. By safely I mean with full control of the atv and with out it rocking, tilting, or learching radically. You should be able to retain a strong sense of control while crossing from grass, to gravel, to pavement. If the atv seems to be stronger than you, i.e. it's difficult for you to hold onto the bars and still operate the controls, or you feel your don't have the strength to operate the controls and steer at the same time, these are all signs you may not have a strong ability to control the atv, or even possibly that the machine is out of your skill range.

Second, you should be able to maintain a strong sense of control on all types of elevation changes, sharp inclines, gradual slopes, steep stepped shelves even.

VERY IMPORTANT, is the skill to compensate for unexpected obstacles. If you atv bounces you around on the seat to the point you feel that you may fly off, it is not the atv's fault, it is your fault. If this happens frequently then you are either riding the atv at too high a speed for the terrain or you are not using you body appropriately to compensate for the terrain. I.E. using your legs to grip the atv at the seat and tank with you knees, using your legs to absorb bumps and shocks by planting your feet on the pegs and supporting your body weight.

Third, riding any atv, especially three wheeled atvs requires a great sense of balance. The machine is an extension of your body. You should be able to tilt and lean your body, slide around on the seat with your feet still on the pegs and sense when any area of the atv is loosing contact with the ground or yourself. You should be able to take turns and identify where the weight of the atv is naturally traveling. You should also be able to counteract the travel of the atvs weight with your body weight. If you are taking a turn, and you are unable to keep all of the tires in contact with the ground then you are not compensating with your body weight. If you are leaning, and hanging your body off of the machine but still cannot compensate you are operating the atv in a manner that is not safe.

Once again, riding an atv is an active experience. You butt should not make contact with the seat 80% of the time, and by that i mean you should be using your legs and arms to support your weight as you constantly move to compensate for the changing balance of the machine.

Fourth, you BRAIN is the most important part of you when using atvs. By riding an atv you are putting yourself in a situation where you are required to constantly assess and avoid obstacles, terrain changes and constant danger. You must see what your machine is about to encounter and quickly decide the appropriate course of action to control your atv over, around, or through the coming obstacle. If you can not quickly make decisions and change your actions in split seconds then riding an atv may not be for you.

The machine isn't capable of keeping you safe whatsoever, YOU are the only thing that can keep you safe, and YOU are the only thing that can be improved to be safer!

Some general notes/advice:

There are rarely occasions, I would go so far as to say never should you ever need to put your feet down in front of or to the side of ANY atv. 3 or 4 wheels.

Bailing off of an atv and doing it safely is difficult. When you let go of the handle bars you are instantly allowing them to be flailing objects that will swing wildly and beat the heck out of you. Don't let go of the handle bars until the rest of your body is well on its way off of and away from the atv, let go last.

When bailing from an atv on a incline of any size, ALWAYS GET ABOVE THE ATV. PERIOD. Do not ride to "save it" unless your experience with hill climbing.

Always wear a helmet and gloves at minimum, boots.

Looking cool is no where as important as being safe.

Three wheeled atvs present another danger, the front is narrower than the back. This seems like a braindead point to a seasoned three wheeler rider but it's important. Once you become experienced enough as a trike rider you will develop a natural awareness of how wide your atv really is. Untill you do it's all to easy to catch a rear wheel at hi speed and get thrown from the machine.

[tapage]

docs said i cant move i have 37 staples and a fooot long scar on my leg with 3 tore ligaments and a broken bone

[Louis Mielke]

hope you heal up fast.

[fabiodriven]

Picking good lines of travel and having a healthy sense of balance are two of the largest factors in riding three wheeled atvs.

One can simply get on a three wheeler, actuate the throttle and essentially "ride it". To ride safely at speed is a skill that is learned and takes time.

Atvs of any type are not a passively operated vehicle. Riding an atv is active much like riding a horse or a motorcycle. One can not simply sit on the seat and push the gas and brakes casually an think all is well.

Number one, if you don't feel that you have a strong sense of control of your machine, or more simply if you can not get on the machine and control it WELL in the simplest of situations, I.E. in a flatt field or yard, on the driveway; then it maybe a good indication that you are not ready to operate the atv on the trail among trees and greatly varying terrain.

By well I mean able to maneuver safely and quickly around objects, take turns safely while de-accelerating and accelerating. By safely I mean with full control of the atv and with out it rocking, tilting, or learching radically. You should be able to retain a strong sense of control while crossing from grass, to gravel, to pavement. If the atv seems to be stronger than you, i.e. it's difficult for you to hold onto the bars and still operate the controls, or you feel your don't have the strength to operate the controls and steer at the same time, these are all signs you may not have a strong ability to control the atv, or even possibly that the machine is out of your skill range.

Second, you should be able to maintain a strong sense of control on all types of elevation changes, sharp inclines, gradual slopes, steep stepped shelves even.

VERY IMPORTANT, is the skill to compensate for unexpected obstacles. If you atv bounces you around on the seat to the point you feel that you may fly off, it is not the atv's fault, it is your fault. If this happens frequently then you are either riding the atv at too high a speed for the terrain or you are not using you body appropriately to compensate for the terrain. I.E. using your legs to grip the atv at the seat and tank with you knees, using your legs to absorb bumps and shocks by planting your feet on the pegs and supporting your body weight.

Third, riding any atv, especially three wheeled atvs requires a great sense of balance. The machine is an extension of your body. You should be able to tilt and lean your body, slide around on the seat with your feet still on the pegs and sense when any area of the atv is loosing contact with the ground or yourself. You should be able to take turns and identify where the weight of the atv is naturally traveling. You should also be able to counteract the travel of the atvs weight with your body weight. If you are taking a turn, and you are unable to keep all of the tires in contact with the ground then you are not compensating with your body weight. If you are leaning, and hanging your body off of the machine but still cannot compensate you are operating the atv in a manner that is not safe.

Once again, riding an atv is an active experience. You butt should not make contact with the seat 80% of the time, and by that i mean you should be using your legs and arms to support your weight as you constantly move to compensate for the changing balance of the machine.

Fourth, you BRAIN is the most important part of you when using atvs. By riding an atv you are putting yourself in a situation where you are required to constantly assess and avoid obstacles, terrain changes and constant danger. You must see what your machine is about to encounter and quickly decide the appropriate course of action to control your atv over, around, or through the coming obstacle. If you can not quickly make decisions and change your actions in split seconds then riding an atv may not be for you.

The machine isn't capable of keeping you safe whatsoever, YOU are the only thing that can keep you safe, and YOU are the only thing that can be improved to be safer!

Some general notes/advice:

There are rarely occasions, I would go so far as to say never should you ever need to put your feet down in front of or to the side of ANY atv. 3 or 4 wheels.

Bailing off of an atv and doing it safely is difficult. When you let go of the handle bars you are instantly allowing them to be flailing objects that will swing wildly and beat the heck out of you. Don't let go of the handle bars until the rest of your body is well on its way off of and away from the atv, let go last.

When bailing from an atv on a incline of any size, ALWAYS GET ABOVE THE ATV. PERIOD. Do not ride to "save it" unless your experience with hill climbing.

Always wear a helmet and gloves at minimum, boots.

Looking cool is no where as important as being safe.

Three wheeled atvs present another danger, the front is narrower than the back. This seems like a braindead point to a seasoned three wheeler rider but it's important. Once you become experienced enough as a trike rider you will develop a natural awareness of how wide your atv really is. Untill you do it's all to easy to catch a rear wheel at hi speed and get thrown from the machine.

What he said.

I'll add that the 3 wheeler design is challenging for most people, but the people that actually know how to ride a trike can ride anything. The opposite isn't true however. The trike design is not flawed. Don't over ride your own abilities and learn as you go. Stop blaming the machine though. Maybe a golf cart might better suit you.

[Keepah Rolln]

Get well soon. youll be back riding in no time. You cant make a atc safer just need to practice and make wise decisions!! I broke so many bones its hard to remember them all but the worst are the legs. I have screws in my left ankle and plates with 10 screws in my right below my knee where i broke both bones into a dozen pieces and tore all my knee muscles and smashed half my bones in my foot. The first doctor said it looked like i would loose my leg but luckily they flew me to the trama center and 3 surgeries 4 different casts , tons of therapy and a year and a half later I was walking!!! The longest year and a half of my life..And guess what I didnt get hurt on a 3 wheeler...

[tapage]

i am riding again, i had the trusty 185 for 2 years and never got bucked, but im riding a 200es now, i think the shifting patern messed me up

[vegas250rr]

152296as for making your bike "safer" I agree with the wheel spacers, but I will up you some, find some lower profile tires that have a flat surface and get away from the balloon style tire. you can also move your center of gravity lower to the ground by doing this and by lowering your suspension settings and maybe dropping your forks a little bit in the triples.

I did these mods on my girlfriends 350x and it seems to make a world of difference!
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link is before... photo is after

[clmeue37]

i am riding again, i had the trusty 185 for 2 years and never got bucked, but im riding a 200es now, i think the shifting patern messed me up

Glad to hear that you're back on 3 wheels again! I hope your recovery went well and continues to go smoothly!

[tapage]

were goin riding after labor day, itll be a damaged three wheeler against a 360 praire a 420 honda forutrax and a 500 honda fourtrax... think thats what they are, i stomped the yard with my little 3 wheeler last time who do you think will do best this time?

[M.Pargiello]

I think I'd worry about taking it easy rather than who would win haha

Heal up quick