New Here From CA

[carlchester60]

I joined to this forum because I'm planning to buy a trike and I need some ideas and designs before buying. Any tips?

[tri again]

Millions if you count the combinations and permutations.

Generally get anything you can if it's cheap.

Other than that, decide what yuou want it for.
Screaming dunes may be a 2 stroke and hand clutch.

Puttering around a campground or ez woods riding, maybe a nice quiet 4 stroke
with a semi auto clutch.

Full suspension is nice but some think the hard tails are better in muck mud.

I've evolved down to 2 honda sx's because they'll both fit in the truck but always keep a few 90-110 models because they are just plain fun.

The big reds stay on the farm and are like a limo ride in my opinion but still quite capable and super fun at the dunes too.

I kinda fell into Hondas because they seem to be everywhere and parts may be easier to find? idk

Get ready for all kinds of suggestions and welcome to the world of trikes.

[barnett468]

Hello


I agree with tri again's comments. It would help to know a few things first but you’ll figure it out quickly. Like he said expect lot's of suggestions.


Do you have previous riding experience and if so how much?


Per “tri again”, are you just gonna put around or do you want to ride it hard?


Desert sand or hard bumpy terrain etc?


Swamps and mud? Not likely in CA.


Do you know if you want a 2 stroke or 4 stroke?


Do you need suspension?


What is your maximum budget?



Without any additional information the only suggestion I personally can offer is to buy a Honda no matter what unless you don’t mind possibility a little extra hassle and expense of buying parts if you need. I was the r and d project engineer on the Tecate 3 and all other kawi atv’s until 89 so I am partial to the Kawi’s, however a Honda will be cheaper to initially buy, easier to get parts for, have a greater availability of bikes to choose from.