One group of people that you left out of “who rides a trike” are lower limb amputees, I lost my left leg above the knee in 2011 at the age of 48. I purchased a used 2009 Tri-Glide later that same year. Been wishing for the CVO version ever since. I now own one of the black CVO Tri-Glides. I love it.

I LOVE that Black CVO Triglide and probably would have traded my 2018 Ultra Glide Trike in on one. However dealers in my area had so much trouble trying to locate one we finally gave up. In the meantime I finally decided to get both my knees replaced at 71 years old ! After my first knee was healed I could not stop thinking that I could ride a two wheeler again. So I rode a 2020 Fat Boy 114 special and it was all over …. I bought it and love getting back on two wheels. I kept my Trike for the long hauls and so I have the very best of both worlds !! THANKS for sharing your videos …. they are especially appreciated during the winter months!!

@harrybaker3442

3 жыл бұрын

rock out love

@harrybaker3442

3 жыл бұрын

boom

@Tryke_Ryder

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear your knees are back in business! Ride safe Bro...

I purchased my 2021 CVO Tri Glide on October 13, 2021. I was treated with respect and everyone at Laidlaw's is a true professional. It's to bad I live so far from LA otherwise I would visit more often. This youtube peace on the CVO made it easy for me to make up my mine on what I wanted. Thank you David, Matt and Nick.

Glad they included the Trikes in the CVO lineup this year. Great review. Thanks Matt!!

Best review details I've seen on these bikes. Excellent video Matt!

I have a couple close friends that ride Tri-Glides, and it never ceases to amaze me how well they can handle them on the twisties! Will leave many two wheelers in the dust!

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Really!? People get aggressive on those things.

@mojomanmurph1925

4 жыл бұрын

All those I know who own them say whatever the speedlimit is showing for a curve, that is what you want to be doing.

@jensjensen319

4 жыл бұрын

Twisties provide a great upper-body workout on a Tri Glide. I was pretty sore after the first time.

@derekb5749

4 жыл бұрын

@@mojomanmurph1925 the speed limit posted for the curve is for all conditions and very safe to do on anything.

@a.d.c7941

4 жыл бұрын

Jens Jensen the one u were on must not have been raked.

If I was to buy a Triglide I would definitely buy that 2020 CVO they look really awesome

Another excellent video Matt. I’m a 2019 Freewheeler rider, and I’d love to add a cvo trike to my garage. Love the trike it’s such a great addition to Harley-Davidson’s line up, especially as I’m an amputee. There is a little factor of lack of money stopping me however haha. I think it’s worth every penny though.

A Superior Review! Love this Trike! It has everything one could ever want on a H-D. i can not imagine anyone not going to your dealership for a new/preowned bike! Open, honest reviews, great road ride reviews as well. I really enjoy learning all about these many different and versatile. As always, looking forward to the next great video! Peace.

@rogergress9520

2 жыл бұрын

versatile bikes...(sorry!)

Some day we'll all be riding trikes, that is it we live that long.

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Death taxes and tri-glides. They all will come. 😄

@gur262

4 жыл бұрын

I had backpain at a young age, got better with exercise. Anyway. Pinched a nerve or something once. Babysteps. Good preview for old age. Still could ride and hold a bike. Could ride a bike without legs even, if i didnt slide off. Some better some worse. Sat on a supermoto once. Interesting, all wide handlebar input, nothing through the legs. So. Retractable training legs if i really cant hold a bike and a couple minutes time to climb on... And yeah. That is a product that exists. For Harley and other bikes.

Having owned a 2014 Tri-Glide, it was time for a change. My Wife and I enjoyed it for the most part, but the heat from the engine, the stiff pull in of the clutch, especially in stop and go traffic was fatiguing after a long ride. Plus the noise going up a hill in third gear. With my Wife having bad arthritis in her spine, every bump we went over, jarred her back. We now have a pre-owned 2014 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited , with low kms. The ride is so much smoother, even with the stock suspension, no more stiff clutch pull in, no excessive heat or noise, plus rider and pillion heated grips standard equipment. Which I have always said should be standard equipment on the base model trike, for the price one pays in Canada. Cheers Matt and Thank You for sharing. 🙂 🏍 🇨🇦

@lelap2239

4 жыл бұрын

I put Legend Revo-A shocks on my 2017 TriGlide, HUGE difference in how you do/don't feel the bumps. All the places where I'd lift myself partially off the seat, I now float over. Wish I had done this when I first got the Trike although, waiting until the stock air shocks failed allowed me to use that money from the warrantee to upgrade at half the price.

@triketacular8093

4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear things worked out for you.Thank You for the information, :-). Safe Travels.

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Yea, the suspension can be bumpy. The 2019 year improvements did help significantly though.

@terrymckinch8587

4 жыл бұрын

My wife and I both have arthritis, and the 2 day old CVO with 333 miles on it, is an awesome ride. The bumps are well controlled and the seat is AWESOME. You will really like it, so you should go try it.

@donwolff6102

Жыл бұрын

Why do the front turn signals flash all the time can they be switched off it may be illegal in some states

Thanks Matt you make the best review videos on all the new Harley Davidson motorcycles.

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Johnclark300

4 жыл бұрын

@@MattLaidlaw keep up the great work you do an amazing job 💪👍

3- Wheelers are alot like how Louis Armstrong described Jazz: if you gotta ask you'll never know! This is a well thought out video presentation and very impressive. I feel Matt nailed it when he described the target buyer and kudos to the Motor Co. For doing their marketing research and developing this world beater of a motorcycle. Today I demoed the Live Wire which is a real tour-de-force. Then, maybe on a lark, I requested a trail ride on the Tri-Glide. And man! what a HOOT!

Matt, I love your channel and watch all your videos. I love that you show the pros and the cons. I also love that you switch riders to show the difference between a tall person and someone who is shorter than you. I am not in the market for a trike, but this is a beautiful bike. For my taste I would put on a taller windshield and would remove the heel shifter. I am not a big fan of the look of the seat with that pad that looks added on. I also think it would be better with the mirrors mounted on the fairing like on the street glide. If I were looking for a trike I would not buy the CVO only because the price is just too high for my pockets, plus I would not use half of the technology on this bike and it would be stupid to pay for something I wouldn't use. I say if you like this and want one then by all means go out and get one. I wouldn't turn it down if someone gave it to me, I would ride the wheels off of it. Keep doing what you are doing.

I have an ʻ18 Tri-glide and love it! Just joined an all female riding club here in Montana and also have a bunch of us with 3 wheels doing a trip to NW Montana thru the Yaak....if I had the money to get the CVO, I would....but would have a hard time deciding on color 🥰. Thanks for the video!

Excellent videos as always matt

Hi Matt laidlaw loved all the review and info on the cvo tri glide, I tried to order one in the UK last month without success I'm hoping they keep them in the cvo range next year

I want one of these! Thanks for your awesome review Matt!

Love the black cvo....and now that I watched your excellent review and commentary I think in my mind, its worth the extra cost yes...Tim a current 2017 trip glide ultra owner / rider...St. Paul, Mo...

Wife has a 2019 Freewheeler and loves it. She rides two-up with me most days but for longer trips, touring, etc. she takes the trike. She can ride a two-wheeler competently and confidently, but we just found that it’s too much loading down a an H-D touring bike with gear and having her 5’ 5” frame handle all the weight. We can load the stuffing out of the Freewheeler and she (and I) can ride without worry. It’s been a great investment and as Matt said, it really is fun to ride.

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Yes, good use of the trike. I like it.

Dayumn that’s a beautiful trike👌👌👌

Thanks for the tour.

Something I learned when I took 3-wheel classes after buying my 2012 Tri Glide: Don't stagger lane positions with other riders but ride in the middle to slightly left of your lane, much as you would in a car. It's easy to forget about those rear fenders, especially if you're used to two-wheelers. I tore up a fender for that reason, which cost me enough that I never forgot again. Also, forget about lane splitting--it's not going to happen.

@kennoneya4671

4 жыл бұрын

To stagger lane positions ride with the lead trikes front wheel on the left edge of the "dirty center" of the lane, next bike front wheel on the right edge of the "dirty center". This gives you just a hair more escape capability if something goes wrong ahead of you. It also all depends on how wide the lanes are. Old country roads are meant for one vehicle per lane only. (A three wheeled John Deer) Even if you're ride a two wheeler.

@John-of5sh

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Jensen, I had a 2011 Tri Glide and the very first day I had it I just missed by a very thin hair plowing into a parked car because I forgot just how wide the ass end is on a trike. Took probably 3-4 hours to stop shaking. Lessoned learned. I'm guessing those fenders are anything but cheap. I lost sight in my left eye due to cataract surgery a few years later and lost my depth perception also which is why I no longer have the trike.

So I grew up in Tombstone Arizona, these bikes were very popular. But all home made, some were cool but scary. This bike is over the top!!

@flyingdog1498

4 жыл бұрын

And down the cliff to the dirt road.

I have had for Triglide it seems like every time I bought one it was a major improvement especially in handling over the previous model I now have a 2020 Triglide but haven’t put much mileage on it as of yet because of the coronavirus and not many places you can go out to. But I love the trikes I’ve been running trach since I shattered my left hip several years back and really have a hard time holding up a two wheeler.

I just bought a 2020 try-glide. I hate it but my wife loves it! There is no leaning on curves etc. However she feels much more comfortable on 3 wheels than one two. We've been on a 94 fat boy so this is certainly a step up!

Love the CVO!! I went with a Tri Glide 2020 in River rock gray. It is definitely different, traded in my 2019 Roadglide Ultra and it was because of my balance/confidence of 1000 plus pounds with a passenger and luggage . Really nice not to worry of surfaces uneven , gravel etc. Thanks.

@binhilabi

3 жыл бұрын

So trike , one does not need to fear of not able to balance , unlike bike. Right ?

Thank you for the Trike videos. Tons of information. My wife and I are going to buy one soon. Believe me if we lived in your town, we would purchase from you. We live in the show me state, Missouri.

Your comments Matt were wright on, I have been riding and racing motorcycles for 55 years and have both a trike and several other bikes I ride them all, when my wife go for a ride together we ride the trike, I think it is better for two up, when I ride by myself I ride a two wheeler.

That 2014 still looks almost brand new. If I go 3 wheels one day, I would buy the CVO for sure.

Great tone of voice.. very detailed, keep it up!!!👍

Great informative video, thanks!

Nice review, thanks !!!

Hi guys, I really enjoyed it too much the CVO Triglide 117ci. It is really exiting to ride it especially as it also offers Traction Control and abs brakes. Its also very well equiped with all those electronics controled & wathed on the digital dash screen!! Also is very helpful the adjastment of the load to the shock absorbers depending on how heavy load its going to carry!! Well it s really exciting machine and I do like it most in pearl white color and all that chrome plated engine, exausts, floor plates etc.... BRAVO!! I will proceed into ordering one CVO Triglide 117 model year 2020 painted white in order to ride...

Awesome video.I love this tri- glide.

Oh those are both beautiful bikes it be hard decision on which color to choose.

I love that white one behind you, it is gorgeous

A very comfortable way to get around town and tour. Hold a lot of gear for camping essentials like champagne and glasses.

I have both the white and black CVO Tri-Glide, H-D did a great job making them both different but still the same. Things like the headlights on the black one are a perfect fit but would not go well on the white one. Love the bikes.

That CVO is a beauty.

Man that thing is gorgeous once I hit 70 years old I am buying one

I had a 2009. I was hopeful that I would be able to get back to two wheels soon. After seeing this I am going to get a CVO TRIKE instead!

Wow I love this bike.

Nice looking bike and was pretty impressed with the power for such a large bike

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Жыл бұрын

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Woww, Great informative video, thank you!

Very nice ride, I have a 2019 114 M8 and love it, had to go with trike due to being a disabled rider, but although the CVO is very hot the 48K price tag makes it less desirable. Good vid and demonstration though.

When I purchased my 2020 Tri-Glide, I looked at the pros & cons of both Tri-Glide. What they had to offer as a standard package, to include anything I might add later on. I rode both and decided the best fit for me was the 2020 Tri-Glide Ultra. I couldn't see paying that much more for amenities that really wasn't gonna make it that much more significant! Happy with what I choose👊...

@nathanwahl9224

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the TG! You probably made a wise decision, many aren't thrilled with the ride you get with those low profile tires on the CVO.

@John-yw5cj

2 жыл бұрын

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Would definitely trade our 2019 Tri-Glide for the CVO. Beautiful trike.

@rohanvalsan2915

3 жыл бұрын

I want this

@nathanwahl9224

3 жыл бұрын

The ride suffers a lot from those low profile tires.

Last October I traded in my '18 Low Rider for a '19 Freewheeler, my 8th bike and 6th Harley. I was getting to the point where my balance wasn't what it used to be, was feeling uncomfortable, and wanted to make the move to 3 wheels before it was too late. It took me about 400 miles to be totally comfortable on it and I'm loving it. I like the more minimal look of the Freewheeler, there are no long trips in our future so I just didn't need a Tri Glide. That said, if I had the need for a Tri Glide and had the spare cash I'd be all over that white CVO. The 90 degree tire valve stems alone are worth the price of admission. :-) As always, great review Matt. Thanks much!

@missingremote4388

4 жыл бұрын

Ride-on

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome man 👍🏻 glad the trike was the answer to prolong your riding.

Love this

I really like the trikes. Miss my 2015 FreeWheeler

Personally I think trikes are the coolest but just a little too much of a price point at the moment. Beautiful machines would certainly want to go the darker CVO route. If I can ever swing one Matt I'm coming to see ya!

Looks so cool

Our 2017 Tri Glide is a great ride , and a blast we mainly use it for the wife and I , i have a 2019 CVO Street Glide for my self it has become difficult to balance us both on 2 wheels because of a MVA not of our fault , the CVO Trike is sharp looking

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

No sat radio on a $50,000 plus vehicle? That’s a WTH !! Moment

@fred7863

4 жыл бұрын

No Boom Stage II audio either as all the other CVO's have.

@tax905972

4 жыл бұрын

fred786 boom isn’t worth the price anyway. It would be if they permitted more EQ adjustments as well as much better speakers with larger magnets. But at the same time and with deep pockets you can create a 1,200 watt boom 2 power house setup. Aftermarket will have much better choices.

@flyingjeff1956

4 жыл бұрын

@@fred7863 My Ultra (or whatever they call it this year) CVO doesn't have Stage II.

@kennoneya4671

4 жыл бұрын

You ride to listen to a radio? Buy a cheaper car.

Always wanted to ride but never did. Now at 51, having raised kids, gonna go all in big as a newbie with the CVO! You only live once

Beautiful

my dream harley!

A bit late, but I just bought a Freewheeler and the more I ride it, the more I like it.

Thanks Matt, probably gonna get one for my lady.

@MattLaidlaw

3 жыл бұрын

Right on

I was really surprised at the short windshield and smaller front fender for a all out touring bike.

I’m ready to buy 1

hell ya love it

Beautiful looking trikes. Bucket load of money required, but hey, can't take it with you and why should I leave it all to someone else!! Definitely considering one as a retirement gift to myself. Great review Matt as usual.

@terrymckinch8587

4 жыл бұрын

Try it you will like it

There are different versions of Brembo brakes. M50’s were the top of the line but now offer stylema version.

I want one. I think they look cool.

Nice !

Still have that solid rear axle which causes a lot of "head shake". For this kind of money I'd expect independent rear suspension!

I want one so bad omg

From San Jose CA, I have a road king trike 2020 had it about 4 years now. Great ride only thing is the front tire might be a little to small.

Great Video Matt, I wanted the CVO but here in Canada it is even more money you are talking almost 20,000.00 different so I elected to go with the Tri Glide Ultra and dress it up . Never ridden a trike always two wheeler so this should be interesting since it is 15 below zero here . Keep up the great videos I love you and John Maxwell. Cheers

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian. Good luck on that weather 🥶

@briankuch6805

3 жыл бұрын

Heh Matt, I sent you a short note on the Tri-glide a while ago. Well I have now ridden my Tri-Glide for about six months now . ON a straight smooth road the ride is fantastic h owever on a twisty older road with lots of bumps I find that the bike performs really rough. If I changed the shocks to OHLINs do you think that will smooth out the ride better than the stock shocks. I find after a long ride on twisty's my lower back is really sore. I look forward to your thoughts. Thks

Beautiful trike. It definitely needs that 117 to move the weight.

If I could get a good payment plan then definitely would consider it

Nice Video

I'd like to see a Freewheeler 'Special' with the blacked out twin cooled M8 114 engine. There's too much of a gap between the current Freewheeler and the Tri-Glide Ultra. A stipped down, blacked out Freewheeler would look badass.

It’s a great bike and your video is great for explaining what the trike is all about. I have question. Do you or does anyone find themselves freewheeling the bike? You’re trying to search for the right gearing and you have the clutch lever pulled in, whereby you’re freewheeling the rear end? I don’t know if that’s what is happening.

Beautiful Trike I have a 2016 black Trike $40,000 taxes and maintenance. Naturally I started upgrading auxiliary lights, windshield, wheels and tires, speakers battery, love jugs, etc $15,000 plus Still not done but ran out of $$$ I looking around for a two wheel bike “ultra special “ sorry forgot the correct name. I am living on military pension. Once I healed up I will fly down to get a ultra

Oh woaw

I have always thought these were dumb, but now I want to ride one. I’ve sold Can-Am Spyders before which predicates two wheels in front and one in the rear is better, but it’s clearly that they’re just two very different riding experiences, not one better or worse. Not sure that I would ever want to own either, but right now I’d probably choose the Trike!

People make fun of the tri glide, I like them. I don't own one, but that CVO model is just bad ass.

@terrymckinch8587

4 жыл бұрын

You are correct, it is awesome

@nathanwahl9224

3 жыл бұрын

The only ones making fun of it haven't ridden on one AFTER learning how.

THIS IS REALY MAGIC AMAZING BIKE FANTASTIC COOL THIS IS MAGIC

Só em sonho que eu vou ter uma 😍😫

nice video

I’m thinking of getting one now and calling it my retirement plan, when I’m done riding two wheels and done working I can trike it. The time between now and then would be learning time.

@nathanwahl9224

3 жыл бұрын

They're a blast for sure, we love ours. Beware of the CVO, though, quite a few are having issues with the ride from those low-profile tires.

Just got a trike 2019. Just getting older. The wife loves it! Don't like the fact it is so hard to steer at times. Definitely not like anything else.

MY 2020 CVO TRIKE IS BEHIND ME IN MY GARAGE AWESOME BE SAFE

Would the CVO steer better with a wider/thicker front wheel/tyre.? Looks like the front end would be more stable, maybe slower turning. ?

Thanks Matt great video as always! Although very expensive you are getting a lot of value for the price! Like any other CVO Model just add up the the price of all the parts and, the paint the value is pretty good bang for the buck! Be safe friend..

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Yea if you value all the goodies then the price is worth it.

Matt, the reason the CVO trike doesn't come with a adaptive headlight is because it doesn't lean into turns, so no need for it. Great video.

@TH3G0ODGUY

4 жыл бұрын

There is a non adaptive projector daymaker that has the same design as the adaptive one, which is what I think Matt was talking about

I have a 2021 trike and I love it gotta put fender protectors on it thought what do you suggest

Thanks sooo lot Matt 😊 ... It's a "Splash" Coincidence for me, before three Day I started information me the HD Tri Glides and today I found your Top Video to this Thema 👍😀 ... I ever had think Trikes are only for not realy Bikers, but how longer I think over it, I think it was a good Alternative for older Biker, when the Power in the Legs is going downer, ornamentenal Females they are have not so many Mussel Power or shorter Legs and want ride a heavyer Machine and ( with a little technical Changes ) for handycaped Person ( maby Weelchair Driver ) ... But then ... I think a little wider 🤔 ... When the Tri Glide can pull a Style compatible, self brake and owen build Tailer, than it be what for a married Couple on one Machine with more Equipment for a longer ( Camping- ) Journey / Vacation 😉 too My Question to you Matt ... Can the Tri Glide pull a braked Trailer ??? Best Wishes your Arne

I’m only 24 and my gf is 23. We both have Harleys and ride together all the time. However, whenever we go two up I’m always the rider and she’s the passenger just because she isn’t comfortable riding with a passenger (yet). That being said, I already know she would be okay riding a trike with myself on the back just because she would be comfortable with it. That is the only reason why we would get one. That and the fact that we could do a thousand miles on this bike without feeling fatigued. Both great reasons for us.

amazing stuff

Thanks for the kick ass review! I’m liking the black with the wicked red. Let me just shake the couch for some coin and I’ll get back with you. Can I use the Sirius app on my iPhone with Apple play and save a second subscription?

These trikes are really nice and Harley does a great job on these trikes and the paint and finish are like Matt says beautiful ! For me a side car is so much kooler and my Goldie gets to ride with me :) for the head set when do make them direct link to fast food drive thrus

@MattLaidlaw

4 жыл бұрын

Side cars are the ultimate nostalgic statement. 🙌🏻. Great for pets too

@1550tc

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah your right or green WW2 bike

Question from a non rider. I noticed that on the local roads when the rider upshifted I could hear a "clunk" which is still audible even on the highway. Is this normal or has this to do the way the rider shifts the transmission? I looked at another video review of a 2021Tri Glide Ultra and there doesn't seem to be any noise when the rider was upshifting. BTW that's a nice looking trike.

It has everything I'm looking for once I get my finances in line I'm going to get the one with all the bells and whistles I've been riding a Harley-Davidson every cent I've had my bike license and I'm at the point now I just can't ride the two wheeler as much I still have it I'm going to keep it as a 2001 Softail Deuce I will keep it but that right there and CVL always in my eyesight

That is a fancy "car" that you can taste the wind when driving it

@nathanwahl9224

3 жыл бұрын

It sure feels like a motorcycle when you're actually driving it.

Personally the cost for the extra bling is not a deal closer for me. I suppose if you are hard core and need all that extra "stuff" then you are correct that the price is worth it. The only appealing options for me since I live in the North Midwest would be the heated grips and seat. You can inexpensively add the LED lighting upgrades easy enough.

Frumos. Frumos. Superb. Motoare. 2020 ..........