A Little Extra Help, When You Need It Most

If you are a middle age rider who has made motorcycling a part of your life, then you have probably wrestled with the thought of some day I will no longer be able to ride.  My wife has told me on several occasions, "When you're too old to balance on our big touring bike, then you will need to ride a three-wheeler".   This article will not discuss the benefits to riding a trike and there are many.  

The system outlined in this article is not new, however it will keep you on your two-wheeler as long as you have the desire ride.  If it's not a trike, it must be a sidecar right?  Wrong!  Then it's got to be the Spyder that is designed with two-wheels up front and a single turning wheel in  back.  No that's not it either.  So do I  have your interest?  Thought so.  The system I am referring to is called "Leg-Up".   Leg-Up Landing Gear was created for those riders who require a little help in balancing their big "monsters" as they slow to a stop.  Whatever the reason, bad hips, knees, balance, vertically challenged, disabilities or too much motorcycle weight, Leg-Up Landing Gear can keep you standing upright and safe.  This is an alternative to spending 10's of thousands converting your current ride into a trike or purchasing a trike conversion.

The wheels of the Leg-Up System are tucked neatly away under the saddlebags.  A switch mounted on the left grip lowers the two side wheels at speeds under 10 mph, though they can be deployed automatically too! The system's computer senses speed and wheel position that will automatically retract the Leg-Up support wheels.  Leg-Up Landing Gear costs between $3400 (Harley-Davidson version) and $4000 (Honda Gold Wing both GL1500 & GL1800).  There is NO cutting or alterations required to install!  Your bike handles every bit as it did without Leg-Up except your feeling of balanced security is much greater as you slow to a stop.  Having Leg-Up Landing Gear installed also helps when you are backing your motorcycle as it prevents those embarrassing Oops that seem to draw stares!

If you don't like the advantages of a Trike, Spyder, Sidecar or Outriggers,check out Leg-Up Landing Gear.  You will ride longer and have new riding friends asking you, "What are those things?"  To view a video click on this link.  Any words/phrases underlined or in different color print can be clicked on in order to take you to additional information.

Remember to keep training your skills.  If you haven't attended a  motorcycle safety education class in the past 2 years, it's time you get reacquainted with the techniques that make you a  safe/skilled rider.  There are many risks to riding, training will help you to SEE (Search, Evaluate & Execute) them, thus minimizing the dangers.  Ride Sober, Straight and Safe!

As always if you see safe gear or read read articles designed for rider and passenger safety, don't hesitate dropping me an e-mail.  This blog is titled RideSmart and that's what we are informing you motorcycling enthusiast about.  Thanks for reading and have a safe new Year in 2011!