Piaggio MP3 for riders with poor balance?

sivikasi · L Plate Warrior Joined: 13 Jan 2019 Karma :

Hi,

I've always wanted to ride but my balance is too poor. I found even crawling along on a 2 wheeler impossible.

I've been looking into trikes as possibly being the answer as they have better stability. I would imagine that the "proper" wide rear-wheeled trikes like the HD tri-glide would be ideal but I can't afford that right now.

I was wondering about the Piaggio M3? Is it noticeably more stable than a 2-wheeler? Does it still need balancing at higher speeds?

Any help or advice is gratefully received

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Holdawayt · Trackday Trickster Joined: 27 Jul 2015 Karma :

A bike is a gyroscope, the faster you go the more it wants to stand up and balance. If you're wobbling around at slow speeds it's because you're overthinking it and you're probably too tense.

Relax your grip, relax your arms and enjoy the ride.

I wouldn't be seen dead on one of those 3 wheelers, they should have a sign saying "nervous rider" on the back as standard.

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