GREAT VID. After 1.5 years on this Trike Using it all year but not tested in snow I can say I am impressed. Sod town riding get straight on the motorway like I do 5 days a week 44 miles round trip from Chesterfield to Ilkeston in any lane. Who the hell stops a bike with just the front brake, this has ABS, Traction control and 85mpg. I get off it stick all my riding gear under the seat walk round town in my underwire if needed. A guy and his son on TH-cam has done 250 miles a day for 5 days on a Tricity 300 and an R3. Work this one out then. A PLC programmer put his laptop under the seat, traveled Chesterfield to Cardiff round trip and claimed £0.45 a mile and gets paid for the job that’s 345 x 0.45 = £156.60. 345/85=4 gallons = £24. 2 guys on 1 tricity 300 did over 80 miles per hour on TH-cam. Add the storage option what currier or call out can you make money from with it.
You're a cool guy. Thanks so much for the video. And congratulations to your new TriCity and for being the first in the British hemisphere who actually pronounced it correctly 😂 I always get the creeps when some guys from some big bike magazines call it like "electricity. A little thinking sometimes is needed by these so-called journalists. It comes from a "tricycle". Anyways, thanks so much for your imrpression!
Can I ask if you had a waiting time to collect your 300 ? I ordered one yesterday (UK) but will have to wait till mid July due to what I was told a world wide shortage . they did say it might arrive earlier but not to get my hopes up .
We had heard the same, but were lucky to find one local to us (ish) with 71 miles on the clock at Ian Bell’s dealership, so pounced before it got sold.
Not had Gill on the back yet - we’ll film when we do. Certainly, one up I can happily stay feet up at a standstill, but, you have to be aware that if you’re not perfectly perpendicular, it will want to wander as you pull away.
Enjoyed the video, but not seen much more from you about the machine? Hopefully, you’ll make some content this spring and summer? I’ve heard you have to be quite careful with the locking mechanism, as if the wheels aren’t straight, you can get a serious wobble-on and even drop the heavy bike? Think I’m going to put my feet down until I feel very confident with my new trike.
Hi there new to your channel I am also getting a tricity 300 did you get a transverse trailer and can I ask where you got it from and has it been easy to use.
To be frank, we got it for Gill to ride, but she hasn’t taken to it - I think it’s a fab bike, but it’s not what Gill thought it would be. So, we haven’t taken it further…
I’ve got my full bike license, but Gill rides it on a car license. Insurers? I use BeMoto - have for ages, best around for bikes and trikes - specialists and most cost effective. Locks-wise, the Tricity is a little different from a normal bike, so I’ve gone for LiteLock Golds - bang for buck and ease of use being the reasons.
A transverse trailer sounds interesting, of course Mr Google shows length ways examples by and large(I owned a 2 and 3 bike trailer at various times, attached to the back of our m/h) . The double wheel adds some complication. Will watch the future episodes with interest + subscribe :-)
There’s an outfit in Ferrybridge has transverse units specifically for this style of scoot. They can also customise more normal units. We’re unsure as to which route to go as yet - all will be explained!
Hi, watched the video and it's great to see someone who has the same idea as I. Having just bought the Tricity 300 myself, I needed a trailer to transport the bike with my MH, read a few forums and this led me to Armitages in Ferrybridge, Knottingley , who have built a purpose built trailer to carry the Tricity and also 2 e bikes. I'm travelling up to Yorkshire tomorrow to pick it up. Great people to deal with so far and will let you know how I get on. I am now looking for tow hitch for my Bailey, any advice would be welcome although I will be asking Armitages for a price.
@@philwilliams5198 Strangely enough, that’s exactly where we’ve been looking, too... with changing the van, it’s on a hold for a few weeks now, largely dependent on how quickly DVLA can get its finger out once the van’s delivered to the dealer, but yes, tow hitch, trailer, and maybe self-levelling from Armitages...
if i buy one i need to know if i can ride it in my garden, from an 120cm wide alley i need to make a right turn into a 2 meter wide doorway, hopefully i can make the right turn into the garden.. can you make a sharp right turn with it?
It’s quite nimble being pushed, but you’d need to be careful - a bit of a 97 point turn will see it done... It’s basically hwat I do if I can’t be chewed to back the car further from the garage... ;)
Hi my dad just purchased one of these as you can ride on a car license the problem he as got is nobody will insure him because he's not got a bike license who did you use and how it's really a stupid situation?
I failed to measure - but will. Suffice it, for now, to say it’ll take two full face helmets - but you may struggle if you’ve got comms and a peak mounted.
@@VandromedasTravels I was already able to measure it at yamaha shop and was pleseantly surprised... Only thing that bothers me a bit is that plastic everywhere inside... i believe it would be better with some soft cover, dont you think?
That was what she found. Couldn’t get away from “bum off saddle” coming in to land as she was used to on a push bike. Still, it was worth a try, and I love tootling about on it! But, as you may have seen from our latest videos, we now tow a car (sez he, like it wasn’t just this week it all happened!)
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Glad to see someone, my size and age giving a review of one of these.
My pleasure!
I am looking at all reviews on the Tricity and this is good...👍🏻🏴
Thank you!
Amazing video and scooter. Very likable content with an amazing gentleman, easy to listen to!
Thank you so much!!
GREAT VID.
After 1.5 years on this Trike Using it all year but not tested in snow I can say I am impressed. Sod town riding get straight on the motorway like I do 5 days a week 44 miles round trip from Chesterfield to Ilkeston in any lane. Who the hell stops a bike with just the front brake, this has ABS, Traction control and 85mpg. I get off it stick all my riding gear under the seat walk round town in my underwire if needed. A guy and his son on TH-cam has done 250 miles a day for 5 days on a Tricity 300 and an R3. Work this one out then. A PLC programmer put his laptop under the seat, traveled Chesterfield to Cardiff round trip and claimed £0.45 a mile and gets paid for the job that’s 345 x 0.45 = £156.60. 345/85=4 gallons = £24. 2 guys on 1 tricity 300 did over 80 miles per hour on TH-cam. Add the storage option what currier or call out can you make money from with it.
Have to agree!
your a nice bloke . well done . i am getting one this week .
Enjoy it! I’m sure you will!
Great video, I’m also thinking of the same set up be interesting to see any future videos. Cheers 🍻
More to come for sure - trailers and such, as well as rides…
Very nice. I've decided to sell my car and am currently awaiting delivery of my Tricity 300. Very excited!
Good choice!
You're a cool guy. Thanks so much for the video. And congratulations to your new TriCity and for being the first in the British hemisphere who actually pronounced it correctly 😂 I always get the creeps when some guys from some big bike magazines call it like "electricity. A little thinking sometimes is needed by these so-called journalists. It comes from a "tricycle". Anyways, thanks so much for your imrpression!
My pleasure - and as for pronunciation, I thought it was obvious - a city trike called a tri-city...
Looks good Dave
I’m very impressed by the way it handles and rides - especially for someone who isn’t a biker per se. And it’s sparked my curiosity re the Niken...
Great advise, watched every vid on YT one pf the best. Plus from a man with a similar accent and build, nice one.
Wow, thanks!
Can I ask if you had a waiting time to collect your 300 ? I ordered one yesterday (UK) but will have to wait till mid July due to what I was told a world wide shortage . they did say it might arrive earlier but not to get my hopes up .
We had heard the same, but were lucky to find one local to us (ish) with 71 miles on the clock at Ian Bell’s dealership, so pounced before it got sold.
Hi, I plan on buying it mostly for using it at the city but also to do short trips some weekends... do you think it will handle well on the road?
Yes, definitely - it's amazingly forgiving and corners like it's on rails... Quite fancy a few scratching rides myself!!
Super Thanks 👍👌😉
Thank you too!!
Very interesting, can you comment on using the the tilt locking system with a pillion on board please, can you still keep feet up at junctions etc?
Not had Gill on the back yet - we’ll film when we do. Certainly, one up I can happily stay feet up at a standstill, but, you have to be aware that if you’re not perfectly perpendicular, it will want to wander as you pull away.
Enjoyed the video, but not seen much more from you about the machine? Hopefully, you’ll make some content this spring and summer? I’ve heard you have to be quite careful with the locking mechanism, as if the wheels aren’t straight, you can get a serious wobble-on and even drop the heavy bike? Think I’m going to put my feet down until I feel very confident with my new trike.
Was bought for SWMBO, who is having difficulty getting on with it. It may wee go the journey.
@@VandromedasTravels Ah I see, I think it’s quite a big machine for a small lass and heavy too.
Would you show us how to put it onto the main stand please and how to cancel the auto level without the throttle? Many thanks
I’ll do that, yes…
Hello. On the verge of ditching my Honda SH 125 for this scooter, so we can go pillion (no motorcycle licence). Just wondered what you think still ?
I think it’s a good idea… very stable platform, easy to ride…
Hi there new to your channel I am also getting a tricity 300 did you get a transverse trailer and can I ask where you got it from and has it been easy to use.
To be frank, we got it for Gill to ride, but she hasn’t taken to it - I think it’s a fab bike, but it’s not what Gill thought it would be. So, we haven’t taken it further…
Hi great video, are you riding this on a car licence? If so do you have any advice on insurers? Also what do you recommend for locks.
I’ve got my full bike license, but Gill rides it on a car license. Insurers? I use BeMoto - have for ages, best around for bikes and trikes - specialists and most cost effective. Locks-wise, the Tricity is a little different from a normal bike, so I’ve gone for LiteLock Golds - bang for buck and ease of use being the reasons.
@@VandromedasTravels thank you so much for the information. I will give them a call.
A transverse trailer sounds interesting, of course Mr Google shows length ways examples by and large(I owned a 2 and 3 bike trailer at various times, attached to the back of our m/h) . The double wheel adds some complication. Will watch the future episodes with interest + subscribe :-)
There’s an outfit in Ferrybridge has transverse units specifically for this style of scoot. They can also customise more normal units. We’re unsure as to which route to go as yet - all will be explained!
Hi, watched the video and it's great to see someone who has the same idea as I.
Having just bought the Tricity 300 myself, I needed a trailer to transport the bike with my MH, read a few forums and this led me to Armitages in Ferrybridge, Knottingley , who have built a purpose built trailer to carry the Tricity and also 2 e bikes.
I'm travelling up to Yorkshire tomorrow to pick it up. Great people to deal with so far and will let you know how I get on.
I am now looking for tow hitch for my Bailey, any advice would be welcome although I will be asking Armitages for a price.
@@philwilliams5198 Strangely enough, that’s exactly where we’ve been looking, too... with changing the van, it’s on a hold for a few weeks now, largely dependent on how quickly DVLA can get its finger out once the van’s delivered to the dealer, but yes, tow hitch, trailer, and maybe self-levelling from Armitages...
if i buy one i need to know if i can ride it in my garden, from an 120cm wide alley i need to make a right turn into a 2 meter wide doorway, hopefully i can make the right turn into the garden.. can you make a sharp right turn with it?
It’s quite nimble being pushed, but you’d need to be careful - a bit of a 97 point turn will see it done... It’s basically hwat I do if I can’t be chewed to back the car further from the garage... ;)
Sounds like great fun, now if I could just convince Jenny and Poppy.... 😁
A man of your calibre and silver tongue can easily sort that!
Hi bud thanks for video enjoy your channel where did you get your trailer from many thanks john
We didn't get a trailer - had been looking at Armitages for the unit - they have a specific job at a good price.
Hi, any updates on the Tricity at all. Cheers
There will be - not had much chance to get out on it recently, but, fingers crossed!
Cool
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How much of a slope can it park on the locked wheel system before it topples over
I've seen them parked over a kerb - obviously locked once it's upright.
Hi my dad just purchased one of these as you can ride on a car license the problem he as got is nobody will insure him because he's not got a bike license who did you use and how it's really a stupid situation?
I have a bike license, so I don’t know… I insured it with BeMoto - give them a try.
@@VandromedasTravels cheers pal thank you
do you counter steer it or you steering it like a car
it handles just like a bike - the lean sees to that.
Hi. Do you still have the Yamaha?
Cheers,
Paul.
Yes I do! But it hasn't been ridden in an age.
@@VandromedasTravels I am thinking about getting one of these models. Are you thinking of selling?
Regards,
Paul.
Unsure at the mo...
@@VandromedasTravels Thanks for the reply👍🏻
Hi. Do you know the leght and width of storage space, maybe? :)
I failed to measure - but will. Suffice it, for now, to say it’ll take two full face helmets - but you may struggle if you’ve got comms and a peak mounted.
@@VandromedasTravels I was already able to measure it at yamaha shop and was pleseantly surprised... Only thing that bothers me a bit is that plastic everywhere inside... i believe it would be better with some soft cover, dont you think?
@@mihaperus2857 I agree, but, I’m also aware that the internals differ in different markets - some have a softer lining, some don’t.
Hello... Your scooter disappeared after this..... Did you sell it?
Nope - not yet, but I’ll have to, I think. Gill just couldn’t get away with it…
@@VandromedasTravels ahh OK... They are great but a bit heavy sometimes
That was what she found. Couldn’t get away from “bum off saddle” coming in to land as she was used to on a push bike. Still, it was worth a try, and I love tootling about on it! But, as you may have seen from our latest videos, we now tow a car (sez he, like it wasn’t just this week it all happened!)