Is it Safe

[Tilly2402]

Hi All, my husband is about to by a Trike ( a motor bike converted I to a three wheel motor bike. I have bronchiectasis and emphysema would it affect t my conditions if I rode pillion?

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I have been riding bikes since i was 13 and now almost 59 and have loads of health problems one being emphysema and ride my bikes all the time.

[Tilly2402 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Andy.

[Hidden in reply to Tilly2402]

You will love it

[Tilly2402 in reply to Hidden]

I'll try. 😊

[Hidden in reply to Tilly2402]

Post a pic of the trike would like to see it

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If you enjoy riding pillion, then go for it. Wrap up well and keep a scarf over your mouth. You'll soon know if it's good or bad for you. Try to live life to as fully as you can.

[Tilly2402 in reply to Hidden]

I want to live life to the full. The problem is that a Trike costs a lot of money. So I don't want to find out that I can't breath after its bought.

[Hidden in reply to Tilly2402]

Fair point Tilly. Is there no way that you could have a test ride? I reckon you'll be OK but that's easy for me to say. I still push myself to do things but I know my limits. Good luck.

Dave_H

[Tilly2402 in reply to Hidden]

I think I'm just going to go for it. We're only here once. 😊

[Hidden in reply to Tilly2402]

Go for it!!👍

[Tilly2402 in reply to Hidden]

😊

[Hidden in reply to Tilly2402]

Please let us know how you get on Tilly.

[Tilly2402 in reply to Hidden]

Will do. 😊

[corriena in reply to Tilly2402]

Go to your local shop trike not sweet lol explain your concerns and im sure someone will be able to take you out to give it a go bikers are a friendly bunch

[corriena]

Probably not try it and see but it will probably affect your well being. Plenty of fresh air and lifting of spirit is what i predict. My empacemia is sever and i still love to be out on the bike. You do feel alot freer on a trike than in a car. How exciting ! Have fun

[Tilly2402 in reply to corriena]

Thanks Corriena, I can't wait now.😊

[R1100S1]

A good full face helmet and you will be fine.

I ride a large motorcycle - have bronchiectasis, asthma, atrial fibrillation and mild osteoarthritis and this 70 year old feels free as a bird when out on bike.

Go for it

[Tilly2402 in reply to R1100S1]

Thanks, I will definitely give it a go.😊