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With a name like Mini Harley Chopper Scooter, anyone would misconstrue this as a kid's bike. The tripodal stability can be a game-changer for some riders, and the Tri Glide (starting at $34,999) supplies the street cred to fit in with their star-spangled brethren without sideways glances. With a longer, raked front end, the Dyna Wide Glide rides more comfortably in a straight line, however, the tradeoff is a sacrificed turning radius and handling.

Despite having ridden several reverse trikes (Can-Am Spyders, Campagna T-Rexs, Piaggio MP3s, etc.) and 1,000 motorbikes, I'd never before sampled one of these trikes. By lunchtime, I've gone from no wheelies to seeing the front wheel rise higher than I thought I was capable of and am already counting down the minutes to going higher and further by improving my throttle action.

The Tri Glide uses a solid-axle rear end (suspension revised in 2017) with a differential to eliminate tire scrub when cornering. There are several highway wheelies that end very badly, including one that could have gone horribly for the rider with his crash being in such close proximity to the steel guardrail.

Always wear protective gear when you are doing wheelies or riding in general. Harley-Davidson's new 2019 Electra Glide Standard delivers a true base model with plenty of touring chops but also a raw canvas that's priced right. Compressing your suspension is vital for a clutch wheelie, as is remembering you are motorcycle stunts not building speed, only enough power to go vertical, which happens around 5000 RPMs.

Most trikes employ a manual transmission model which, while similar to the transmission in a motorcycle, can take some getting used to on a bike with more weight than you expect. Jason Pullen, the godfather of modern-day Harley stunt riding, with a no-handed coaster wheelie.

Those who may be skeptical that anyone would want a trike priced at nearly $50k should know that the Tri Glide was the most requested model in the history of CVO. Unlike its rivals, Harley-Davidson has refused to discount its bike prices even as competition has intensified in recent years, a decision that analysts such as Jaime Katz of Morningstar argue has helped protect the integrity of Harley's brand.