trike kits

[05goldwing]

Hi,new to the forum and looking to trike my gl1800 at a later date .Was wondering what kits are the best and why you like them?

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I would try to find test rides on as many of the conversion kits as you can. Then you'll be making an informed decision.

Also, read all you have time for here about the different kits. Lots of info on their strengths and weaknesses. If you stick with the biggies, I think you'll be fine.

The biggest thing that makes or breaks a conversion is the builder. Try to find out as much about a builder before you hire him as possible. If you are going to do the conversion yourself, this will limit your choices on some of the kits. Lots of the manufacturers won't sell to anyone but a dealer. I think it's a liability thing.

Good luck, and like in life, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.

[tfdeputydawg]

Consider a Hannigan. Top reason is the rear is off set a align w/the Wings drive shaft output. No severe angles putting constant excessive stress on U-joints! Almost maintenance free, few shots of grease each year is about it! Longer wheel base and wider stance + IRS = smoooooooth ride.

[Wingrider55]

I would try to find test rides on as many of the conversion kits as you can. Then you'll be making an informed decision.

Also, read all you have time for here about the different kits. Lots of info on their strengths and weaknesses. If you stick with the biggies, I think you'll be fine.

The biggest thing that makes or breaks a conversion is the builder. Try to find out as much about a builder before you hire him as possible. If you are going to do the conversion yourself, this will limit your choices on some of the kits. Lots of the manufacturers won't sell to anyone but a dealer. I think it's a liability thing.

Good luck, and like in life, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.

I test rode as many as I could before I decided on a Roadsmith. I'm very pleased with my choice. Took me 2 years of research before I placed my order.

[Tricycleman]

I have a roadsmith HTS model on an 08 Goldwing love it. Reasoning for roadsmith was that was the only conversion I could find I could purchase and install myself. I did all the work did all the painting and roadsmith provided a great set of instructions on how to convert. Would have loved to had a CSC but they were too damn stubborn to sell me one and let me do it myself. Did a lot of custom designs builds from scratch and road many conversions and I don't think you'll go wrong with any of the top four in the market

[hogcowboy]

I test rode as many as I could before I decided on a Roadsmith. I'm very pleased with my choice. Took me 2 years of research before I placed my order.

Did you also get to test ride a reverse trike kit or was that not on your list to consider?

[Wingrider55]

Did you also get to test ride a reverse trike kit or was that not on your list to consider?

Reverse trike was not on my list. I don't care for the looks of them. Plus my bike being mechanical sound was some of the reason for triking it. Buying new would have cost more then having mine triked and I didn't want to buy a used trike and then try to sell mine.

[1800 06 Champion Trike]

I like my Goldwing Champion SA Trike. 55,000 trouble free miles.

[FRR]

Consider a Hannigan. Top reason is the rear is off set a align w/the Wings drive shaft output. No severe angles putting constant excessive stress on U-joints! Almost maintenance free, few shots of grease each year is about it! Longer wheel base and wider stance + IRS = smoooooooth ride.

Agree!

[Burnerboy]

Roadsmith, trike was my decision, and I am very happy ... 1st season on a trike, BUT I'm loving every second riding it.... Two wheels bore me now, three is the way too go!

Ronnie

[GoldWingrGreg]

It's been my experience, that the longer the wheel base, the better the ride. Usually the wider they get, the worst the ride.

[tfdeputydawg]

It's been my experience, that the longer the wheel base, the better the ride. Usually the wider they get, the worst the ride.

Longer w/IRS is a great ride. Hannigan is also wider and is one of the best rides

[GoldWingrGreg]

Longer w/IRS is a great ride. Hannigan is also wider and is one of the best rides

For a solid axle, a MotorTrike has a similar ride to most with independent suspension.

[slug]

If you are ever in the Atlanta area look me up and I will let you test ride a eurowing conversion.

[tfdeputydawg]

For a solid axle, a MotorTrike has a similar ride to most with independent suspension.

I rode about every major conversion that was available at the time I decided to trike. Traveled several places to do so. Also studied the construction and the maintenance schedules. This took almost 4 years! Yes, maybe a ridiculous length of time but, I wanted the best for wife and I.

I also visited several conversion shops, to learn who was good and who was not, who would give a good price and who just tried to jack the price up.

Wanted to do my own install but, the brands that allow that soon fell off the list for various reasons.

One thing I will tell you, meaning no disrespect, there is no way any solid axle conversion is a "similar" ride to most IRS conversions w/the longer wheel base and the wider stance!

We ended up in Murray, Ky, one day, at the Hannigan facility. There the General Manager at the time, gave us a tour of the plant and then gave up a brand new Wing w/a GenI conversion installed, told me we close at 5p(it was 11a at the time), try to be back by then!!!! Hadn't gone 5miles when the wife said, "This is the one!" Yep, came my answer.

Begged and pleated w/the manager to allow me to do the install, even offering to go through their dealer installation traning. No luck! stan

The installer I picked was approx 400 miles from me, while there was several closer! This installer even offered a substantial discount, which none of the others would even consider! At the time, I didn't know about Papa Zook or my installer would have likely been much further away!

The biggest reason, other than the ride, Hannigan was picked was the off set rear end to align w/the Wings drive shaft output, meaning no severe angles on the drive shaft causing U-joint problems, even catastrophic failures experienced on several brands!

[FRR]

I rode about every major conversion that was available at the time I decided to trike. Traveled several places to do so. Also studied the construction and the maintenance schedules. This took almost 4 years! Yes, maybe a ridiculous length of time but, I wanted the best for wife and I.

I also visited several conversion shops, to learn who was good and who was not, who would give a good price and who just tried to jack the price up.

Wanted to do my own install but, the brands that allow that soon fell off the list for various reasons.

One thing I will tell you, meaning no disrespect, there is no way any solid axle conversion is a "similar" ride to most IRS conversions w/the longer wheel base and the wider stance!

We ended up in Murray, Ky, one day, at the Hannigan facility. There the General Manager at the time, gave us a tour of the plant and then gave up a brand new Wing w/a GenI conversion installed, told me we close at 5p(it was 11a at the time), try to be back by then!!!! Hadn't gone 5miles when the wife said, "This is the one!" Yep, came my answer.

Begged and pleated w/the manager to allow me to do the install, even offering to go through their dealer installation traning. No luck! stan

The installer I picked was approx 400 miles from me, while there was several closer! This installer even offered a substantial discount, which none of the others would even consider! At the time, I didn't know about Zook or my installer would have likely been much further away!

The biggest reason, other than the ride, Hannigan was picked was the off set rear end to align w/the Wings drive shaft output, meaning no severe angles on the drive shaft causing U-joint problems, even catastrophic failures experienced on several brands!

Could you PM me with the installed name and address. I've got a buddy who loves Hannigan but finds it a bit pricey up here. Thankw