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?
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?
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.
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.
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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
I like my Goldwing Champion SA Trike. 55,000 trouble free miles.
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
It's been my experience, that the longer the wheel base, the better the ride. Usually the wider they get, the worst the ride.
Please keep in mind that anytime I share or give advice about a motorcycle, unless I state otherwise, I am always referring to GL1800's and no other.
If you are ever in the Atlanta area look me up and I will let you test ride a eurowing conversion.
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!
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