Robandlyn; Motor Trike is also very good. For all your Harley Davidson needs call Chicago Harley Davidson 847 418 2929 ask for Steve or Eric in parts they know the book forward and back 20% disc, notax, no shipping charge. Also have a vast internet sales dept. chicagoharley.com Have been riding my Stallion last week 800miles.love it Charlie D.
You mentioned, "I had surgery on my right elbow back in 2005 it has left me with a 10 pound limit with that arm." I suggest that you test ride a trike before going farther with your quest. Trikes must be steered rather than leaned/counter-steered and require more effort with both arms. You have to push and pull to turn them. That may be an issue for you. If your cruiser is too top heavy, you might want to consider a scooter. Don't laugh! Honda's Silver Wing is quite nimble and quick with a very low center of gravity. The Suzuki Burgman 650 is even better, IMO. Both (especially the Burgman are perfectly capable as touring bikes as well as good around town. I had one for a couple years and embarrassed quite a few cruiser riders on the super slab as well as in the twisties.
Thanks Ben,
I took a test ride on a trike at a Harley Shop and didn't have any problems with handling it. I have 31000 on my 2005 Dyna I love that bike. On my Street Glide I also love that one I have 17000 on that one and do find I love how comfortable the dressers are so I am going to have that one triked.
Plus keep my Dyna for when I want to ride a two wheeler but I have been told once I start riding the trike I will not want to ride my Dyna...:yes:
ben721364 The electric reverse we are referring to is the after market type that is sometimes installed on trike conversions. Lehman and the HD Tri-Glide have them as well as a few others. The issue is not with the reverse that comes with the Honda or BMW. These after market motors have a tendency to heat up and then fail. Ted
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
If you liked the TriGlide, then take a look at the Lehman Renegade Kit. I have one on my Ultra Glide and I love it. Of course it is a straight axle but it corners with any two wheel bikes and a tour pak looks right at home. But really I suggest riding several different trikes and find the one the fits your riding style. I do not have a reverse and have never had a problem as long as I pay attention to where I am parking. The push pull is true with a trike, I tore both rotator cuffs and find my trike is not that hard to steer and it is not raked. Welcome to the forum.:yes:
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Lynn, The Champion (mechanical) reverse is about the most popular, and works very well. I use mine everyday, and don't worry about where I park. It adds about 1/2" under the right cover of the trans, but comes with another exhaust mount bracket. Baker makes a fine mechanical ($$) reverse for the 6-speeds too.
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You may want to look at Lehman conversions, which is what the TG is.
It is not independent suspension, so the ride is a little bumpier, but it corners like a fine sports car. I have a Lehman conversion on a GL1800, and I can keep up with any 2-wheeler in the twisties. It is also extremely simple in design, and I can get parts at most auto parts stores...it's a light truck rear end. Most other conversions, you have to go back to the dealer for replacement parts...just thought you ought to know.
To improve the ease of steering, since I do not have a rake kit, I switched tires, and got rid of the OEM Honda Dunlop radial, and put a Michelin Pilot Activ on instead. The Michelin is a bias ply tire, so I no longer fight the radial belts...made it much easier to steer. I also mounted the tire in reverse rotation, so the tread grips a bit better for stopping power. It may look a bit funky, since it's a Dual Sport rear tire, but it works GREAT.