CSC Daytona options?

[hobbs]

I am in the planning stages of building a 2014 ultra limited with a CSC Daytona conversion. My local trike builder has basically included most all common options in his quote. My question is, What should I absolutely not scrimp on and what should I hold off on. If you had to do it all over.

hobbs

[trikeleader]

Welcome to Trike Talk. I am sure you are going to find a lot of options for the new ride.

[revets]

I had my 2010 ultra converted to the daytona at the factory in arrington, va this spring. I've now got close to 8,000 miles on it.

For ride get the power trac. If your going to load it up and believe me it can carry a lot of gear get the preloader especially if you plan to pull anything and if you are that means the hitch too. Get the trunk light because i can only imagine what it would be like digging around in all the cubby hole space in the trunk with a mini-maglite in one's mouth. The electric reverse is a no brainer unless your "AHnold". A small block of wood stored in your trunk pocket is a cheaper option than the parking brake the few times you'll need it. I've used mine twice. Stone guard and fender bras are worth it and so you know i was able to get my fender bras without the CSC stitching. They threw in the trike cover and the license plate frame.

Mine has the chrome fender strips, 5 spoke wheels and trunk carpet kit with cargo net. That cargo net comes in handy and the carpet kit just makes it look cleaner. I personally didn't like the "angular" look of the rear end light bar so i went without it and they do install a different bottom piece that in my opinion looks much better than the light bar. The rear end is pretty lit up to begin with without the light bar. Didn't go with ground effects because i wanted to keep a "harley" look and not go to a "honda" look.

Make sure what is on your bike will fit in regards to exhaust. My bike had an aftermarket head pipe and v&h exhaust. Dropped the bike off and they took measurements and said all is good. All wasn't good and by the time i picked up my trike i had a stock head pipe as well as super trap exhausts.

After your conversion is completed I would seriously recommend going to your nearest shop with a trike dyno so everything can be dialed in. My bike was a 96 ci and power commander equipped. It was mapped for what it was and not what it became and there was a serious performance hit.

[Rick Kay]

I had my 2010 ultra converted to the daytona at the factory in arrington, va this spring. I've now got close to 8,000 miles on it.

For ride get the power trac. If your going to load it up and believe me it can carry a lot of gear get the preloader especially if you plan to pull anything and if you are that means the hitch too. Get the trunk light because i can only imagine what it would be like digging around in all the cubby hole space in the trunk with a mini-maglite in one's mouth. The electric reverse is a no brainer unless your "AHnold". A small block of wood stored in your trunk pocket is a cheaper option than the parking brake the few times you'll need it. I've used mine twice. Stone guard and fender bras are worth it and so you know i was able to get my fender bras without the CSC stitching. They threw in the trike cover and the license plate frame.

Mine has the chrome fender strips, 5 spoke wheels and trunk carpet kit with cargo net. That cargo net comes in handy and the carpet kit just makes it look cleaner. I personally didn't like the "angular" look of the rear end light bar so i went without it and they do install a different bottom piece that in my opinion looks much better than the light bar. The rear end is pretty lit up to begin with without the light bar. Didn't go with ground effects because i wanted to keep a "harley" look and not go to a "honda" look.

Make sure what is on your bike will fit in regards to exhaust. My bike had an aftermarket head pipe and v&h exhaust. Dropped the bike off and they took measurements and said all is good. All wasn't good and by the time i picked up my trike i had a stock head pipe as well as super trap exhausts.

After your conversion is completed I would seriously recommend going to your nearest shop with a trike dyno so everything can be dialed in. My bike was a 96 ci and power commander equipped. It was mapped for what it was and not what it became and there was a serious performance hit.

Instead of the electric CSC reverse, consider a mechanical unit from Champion, Baker or Motor Trike. I think in the long run, you'll be happier. I did not get the light in the trunk (Haven't missed it, either), but got the carpet and cargo net.

I did not like the tombstone tail lights, and asked CSC to ship without them. I installed aftermarket LED lights, instead.

Check the quality of the fiberglass and paint on the kit body. Make sure it is to your satisfaction before you accept delivery. My body spent some time at the paint shop getting a little touch up and a wheel out...

All in all, I'd do it all over again. I'm very happy with my CSC conversion. Good luck, and enjoy!

[hobbs]

Thanks guys. Great info!

hobbs

[hobbs]

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I did not like the tombstone tail lights, and asked CSC to ship without them. I installed aftermarket LED lights, instead.

I agree about the tail lights. I don't think they will match the new led of the ultra's trunk. I do know that I have to wait for the kit because CSC has not got their 2014 in, in order to make the necessary changes. I hope that is one they make.

If not where do I go to find different taillight options?

hobbs

[Rick Kay]

I agree about the tail lights. I don't think they will match the new led of the ultra's trunk. I do know that I have to wait for the kit because CSC has not got their 2014 in, in order to make the necessary changes. I hope that is one they make.

If not where do I go to find different taillight options?

hobbs

I looked at automotive aftermarket LED lights. I ended up with a pair from Honest Charley's Garage Honest Charley Speedshop I used the '39 Ford Tail lights, but a pair of '50 Pontiac or '48 Chevy repops would look good, too. Many sources are available, EBay or Summit Racing, comes to mind.

[hobbs]

Thanks Rick

[Rick Kay]

Good luck, and make sure we get to see some photos of the conversion along the way!

[Countryal]

+1 on NOT getting the ground effects. They look great but are subject to scrapes(ask me how I know). The CSC conversion sits really low. I got a trunk light from the Auto parts store for less than half the price of theirs and wired it in myself.

[hobbs]

They look great but are subject to scrapes(ask me how I know).

Ok, how do you know?

[Countryal]

I've repaired both of mine. If you ever come up on a speed bump either go around or turn around. Also watch out for steep driveways and parking lots.

[pops.anderson]

Hope I'm not too late for including my 2 cents worth, been away for awhile. I think you will really like the CSC, I'm very satisfied with mine. I didn't go with the reverse, just use selective parking, but if you do a lot of city riding the reverse would be a good buy, either electric CSC or aftermarket mechanical. Definately get the power trac. For a parking brake I just use 1st gear and a cut piece of bicycle inner tube over the front brake lever and throttle when needed. The shop I went to also does body work, so I got mine in "paint ready" , they shaved the tail light area to accomodate different tail lights (don't like the tombstone lites). I looked at '55 pontiac and '54 ford tail lights but went with the '39 lincoln, similar to Rick Kay's. Trunk Carpet, cargo net and trunk light is well worth getting. Any thing else I guess is what you want for added "bling". I went with the 5-spoke painted rims, no light bar, the top trunk compartment for Road King versus the tourpak setup, luggage rack, golf cart bumpers and passenger grab bars. I also had custom made (locally) fender bras that wrap around the fender more and also cover the area between the fender and side covers. They snap on rather than screw on or velcro. And as long as I no longer need to put my feet down at stops/starts, I splurged and went with a hydralic clutch and tank shift. Hid the horn under the seat. Hope you enjoy your conversion as much as I do mine. Very comfortable for those long rides and still fun in the twisties.