Sportster 883L conversion with Frankenstein Kit

[NiteOwl]

I just have to share what a great kit the Frankenstein Trikes group makes for the 883 sportster. The kit arrived and was on the bike in 3 days, fenders painted to match the bike a week later, test drive and then full run on the hwy and back-roads. This kit works so very well. I am attaching a link to all the photos and comments you could want as well as attaching an initial photo here. We learned about the kit and read other reviews here on this site, Thank You, lots of good information and made the decision easy.

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Bob

[Shriner Jim]

That's a very nice looking rig. I was impressed with the value placed on the completed conversion. Wonder what my TG would be worth up there? Nice job, ride on.

[Rick Kay]

That looks really nice! Great job!

I've got a line on an '89 883 for $2000. I'm kicking around the idea of an 883 trike, using either a Frankenstein or a Paughco conversion. I like the look of your conversion!

[pcombe]

Having done mine i notice how simple the frankenstien conversion really was with the sporty.
Your trike looks really good!

Nice job!


Rick look close at paughco to be sure the axle and tower is set up with a place to mount your shock absorbers, I know some of them didn't have them.

You have experience in the build process also so one thing i didn't particularly care for was, you would have to order everything as a component? (at least when i was considering my build)

An all inclusive kit made more sense to me?
With the 1989 model and other older machines, check to see about reinforcing the upper motor mount OK?
I had to do that on my tour glide.

[Rick Kay]

Rick look close at paughco to be sure the axle and tower is set up with a place to mount your shock absorbers, I know some of them didn't have them.

You have experience in the build process also so one thing i didn't particularly care for was, you would have to order everything as a component? (at least when i was considering my build)

An all inclusive kit made more sense to me?
With the 1989 model and other older machines, check to see about reinforcing the upper motor mount OK?
I had to do that on my tour glide.

I will do so, Paul. Thank you for your advice!

[NiteOwl]

thank you for the kind comments, it was such a good feeling doing this job. Its one of those things that did not go on and on, it was quick that I was left with sense of accomplishment and a job complete, so often with the jobs they never are quite done. grin

[Nana]

It is a beautiful trike! Congratulations

[pcombe]

thank you for the kind comments, it was such a good feeling doing this job. Its one of those things that did not go on and on, it was quick that I was left with sense of accomplishment and a job complete, so often with the jobs they never are quite done. grin

Mine was an ordeal.
Check it out-google,

pcombe library/photopucket

[retread83]

You will really like your conversion,wifey and I love ours.Try about 38 P.S.I. in front tire,22 in rears.Handling improves,rides softer.I rode it some without rake kit,just as a comparison,then installed raked trees.Big difference.

[pcombe]

You will really like your conversion,wifey and I love ours.Try about 38 P.S.I. in front tire,22 in rears.Handling improves,rides softer.I rode it some without rake kit,just as a comparison,then installed raked trees.Big difference.

If you decide on a rake kit, click the triple trees at the right side of the forum for a great price on a quality kit.

[NiteOwl]

We decided to rake it from the get-go as it was highly recommended by Frankenstein, as this bike was a XL 883L so we never even tested to see the difference. It does run well. Thanks for the tire pressure tip!

Bob

[Grrrl]

I am so in love with my new conversion. Thank you all for the compliments on Trinity. NiteOwl and I are looking for many awesome rides together this coming season.

[DK Custom Products]

I just have to share what a great kit the Frankenstein Trikes group makes for the 883 sportster. The kit arrived and was on the bike in 3 days, fenders painted to match the bike a week later, test drive and then full run on the hwy and back-roads. This kit works so very well. I am attaching a link to all the photos and comments you could want as well as attaching an initial photo here. We learned about the kit and read other reviews here on this site, Thank You, lots of good information and made the decision easy.

Click here for More Photos etc





Bob

Great looking ride! I bet you get many miles of smiles out of it.

Kevin

[NiteOwl]

Great looking ride! I bet you get many miles of smiles out of it.

Kevin

Thanks everyone. weather has been so spectacular here on the West Coast, we are well above freezing and the sun is out yet again today.

[Darth]

Great looking bike!!!