150 Most Recent Posts

Thread AuthorPostersPost AuthorForumThread/Post Link
Kneesinbreeze1KneesinbreezeHarley Freewheeler /...Hiway pegs without installing crash...
Rogue13rhino 2Harley Tri GlideOil pressure gauge.
ctdair1ctdairHarley Tri GlideFixed Switch
Rogue13Rogue1Harley Tri GlideOil pressure gauge.
Rogue13Old Road DogHarley Tri GlideOil pressure gauge.
Davep13GorillaNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
ZZMACH19GorillaHarley Tri GlideNew Member Hello from NH
HDUSA112GorillaNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
JohnnyVDA4GorillaNew Member Introduct...Hello I am from Belgium
Bloke8GorillaNew Member Introduct...Hello from Uttoxeter UK
Sunman7GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesF1 Warning Light
ZZMACH11ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideRinehart VS Vance & Hines for M...
DK Custom Products362rhino 2Harley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
Bloke8rhino 2New Member Introduct...Hello from Uttoxeter UK
JohnnyVDA4rhino 2New Member Introduct...Hello I am from Belgium
JohnnyVDA4ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...Hello I am from Belgium
BillR24ol' schoolThe Knife EnthusiestJUST KNIVES
Rogue13Rogue1Harley Tri GlideOil pressure gauge.
Zammy2Jack KlarichGeneral DiscussionHappy Birthday "prariepilot&qu...
JohnnyVDA4JohnnyVDANew Member Introduct...Hello I am from Belgium
Bloke8Jack KlarichNew Member Introduct...Hello from Uttoxeter UK
Bloke8SullyNew Member Introduct...Hello from Uttoxeter UK
Bloke8ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...Hello from Uttoxeter UK
Bloke8hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...Hello from Uttoxeter UK
Bloke8trike ladyNew Member Introduct...Hello from Uttoxeter UK
hogmemberisold5BurnerboyGeneral DiscussionHow many carry spare headlight bulb...
Burnerboy10BurnerboyCan Am Spyder Trike...How many of you ride a Can Am spyde...
Phill Griggs1Phill GriggsTrike TravelPIE-PIE & PIE
ISP-FL4NotgrownupThe Knife EnthusiestBenchmade Warranty
ISP-FL4Longbeard71The Knife EnthusiestBenchmade Warranty
ZZMACH13Longbeard71Harley Tri GlideLooking for Dynajet Power Vision mo...
DK Custom Products3621dn5upHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
Bloke8BlokeNew Member Introduct...Hello from Uttoxeter UK
Papa Zook2Jack KlarichHarley Tri Glide2024 Harley Trikes Lineup - Laidlaw...
Tritek3Jack KlarichLehman TrikeAvoid buying a Lehman?
ZZMACH12Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
ZZMACH13Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideLooking for Dynajet Power Vision mo...
Davep6Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideTRI GLIDE AIR FILTER QUESTION
MDO100Jack KlarichHarley Freewheeler /...What Did You Do To Your Freewheeler...
Zammy3Jack KlarichGeneral DiscussionHappy Birthday ultrafxr
Zammy3Marc HGeneral DiscussionHappy Birthday ultrafxr
Smitty9013Marc HSidecar ForumSmall crack down the rabbit hole
HDUSA112Marc HNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
DK Custom Products362rhino 2Harley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
HDUSA112ZammyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Oldman-TriGlide10ZammyHarley Tri GlideEnclosed Trailer Size
Smitty9013ZammySidecar ForumSmall crack down the rabbit hole
TomyJ7TomyJHome Built TrikesShenanigans
HDUSA112Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
ZZMACH19Uncle FesterHarley Tri GlideNew Member Hello from NH
Zammy3ZammyGeneral DiscussionHappy Birthday ultrafxr
ZZMACH19stancotreauHarley Tri GlideNew Member Hello from NH
Davep6rhino 2Harley Tri GlideTRI GLIDE AIR FILTER QUESTION
Davep6DavepHarley Tri GlideTRI GLIDE AIR FILTER QUESTION
Smitty9013Smitty901Sidecar ForumSmall crack down the rabbit hole
ZZMACH19TrampasHarley Tri GlideNew Member Hello from NH
Oldman-TriGlide10CasperHarley Tri GlideEnclosed Trailer Size
HDUSA112Jack KlarichNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
ZZMACH19Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideNew Member Hello from NH
ZZMACH19Bill J. from AustinHarley Tri GlideNew Member Hello from NH
Bill J. from Austin3Bill J. from AustinHarley Freewheeler /...16" front rim?
Bill J. from Austin3Bill J. from AustinHarley Freewheeler /...16" front rim?
ZZMACH19rhino 2Harley Tri GlideNew Member Hello from NH
ZZMACH19DCR2013Harley Tri GlideNew Member Hello from NH
Bill J. from Austin3RKplus10Harley Freewheeler /...16" front rim?
Bill J. from Austin3Papa ZookHarley Freewheeler /...16" front rim?
ZZMACH13ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideLooking for Dynajet Power Vision mo...
Bill J. from Austin3Bill J. from AustinHarley Freewheeler /...16" front rim?
HDUSA112cycle7447New Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
HDUSA112hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
ZZMACH19ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideNew Member Hello from NH
ZZMACH12ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
MDO100JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...What Did You Do To Your Freewheeler...
chucktrue558My TurnHarley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
HDUSA112trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
HDUSA12cycle7447Harley Trike Convers...Harley TPMS sensor and aftermarket ...
HDUSA12HDUSA1Harley Trike Convers...Harley TPMS sensor and aftermarket ...
HDUSA12cycle7447Harley Trike Convers...Harley TPMS sensor and aftermarket ...
HDUSA112SullyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
HDUSA12HDUSA1Harley Trike Convers...Harley TPMS sensor and aftermarket ...
Bonsai13woodyNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
HDUSA112woodyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
HDUSA112rhino 2New Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
HDUSA112HDUSA1New Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
chucktrue558Old Road DogHarley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
stancotreau3stancotreauLehman TrikeLehman Storm rear brake pads
Tritek3trike ladyLehman TrikeAvoid buying a Lehman?
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Bonsai13hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Davep13hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
LD-Ordie11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...Newbie from the Mojave Desert
ZZMACH14ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
ctdair9ROAD DOGHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Zammy2ZammyGeneral DiscussionHappy Birthday "prariepilot&qu...
Sunman7BowdenTrikeHonda TrikesF1 Warning Light
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Jack Klarich3Jack KlarichGeneral DiscussionMY first guitar
hardwickbv4ctdairHarley Tri GlideGot a Code P0152 Engine Running Ric...
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
woody13Rogue1Maggie Valley Gather...Maggie Valley 2024
Davep13PosseRiderNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
chucktrue558Jack KlarichHarley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
ZZMACH12Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideSTOCK HARLEY ECM MAP with DynoJet
ctdair9Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
rhino 212Jack KlarichGeneral DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
rhino 212rhino 2General DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
ZZMACH12ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideSTOCK HARLEY ECM MAP with DynoJet
ctdair9ROAD DOGHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
rhino 2121dn5upGeneral DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
ZZMACH14ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
Davep13SullyNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
rhino 212Phu CatGeneral DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
ZZMACH14ol' schoolHarley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
hardwickbv4KoolbreezeHarley Tri GlideGot a Code P0152 Engine Running Ric...
Davep13DavepNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
Davep13woodyNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
rhino 212rhino 2General DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
dthorn6Jack KlarichHarley Tri Glide2024 Tri Glide front axle nut torqu...
rhino 212Jack KlarichGeneral DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
ctdair9Jack KlarichHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
rhino 2121dn5upGeneral DiscussionRainey day thought's ¶¶¶
Davep13Jack KlarichNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
Davep13ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
Tritek3TritekLehman TrikeAvoid buying a Lehman?
ZZMACH14Rmitchell55Harley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
Davep13trike ladyNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
Bonsai13Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Davep13Marc HNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
woody13PosseRiderMaggie Valley Gather...Maggie Valley 2024
Bonsai13ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
woody13PosseRiderMaggie Valley Gather...Maggie Valley 2024
Davep13ZammyNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
chucktrue558ZammyHarley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
Bonsai13Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member from Texas
Davep13Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...Hello from the mountains
ZZMACH14rhino 2Harley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
dthorn6dthornHarley Tri Glide2024 Tri Glide front axle nut torqu...
ZZMACH14ZZMACH1Harley Tri GlideElectric Fans on 2014 Tri Glide
ctdair9MykneesbehurtinHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
ctdair9ctdairHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
chucktrue558rhino 2Harley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
chucktrue558JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
chucktrue558ROAD DOGHarley Freewheeler /...Rear shock adjustment
ctdair914TGHarley Tri GlideHot Rotors After New Pads
Likes Likes:  0
Thanks Thanks:  0
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 23

Thread: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

  1. #1

    Cool Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    Just wondering if anyone out there has any experience with Apex ATV that makes California Custom Trikes?

    They are located in Chandler AZ, a suburb of Phoenix.

    I am testing the waters before I post my experiences with these people.

    If anyone has ever talked or exchanged email with them, I sure would like to know.

    Meanwhile, I'll just sit back and see if anyone reads this post.

    Good weather is coming.....................get those trikes running.

  2. #2
    7250+ Posts Nana's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Ohio
    Posts
    7,262

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    Quote Originally Posted by jlberkey View Post
    Just wondering if anyone out there has any experience with Apex ATV that makes California Custom Trikes?

    They are located in Chandler AZ, a suburb of Phoenix.

    I am testing the waters before I post my experiences with these people.

    If anyone has ever talked or exchanged email with them, I sure would like to know.

    Meanwhile, I'll just sit back and see if anyone reads this post.

    Good weather is coming.....................get those trikes running.
    LOL.......I can't answer your question, but I can assure you the post was read!
    Trike Talk Membership Map

    No matter the storm, when you are with God, there is always a rainbow waiting.
    http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...andana-1-1.jpg

  3. #3
    350+ Posts Greydog's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Cottageville, West Virginia
    Posts
    393

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    Never heard of them....Whassup!!???

  4. #4
    20+ Posts lazor1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    braslton ga.
    Posts
    28

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    california trikes are apex trikes with some custom stuff not worth the extra 2 to 3 thousand bucks difference. they are not painted, color is in the gelcoat. they do offer an auto trans. i would go there if possible and check them out in person, get a test drive?

  5. #5

    Red face Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    I like my trike, BUT................

    I do have an auto trans.

    Anyone that is thinking about this company, PLEASE phone me and I'll let you know my experiences.

    Nice trike, BUT, I had to made changes. Also the customer service,........well give me a call at (971) 344-0832.

  6. #6
    30+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Utica,Oh
    Posts
    37

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    Buckeye Trike in Akron,Oh. use to sell them. I had thought about buying one but was told they were having electrical problems at that time,so I went a different route and bought the one I have now.

  7. #7

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    UPDATE:

    Too many trike deals out there. My trike is fine after a remodel. Just buy another brand. They even owe money to BTW for advertising. They will never get it.

    John

  8. #8
    Contributing Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Picture Rocks, Arizona
    Posts
    52

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    This is what I know about Apex and California Trike. The info I have is from email and talking to thier salesman over a 6 month period. Apex bought the rights to California Trikes, they took it over to Taiwan and proto typed it. They spent a lot of time on it and originally was charging $12,000 for them on e-bay. What they do is ship the frame and parts over to Phoenix and then they add a vw motorand assemble them. They were supposedly offering automatic as a $3,000 upgrade. They wanted a large deposit to pre order one before they were available, but I wanted to ride one first. They kept putting my off for over 6 months, then a never got a call back. One other problem I had, was I wanted to know the length and inclusiveness of the warranty, and never could get a straight answer.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

  9. #9

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    They say they have a warranty. It's not on paper, because the paper is worth more than their word.

  10. #10
    One Of The Origionals
    TOI - New England
    John Luciano's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Conn
    Posts
    5,061

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    These Apex trikes ???? http://www.apextrikes.com/

  11. #11

    Angry Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    The site is:

    California Custom Trikes

    Again: beware

  12. #12

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    My trike has been modified and or upgraded. It is now the way it should have been in the first place. Nice Trike.

    I have my eye on another, so, mine is for sale. Bugs removed and many modifications made. Can be seen at John Berkey’s Home Page or Columbia River Rats Home Page

    John

  13. #13
    One Of The Origionals
    TOI - New England
    John Luciano's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Conn
    Posts
    5,061

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    W E LL I guess they aint gona see about 3,029 trikers buying that Apex trike after they read this post. . Looked real good in the pictures and the web sight . One guy has a nice one for sale , said he pumped about $20,000 into it. What a shame. It really looks like a nice trike too bad they can't build them right

  14. #14
    Senior Moderator
    Gold Club Member
    Gorilla's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Key Largo. Fl,. USA
    Posts
    15,141

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    Wow thanks definitely something to stay away from.
    Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide

  15. #15
    10+ Posts
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Casa Grande, AZ
    Posts
    10

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    I had one of the first few they put out. After numerous problems I traded in on a car and took a hugh loss. I was glad to get rid of it. I definitely would not buy another one...if anybody has one, I wish them a lot of luck....

  16. #16
    1000+ Posts Rsw's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    Little Hocking, Ohio
    Posts
    1,103

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    I see on their ebay site that one bidder runs the price up and drops off right before the selling price. Just don't look right to me.

  17. #17
    5+ Posts smokee's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Phoenix
    Posts
    8

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    seems like we aint never gona get that black cloud away from up......californis custom is just pure guano; of the worst kind too!

    my last trike was build by a friend of mine, named 'Goat" and his company is called IBEX, based out of arizona. there are not many 'Trike" builders here.....IBEX and Phoenix Trike Works are the best for the money.

    walk softly around california custom.......they got a very bad credit rating and their BBB rating fell off the chart years ago.
    Designer of wheelchair accessible trikes for disabled bikers.

  18. #18
    5+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Magdalena,NM USA
    Posts
    7

    Default Re: Have you had experiences with APEX ATV, California Custom Trikes

    I walked into their shop with enough money in my hand to buy their trike. I looked at their trike and walked out with my money. 92 eyes

  19. #19
    1+ Posts
    Join Date
    Sep 2015
    Location
    Fallon
    Posts
    2

    Default Stay away from California custom trikes

    I know this post comes late but I bought one of these trikes in 2011. It has been an expensive, unreliable nightmare. At this time it has @ 4900 miles on it and I've spent close to $3000 in repairs, some of which could have been life threatening such as the rear axel nut being loose, the fuel filter dropping onto a hot pipe and melting or the throttle sticking. I can't even enjoy riding it because it can't be trusted. This company has no business manufacturing these trikes. I have receipts and 2 mechanic shops to back up my claims.

  20. #20
    1000+ Posts
    VW Tech Contributor
    stinger608's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Cheyenne Wyoming USA
    Posts
    1,118

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Eileen3450 View Post
    I know this post comes late but I bought one of these trikes in 2011. It has been an expensive, unreliable nightmare. At this time it has @ 4900 miles on it and I've spent close to $3000 in repairs, some of which could have been life threatening such as the rear axel nut being loose, the fuel filter dropping onto a hot pipe and melting or the throttle sticking. I can't even enjoy riding it because it can't be trusted. This company has no business manufacturing these trikes. I have receipts and 2 mechanic shops to back up my claims.

    Even though this thread is quite old, I am glad to see you post your experience with them Eileen!

    This seems to be a common issue with California Trikes.

Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Custom Rat Trikes
    By BigSam in forum VW Powered Trikes
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 03-13-2013, 10:43 AM
  2. VW Trikes in California
    By Beachbum45 in forum VW Powered Trikes
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 11-09-2011, 11:07 AM
  3. Mileage experiences with the Trike
    By kj5ix in forum Yamaha Trikes
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 04-07-2011, 03:44 PM
  4. Calif Custom/Apex ATV
    By jlberkey in forum VW Powered Trikes
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 09-02-2010, 12:10 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •