Has anyone used FBI on a trike conversion? What should I be looking for in a company? is it better to sell my bike and buy a trike?
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I want to convert a RoadGlide to a Trike
Has anyone used FBI on a trike conversion? What should I be looking for in a company? is it better to sell my bike and buy a trike?
If you like your bike I would say convert it to a trike. Unless you can buy a new TRIGLIDE then that a different story. With keeping your bike and making it a trike at least you know what you have. My 2 cents
Welcome to the gang. There are advantages to both conversions and factory builds.
If you are looking at a used factory trike, and you are comfortable with your maintenance and performance of your bike, I'd go conversion. You know what you have in your bike and the conversion will be new.
If your looking at a new factory trike, I'd go with the factory trike. Everything will be warranted by the factory.
The above assumes money isn't a deciding factor ... but it usually is.
Welcome to TT from WV. If your current ride is good and you done much changing/upgrading that may be the better way to go. Good luck on your search and keep us posted.
Dave
2015 Tri Glide - Hot Pearl White/Blue
82 FXR
Welcome glad you joined us. +1 what ED sez. Good luck with your search. RIDE SAFE
welcome aboard as stated the first is how much you like your current bike. then do you need to have a warrantee. how much are you going to ride it. long trips. after all that then start the comparison
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
What year is your RG? If it's modified the way you want,no reason to start over with something different. Our 2011 Street Glide had less than 3K miles,had a rare color combo,had lots of mods,so we decided on a Hannigan Transformer conversion. After our first ride on our new trike,we couldn't be happier.Originally Posted by WoO
Just my opinion but the four companies I would seriously consider for a trike conversion,are Hannigan,California Side Car,Roadsmith,and DFT.
Send me a PM if I can help you further.
motortrike
If you do that, get a Motor Trike kit, you wont regret it. I had one. But only if your bike is paid off. If not trade it in no a trike.
For a better ride and handling go for a conversion. We went with a Hannigan Transformer for the longer wider stance and the independent suspension. It rides smooth and handles great. We love it.
Every day is a good day.
US NAVY SEABEES 1971-1975
2010 Ultra Classic/ Hannigan Transformer
1987 Honda Rebel 450
Sold all the others
My husband is in the same thoughts now with his road glide, so keep us updated on what you do!
Roadglide concerns
I have 60,000 miles on this RG. It have several upgrades I like but Im not sure which is better, new with warranty or mods on current bike with 60,000 miles. I luv the RG ride on two wheels but not sure on three. the FBI convert cost about 13K. is that about right? which conversion rides the best with less trouble. I can buy new if I need to but my bike is paid for! Need help from you experts. Wife want a pop up camping trailer also. Which is the best Bunkhouse or ?
Roadglide conversion
Just be aware that for $13K,you're getting a trunk that looks like it won't even hold a full face helmet. It's also a solid axle,not an IRS. If you don't care about that,my dealer here in TX can install a Champion kit w/solid axle for around $10K. Champion has been around for a long time and they build nice stuff.
I sent you a pm,Will.
The most POPULAR HD conversions in no particular order that I can think of are: Hannigan, Roadsmith, Motortrike, CSC ( California Side Car) Champion and DFT. FBI as you know makes a conversion but I would say its not in the top 5 by popularity. Most of them offer both straight axle and IRS. You can check their web sights to get all their specs. Everyone has different tastes that why there are several companies to choose from. They all make a good product.
You first decision is are you going to do the conversion or are you going to have it done? Not all of those companies will sell a kit to an individual. So if you are doing the work you can eliminate those that won't sell to you. If you are going to have the work done then your first and MOST IMPORTANT is to find a good installer. A good installer make the kit do what you will expect. A poor installer can take the very best kit offered and make it a mess for you. Find that good installer then let them help guide you to the conversion that is going to work for you. Just because one of these companies has designated an installer able to install their kit doesn't make them a good installer. There are several members on here that have a great conversion installed by a dealer for that conversion and have a terrible out come.
Good Luck keep asking questions.
Stallion #406 // 2013 Tri-Glide
From my own point of view Iv,e had my Bike for 18 years and i wanted to keep it after i had it Triked because i know what Maintainance i have done.............
Road Glide conversion
Welcome from Oklahoma,
I had an '01 SE Road Glide with all the goodies. I put about 30k on it and loved it. It was a great bike. My personal feelings are that if you are going to convert it.... That's what you'll end up with .... A converted Road Glide.
I decided to follow a different drummer and sold the Road Glide and bought a Boom.. It was a little sad to say goodbye to the old girl, but I dont have any regrets. Good Luck and let us know what you end up with. Jimmer
Welcome from Southeastern Illinois. If you like it, then trike it!!
Rod69 Illinois TOI #900
Joan71 Illinois TOI #901
I have said it before and will say it again and again. YOUR INSTALLER IS THE KEY. I had a bad installer but Hannigan was good enough to straighten everything out. Thanks to Hannigan I have one of the best conversions around. I love the independent suspension and large trunk. Just make sure of your installer. If you can let Hannigan put a Transformer on it, you will not be disappointed.
Every day is a good day.
US NAVY SEABEES 1971-1975
2010 Ultra Classic/ Hannigan Transformer
1987 Honda Rebel 450
Sold all the others
Thanks for all your help.
This is helping out on my decision. I'm now looking at Hannigan, Road
Smith and D.F.T. I live in Oklahoma and will have to drop it off for the conversion. Wont be able to just drop by the company to check on it or to get repairs. Now who would ya'll use?
There is a Hannigan dealer in OKC and Altus that I know of. Probably quite a few more that I didn't think of.
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