Which conversion to get? Avoid?

[cajunlowrider]

Considering a GW trike. Reading these informative pages, I've learned of drive shaft problems and others. So simple question:

What year GW should I trike? Which should I avoid?

Which kit to use? Which kit(s) to avoid?

We'll be riding 2 Up and traveling.

Thanks so much

[tfdeputydawg]

Considering a GW trike. Reading these informative pages, I've learned of drive shaft problems and others. So simple question:

What year GW should I trike? Which should I avoid?
2006 & up

Which kit to use? Which kit(s) to avoid?
I tested and studied all the major brands. My and my wife's choice was the Hannigan. IRS, extended wheel base, wider stance, smoothest, least maintenance, rear end off set to align w/the Wing drive shaft output(no extreme angle for the shaft to run in)

We'll be riding 2 Up and traveling.
Your wife will thank you for the longer wheel base of a Hanningan. Much smoother ride for her!!!!

Thanks so much

These are opinions based on nearly 4 yrs of tested and studying prior to picking the conversion we wanted.

[Haste Maker]

I have this one for sale..if you maybe interested
http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threa...mith-Trike-Kit

Extra's include..

Custom Marbling Paint

Custom Color Matching Timing Cover

Custom Painted Matching Battery Side Covers

Custom Painted Matching Dash

Custom Painted Matching Fairing Side Pockets

Custom Painted Matching Valve Covers

Louvered Chrome Transmission Cover With Custom Matching Paint

Factory Honda CB Antenna for GL1800

40 Channel Factory Honda GL1800 CB Radio Kit

Centramatic Front Wheel Balancers

Chrome Front Rim

Brake & Clutch Speed Bleeders

Adjustable Handlebar Riser

Convex Mirrors With Turn Signal

Progressive Heavy Duty Fork Springs

Superbrace Chrome Fork Brace w/Fork Protectors

Wing Soft Heated Seat

Utopia Driver Backrest

F4 Scratch Resistant Clear Windshield With Vent

Rivco Driver Floorboard w/Heel Toe Shifter

Jon's GPS Mount

Wired For GPS Into Intercom

Mic Mute Intercom Noise Eliminator Kit

Doran Trike Air Pressure Tire Monitor System

Front Butler Cup 20oz

Rear Butler Cup 34oz

Dual Adjustable Baker Air Wings

Baker Adjustable Hand Wings

V3 Digital Music Player

Kuryakyn Passenger Transformer Floorboards

Rivco Triple Chrome Plated Adjustable Flip Up Armrests

Hyper Lite 3 Way GL1800 Brake/Running/Turn Signal LED's

Roadsmith Chrome Nerf Bumper

Electrical Connection Power Plate Fuse Block

Argus Battery Bug

Gerbrings 12 Volt Battery Cable

Trunk 12 Volt Socket

Kuryakyn Trunk Organizer w/Mirror

Trunk Carpet

Trunk Rack

Back Off XP Rear Brake Modulator

Performance Stainless Belly Pan

Fork Tube Tunnel Filler

LED Fog Lights

Plastic LampGuard Headlight Protectors

Ergo II Highway Pegs

Iso-Grip Set w/Chrome Accent Ring

Rust Free Easy Mount Seat Bolt Set

Wide Chrome Brake & Clutch Levers

Handlebar Helmet Holders

Trunk Side Storage Panels

Chrome Euro Saddlebag Light Grills

Chrome Metal Lower Steel Cowl

Chrome Passenger Floorboard Side Covers

Chrome Side Fairing Accents

Chrome Luggage Rack

Chrome Trunk Brake Light Grills

Chrome Saddlebag Light Grills

Chrome Rear Door Pouch Accents

Chrome Trunk Moldings

Chrome Battery Side Cover Accents

Chrome Side Fairing Accents

Chrome Radio Knobs

Chrome Gas Tank & Side Pocket Lock Key Covers / With Extra Key Made Into The Cover

Chrome LED Fairing Air Intake Grilles

Chrome Exhaust Turndown Tips

Chrome Reflector Grills

Chrome Passenger Floorboard Side Covers

Chrome Front Fender Tip

Chrome Front Fender Filler Accent

Chrome Lower Front Cowl

Chrome Front Fairing Trim

Chrome Mirror Accents

Chrome Frame Covers w/Rubber Inserts

[David357]

These are opinions based on nearly 4 yrs of tested and studying prior to picking the conversion we wanted.

Please clarify your thoughts again with regard to the thread statement:

"What year GW should I trike? Which should I avoid? "

Your reply indicated "2006 and up".

Which question does this answer apply to?

Thanks

[Papa Zook]

Please clarify your thoughts again with regard to the thread statement:

"What year GW should I trike? Which should I avoid? "

Your reply indicated "2006 and up".

Which question does this answer apply to?

Thanks

I think he was suggesting that a 2006 and up Goldwing should be the choice to convert.

[cajunlowrider]

I have this one for sale..if you maybe interested
http://www.triketalk.com/forum/threa...mith-Trike-Kit

Extra's include..

Custom Marbling Paint

Custom Color Matching Timing Cover

Custom Painted Matching Battery Side Covers

Custom Painted Matching Dash

Custom Painted Matching Fairing Side Pockets

Custom Painted Matching Valve Covers

Louvered Chrome Transmission Cover With Custom Matching Paint

Factory Honda CB Antenna for GL1800

40 Channel Factory Honda GL1800 CB Radio Kit

Centramatic Front Wheel Balancers

Chrome Front Rim

Brake & Clutch Speed Bleeders

Adjustable Handlebar Riser

Convex Mirrors With Turn Signal

Progressive Heavy Duty Fork Springs

Superbrace Chrome Fork Brace w/Fork Protectors

Wing Soft Heated Seat

Utopia Driver Backrest

F4 Scratch Resistant Clear Windshield With Vent

Rivco Driver Floorboard w/Heel Toe Shifter

Jon's GPS Mount

Wired For GPS Into Intercom

Mic Mute Intercom Noise Eliminator Kit

Doran Trike Air Pressure Tire Monitor System

Front Butler Cup 20oz

Rear Butler Cup 34oz

Dual Adjustable Baker Air Wings

Baker Adjustable Hand Wings

V3 Digital Music Player

Kuryakyn Passenger Transformer Floorboards

Rivco Triple Chrome Plated Adjustable Flip Up Armrests

Hyper Lite 3 Way GL1800 Brake/Running/Turn Signal LED's

Roadsmith Chrome Nerf Bumper

Electrical Connection Power Plate Fuse Block

Argus Battery Bug

Gerbrings 12 Volt Battery Cable

Trunk 12 Volt Socket

Kuryakyn Trunk Organizer w/Mirror

Trunk Carpet

Trunk Rack

Back Off XP Rear Brake Modulator

Performance Stainless Belly Pan

Fork Tube Tunnel Filler

LED Fog Lights

Plastic LampGuard Headlight Protectors

Ergo II Highway Pegs

Iso-Grip Set w/Chrome Accent Ring

Rust Free Easy Mount Seat Bolt Set

Wide Chrome Brake & Clutch Levers

Handlebar Helmet Holders

Trunk Side Storage Panels

Chrome Euro Saddlebag Light Grills

Chrome Metal Lower Steel Cowl

Chrome Passenger Floorboard Side Covers

Chrome Side Fairing Accents

Chrome Luggage Rack

Chrome Trunk Brake Light Grills

Chrome Saddlebag Light Grills

Chrome Rear Door Pouch Accents

Chrome Trunk Moldings

Chrome Battery Side Cover Accents

Chrome Side Fairing Accents

Chrome Radio Knobs

Chrome Gas Tank & Side Pocket Lock Key Covers / With Extra Key Made Into The Cover

Chrome LED Fairing Air Intake Grilles

Chrome Exhaust Turndown Tips

Chrome Reflector Grills

Chrome Passenger Floorboard Side Covers

Chrome Front Fender Tip

Chrome Front Fender Filler Accent

Chrome Lower Front Cowl

Chrome Front Fairing Trim

Chrome Mirror Accents

Chrome Frame Covers w/Rubber Inserts

Nice. I PM'd you for more photos.

[Haste Maker]

I just send more pics...thanks

[cjmitch]

I think he was suggesting that a 2006 and up Goldwing should be the choice to convert.

I wonder what he has against 2005 and below

[Future Triker]

I wonder what he has against 2005 and below

Honda made a few changes between 05 & 06. The added premium audio with an amplifier (the most noticeable change). They also reinforced the weaker points on the motorcycle frames where they had seen cracking and changed the length of the output coming out of the back of the engine where the driveshaft fits.

[mhgoldwing]

Honda made a few changes between 05 & 06. The added premium audio with an amplifier (the most noticeable change). They also reinforced the weaker points on the motorcycle frames where they had seen cracking and changed the length of the output coming out of the back of the engine where the driveshaft fits.

I believe 'o6 was also the year the radiators were enlarged; better cooling.

[tfdeputydawg]

Please clarify your thoughts again with regard to the thread statement:

"What year GW should I trike? Which should I avoid? "

Your reply indicated "2006 and up".

Which question does this answer apply to?

Thanks

That was my suggestion on what to buy

[Gorilla]

As far as what conversion you will be getting alot of different opinions. But one of the most important is who you select as the person/company to do the conversion. A good installer makes the conversion work nice no matter which of the major brands. A bad installer will make the very very best conversion be a real hassle to deal with. That good installer will help you in making the right decision for what you need and are looking for. You are not that far from Houston Tx area where the owner of this site has a conversion business and handles several of the name brands. Suggest: you shoot Bazooka a PM and get some advise and maybe a conversion.

[FRR]

As far as what conversion you will be getting alot of different opinions. But one of the most important is who you select as the person/company to do the conversion. A good installer makes the conversion work nice no matter which of the major brands. A bad installer will make the very very best conversion be a real hassle to deal with. That good installer will help you in making the right decision for what you need and are looking for. You are not that far from Houston Tx area where the owner of this site has a conversion business and handles several of the name brands. Suggest: you shoot Bazooka a PM and get some advise and maybe a conversion.

Absolutely correct. The installer is the key

[tfdeputydawg]

Already posted but, as a further support, your closest Hannigan installer is the owner of this board. Along with other brands. You should give Randy a call and schedule a visit with him!
Cut-N-Shoot Customs LLC

Trikes
1414 South Frazier St.
Conroe, TX 77301
Randy Johnston
346-800-7946
info@cutnshootcustoms.com
http://www.cutnshootcustoms.com

[cajunlowrider]

Already posted but, as a further support, your closest Hannigan installer is the owner of this board. Along with other brands. You should give Randy a call and schedule a visit with him!
Cut-N-Shoot Customs LLC


Trikes
1414 South Frazier St.
Conroe, TX 77301
Randy Johnston
346-800-7946
info@cutnshootcustoms.com
http://www.cutnshootcustoms.com

Will do. I just drove in from Houston!!!

[cjmitch]

Honda made a few changes between 05 & 06. The added premium audio with an amplifier (the most noticeable change). They also reinforced the weaker points on the motorcycle frames where they had seen cracking and changed the length of the output coming out of the back of the engine where the driveshaft fits.

Yes i remember all of that, except i think the 05's got the frame reinforcements