2008 Classic Ultra Motor Trike Conversion

[XTCM8]

Hi Folks

I am new to trikes and new to the forum so I thought it would be good to pick up some pointers from you who gone before me. A broken hip last year which is not healing convinced me to look at the conversion as a way of being able to continue to ride. Conversion is about half way done and I guess the first thing I would like to know is what do I need to know? The kit from Motor trike is being fitted by a trike converter who seems to know what he is doing. We are fitting the Motor Trike triple tree to rake the front end and also fitting a mechanical reverse from Champion. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Gorilla]

Hi Folks

I am new to trikes and new to the forum so I thought it would be good to pick up some pointers from you who gone before me. A broken hip last year which is not healing convinced me to look at the conversion as a way of being able to continue to ride. Conversion is about half way done and I guess the first thing I would like to know is what do I need to know? The kit from Motor trike is being fitted by a trike converter who seems to know what he is doing. We are fitting the Motor Trike triple tree to rake the front end and also fitting a mechanical reverse from Champion. Any advice would be appreciated.

Welcome aboard. When the trike is finished go to a large parking area and get familiar with the feel of the trike. Do a lot of turns, braking etc. Remember to keep your feet up on the boards or pegs. After you are comfortable that you can control it, go out and put about 400 miles on it and then you will be good to go.

 

[XTCM8]

Sounds like good advice, thanks for that.

 

[skuuter]

I noticed You had already been ridin' Motorcycles....The Non-Leaning, Non-Countersteering Part is the hardest things to adjust to......like the above advice...Practice, Practice, Practice...the new techniques will finally become "Old News"....ENJOY Your New Trike, and THANKS for joinin' TRIKE TALK.....:wtg:

 

[ThirdWheel]

Welcome to Trike Talk, there is a lot of information here and all you have to do is ask. Pick your way through this thread it is loaded with good riding tips.
http://www.triketalk.com/forum/general-forum/242-experianced-trike-riders-please-post-here.html
One thing is for sure, you will enjoy the trike and wonder why you didn't do it sooner.

 

[Nana]

Welcome, XTCM8. You will find that you need a little adjustment time from leaning to steering, but once that is comfortable for you..... look out world! There won't be much of anything to keep you back! With the rake installed, the adjustment to steering will not be difficult, and the reverse ...... you are set!

 

[XTCM8]

Before I started on this, I read that converted bikes were prone to tipping over on the corners, whereas VW types with the motor behind the axle were impossible to tip over. I'm glad I ignored that as it seems from everything I have read here that this is not so. One more question, the standard wheels that come with the Trog kit are 15 inch with high walls. It has been suggested that I change these to 17 inch with low profile tyres. Anyone care to comment?

 

[Gorilla]

The lower profile tire will ride a bit harder. Not as much side wall to flex with the bumps.

 

[tis]

Also remember when you pull up to gas pumps & other obstacles that your a little wider in the rear ( allow for clearance) and welcome to the site, you'll Love the three wheels, do they give you the compressor there for your suspension, or is it a option? Most guys I know install the compressor switch on left side after removing Temp. guage...

 

[Doc]

Hope things get better with the Hip Replacement...I have a friend that I met at Physical Therapy that had his 1st replacement re-done and is doing 100% better. This is an incredibly welcoming and informative group (you'll see I just joined myself), they'll go out of their way to make you feel welcomed and help in any way they can...enjoy the Forum.

Ed

 

[njtrike]

Welcome to the exicting world of trikes. I have a 2010 triglide. Learning how to ride it was very simple. I rode a 2000 ultra before the trike. No one mentions it but my exiciting moment was riding in a 30 to 35 mile crosswind for the first time. I almost got blowed off the road until it dawned on me to turn into the wind just like you would a car. I was trying to lean into it which of coarse you can't. You will be glad you are going the trike route. It's a fun, safe, simple, way to being back on the road. NJtrike

 

[White Knight 04]

Well, to say its a bit of a challenge at first.... But once you learn not to put your feet down and that you power off and power on in the turns you will love it !!! I sure do !!!