I have a '90 Ultra with a champion conversion. Have looked everywhere, have tried a 3 tree that the company said "gaurentee to fit". It didn't. We have come to an end, there has got to be triple tree somewhere that will fit/work. Help.
Thanks,
Wes
I have a '90 Ultra with a champion conversion. Have looked everywhere, have tried a 3 tree that the company said "gaurentee to fit". It didn't. We have come to an end, there has got to be triple tree somewhere that will fit/work. Help.
Thanks,
Wes
1987 Electra Glide--Almost Completely Stock, except:
114 cubic inch (120 hp) Ultima, super E carb, Mystery Designs IRS trike conversion, Progressive Mono-shock front fork inserts, Hawg Hauler rake kit, BDL open belt drive, Baker reverse, Pauchgo 2 into 1 exhaust, custom dash, and a few other modifications and upgrades
Shade Tree Conversion
Welcome to the Gang from Western Colorado.
+1 on Papa Zook ... he owns this site and a trike shop
The Kit Papa Zook sells is an excellent one!
My ride is a 2008 Harley FXD with Lehman conversion dubbed "Trilogy".
As much as you're not going to like my response on this. You're likely NOT going to find a "direct fit" triple tree that won't require some sort of modification to work.
Several companies advertise their trees will fit 87-13, BUT they require some sort of modification to work on the older models (I think 92 & older? someone correct me if I'm wrong on that). The BIG difference that's going to cause problems for you is the steering lock assembly on your year model (uses a "toggle switch" style steering lock instead of the ignition lock). I may be mistaken, but I don't know of ANYONE who makes a triple tree that's a direct bolt on application (without modification) to your bike (the market just isn't there for a company to make an item with such low sales to be honest). I've attached a few screen grabs showing the difference in the FACTORY triple tree for your bike, & the more "current" design that most companies model their rake kits after.
Like I said, I know my response isn't going to win me any popularity votes, but I'd rather be up front & as honest as I can than sugar coat it.
+ 3 0n Papa Zook - I went with a 5 degree hog halter raked tree from zook for my 1989 ultra.
It is a high quality tree with features I really like better than other manufacturers.
And you can believe me when I tell you I got it at a fraction of the cost of other manufactures.
I eliminated the fork lock as the tree is not drilled to accommodate it.
however the ignition lock still functions.
Its not even hard to get your welder and devise a hinged lock that goes over you front brake disc with a pin that goes through the holes on your disc with a small paddle lock to secure it.
look around there is a company that makes such a device with an alarm on it should you feel the need to part with cash.
Enjoy life now!----------IT HAS AN EXPERATION DATE
1989 HARLEY DAVIDSON TOUR GLIDE ULTRA CHAMPION- A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING-(CUT YOUR WOLF LOOSE!)
the difference between a good trike and a bad one depends entirely on the integrity of it's builder!