I'm converting to a trike

[Tribe]

Hi everyone, I was talking about converting my VTX 1800 to a trike and Smoken'JOE sent me here for ideas on how to do it myself and to look at what others are riding. But my wife and I have decided to change the color, install easy ride, fairing and front wheel so I have decided to bring it to a shop that can do all of that. I really like what I hear about Roadsmith so that is on the top of the list, but we'll see.
This looks like a great site and I know I'm gonna love the pics.

[Gorilla]

Hi everyone, I was talking about converting my VTX 1800 to a trike and Smoken'JOE sent me here for ideas on how to do it myself and to look at what others are riding. But my wife and I have decided to change the color, install easy ride, fairing and front wheel so I have decided to bring it to a shop that can do all of that. I really like what I hear about Roadsmith so that is on the top of the list, but we'll see.
This looks like a great site and I know I'm gonna love the pics.

welcome aboard. sorry i can not help in the advise i'm a harley rider, but glad you joined us.

[Nana]

A big TrikeTalk welcome, Tribe! That is going to be a stunning trike

[Boscoporp]

Welcome to a great group of people! What does VTX stand for?

[White Knight 04]

Might check on some of the other ones also look around and ride a few...I'm sure you will find one you like !!! Welcome to the forum...

[John Luciano]

Wow that color would make a striking trike . Remember the trike has a lot more area and a color like you have would really shine. I have only seen a few in the orange shades and they are stand outs . What color will the change be?

[Badon3]

Hi i have a valkyrie interstate with the roadsmith and i love it --its longer and wider than most and makes it ride smooth---it has ind.suspension --test ride one and others but i think you will like the roadsmith alot --i do --GOOD LUCK

[Chumbly]

Welcome to a great group of people! What does VTX stand for?

Vertical Twin Extreme....supposedly,... only the designers know for sure.

[Blondie Gal]

Welcome from the Great State of Texas! We ride a GW1800 CSC, but I love the color of your VTX and agree that it would be a really good-looking trike in that color! Glad you found us; keep us posted on your progress!

[Jackal08]

Welcome to the site Tribe. Good folks here that are willing to help. I just recently converted to a trike myself and I am loving it. Also: From one Nam Vet to another...WELCOME HOME BROTHER!!

[Smoken'JOE]

Hey Tribe, see you made it over here.....Welcome. Was good talkin with ya the other day. Need any more info post up or give me a call. Have fun..............
be safe

[Frozenshrimp]

Welcome Tribe to the best trike forum on the net!!

[Tribe]

<span style="font-family: Comic Sans MS"><font size="3">Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. The VTX (V Twin Extreme) 1800 is an amazing machine and I'm sure it will make an amazing trike. I agree that the stock color "Candy Orange" would be stunning but I'm ready for a change. I have always liked Candy Apple Red so that's the way I'm heading, with a Roadsmith and a Woodys Fairing. I'm also returning to the stock exhaust, nice and quiet for listening to the stereo. The guy who usually does the wrenching on my bikes gave me a price of approx. $600. to $700. labor for the conversion...can't beat that with a stick!!! So while he has the tins off for the paint I'm gonna let him install / hide a Stebel air horn somewhere along with an HID.</font></span>.

He is also contacting Roadsmith to become a dealer and he is going to split the cost difference with me! Before you start thinking this guy is too good to be true, here's a little history...His father and I were friends back in the day, we shared some good times and more than a few drinks. When I accidentally found mike had grown up to own a bike repair shop nearby it was a no brainer to give him my business. He's a great wrench and a great guy. Sorry it took so long to get back but I have been doing a lot of reading and learning here plus trying to keep this project moving forward. Take care...I'll keep in touch.

[Tribe]

Welcome to the site Tribe. Good folks here that are willing to help. I just recently converted to a trike myself and I am loving it. Also: From one Nam Vet to another...WELCOME HOME BROTHER!!

Thanks Bro...Welcome Home!

I was with 1 Field Force, 3/6 FA I worked out of Pleiku in '69

[Blondie Gal]

All good ideas, but (orange being my favorite) sure hate to lose that purty color! :yes:

[Tribe]

[/quote]Hey Tribe, see you made it over here.....Welcome. Was good talkin with ya the other day. Need any more info post up or give me a call. Have fun..............

be safe[/quote]

Hey JOE...Thank you...It certainly was...I sure will...I plan on it.

Shiny side up :beerchug:

[John Luciano]

Candy apple Red is so much more common than you might think Orange on the other hand is rare

[Tribe]

Candy apple Red is so much more common than you might think Orange on the other hand is rare

You may be right John, I'll give it some thought...stay tuned :Popcorn:

[Smoken'JOE]

You may be right John, I'll give it some thought...stay tuned :Popcorn:

Maybe think about a Candy Orange?????????????
House of Kolor Speedshapes - Preperation & Undercoat

But I still think Candy Red is awesome............

[Tribe]

Maybe think about a Candy Orange?????????????
House of Kolor Speedshapes - Preperation & Undercoat

But I still think Candy Red is awesome............

Ha! So do I Joe. As I said, my 2003 color is called Candy Orange by Honda but I doubt it is truly candy, but it is an awesome color in the sun light, with quite a bit of flake in it. I'm gonna do some homework on this :Popcorn:

Thanks for the color chart.
Too many decisions................