Honda VTX 1800 c (2002)

[xarneco]

I Own a Honda VTX 1800 c (2002) with a Tow-Pac trike, I d'ont like it.

I'm lookong for a (real) trike, but a have no idea what to choose from.

Any secrets out there? :

Best regards

C. Bento

[Nana]

Hi Xarneco, and welcome to TrikeTalk. It is a great place --- you'll find a lot of great people with a wide variety of trikes represented and loved. ALL of them are wonderful in their own way, and most everyone is totally happy with the one they have found for themselves. And guess what: they are all right, because their ride is the right fit for their body, their taste, and their heart. But, you are doing the right thing to ask questions. Some of the answers you get will really connect with you and you will soon find exactly the right trike for you. I have a Fat Boy I rode for several years before adding a Champion kit, and I absolutely loved as 2 wheels and still do as 3.

[Gorilla]

Hi welcome aboard. I know Motor Trike makes a VTX 1800 conversion. Great company. Try calling Zook (he's a sponsor on this forum) He is a MT dealer plus a Champion dealer, and a mighty fine guy. I only know him from here, but he has a great rep. Ted

[Nana]

Hi welcome aboard. I know Motor Trike makes a VTX 1800 conversion. Great company. Try calling Zook (he's a sponsor on this forum) He is a MT dealer plus a Champion dealer, and a mighty fine guy. I only know him from here, but he has a great rep. Ted

Great advice Ted! But you won't find him listed as Zook.... try finding Bazooka and send him a message.

[Ozarkryder]

Welcome xarneco! (interesting handle, BTW) Don't know where you're from, but the installer can make or break a trike. A good knowledgeable one (like Bazooka) will stand behind his install because he does it right the first time. There are many very good trike kit makers - ride as many as you can based on the bike you want to trike before you decide. Some differences would be solid axle vs. independant rear suspension, style of the kit, accessories and options. Cost, too. Ask questions, get confused, ask more questions, decide and anticipate! (the anticipation is the worst!) Have fun with it!

[John Luciano]

That 1800 makes a sweet looking trike. Go to Bazooka Web page and click on customers rides.

[mtn rider]

I Own a Honda VTX 1800 c (2002) with a Tow-Pac trike, I d'ont like it.

Check out the kit made by Champion. Bazooka installed one on my 03 Honda 1800 C and I love it.

[Papa Zook]

Check out the kit made by Champion. Bazooka installed one on my 03 Honda 1800 C and I love it.

Thanks for the referral Jerry, but I got a feeling he's already upgraded...his post is from Feb 2009 .

[87Trike1200]

Amazing! He joined in Feb '09 & posted 1 time. Got 5 well thought out responses within day's. Never to be heard from again. Amazing!

[wiredgeorge]

Bazooka, What is the link to your shop in Houston? Didn't realize you were a "local Texan". Bought my Roadsmith conversion from a KD Cycles in Alabama but if I get another, may not want to drive as far to pick it up...

[Papa Zook]

Bazooka, What is the link to your shop in Houston? Didn't realize you were a "local Texan". Bought my Roadsmith conversion from a KD Cycles in Alabama but if I get another, may not want to drive as far to pick it up...

PM sent George

[mtn rider]

Sorry Zook, I didn't even look at the date. Oh well we tried.

[Paul Deranger]

I have a bad vibration issue with my Trike. As I shift gears which is usually rough, it gets bad whenever I reach around 65 and if I shift into fifth gear it vibrates really bad until I reach about 75 then it seems to smooth out somewhat. Would it be in the transmission and what is the best way to check it?

[BIG DENNY]

Hi welcome aboard. I know Motor Trike makes a VTX 1800 conversion. Great company. Try calling Zook (he's a sponsor on this forum) He is a MT dealer plus a Champion dealer, and a mighty fine guy. I only know him from here, but he has a great rep. Ted

If Randy doesnt know there is not a answer

[rhino 2]

I have a bad vibration issue with my Trike. As I shift gears which is usually rough, it gets bad whenever I reach around 65 and if I shift into fifth gear it vibrates really bad until I reach about 75 then it seems to smooth out somewhat. Would it be in the transmission and what is the best way to check it?

Paul welcome to Trike Talk…👍👍

Sounds like a out of balance tire… check your tires for any unusual signs of wear..

[Volkemon]

I have a bad vibration issue with my Trike. As I shift gears which is usually rough, it gets bad whenever I reach around 65 and if I shift into fifth gear it vibrates really bad until I reach about 75 then it seems to smooth out somewhat. Would it be in the transmission and what is the best way to check it?

I have a 2006 VTX 1800, motortrike kit, and had a similar problem. Except it was so bad at 65, I never went faster to see if it smoothed out...

Are the driveshaft U-joints in alignment? Mine were NOT when I got it, and the vibration was crazy.

Good Luck!!