Frankenstein Kit

[Chappy KC]

Has anybody here ridden one of these? If so, how do you feel it rides to other kits you have ridden? I know it's a straight axle but the shocks are still in the same place so I'm concerned they will not perform very well.

 

[ncbandit]

Has anybody here ridden one of these? If so, how do you feel it rides to other kits you have ridden? I know it's a straight axle but the shocks are still in the same place so I'm concerned they will not perform very well.

I have about 1000 miles on my recently added Frankenstein kit. I have never ridden any other kit for comparison but I would describe the ride similar to a sports car. It feels extremely solid and corners like it is on a rail. And like sports cars you will feel the bumps. Definitely not for everyone but I love the aggressive sporty feel of it. That being said I'm sure the ride can be softened up by adjusting the suspension and lowering the air pressure.

 

[Downtown Cowtown]

Ive got one, 99 e glide with the complete change over on the rear an done by Frankenstein, rides about like my homemade swingarm shock set up on my 69 shovel trike, would i like a softer ride, ??? hell yes, but it is what it is, independent ive never rode yet, but mystery called me and offered me a ride to see if i wanted to buy.

No air shocks on mine, manual, so pick Ur poison, they don't ride like a new car, and they dont ride like a buckboard, any of them, till sumpn better comes along, an indpt is jus that, and the price doubles up.

Owner of mystery trikes passed on to the great beyond about 6 or 8 mo ago if ya knew him.

 

[Mcgee10]

They don't compare

I have around 800 miles on mine, my buddy has a Tri-Glide and he like mine better. My Frankenstein is very light and rails around corners. I needed to keep the sporty look of my softail custom is why I went with Frankenstein kit.

I still waiting on my fenders from the body shop, but now not sure I'm going to put them on right away. The Frankenstein kit uses the shock that are on your bike now, I did need to let some air out of the tires from what Frankenstein had suggested. I'm running 20 lbs in rear tires and 30 in front.

My Trike is a pure joy to ride different than 2 wheels but just as much or more fun.

 

[Strelnikov]

Have both a Free Wheeler and 'Stein kit bike. Ride is about the same, although I feel like the 'Stein is somewhat smoother. When you're riding any trike, get ready for a rougher ride.