tri-wing conversion for vtx 1300 I have questions

[dcryder]

Recently acquired an older vtx tri-wing. trike kit but no instructions. I called tri-wing and they can't help me. I was wondering if anybody who might have done one of these kits could help me. like instructions or how they did it. I am a retired mechanic that has had 3 back operations and cannot hold the bike up for long anymore. so any help would be very much appreciated.

 

[Marc H]

Dennis I haven't seen mention of Tri wing in a long time.I honestly thought they had shut down.I didn't find a website for them.I know there are some threads on here about them but I don't know if any contain exactly what your needing to know.If you have something specific maybe we can help find that info for you.Maybe one of the guys that has had or has installed can help.

 

[trike lady]

Running a search this is what I found: https://www.dnb.com/business-direct...oration.ed74188c4b8da64b3a5083f7cb09c2bc.html

The website name is up for sale and there is no phone number just an address. I managed to search and find a number 250-658-2590. Good chance they're out of business.

Done a search of some sources I have and website of oddball manuals and I have found nothing.

First item, are all the parts there? If parts are missing the installation is going to be a disaster.

It involves the removal of the rear section of the motorcycle.

Fitting the new swingarm onto the bike.

Fitting the axle and drive line.

Working with the brakes, sometimes you have to delink the brakes if front/rear are linked.

Taking a test ride after checking to make sure it tracks right, no strange noise or vibration.

Fitting the body prior to painting, making sure the lights work.

(The Readers Digest version from memory)

 

[dcryder]

trike

Running a search this is what I found: https://www.dnb.com/business-direct...oration.ed74188c4b8da64b3a5083f7cb09c2bc.html

The website name is up for sale and there is no phone number just an address. I managed to search and find a number 250-658-2590. Good chance they're out of business.

Done a search of some sources I have and website of oddball manuals and I have found nothing.

First item, are all the parts there? If parts are missing the installation is going to be a disaster.

It involves the removal of the rear section of the motorcycle.

Fitting the new swingarm onto the bike.

Fitting the axle and drive line.

Working with the brakes, sometimes you have to delink the brakes if front/rear are linked.

Taking a test ride after checking to make sure it tracks right, no strange noise or vibration.

Fitting the body prior to painting, making sure the lights work.

(The Readers Digest version from memory)

I have built a trike from scratch before but I am not able to do that again. I was looking for someone who might have saved their paperwork or could tell me how they did theirs. I can't say for sure if everything is all there. I have nothing to go by.

 

[trike lady]

I searched some old paper files to see if I had any from GL1200 conversions. I mostly converted Goldwings. I know where you might find someone who has, give the VTX forums a try https://www.vtxoa.com/forums/ or here https://www.vtxcafe.com/