Need conversion suggestion

[MangoMike]

Decided to sell our Can-Am Spyder and get a new GW and convert it to a trike. Rode a CSC rig today and loved it, especially the 8 cu ft of trunk space. My dealer has a Lehman unit he just got in, which I haven't seen yet, but will Monday. I've also see a Roadsmith conversion. We like the CSC (which had a 6 degree rake), and was a great ride. But, this is the only trike I've ridden. So, I wanted to open a can of worms and ask this Forum what members would suggest AND WHY? My wife is sold on the large storage capacity of the CSC, so that may be the deciding factor. Please let me know what else I need to consider. Thanks for your help...

 

[bentrider2249]

ride them all and then decide.

 

[John Luciano]

The DFT has huge storage as well as the Champion. I say large ,because they are the only ones I have found that can hold 6 golf chairs. The trunk width is compleatly fender to fender 56" wide.

 

[Livin2Ride]

Hey Mike, join the club to those who have left the Spyders. We went with the HD TriGlide, but that was mainly because I have always had HD blood flowing in me. I'm no expert on the Goldwing conversions so I will let the others comment, but I don't think you will be up-happy with any of them or the TriGlide either. BTW, if you have the CanAm trailer keep it, it works great behind a trike.

 

[MangoMike]

Thanks Sam, yes we do have the trailer, but matching the color might be tough.

 

[cmore]

ride them all and then decide.

Every one has different likes and my choice might not be yours.

 

[rgw5944]

Thanks Sam, yes we do have the trailer, but matching the color might be tough.

Mike, can you direct me to the written rule about having to have a trailer match the bike color? I've done a search and can't find it

 

[MangoMike]

Not having the colors match might be okay in IN, but here in Florida it's state law. Really, it is

 

[Rick Kay]

While its not a Goldwing, I love my CSC conversion. I'm very pleased with the fit and finish, the overall look of the kit, and the quality and durability of the trike. I like the extended wheelbase and width-I feel the trike rides better with them and the IRS. I'd go with CSC again, in a heartbeat.

 

[msocko3]

See if you can ride each one of your choices, I road a 2012 Hannigan a couple weeks ago and loved how smooth the ride is. I also like the way they styled the back of the trike to look like the 2012 Wing back end. Once I can put the $$ together thats the directions I'm going to go.

 

[ben721364]

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<div class="message">Decided to sell our Can-Am Spyder and get a new GW and convert it to a trike. Rode a CSC rig today and loved it, especially the 8 cu ft of trunk space. My dealer has a Lehman unit he just got in, which I haven't seen yet, but will Monday. I've also see a Roadsmith conversion. We like the CSC (which had a 6 degree rake), and was a great ride. But, this is the only trike I've ridden. So, I wanted to open a can of worms and ask this Forum what members would suggest AND WHY? My wife is sold on the large storage capacity of the CSC, so that may be the deciding factor. Please let me know what else I need to consider. Thanks for your help...</div>

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</div><i><b>Any suggestions regarding selection of specific equipment are bound to be biased.

It's human nature and not intended.<br />
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I strongly urge you to ride as many <u>different</u> goldwing based trikes as you can and decide what suits you; they learn as much as you can about installers that you are considering.</b></i>

 

[hdruss]

Regarding the question of trike color vs trailer color - if you buy BLACK it all matches!

 

[Lucky]

Mike I am sure someone has already said this ,but the installer will make the difference.Don't know how far away you are from him,but you might give ZOOK a call he may can save you some $$$. RIDE SAFE

 

[FRR]

I converted my 2004 Wing with a CSC kit and love it. The trunk is the largest in the business and the workmanship is great. I don't think you'll regret the decision if you decide to go with the CSC. The key to it all is the installer. Ask lots of questions and make sure they are experienced and know what they are doing. If you go with a Lehman, your passenger may not be happy since it is a solid axle and a different ride. Choosing is half the fun. Enjoy it.

 

[Livin2Ride]

Thanks Sam, yes we do have the trailer, but matching the color might be tough.

That's what they make paint for, it's only money

 

[Konrad]

You are correct about the "can of worms"! Definitely a case of "to each his own". But you mentioned having a trailer. To that end, you may wish to consider the Roadsmith as besides huge trunk capacity and stability of width, it comes standard with a built-in Trailer hitch. (Wiring harness and tow-bar cost about $30 each.) Also, for really long distance travel, especially in the western states or on the Blue Ridge Pkwy you can opt for the 5 gallon reserve tank.<br />
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I don't have a trailer but use the hitch to carry one of those aluminum "trays" which easily handles an extra suitcase. And with that reserve tank you could traverse the entire length of the Blue Ridge without a gas stop - which is good because there aren't any, unless you go off the Pkwy for about 30 miles!<br />
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I am VERY happy with my Roadsmith. The Goldwing is the perfect platform for a trike conversion given its power and flawless performance. Add the Roadsmith for a marriage made in heaven. <br />
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Just be certain to get the most experienced installer you can find for whichever kit you choose. Remember - all the kits are excellent, some may have features that are more important to the individual rider, such as IRS, hitch and reserve tank.

 

[MangoMike]

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<div class="message">I converted my 2004 Wing with a CSC kit and love it. The trunk is the largest in the business and the workmanship is great. I don't think you'll regret the decision if you decide to go with the CSC. The key to it all is the installer. Ask lots of questions and make sure they are experienced and know what they are doing. If you go with a Lehman, your passenger may not be happy since it is a solid axle and a different ride. Choosing is half the fun. Enjoy it.</div>

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</div>Thanks for the Info on the Lehman. I was wondering about the solid axle and I don't think I'm interested in one. But, I would like to take it for a ride and see.<br />
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Great responses from everyone, thank you.

I have several installers in Central Florida with good reputations, so the installer shouldn't be an issue.

 

[ben721364]

Though all three trikes I have owned had independent rear suspensions, I would not recommend that you limit yourself to those with it. There are too many other differences to consider. <i><b>You and you alone must decide what is important to you and you can only make that determination after careful study and especially based on long test rides. Around the parking lot or around a couple blocks will tell you nothing worth noting.</b></i>