coverting a Trike Glide to independent suspension

[rwwracing70]

This may be a dumb question can a Trike Glide Soild Axe be replace with independent suspension

 

[Keystone]

http://www.dfttrikes.com/PDF/PowerArmNew.pdf

No idea as to how it is...

 

[Rod69]

Sure would be nice to try out. Don't like to buy before I try.

 

[J.T.M.]

I am sure it could be done but why not buy something with independent suspension and sell the tri glide. Would probably be cheaper.

 

[clint44]

$6K for parts and installation.

 

[J.T.M.]

At 6k it would be worth looking into.

 

[Sloufoot]

I talked to DFT & they will let you do the install if there isn't an authorized dealer around. Cuts the price quite a bit.
You end up with the Harley wheels also.

 

[Springman2007]

OK, if it will fit a TriGlide.....will it work on a Freewheeler?

Now, that may be a Freewheeler Mod to consider................ThumbUpThumbUpThumbUp

Springman

 

[0pini0nated]

OK, if it will fit a TriGlide.....will it work on a Freewheeler?

Now, that may be a Freewheeler Mod to consider................ThumbUpThumbUpThumbUp

Springman

It looks like it's a Tri-Glide-only conversion: http://www.lat-enterprisesinc.com/

POWER ARM SUSPENSION - Independent Suspension Conversion Kit for Harley Tri-Glide Trikes

 

[clint44]

It looks like it's a Tri-Glide-only conversion: http://www.lat-enterprisesinc.com/

POWER ARM SUSPENSION - Independent Suspension Conversion Kit for Harley Tri-Glide Trikes

My guess is they haven't updated that page,yet. The Tri-Glide and Freewheeler both use the same rear suspension & frame.

 

[roadking2]

My opinion is that it would be cheaper to get a ultra and convert it using one of the many quality kits available. Throw another 6K on top of a triglide and now you have about 40K invested to get the same result as spending 30K for the converted ultra. That extra 6K you put into the tri to make it IRS you will never see again and I doubt there is any market for a used rear suspension from a tri. The conversion dollars you spend on the Ultra you will see most of it again and you can probably sell most of the ultras rear end. Fender, lights, bags, etc. Besides that, if you convert a Ultra, you can also put a mechanical reverse on it. You can do the same to the tri, but you already paid for the electric when you bought it. Those are some of the things I'd consider before changing out a Triglide but you may see it from a different point of view.

If it fits a freewheeler, I'd get a RK and convert that. You lose the flared fenders, but you gain a removable windshield. See my pic

 

[Springman2007]

If it fits a freewheeler, I'd get a RK and convert that. You lose the flared fenders, but you gain a removable windshield. See my pic

Well I have a Freewheeler and not a RoadKing. And, I have a removable windscreen on the Freewheeler now....

This is probably the last bike/trike I will be buying in my life; so, your overall cost argument is not really going to apply.

What I would like to know is what I would be getting in overall ride-ability? Would I go out today and buy this package....no....but, I would consider it for later down the road.....

Springman

 

[msocko3]

Well I have a Freewheeler and not a RoadKing. And, I have a removable windscreen on the Freewheeler now....

This is probably the last bike/trike I will be buying in my life; so, your overall cost argument is not really going to apply.

What I would like to know is what I would be getting in overall ride-ability? Would I go out today and buy this package....no....but, I would consider it for later down the road.....

Springman

You would be surprised at the difference in ride between IRS and straight axle, I know my wife and I was. My 2010 Triglide rode pretty decent, but my 2012 Hannigan Wing, its a Cadillac ride.

 

[clint44]

It's only money,guys. If it makes you happy,buy it.

I've never seen a Brinks truck in a funeral procession.

 

[psychogramps]

Good one!!!!!!

 

[rwwracing70]

getting soilded axe my need changing latter

I have just put in a ofter for a 2012 trike glide.If all go,s well by Wednesday It will be home
I had whanted one with ABS but the price looks to good to past up (keeping my payments so I afford it)

 

[Sloufoot]

I have just put in a ofter for a 2012 trike glide.If all go,s well by Wednesday It will be home
I had whanted one with ABS but the price looks to good to past up (keeping my payments so I afford it)

None of the Harley Trikes have ABS. '14's & '15's have a unified brake system with the front & rear when you use the rear brakes over 25MPH. But that isn't ABS.

 

[HDB0B]

To be clear ... the Tri Glide rear brake is linked to the front all the time. Only the reflex linked brakes with ABS on the 2 wheelers are speed sensitive.

Bob orag:

 

[Sloufoot]

Ok my bad.... I thought they both operated the same.

 

[rwwracing70]

thanks

Still waiting on the long apartment to do paper work Thanks for all your inputs mybe next week i will have it home.still learning on harley

 

[Texan]

$6K for parts and installation.

Visited with DFT yesterday. The IRS (that's NOT what they call it) retails for $7900 plus installation. Said install was about 12 hrs, so figuring another $12-15,000 for install.

There are NO installers anywhere near me. They are sending me some FUD and a installation DVD so I'll know more soon.

Just Courious

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[GARYD]

I tested both the IRS and a stock TriGlide a few years back at a dealers
"Trike Days" I rode both on the same route. The IRS was great on the bumpy section and no difference at all on the good roads. At the time it was a $6K + install price - waaaaay more then I would ever pay. And since I only travel on mostly good roads 95% of the time, I would be crazy to convert. Now if you have a bad back or just want to throw away your money - by all means go for it.

 

[Texan]

Yep, shore 'nuff the "0" finger got stuck. Dang Parkinson's anyway.

Should be $1,200-$1,500 to install.

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[GARYD]

I just saw this in Rider magazine. I don't know if this company is new or not, I haven't heard the name before.
L.A.T. Enterprises has a IRS conversion kit for the TriGlide called Power Arm Suspension.
Cheap - only $7900 plus install.
They are in Addison, Il.

lat-enterprisesinc.com

 

[Gorilla]

Dime to donuts this is a sub company DFT also based out of Addison. Larry was selling a conversion for the TRI through DFT.

 

[Texan]

I just saw this in Rider magazine. I don't know if this company is new or not, I haven't heard the name before.
L.A.T. Enterprises has a IRS conversion kit for the TriGlide called Power Arm Suspension.
Cheap - only $7900 plus install.
They are in Addison, Il.lat-enterprisesinc.com

This is the conversion they've been talking about. I visited with them last week. Today I received installation instructions and a DVD. Seems pretty straight forward but initially I can see you have to do a cutting and welding. This is the same setup I referred to last week. As you said $7900 for the complete unit. Installation is about $1,500.00

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[chiefski76]

I tested both the IRS and a stock TriGlide a few years back at a dealers
"Trike Days" I rode both on the same route. The IRS was great on the bumpy section and no difference at all on the good roads. At the time it was a $6K + install price - waaaaay more then I would ever pay. And since I only travel on mostly good roads 95% of the time, I would be crazy to convert. Now if you have a bad back or just want to throw away your money - by all means go for it.

I live in Illinois too; where do you find "mostly good roads.....95% of the time"? And, yes I do have a bad back - probably due to the Illinois roads! $6K I could probably justify but I understand that the current price is more like $8K + 12 hours labor makes it about a $10K proposition. That's insane and waaay out of my reach!