What do you like about your Roadsmith Trike?

[dojo45]

New Trike

Have 2016 Indian Roadmaster. Doug demoed trike at Sturgis, ordered one as soon as i got home. Been on it for 2 weeks and has absolutely exceeded my expectations. Although the ride and handling are quite different from 2 wheels i have adapted quickly at my young age of 70. I was allowed to observe the disassembly of bike and the installation of trike and no hiccups or nothing, goes together smoothly just as described. This is probably my last ride and i just want to thank Doug personally on here for taking the time and patience at Sturgis, and no pressure sales, merely shows you what he has to offer and you make the decision. Looking forward to visiting with Doug at another show.

If you are considering a trike conversion i strongly urge you to test ride a Roadsmith before you make your decision, you will not walk away disappointed.
Thanks for reading

 

[mgwtrike]

If you are considering a trike conversion i strongly urge you to test ride a Roadsmith before you make your decision, you will not walk away disappointed.

Yep, this is a must do if considering a trike, the Lexus of the trike world. ThumbUp

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

Have 2016 Indian Roadmaster. Doug demoed trike at Sturgis, ordered one as soon as i got home. Been on it for 2 weeks and has absolutely exceeded my expectations. Although the ride and handling are quite different from 2 wheels i have adapted quickly at my young age of 70. I was allowed to observe the disassembly of bike and the installation of trike and no hiccups or nothing, goes together smoothly just as described. This is probably my last ride and i just want to thank Doug personally on here for taking the time and patience at Sturgis, and no pressure sales, merely shows you what he has to offer and you make the decision. Looking forward to visiting with Doug at another show.

If you are considering a trike conversion i strongly urge you to test ride a Roadsmith before you make your decision, you will not walk away disappointed.
Thanks for reading

Don, thank you very much for your kind words and helping to set up our newest Texas dealer It was a pleasure having you at the booth in Sturgis and we're thrilled to see you on a Roadsmith now! Feel free to send us some pictures and don't hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or concerns going forward.

 

[cinjeff]

Everything

I love the ride, fit and finish, the absolute smoothest ride. The trike is raked 61/2 degrees and is effortless to turn thru the twisties. I previously had a Motor Trike and while it was a nice ride, there is no comparison to my Roadsmith. My wife likes that she no longer sits on the wheels as on the roadsmith she is in front of rear wheels. I have never ridden on the back of my trikes, but since she is one happy lady, that is my favorite thing about Roadsmith.

 

[Roadsmith Trikes]

I love the ride, fit and finish, the absolute smoothest ride. The trike is raked 61/2 degrees and is effortless to turn thru the twisties. I previously had a Motor Trike and while it was a nice ride, there is no comparison to my Roadsmith. My wife likes that she no longer sits on the wheels as on the roadsmith she is in front of rear wheels. I have never ridden on the back of my trikes, but since she is one happy lady, that is my favorite thing about Roadsmith.

Thanks for sharing your positive experience Cinjeff! Keep on enjoying your new ride and Happy New Year to ya!

As always, don't hesitate to let us know if you need anything going forward.

 

[Patch]

Went to Daytona Bikeweek 2017 on a Yamaha RoadStar; 17th year. Wife and I are getting older, RoadStar's getting heavier. Stopped in at Roadsmith Trike, Daytona Beach. Next day we bought the new dream.

 

[Gdaddypaul]

After 40+ years of riding (most motorcycle brands...including an Allstate back in the day!), I'm applying the so-called wisdom of my 70 years and converting my wonderful '97 Valkyrie (Standard - Bumble Bee) to a Roadsmith trike...with a few tweaks suggested by my awesome builder, Harold Pollard, owner of CompleteCycleofRome in Rome, GA. I don't think I've been as excited since I got my first "adult Scoot", a '72 Honda CB350! While I don't feel (and am told I don't look) my age, I believe that triking is the way to go in order to continue riding for another ten years (at least! ) I promise to post pics once Harold and his crew have worked their magic (probably mid-June).

 

[Tricycleman]

Hello from Iowa. Been riding trikes since the 70s designed and built a couple back in them years. Present ride is a 2008 1800 Goldwing with a roadsmith HTS conversion two-tone pearl white and silver. Did the conversion and the paint job myself. Check out my album pictures there.

My bucket list is to do the top 10 favorite motorcycle routes. Got 4 out of the 10 completed. Did the Beartooth and st.joseph last year and the pigtail looking forward to going to the dragon tail and Blue Ridge next year.

This year going to ride the state of Wisconsin and then of course hit the BBQ in Fayetteville for the 7th straight year.

 

[Burnerboy]

I just got back from the same trip, routes, last week June 28th on my Honda 1800 (new to me trike'd out Roadsmith) wow what a ride, I'm still trying to get that "sugar eating" grin off my face a week later... and now I read your post, and "dang it" that same grin is back on my face again... Looks like you enjoyed it as much as I did!:clapping::clapping::clapping::clapping:

Ronnie

 

[Wingrider55]

I test rode as many as I could before I decided on a Roadsmith. I'm very pleased with my choice. Took me 2 years of research before I placed my order.

 

[chrisashbrook]

Good morning my name is Chris Ashbrook and I am a hopeless motorcycle addict. I am in the process of converting my 2007 GL1800 to a 2017 Roadsmith HTS1800 kit. Look forward to being a member of this board.

 

[kingb]

My name is Bruce (KingB). I'm not new to trikes but new to the forum. My first trike was a 2002 GL 1800 Champion with 60K miles on straight axle. Now riding a 2009 GL 1800 with Roadsmith kit with independent suspension. I love the kit. I live in and near Fayetteville, NC. My wife is enjoying the comfort of the independent suspension.:GL1800:

KingB

Hope Mills, NC

US Army Retired (E-8)

1983 Honda Goldwing

1998 Honda Goldwing

2003 Harley Ultra Classic

2000 Goldwing

2002 GL 1800 Champion Trike

2009 GL 1800 Roadsmith Trike

 

[Mato Ska]

OK , a quick history about me . Riding since 64 , USMC 1967 , Almost a numbered Indian in 2014 , put 30k on it and found out about cancer the hard way , Roadsmith conversion and all in the world is better now. Have about 30k on the trike going coast to coast and enjoying it all the time . That's my story and I'm sticking to it

 

[Burnerboy]

I love my Roadsmith conversion..............Glad I did it!

Ronnie

 

[robinsondd]

Thank you very much Roadsmith. Your Trike is AWESOME.

I've never ridden a trike before and I've been riding motorcycles since I was 14 years old. So I have to say that I quickly learned that riding a trike is quite different. Almost too different to explain. But after getting in two rides in this weekend; one at 42 degrees for about an hour and the other at 52 degrees for two hours and a total 170 miles I think I have figured it out. I learned to "Trust" the trike. I love it! Very smooth too. Looking forward to some longer bike camping trips next spring!

I highly recommend your product.

 

[tcramer49]

Hi all from Ok. New to the forum and new to trikes. I'm 68 ans have had motorcycles since I was 14 but this is my first trike. 2003 GL1800 Honda Goldwing with a Roadsmith conversion. Hope to learn a lot on here a looking forward to many miles.

 

[MARKRH77]

I had my 2006 GL1800 triked last November.Roadsmith HTS1800 .After putting 6000 miles on it this year I am loving it.:Santa:

 

[NCrider62]

New to the forum but love riding '08 Roadsmith HT1800. Thanks

 

[jws1950]

Hello to everyone from a newbie. 2008 honda goldwing with a roadsmith trike kit. I love it!

 

[Buss]

welcome from mn i also have a ROADSMITH LOVE IT:bellringer::buckingreindeer::santa-stuck:

 

[Hutch]

Good Morning,,,

Just to add to your confusion,,, Wife and I migrated from a 2003 FLHTUCI to an 08 GL1800 W/ a RoadSmith Conversion. My (our thoughts) after lots of research and looking at other Kits, Conversions, and road tests, ( we did try a HD Triglide) and ultimately went the GW for two basic reasons. After having heat issues w/ the HD, decided to go to the liquid cooled Trike. Also the RS Kit is an additional 8in longer which puts the passenger just in front of the rear differential and not directly on top of the rear differential. Lots of great pros and cons from those that have been Triking lots longer that us. Loved the HD, and do miss it still; really like the Trike. Wished that we made that transition years ago. Best Wishes............ Hutch

 

[poppajim]

When looking to get my 2007 GL1800 triked i did a lot of research and followed Trike Talk for a while. I came to the conclusion Road Smith would be the kit I bought. We have had it for 2 years now and love it. I have put 22,000 mile on my 2007 GL1800 with a 2015 Road Smith kit. I is fun to ride, super smooth . I would maybe someday get a new Goldwing with a RoadSmith kit .

Ride Safe every one

 

[flyswatter]

Roadsmith triked GL1800

Looking for almost 3 years at trikes. Finally decided that Roadsmith or Hannigan would be the choice of conversion. Didn't want to buy new so I started watching ads for used trikes. Did hard looking for a couple of years before finding a 2009 GL1800 with a Roadsmith conversion and only 4,000 miles. I believe the kit is a 2012. Enjoyed this unit for 2 years now. The ride is good and the SO is happier than when on 2 wheels. Life is good....

 

[BIG DENNY]

DOUBLE A PLUS

OK Roadsmith Trike owners, here's your chance to brag on your Roadsmith Trike and tell current and future trike owners why they should buy a Roadsmith Trike or Trike Conversion. Topics of interest will be ride, handling, features, benefits, design, fitment, service, price, styling, etc. There will be NO FLAMING or complaining in this thread towards any dealer or the manufacturer as there are other places for that.

This thread will be based on your positive experiences and why you bought a Roadsmith and why you recommend Roadsmith to others. Please state the make and model of your bike and the make and model of your Roadsmith Conversion along with how long you have owned it and how many Roadsmith Trikes you have owned total.

I have a new Roadsmith that I got from CUT & SHOOT CUSTOMS this spring and couldn't be happier with. This thing rides Like caddy, corners like it is on rails ,and what a eye catcher She is. Get your self one and you well never want anything but the very best, and that is ROADSMITH . I LOVE IT BIG DENNY :clapping::clapping:

 

[Gold Rush]

Three Years of FANTASTIC !!

In September 2014 I ordered a new '15 Honda GL1800 40th Anniversary Goldwing and immediately set about choosing which conversion would replace my aging 2006 MotorTrike. My search was short to say the least. In a matter of days I began exchanging emails and phone calls with Taylor at Roadsmith. Together we developed the paint scheme to match the unique 40th Anniversary Honda design. By the time my new Goldwing had arrived the conversion kit was in production. A "LONG" three weeks after I brought home the bike, a very large crate was delivered to my front door. What a GREAT Christmas present that was!!

I spent the next 10 days converting my GL1800 into the Roadsmith HTS1800 I have ridden, enjoyed, and bragged about for the past three years! When I finished the conversion (and many times since) people said "This is the most beautiful trike I have ever seen!" But the beauty alone was not why I chose the Roadsmith HTS1800 conversion. I have ridden and wrenched bikes and trikes for over 50 years so what's underneath the beauty means as much or more. The fact that this chassis design has been in productions (with only minor tweaks) for so long is testament to its proven durability and function. How well they were able to design a body that so seamlessly matches the 2012 through 2017 Goldwings was important but how the company worked with me developing my dream trike was the icing on the cake. :clapping::clapping:

I just completed my annual Winter Maintenance and was very please to NOT find a single surprise. I even totally removed and inspected the driveshaft for the first time. So, here we are nearly three years and 30,000 miles later... Still getting the same comments from people, still ridding as often as I can while enjoying ever minute, and yes, still bragging.

 

[Hutch]

RoadSmith Trikes

Short answer: we love our RS Trike, very happy w/ it.. Purchased it in Daytona Apr2016; found the two-wheel to three-wheel Trike a bit concerning but after a few short rides felt right at home with it. Especially like the added 8" frame putting the Pass just in front of the rear diff; much more comfortable for my Wife! Very impressed w/ the IRS, love the ride as compared to the SRS system. Would highly recommend a RS Trike to anyone!!

Hutch

(ME)

 

[Winger1955]

Owner/Rider of a 2008 pearl white Goldwing with a 2017 GTS1800 Kit with six degree rake kit, lighted mud flaps and auxiliary fuel tank.

We took delivery of our new trike conversion in early October this year. After just alittle bit of minor fine tuning, all we can say is WOW! We have ridden about 3500 miles since delivery and the trike has exceeded all of our expectations. All of our apprehensions about going from two wheels to three are long forgotten. The trike rides very smooth, steers great and is a blast to ride.

 

[Shriner Jim]

Roadsmith

I bought the conversion and self installed. The conversion was perfect in every way, the documentation was near perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed the ride and handling of the independent suspension. Our first long trip was Key West, gotta make that ride again.

 

[hogcowboy]

Y'all have just about convinced me that if I don't go reverse trike with a conversion then a Roadsmith is the way to go. I simply MUST be able to keep up with my wife on her Sypder. Know what I mean???

Oh...does this enter me in the T-shirt give away? Not that I've ever won a darn thing.

 

[Papa Zook]

Y'all have just about convinced me that if I don't go reverse trike with a conversion then a Roadsmith is the way to go. I simply MUST be able to keep up with my wife on her Sypder. Know what I mean???

Oh...does this enter me in the T-shirt give away? Not that I've ever won a darn thing.

Nice try..