I chose a Roadsmith trike conversion in 2013 for my 2012 Goldwing and couldn't be happier, how about you?
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How Happy or Sad are You with Your Trike Conversion Unit?
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I choose a Roadsmith trike conversion in 2013 for my 2012 Goldwing and couldn't be happier, how about you?
My wife and I are very happy with our Valkyrie Trike. We purchased the bike new in 2003 and did a cSc conversion in 2006.
I choose a Roadsmith trike conversion in 2013 for my 2012 Goldwing and couldn't be happier, how about you?
I agree 100% Mike!!! my 2015 Roadsmith HTS 1800 is PERFECT for me!!! :xszpv::xszpv:
2Paps
250+ Posts
I like the CSC kit that I put on my 2010 Kawasaki Voyager so much that CSC was at the top of the list when shopping for my wife's trike.
lgjhn
200+ Posts
We love our Roadsmith, but only after having to completely redo the install. The conversion was done very sloppy and I had to fix a lot of things that were messed up. When we first got it, I absolutely hated it and wanted to immediately sell it for another GW. My wife kept urging me to keep trying. A 1000 miles later, I had the hang of it and actually started liking it. Now, we wouldn't trade this thing for anything....except for maybe a new one.
The GT3MotorTrike kit I installed on my 2012 SilverWing in 2017 is working great for us.
After two years of research and test riding all the different brands I could, choose the Roadsmith and couldn't be happier after 3 years on the Roadsmith. I would purchase a Roadsmith again if I ever update to a new one.
"09 Venture with Hannigan Trike Kit. I had the "build from Hell" but after it was taken to Hannigan, they squared up the alignment, replaced the body and floorboards that were messed up and tweaked the reverse.
Absolutely love it now. Learning curve to ride it was about 20 minutes. I have almost 20K miles on it already.
Absolutely love it now. Learning curve to ride it was about 20 minutes. I have almost 20K miles on it already.
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Burnerboy
Still having a problem with your builder? (we both know who your builder is) (Did you ever get your parts back?)
I have to admit I lucked out and totally enjoy my Roadsmith, with that same builder as yours/ was I just lucky, and he built it on one of his better days?? Sorry to hear your problems, but I'm happy to hear that you finely got it straighten out.....
ps> like I said before, your builder will always be a secret between you and I , I will never announce the builder's name ok?
Ronnie
I guess I am the odd man out...I miss 2 wheels like crazy..if my knees were better I would sell it immediately. Old age sucks !:blush:
Ronnie,
My trike is getting a couple things taken care of. I did take it back there because I like the new mechanic. Last year he tweaked a few things on my trike and got it handling sweet. I no longer had to muscle the turns. He brought me back and showed me what he did and why he did it. I liked that.
I still don't have my exhaust and windshield. He was supposed to pay me for them but still hasn't. I'm pretty sure that when I go down to pick up my trike and he hands me the bill for my repairs, I will tell him to deduct it from what he owes me. I think it might be a wash.
My trike is getting a couple things taken care of. I did take it back there because I like the new mechanic. Last year he tweaked a few things on my trike and got it handling sweet. I no longer had to muscle the turns. He brought me back and showed me what he did and why he did it. I liked that.
I still don't have my exhaust and windshield. He was supposed to pay me for them but still hasn't. I'm pretty sure that when I go down to pick up my trike and he hands me the bill for my repairs, I will tell him to deduct it from what he owes me. I think it might be a wash.
Still love our trike, watched it from when it was still a bike, "Wife Unit" and I jumped on it when offered for sale. I have added some mods over the years, and I do all maintenance.
At a "mall show" as a then new 1997 bike still:
Just after being converted about 2000:
More recently:
At a "mall show" as a then new 1997 bike still:
Just after being converted about 2000:
More recently:
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when I got a little age on me and did not feel save with the wife on with me, I triked it out. it did not take me long to get used to it , I had a 6 deg. rake put on it , for the first 25 miles I thought I had made a mistake, but when I found our I was over steering it. it smoothed out and I love it.
I put a Champion kit on it, just did some reading on different kits and like the room in the trunk plus I like the looks. the shop that did the work did a great job and have had no problems ( installer is the key )
when I got a little age on me and did not feel save with the wife on with me, I triked it out. it did not take me long to get used to it , I had a 6 deg. rake put on it , for the first 25 miles I thought I had made a mistake, but when I found our I was over steering it. it smoothed out and I love it.
I put a Champion kit on it, just did some reading on different kits and like the room in the trunk plus I like the looks. the shop that did the work did a great job and have had no problems ( installer is the key )
I chose Roadsmith and Papa Zooks 6 Deg easy steer.I did the build and paint myself. I am very happy with the kit. It takes 500 or so miles of riding to get to like the way a trike handles. I am one of the lucky ones, I also have a ultra glide to ride when I want 2 wheels. My wife can ride the trike if she wants when I am on 2 wheels.
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I had my '04 Gold wing converted to a Motor trike IRS 2 years ago. While I mostly feel safe on the trike, I do miss the two wheels. As I aged I have become more vertically challenged.(shrinkage!) I sometimes think I should have purchased and installed the Low-Wing bracket (www.lowerwingproducts.com). Does anybody have experience/thoughts with this product?
Thank You Sir!
I have tried. I even enclosed what was to be a patio to create a "trike room" as my basement door is but 47" wide.
You guys are forcing me to put the evo FLH on the road. 1 up only. Man I miss her !
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Burnerboy
Fingers's X'd for you.... Glad it finely worked out for you, It's been on my mind since we text'ed each other about your problem, a while back...
epper:Ronnie
O' I'm happy to hear that he has a new mechanic, I just may take a ride up there (75Miles) and try to introduce myself!!
Happy with trike conversions
I have had 2 trikes my first was a 98 Valkryie done with motor trike kit no problem what so ever it ran like a well oiled machine my second trike 07 gl1800 Goldwing with roadsmith kit on my second rear end and driveshaft very unsure about this rear end tried to get answers if second rear end is under warranty but no answers ask installer no answer called roadsmith they hung up on me I am always listening and feeling for something be careful with roadsmith my view only
I choose a Roadsmith trike conversion in 2013 for my 2012 Goldwing and couldn't be happier, how about you?
I have had 2 trikes my first was a 98 Valkryie done with motor trike kit no problem what so ever it ran like a well oiled machine my second trike 07 gl1800 Goldwing with roadsmith kit on my second rear end and driveshaft very unsure about this rear end tried to get answers if second rear end is under warranty but no answers ask installer no answer called roadsmith they hung up on me I am always listening and feeling for something be careful with roadsmith my view only
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Burnerboy
I'm extremely surprised with Roadsmith "hanging up" on you, honestly everytime I've called R/Smith with any situation, they have been very pleasant to talk too, and happy to give me any advice, needed...
Not to be a thorn in your azz here, BUT when you talk to them, are you being pleasant, or do you come-on screaming and yelling at them over the phone?? reason askin here, is that I'm in the heating/plumbing biz, and if a customer calls me screaming and yelling at me, they just go to the bottom of the long list that I have in the dead of freezing cold winters.. I find 99% of the time that it's the customers fault that they have NO HEAT, and have to charge them cause they shut off their own emergency service switch...JUST ASKING HERE:[you can answer your own on this one]
Ronnie
I totally agree. You ASK for help. You don't DEMAND help. And never tell them how to do anything. Being cordial works wonders. Sometimes very hard to do when you yourself are frustrated or are in need of immediate action, but that's the only way to deal with anyone. I actually have to get my wife to make calls sometimes because I know I'll start getting rude if they start asking if I've done something and have multiple times per instructions. I just flip off. She's my buffer. Works the other way too with her when I buffer for her on something she's frustrated with. But whatever means you just have to keep cool. Whatever it takes.
bikerbillone
3000+ Posts
Yikes, not good PR for RoadSmith, but there's always two sides to every story. Most reports on the RoadSmith have a happy ending. I've had mine since 2012 and I'm good with it.
brianl
300+ Posts
I have a 97' GL1500A with a Roadsmith that was installed in 2013. I talked with the mechanic before it was triked and asked what I'd need for options. For the first 2 years every time I went around a sharp corner I felt like I was going to be thrown off the bike. This was usually while carrying a passenger. After doing some research, I decided to have the sway bar changed to the heavy-duty one. 5/8" to 1 1/8" I think. OMG it made all the difference in the world. I don't get that"rolling" feeling anymore. I think it was a $50 option for the heavy-duty sway bar if I'd had it done when the trike was built and cost me around $200 to have it done later but it was still worth it. Over all the bike has been great. After 5 years I'm starting to get a little bored with it and have been looking to possibly switch to something else. I'll probably wait until the 2018 DCT's have been out for a few years and had the bugs worked out of them.
bikerbillone
3000+ Posts
Having ridden (demo), I love that Spyder RT paddle shifter. Probably never have one, but it's sure nice.
brianl
300+ Posts
I've been researching those. Seem to have everything you could want in a trike except people (myself included) still haven't gotten used to the looks of the 2 wheels in front yet. I have to try one. They're one of the few companies in Massachusetts that will let you test drive them. The biggest problem is most likely finding a dealership that knows how to work on them.
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