Getting Excited About My CSC

[cycle7447]

Well folks - I understand I am a little over a month away from my CSC build. If I got it right, the kit was scheduled to be painted on 2/11/22.

My guess is - from there, it will be all put together, packaged and then shipped to my trike builder.

I have learned quite a few things from the comments on this site. Also had an opportunity to talk with Randy at Cut N Shoot Customs in Texas. He is not my builder (I am in Michigan) however, he took the time to talk me through a few things. I had some questions about a trike he built - and want all to know that I both appreciate his expertise and time.

My bike is a 2021 Harley Ultra - Gauntlet Grey -blacked-out. The new Harleys don't come with a fender light - however, I saw on that he did that included the light. So, we are now adding a light to ours. The Harley dealer is ordering the light (smoked grey) and also getting the trim and the light harness. They will power coat the trim. Also putting the black fender guard on the bottom of the front fender.

While doing all of that, they will also add XM radio to my bike. So, for now, we are just closing our eyes and waiting.

Thanks everyone for your help and pictures

 

[rhino 2]

Well folks - I understand I am a little over a month away from my CSC build. If I got it right, the kit was scheduled to be painted on 2/11/22.

My guess is - from there, it will be all put together, packaged and then shipped to my trike builder.

I have learned quite a few things from the comments on this site. Also had an opportunity to talk with Randy at Cut N Shoot Customs in Texas. He is not my builder (I am in Michigan) however, he took the time to talk me through a few things. I had some questions about a trike he built - and want all to know that I both appreciate his expertise and time.

My bike is a 2021 Harley Ultra - Gauntlet Grey -blacked-out. The new Harleys don't come with a fender light - however, I saw on that he did that included the light. So, we are now adding a light to ours. The Harley dealer is ordering the light (smoked grey) and also getting the trim and the light harness. They will power coat the trim. Also putting the black fender guard on the bottom of the front fender.

While doing all of that, they will also add XM radio to my bike. So, for now, we are just closing our eyes and waiting.

Thanks everyone for your help and pictures

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[ol' school]

You will love it when you get it!

 

[Jack Klarich]

:clapping::clapping::clapping: Good on you

 

[David357]

Thanks for the update Donald.......ThumbUp

We are looking forward to seeing some pics of your new CSC Trike.

 

[Sully]

Yes, looking forward to seeing some pics of your new CSC Trike.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

I bet it feels like Christmas with all the waiting!

 

[Iowavicrider]

Welcome to the CSC family! You will love your build!

 

[cycle7447]

It certainly does feel like Christmas.

Went to the Harley dealership yesterday -spend a little money. Got all the things I mentioned in my earlier post.

Fortunately, everything is available - so, once the trike is done, I can get all of this handled.

 

[cycle7447]

I have noticed that several folks here have mentioned that from time to time, they take their trike to Arlington for a checkup. That's about a 700-mile trip for me - and I might be interested in doing this.

So, my question - is this usually done while the trike is under the 5-year warranty? Also, is there a charge. Finally, is this something that is done one-off or, at a specific time of the year?

BTY, my trike builder has already told me to stop in there at least once a year so he can check the trike. Also said if something happens while on the road, try to call him first so he can make arrangements to get things handled. Interesting - haven't gotten the trike yet and already getting ton of offers to help "just in case"

 

[cycle7447]

Just heard from my installer - looks like trike kit is being painted. So, he said it should here in Michigan sometime soon.

I just said thanks - but you might imagine that i had tons of questions, like how soon, when did they start. Are you sure they got the paint right?

But instead, i bit my lip - wow, am I ready

 

[jwack]

My 2020 Road Glide Limited

 

[cycle7447]

My 2020 Road Glide Limited

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Beautiful - and, the trike kit is going to add a lot to this.

Also, and I am sure you know this - you will have a lot of take off parts and the classified section is good for those. I already sold the few things I have taken off - like the crash bar bags. Others here have asked about the shocks and other things.

Your front fender in like mine. In earlier years, there was a light there. That has been removed. So, I ordered a light and trim. Trim only comes in chrome, so I had it power coated.

Hopefully, will be able to send you a few pictures in a couple of weeks

 

[jwack]

Beautiful - and, the trike kit is going to add a lot to this.

Also, and I am sure you know this - you will have a lot of take off parts and the classified section is good for those. I already sold the few things I have taken off - like the crash bar bags. Others here have asked about the shocks and other things.

Your front fender in like mine. In earlier years, there was a light there. That has been removed. So, I ordered a light and trim. Trim only comes in chrome, so I had it power coated.

Hopefully, will be able to send you a few pictures in a couple of weeks

Looking forward to seeing the pics. I'll transfer some things to my other bike but will have a few things to sell (like the Super Shox). I replaced the fork reflectors with Custom Dynamics lights so I think I'm good with lights on the front.

 

[cycle7447]

Looking forward to seeing the pics. I'll transfer some things to my other bike but will have a few things to sell (like the Super Shox). I replaced the fork reflectors with Custom Dynamics lights so I think I'm good with lights on the front.

Gary got tied up fixing a different trike - think he said it was about 10 years old. He is delivering that back to the customer in Sterling Heights on Saturday - and, will pick my bike up then.

He asked me to take the saddle ads off - no need for him to take them with him. So, bags are off, trunk empty, back rest off - and, I am ready

 

[cycle7447]

Well, my bike is gone. Gary picked it up around 2 PM or so today.

Before he left, I took the saddlebags off and the backrest. Also, I cleaned the trunk - took all of the thing I had in the trunk top out.

Now, all we have to do is wait for the trike kit to arrive - he is not certain if it has been shipped yet. The last time he talked to CSC they told him it was painted, the harness installed and getting ready for shipment.

Routinely, it takes about 4 days to get this done - however, since they have my bike, they can start to take it apart now and get ready to attach the kit. So, maybe that 4 days is now down to 2 days. All is OK - not yet riding season here in Michigan.

 

[slather]

Just talked to Gary today and I'm scheduled for May.

Congratulations. You are lucky, he must have had a trike kit ordered as CSC lead time is 6 months now. Pre COVID it was 3 months.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

Ordered

Ordered our CSC Encore kit for our 18 Goldwing Tour DCT this past week.

They said the earliest more than likely is first part of September and could be October.

It is what it is and being we have our 2010 Goldwing CSC Cobra XL Trike with only 15,000 miles on it, we won't be in any rush, I hope.

Will be selling our 2010 when our 18 gets Triked. Will definitely hate to see it go.

 

[cycle7447]

Wow, 6 months lead time - I placed my order on the 1st of November and was told March 11th.

As I mentioned, they have picked up my bike - but I have not received confirmation that the kit has shipped. Last I heard was, everything was done and the kit was painted. They were still waiting for the wiring harness.

Installer told me that CSC said they have 5 on the way and the first one was for my kit.

I just got home from NC - sent my installer a note letting him know I was back. While I did not ask, I was sort of hoping he would let me know if he heard anything. If he does not write back, I will contact him early next week.

 

[cycle7447]

OK - I talked to my installer today. The harness arrived and has been installed. Kit is being buffed out and prepared for shipping.

Gary said he expects to have it here in Michigan by the end of next week. They already have my bike and have started to take it apart. Given that, it sounds like the middle of April.

I might think there could be some transport delays - so, I'll just bite my cheeks a little longer. The main thing was making sure they got that harness.

 

[slather]

Just got news that because of shortages CSC kits will be delayed at least 2 to 4 more weeks.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

Have to drop a letter to Let's Go Brandon :qpnmt: and see if he can speed/fix things, as he is due to fix something correctly. :Shrug:

 

[cycle7447]

Have to drop a letter to Let's Go Brandon :qpnmt: and see if he can speed/fix things, as he is due to fix something correctly. :Shrug:

Perhaps we can just have fun here and talk about our trikes.

Having said that, I understand my kit has been shipped to the installer - so, depending on the ship time, they are expecting it here in just a few days.

Since they already have my bike and have started to disassemble it, I am hopeful that I will have the bike in my hands about a week later.

Slater - when did you order your trike - and as of now, when is it expected? Buddy of mine has an Indian Roadmaster and wants a trike kit. He lives in MA and have been told by several installers that the kit will be available in September.

My installer had one on order and, it looks like that person decided to not get it. That kit was due in May. So, here is what we are doing. My friend ordered the kit through him - when it arrives, he will ride his bike to my house and they will pick it up. He will stay with me for the approximately 4 days it takes to install and then, we will ride back to MA.

From what I understand, that is how CSC does it. Installers get an allotment and once they put down a deposit, they get a build date. That build could be for any kit, Arrow, Daytona, etc. My guy says he always try to keep one on the way. If something happens, there is never an issue because someone wants it.

The dealer in MA, for example has two coming for the Indian and 1 for the Wing. His next allotment is September.

 

[cycle7447]

Just talked to my installer - my kit arrived this morning (Tuesday).

So, they will uncrate it, count the pieces and get started. Told him to take his time. I think I will probably have it by the end of next week.

 

[rhino 2]

Just talked to my installer - my kit arrived this morning (Tuesday).

So, they will uncrate it, count the pieces and get started. Told him to take his time. I think I will probably have it by the end of next week.

Never tell A mechanic take your time? Or they just might do that!…

 

[cycle7447]

Never tell A mechanic take your time? Or they just might do that!…

I might see your point - if I were paying by the hour. However, since I am paying by the job, my bet is he wants to get it done

 

[rhino 2]

I might see your point - if I were paying by the hour. However, since I am paying by the job, my bet is he wants to get it done

I had my own business I would say to a customer when they told me don’t worry about the job take your time ! But human nature will kick in and somebody else will come in for a more profitable(Easy) job and your job will be put aside so just tell me when you want it and It be done when you when you say and then we both will be happy....

 

[cycle7447]

I had my own business I would say to a customer when they told me don’t worry about the job take your time ! But human nature will kick in and somebody else will come in for a more profitable(Easy) job and your job will be put aside so just tell me when you want it and It be done when you when you say and then we both will be happy....

Although I am retired, I still have my consulting business. For the most part, I charge folks by the job. Some sort of believed that if I did a rush job it would cost more - but, if I did a slow job, it would cost less.

Since my work is financial, I never liked stopping a job to move to something else - sort of throws my numbers off. It is for this reason I rarely did any sort of rush job for anyone.

Here is a funny story. Once I get started on number, I often work through the night. Did so for one guy and he said - well, that cost me a lot and you had it done in just one day. So, for him - here is what I started to do. Completed the work - and then about 4 days later, tell him it is done. Made him happy

 

[cycle7447]

Well folks - it shouldn't be too much longer now. I thinking by the end of this week.

 

[cycle7447]

Moving right along - so glad they know what they are doing.