Are there any conversions for 1974 Goldwings

[joncallihan]

While at lunch yesterday, someone approached me (I have a Silverwing/Danson) with this question:

Does anyone make a conversion for a first year Goldwing? He bought the bike new in 1974, still has it, and wants to trike it, but can't find a conversion.

Thanks.

Jonray:

 

[mmkrnh8012]

I think it is triwing tha is the only one. 1975 is the first year goldwing. They were not available till Feburary. That is if my memory serves my right.

 

[Badon3]

Hi i would not put any trike kit on a 1200 wing --the power is not their --the gas mil. would suc- i road a friends 1500 and that would be the least power i would ever trike --i also had a friend that triked a 85 harley and the trike would not go over 70 mph he sold it after ridin a wing --i guess it depends on the ridin you are going to do --once you ride a trike with power you are spoiled --big diffrence from my 1500 wing to my 1800 --and then to my valkyrie --

 

[kj5ix]

I think it is triwing tha is the only one. 1975 is the first year goldwing. They were not available till Feburary. That is if my memory serves my right.

Actually it was Oct of 74 GL1000 flat four. 999cc @ 584 lbs dry.....

No conversions that I know of,,,

 

[joncallihan]

Thanks to all of you. I passed on the Tri-Wing site address to him, he thanked me. End of story as far as I'm concerned.

 

[BlueTrinity]

Actually, the GL1000 was a fine runner and arguably was the forerunner that introduced motorcycle touring to the masses.

There are lots of folks around that are happily running 750 trikes, so I can't imagine that the 1000 would be a dissapointment. It's not an 1800 for sure, but it would be a blast to ride and a real head turner.

For sure, you would not see another like it!

As for the top speeds, there sure is a lot of talk about it, but I suspect that most people are actually like me. I don't even know (nor do I care) where mine would top out. I do know that it rides confortably on the interstates in the 80-85 range and my preference is around 75.

I ride for pleasure and always avoid any time pressures to be at a destination. I think that can lead to imprudent decisions and invite disaster. Just my

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