Built vs bought?

[pcombe]

I would like to hear from riders who built there own trikes!

I have looked at photos of some of your trikes and am impressed with the level of creativity in design and in the modifications you did yourself to overcome physical difficulties.
I would like to provide you with recognition by others that built there own and hope to encourage others that may be considering doing the conversion themselves?

I received encouragement from other forum members that really did help.

I will start off by stating i did the conversion myself on my 1989 Harley Davidson Tour Glide Ultra-Champion with a 9.5 degree raked front end from Hog Halters Inc.

Pictures can be found in the Garage section of this forum and i documented the conversion as i did it.
The link to the photos and personal notes on each one can be found at-pcombe/library/photobucket

 

[Gorilla]

nice job. You have a right to be proud. I too built a Champion conversion out of a 07 Road King

 

[Nana]

It's awesome that so many can build their own! I wish I had the skills and knowledge to do the build myself, as I think the sense of accomplishment must be tremendous. I do change my own oil, but for anything major, I'm awfully glad to have skilled mechanics out there, and getting the build right for comfort and safety is one of those "major" things for me.

 

[pcombe]

It's awesome that so many can build their own! I wish I had the skills and knowledge to do the build myself, as I think the sense of accomplishment must be tremendous. I do change my own oil, but for anything major, I'm awfully glad to have skilled mechanics out there, and getting the build right for comfort and safety is one of those "major" things for me.

I understand you may be needing a new trike.
How are you feeling?

 

[Nana]

I'm pretty black and blue and feel tired by the end of the day, but really am doing much better than anyone expected. I am blessed!

 

[pcombe]

nice job. You have a right to be proud. I too built a Champion conversion out of a 07 Road King

thanks to you for helping me!

Your conversion is really nice! good job gorilla.
You have allot more into it than meets the eye.

I can't locate a gas tank, fuel gage sending unit to fit my 89 tour glide.
They are obsolete. One from a 1988-1995 tour bike would work.