CSC Owners Forum: Post Your CSC Pics

[Jack Klarich]

Just reading some of the posts here and drooling over the great pics in anticipation of getting my 2016 Chief Vintage triked. Unfortunately my CSC kit won't deliver until Jul, 22. Sounds as though I made a good decision to go with the CSC Arrow conversion by what I am reading on this forum. I am snowbirding down in Casa Grande, Az and won't make it back to Idaho till Apr but we will be alot closer to Jul by then. 72 years old and I feel like a kid waiting for Chrismas to get here. I have never been on a trike before......is there much of a learning curve going from 2 to 3 wheels? Been riding 2 wheels for a long time and I'm looking forward to a smooth and stable ride for the wife and I.

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Hi Gerald, :welcome:to Trike Talk

You have a beautiful Indian to work with. Trikes you need to remember not to put your feet down. Other than that you use your upper body strength to steer it, like a jet ski or a snowmobile. Best of luck with your conversion

 

[holdinsteady]

Hi Gerald, :welcome:to Trike Talk

You have a beautiful Indian to work with. Trikes you need to remember not to put your feet down. Other than that you use your upper body strength to steer it, like a jet ski or a snowmobile. Best of luck with your conversion

Thanx for responding......

Never occurred to me about not putting your feet down......if that's what I need to figure out then the conversion should be pretty easy......I am used to riding a jet ski....piece of cake

 

[ol' school]

Welcome to Trike Talk Gerald! You will love your CSC trike! Gotta remember you will have a fat butt when you pull in for gas too.

 

[Zammy]

Welcome to the forums Gerald, lots of info in this thread about going to 3 from 2 wheels

https://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/242-Making-The-Switch-Bike-to-Trike-Great-Info!

 

[BrokenBackJack]

Welcome to Trike Talk Gerald! You will love your CSC trike! Gotta remember you will have a fat butt when you pull in for gas too.

Have noticed through all my years many first time dually pickup owners have a smashed rear fender from forgetting their rear outside tires and fender stick out farther than the side of their pickups.

We have owned many duallies being on a farm/ranch and it can happen, luckily never to me.

Same goes with a trike as stated above!

 

[cycle7447]

Gerald - you and me both. I am just like you - waiting and excited about my new CSC conversion.

I believe I am a bit closer - my build is scheduled for March 11th - so about 12 or so days away. Still with covid and part delays, anything could happen. Mu trike installer tell me that he will be contacting VSC probably the middle of next week in attempts to see when the conversion is being shipped.

Once we know that and the potential arrival date, he says that it is simply a matter of about 4-5 days to have everything put together. In my mind, I am shooting for the end of March. Anything before then will be considered gravy. Besides, living in Michigan, chances are we can't take it out until mid-April.

I'll post so pictures when mine is done -please do the same and, all the best

 

[Ozutah]

Just got my 2009 Goldwing CSC Triked

My 2009 Goldwing CSC Viper. Traxxion Dynamics AK-20 Axxion Cartridge Kit

 

[rhino 2]

My 2009 Goldwing CSC Viper. Traxxion Dynamics AK-20 Axxion Cartridge Kit

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[Zammy]

Beautiful trike Ron !!!

 

[cycle7447]

Looks nice - really like that spoiler.

They are picking my bike up on Thursday (March 24th) - so, they can start to disassemble it. Sounds like the trike kit has been painted and will be on the way soon.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

NICE!

Very nice trike!

 

[slather]

CSC kit

Looks nice - really like that spoiler.

They are picking my bike up on Thursday (March 24th) - so, they can start to disassemble it. Sounds like the trike kit has been painted and will be on the way soon.

It looks like CSC is a little behind schedule. My kit was scheduled for 2 months and 2 days after yours, 05/13/22. Please keep us updated.

 

[Sandman1]

​Yea, I am sure all the snowstorms pushing through that neck of the woods has slowed things down, not to mention parts that CSC might not manufacture at their facility. When I had my kit ordered it was three months out before I could drive up for the installation. Hang in there the wait is worth the wait.

 

[cycle7447]

It looks like CSC is a little behind schedule. My kit was scheduled for 2 months and 2 days after yours, 05/13/22. Please keep us updated.

No problem, I will indeed keep you posted.

I placed my order and made the deposit on November 1, 2021. When I did, was told it would be done by the end of March 2022.

Actually called CSC and they told me the anticipated paint date. Don't think that happened because the installer told me when the got the paint in on 3/18. So, it looks like it has to be painted, put back together, crated and then shipped.

Only advantage is - still pretty cold here in Michigan - so I don't have the urge to take a ride right now.

What bike are you triking? And, did you add a lot of items?

 

[slather]

No problem, I will indeed keep you posted.

I placed my order and made the deposit on November 1, 2021. When I did, was told it would be done by the end of March 2022.

Actually called CSC and they told me the anticipated paint date. Don't think that happened because the installer told me when the got the paint in on 3/18. So, it looks like it has to be painted, put back together, crated and then shipped.

Only advantage is - still pretty cold here in Michigan - so I don't have the urge to take a ride right now.

What bike are you triking? And, did you add a lot of items?

My order date was in November also. My dealer gave me a 13 May ship date. About 5 days for kit to get here and 5 to 7 days to build depending on how busy they are when kit arrives. I have a black 2021 GL1800 tour DCT. I already have extra lights on bike and got most of the CSC extras but no chrome. I agree I would not ride now but will be very anxious before May gets here.

 

[cycle7447]

My order date was in November also. My dealer gave me a 13 May ship date. About 5 days for kit to get here and 5 to 7 days to build depending on how busy they are when kit arrives. I have a black 2021 GL1800 tour DCT. I already have extra lights on bike and got most of the CSC extras but no chrome. I agree I would not ride now but will be very anxious before May gets here.

Well, I will keep you informed - who knows, with all that is going on, I could still be delayed.

My builder says it will be 4 days from the time he starts until he finished. Can usually do three days in most cases. This is why he is getting he bike on Thursday to start taking it apart. I have to believe that he has more info on shipping since he is ready to take it apart.

You are a little closer to Arlington, so, can probably get it to you a little faster.

My Harley does not have a reverse, so, I added that. Got the rake kit, running boards, light in trunk, passenger comfort bars and the rear light bar.

I also purchased the finder light from my dealer - that will get installed once the trike is done. Then, it will be time to get a little pinstriping done.

I mentioned before, we had a GW with a Motortrike kit back in the late /early 2000. Sold that in 2004 - was my wife's trike. So, we are all ready to get moving again

 

[cycle7447]

Well, it looks likes she is all done. Say they will bring it to me on Thursday. Slather - any info on yours?

 

[cycle7447]

Rear

 

[ROAD DOG]

SOOOOO

So What do you think, How do you like it , Post some more pictures Lets hear about it .

 

[cycle7447]

So What do you think, How do you like it , Post some more pictures Lets hear about it .

My bad - was so excited that I didn't read your post.

Let's just say, we love it. My wife is also a driver and she enjoys the trike. I may have mentioned that years ago, we had a Gold Wing trike with a MotorTrike conversion - liked that too. Kits have really improved since then.

Specifically for the CSC Daytona, we like the idea that the trunk seems to have a second shelf. Several of our smaller light things, including the bike cover can fit in there and are snapped in.

CSC did a great job in matching our Gauntlet Grey Paint. I am certain that since my bike was just like new, the new CSC paint job was a bit easier.

Our bike was a 2021 - so, it had the 114 engine. That helps with the additional weight of the kit. We had the bike on the highway yesterday (5/30/22) and rolled along at 70 mph. While comfortable riding it, we don't want to push too hard until we get the full hand of the trike. Bike performed well and tracked as smooth as I might have imagined.

By the way, I have a backrest - and, might suggest that a backrest does help when pushing or pulling to negotiate a curve.

Still learning to get off and get on. Perhaps you guys have some ideas. We have the running boards and while that can hold some weight, I am 295 and don't want to step in them. So, for now, I step on the rear passenger peg, lift my leg over and put the other fool on the opposite rear passenger peg. Then in one swift move, my left foot goes to the drivers front floorboard. I can then put my right foot on the right floorboard.

Getting off, I stand on the floorboards - put my left foot on the rear passenger floorboards, swing my leg over and then dismount. So far, this seems to work OK - but if you guys have a better way, please let me know.