DNA Mega Thread

[Sidecarbill]

Yes don't lower the rear end. You're miss understanding rake and trail. Lowering the rear gives more trail. You would want less.

 

[fat rat]

I am in the process of building a Heritage based DNA trike right now. Long term project for me.

how is your install coming?

 

[fat rat]

I am in the process of building a Heritage based DNA trike right now. Long term project for me.

whats the latest???

 

[Servi]

Thank you for asking. I have the mechanicals just about done. Longer final drive belt. MMD reverse gear setup. Recluse clutch. Foot operated ratchet clutch. Tank shifter. Hawg Halters 6* triple trees. FLH style headlight valence. Narrow rear wheels and tires. Ribbed rocker boxes installed. At first glance looks like a flathead.

Fabricated a single exhaust and fishtail to simulate the servi exhaust.

Still waiting for a lot of parts to come back from powder coaters.

Started fabricating the servicar box support framework while waiting.

Ordered a facsimile pogo post from Germany for the solo seat install.

The Heritage was so darn nice that I decided to bag and tag every part. Bought new or used rather than modify in any way, an original piece. That way the bike can be put back to original in the future if someone should want to.

Still months away but I am in no hurry at all.

I have attached some pics of the progress.

 

[fat rat]

Looks good

When is your first test ride??

 

[Servi]

I may try to ride around the neighborhood in May but I spend most of my time in a wheelchair. Not physically able to do much but I can still build.

I don't build to sell, I build for the pure pleasure and satisfaction. Recently finished a Model A. Took years. Now in storage. Probably going to do the same with this project.

 

[fat rat]

I may try to ride around the neighborhood in May but I spend most of my time in a wheelchair. Not physically able to do much but I can still build.

I don't build to sell, I build for the pure pleasure and satisfaction. Recently finished a Model A. Took years. Now in storage. Probably going to do the same with this project.

Happy to hear you can still create your dreams. I’m not in a wheelchair, but have a difficult time walking. That’s my reason for the the trike.

 

[fat rat]

Yes don't lower the rear end. You're miss understanding rake and trail. Lowering the rear gives more trail. You would want less.

Thanks for the advice, but I lowered it anyways,3.5”, low speed wobble gone.

 

[stacebg]

Thanks for the advice, but I lowered it anyways,3.5”, low speed wobble gone.

did you snug head set at same time??

my guess is you did an thats mostly what helped

 

[Servi]

I know that the original post was a while back but I found this, hoping that it will help. I am actually thinking about using a chain also.

TRIKE AXLE SPROCKET – DNA SPECIALTY

 

[Old Hippie]

chain sprocket

That is my question also. Why do you want to go chain? So, you can do better burn outs?

 

[Servi]

My thoughts are for simplicity, not only taking up less room than a belt but mucho easier to change when necessary. Mucho cheaper also. Easy to adjust length. Not so easy to keep lubricated without the mess. Probably need to adjust more often. Both chains and belts are proven technology.

Just thinking out loud for my conversion project.

 

[ThomasMsportster]

Body kit


Since you’re a DNA dealer. Have you ever installed their body kit?

I’m installing a body kit on 2008 Sportster. Do the forward bars bolt to the frame or just the body? I’m missing the bracelets that mount the fenders to the axel. I need to see how they mount. Lastly what rear lights do you recommend.

 

[Ron W]

DNA

DNA SPECIALTY

If they don't have them, I don't know where you could get one. On mine, it's proprietary, but you probably have a different set up on yours judging from the tooth counts you cited.

 

[cj777]

Hey Everyone. I just bought my first trike, which is a 2002 Ultra Classic with a DNA rear axle. While fixing up things, I noticed the belt was a bit loose, and looking closer I saw that both tensioner bolts are completely missing.

Does anyone who has a DNA axle know the bolt thread size and length that I need for the tensioners?

Thanks in advance

 

[Ron W]

Hey Everyone. I just bought my first trike, which is a 2002 Ultra Classic with a DNA rear axle. While fixing up things, I noticed the belt was a bit loose, and looking closer I saw that both tensioner bolts are completely missing.

Does anyone who has a DNA axle know the bolt thread size and length that I need for the tensioners?

Thanks in advance

Mine are 10mm x 1.5 but then, it may not be the only size they used. The older ones used a standard harley rear sprocket, I believe, which mine is definitely not, so they've gone through some changes, over the years.

 

[cj777]

Mine are 10mm x 1.5 but then, it may not be the only size they used. The older ones used a standard harley rear sprocket, I believe, which mine is definitely not, so they've gone through some changes, over the years.

Thanks for the reply, Ron. I just tried a 10mm x 1.5, and it's close but seems to be a different thread. I'll keep trying.

 

[Ray55]

Brian

Here is the phone Number for DNA 888 755-4070. They are located in Compton, CA. Hours 8-5 M-F PDT

 

[tnrodder]

I am installing a DNA axle on my 2000 Harley 883 XLH. Offset is way off, the belt does not line up. Need to flip the hub around like I saw on YouTube. Can anyone tell me how to slip the hub cover off the axle tube? Thanks Need Help :xzqxz:

 

[Jack Klarich]

See post #2 in your first thread

https://www.triketalk.com/forum/threads/62756-DNA-Hub-Removal?p=891215#post891215

 

[Servi]

I have a DNA trike kit on my Harley Softail. Standard DNA rear brakes included in the kit. I believe that I messed up the caliper seals. Like a bonehead, I used Dot 3 fluid. Bled the brakes, worked well until the next day. Harley says to use only Dot 5 right on the master cylinder cap. Fluid in the master cylinder reservoir was black. Drained out the Dot 3. Rebuilt the master cylinder. The rubber was absolutely destroyed. Filled with Dot 5 and bled. All good. A month later, no brakes. All I can think of is that I destroyed the rubber in the DNA calipers also.

Where can I get rebuild kits?

 

[Jack Klarich]

2 piston or 4?

 

[Jack Klarich]

Try DNA help line @ this link

https://www.dnaspecialty.com/

 

[Servi]

2 piston or 4?

Standard two piston, I believe.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Standard two piston, I believe.

See post #3 for DNA Help line phone number

If that does not help, take the caliper piston out, take the outer dust boot and the piston seal to an Auto jobber, I bet they could match the size kit u need

 

[Servi]

DNA Specialities dowsn't seem to want to answer questions. Not the first time that I've run into this issue with them. I guess that I will have to go the Jobber route or find some calipers that will fit the DNA brackets.

Thanks for the suggestions. I appreciate it.

If that does not help, take the caliper piston out, take the outer dust boot and the piston seal to an Auto jobber, I bet they could match the size kit u need[/QUOTE]

 

[Servi]

DNA says that they no longer handle the single piston calipers for their trike conversion kits. They are, of course, willing to sell me two piston calipers. Pretty expen$ive!!

Has anybody retro-fitted American made calipers to the DNA trike housing ends?

 

[Servi]

Has anyone found a way to "mount" their Harley with limited leg mobility? I have to stand on a short stool with my left foot, sit my butt down as close as possible on the solo seat, have my wife remove my right shoe and lift my right leg over the tank and onto the running board. She then puts my shoe on and I am able to ride around the neighborhood. Reverse the process to get off. I have given some thought to some type of "trapeze" in the garage to lift my lardass up and over but that may be overthinking the issue.

Any suggestions or ideas will definitely be appreciated and considered.

John