DNA on a Softail

[JEFFCURTIS]

I plan on building a Softail trike soon , probably using a FLSTC or a FLSTF and a DNA kit.........has anybody got any advice or suggestions ?.......I don't want to get into tearing the front forks off for a rake kit , just want to keep it simple with no box on back.......any advice on rear wheel size ?....would 14" wheels make it ride better..........any realistic advice is appreciated !

 

[rhino 2]

Jeff, Welcome :wave4:To Trike-Talk........

 

[Papa Zook]

I plan on building a Softail trike soon , probably using a FLSTC or a FLSTF and a DNA kit.........has anybody got any advice or suggestions ?.......I don't want to get into tearing the front forks off for a rake kit , just want to keep it simple with no box on back.......any advice on rear wheel size ?....would 14" wheels make it ride better..........any realistic advice is appreciated !

Welcome Jeff,

I would suggest going with a 15" wheel and tire as that is pretty much the industry standard for trike conversions and there is a much better selection of tires available in that size which also means prices will be more competitive. As for the rake kit, yes you do not have to install a rake kit, but if you dont, you will wish you did. Not just for ease of steering, but for safety.

 

[paws]

Hello Jeff! No words of wisdom for your project but want to welcome you to TrikeTalk from west Texas!

 

[Jack Klarich]

Welcome to Trike Talk

15 inch rear wheels and tires are popular sizes for trikes

The softail front end should handle quite good for a trike

I have a friend that Trikes a FLHT with a softail front end it steers nice

 

[JEFFCURTIS]

Welcome Jeff,

I would suggest going with a 15" wheel and tire as that is pretty much the industry standard for trike conversions and there is a much better selection of tires available in that size which also means prices will be more competitive. As for the rake kit, yes you do not have to install a rake kit, but if you dont, you will wish you did. Not just for ease of steering, but for safety.

Thanks Papa....I believe the softail has about 3 more degrees rake than the FLHs.....32 degrees I believe , do you think that I would need more ?...also , the safety aspect , do you think I might get front end wobble ?....let me know what you think....thanks...Jeff

 

[Dave59]

Hey Jeff, Welcome from Wisconsin! Sounds like a nice project, send us some pics as you build.

 

[desertclassic]

Welcome from New Mexico. Keep on posting. Jim

 

[MDO]

Welcome from Missouri

 

[mwebster]

Welcome from WV:wave4:

 

[Fearless]

Welcome from Pennsylvania stop by often great people here. :victory: Travel safe Fred

 

[1dn5up]

:welcome:From the USA, maybe a Frankenstein less the body will work for ya :Shrug:

 

[hardwickbv]

Welcome from Indiana !!! :Coffee:

Bob

 

[dmcland]

Recommended Rim size, back spacing and offset

Good evening all,

I have seen may posts about DNA, but unable to locate one that will tell me the specifics for the rim requirements.

For example, I see 15 is recommended.

I read that 205x65x15 is a good tire size

I read that a 7.5 inch is a good rim width.

I talked with DNA today, and they mentioned 3 3/4 backspacing,

No mention of offset.

So can I safely assume that the 3 3/4 is the max as to not hit caliper?

That I would be best server by a 2 to 3 inch back spacing?

Please advise

DRM