Hannigan Transformer - Cut N Shoot Customs

[clint44]

Randy, thank you so much for posting all these photos and keeping us informed on its progress. Please tell the Hannigan Crew how much we appreciate all their efforts as well. The gearhead in me is chomping at the bit, wishing I were there helping out.

I think those V&H Monster Rounds mufflers are gonna be keepers. Sure like the large diameter cans.

 

[DblTrbl]

Can you provide info on the "lift" that Barney is being built on? That could make a nice addition here at my place....

 

[J.T.M.]

Looking good!

I really liked the Transformer when I first saw it on Zook's trailer...am liking it even more looking after these pics!

Kevin

You will like it even more if you ride one

 

[consitter]

When I first saw that they took it to Kentucky, it perked my ears up a little. I looked into Hannigan's a little more, and found out it is located in Murray. Even though it's in Ky, that would be about a 6 hours ride for me. Kentucky is a long state.

Maybe I'll do that one day (or two).

 

[consitter]

Wow. Just looked at google maps. That's out past Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake. Didn't quite realize that. I would love to go out there to see the lakes, and the 'Land Between The Lakes' as well.

 

[clint44]

When Sherry and I owned our Boss Hoss trike,we used to ride it to the Boss Hoss National Meet in Paris Landing,TN which is just across the lake from Murray. Small world.

 

[v8capt]

Our Street Glide is at Hannigan Motorsports this week. It arrived this morning and work has already commenced. Zook is there at the factory so we should be seeing some under-construction photos,soon. Hannigan tech called me this morning to inform me the Vance & Hines Monster Oval mufflers on our bike would not work on the conversion. That really sucked to hear that bit of news but I ordered a pair of V&H 450 Destroyer slip-ons to replace the Monster Ovals and are having them drop-shipped to Hannigan.

The 68T rear pulley I shipped them looks like it will work fine. Hannigan normally builds their kit with a 66T rear pulley but I didn't want the taller gearing. So, Zook and I did some research and found a non-cushdrive pulley from a Sportster that would work. Stock gearing on our Street Glide is 32/68 so hopefully I will not have to make any further changes. If so,I'll install a 30T front pulley later,for more grunt.

If everything else goes smoothly,Hannigan said our new trike would be finished by the weekend.

I'm taking mine in on Monday the 20th for the transformer kit. I've waited a month and a half so I'm excited. Hope your going to post pictures. I decided to go with what ever Hannigan decides with the belt and sprocket, I'm concerned with the skinny belt.
Capt Bob

 

[DK Custom Products]

You will like it even more if you ride one

That's just plain mean...:laugh:

I know you're probably right...can't even think about that anytime soon. :cxtv:

Kevin

 

[v8capt]

I wonder how the Quick detach Sissy bar will look?
Capt Bob

 

[clint44]

I'm taking mine in on Monday the 20th for the transformer kit. I've waited a month and a half
so I'm excited. Hope your going to post pictures.
I decided to go with what ever Hannigan decides
wih the belt and sprocket, I'm concerned with the skinny belt.
Capt Bob

Our bike was geared 32/68 and the rear pulley is a cush drive unit. Hannigan doesn't use a cush drive so they substitute a non-cush 66T rear pulley from a 2007 touring bike. I didn't want the taller gearing that would have created so Zook and I did some research and found an acceptable 68T alternative from a 2009 Sportster. If the trike's gearing is still deemed too high after I ride it,the next option will be to change the stock 32T front pulley for a 30T.

 

[clint44]

I wonder how the Quick detach Sissy bar will look?
Capt Bob

Look at post #22 on page 3 of this thread and you will how it looks on that Gold/Black Transformer. As you can see,that trike doesn't have the Fastback covering the top of the body. I didn't like that so I purchased a Corbin "Dual Touring" seat with built-in backrest channels. The stock Street Glide seat was going to be replaced for better comfort anyway so the new Corbin seat w/passenger backrest is more comfortable for two-up riding and just as important,allows us to keep the Fastback on the trike for a sleek look.
If you plan to install a Tour Pak,that changes everything. We have no plans to use one,though.

 

[5x40]

Wow. Just looked at google maps. That's out past Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake. Didn't quite realize that. I would love to go out there to see the lakes, and the 'Land Between The Lakes' as well.

I live in Stewart County, Tn which is the South Entrance to LBL. Also 43 miles from Murray, Ky. We had a Hannigan Astro Sport on our previous Goldwing. Hannigan people were great to work with.

 

[irmagoo]

nice trike!!
great pics also !!
magoo

 

[clint44]

I'm taking mine in on Monday the 20th for the transformer kit. I've waited a month and a half
so I'm excited. Hope your going to post pictures.
Capt Bob

Bob,what bike are you converting? You going with the Transformer or FLH conversion?

 

[clint44]

Anything new today,Randy?

 

[Papa Zook]

You're up to speed after our phone call Clint, but I'll be posting more pics today.

 

[trikermutha]

Those are some sharp looking TRIKES..ThumbUp

 

[clint44]

You're up to speed after our phone call Clint, but I'll be posting more pics today.

Thanks again for the phone call,Randy. Much appreciated!

 

[Papa Zook]

Cut N Shoot Customs







Tell me this isn't beautiful!

 

[J.T.M.]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! She is a beaut. I bet she rides and handles as good as she looks. You are going to enjoy that one for sure.

 

[Papa Zook]

Yep, it does ride and handle as good as it looks. We bumped the rear sprocket up to a 68 tooth so it pulls strong but still runs just 2500-2600 RPMs at 70 MPH. I think we nailed it on the paint scheme, gearing, pipes, everything. I'm real proud to have my name on this one!

 

[Gorilla]

I just love this conversion.

 

[clint44]

Wow,I am really happy with how it turned out!

 

[DblTrbl]

SWEET!!!!!!!

 

[v8capt]

Bob,what bike are you converting? You going with the Transformer or FLH conversion?

Converting a 2013 street glide. I just purchased a tour pack so I'll be able to go back and forth. 5 more days to wait. this is my second Hannigan that's why I came back for more. This will be my 3rd trike including a Boss Hoss.

Hannigan is the way to go. To answer your question, we are doing the Transformer. I'll post pictures.
Capt Bob

 

[Skeet7373]

Trike

Zook, your killing me with that build. DANG and I had to be so sick last week so I could not come up. I would have loved to see that build in person.
Wow, just plain WOW

Karen

 

[clint44]

Barney the Purple People Eater

Finally got to take a short ride on our new trike and I am very impressed with the ride quality. The road leading into our housing subdivision is very rough and the trike's independent suspension just ignored it. Ride quality is noticeably better than our bike and even better than our former Boss Hoss trike w/Arnott air ride. Gearing with the 68T rear pulley is spot-on. I was concerned I might have to install a 30T front pulley but I don't think it's now going to be necessary.

Hannigan's build quality and paintwork is amazing! You just have to see it to know what I'm talking about. Anyone who has seen any of my custom build projects know how picky I am and our Street Glide trike definitely passes the test. Hannigan's crew really did an incredible job on this thing and Sherry & I are very proud owners. We can't wait to put some serious road miles on it.

More thoughts to follow.

 

[clint44]

Hopefully,these aren't too large. Sherry and I just got back from a nice ride and she gave the ride quality an A+. We are both amazed at how well this thing swallows big bumps and how stable it feels. I've been riding bikes and trikes for a very long time and I can say that I've never ridden anything with the ride quality this thing has.

 

[J.T.M.]

I knew you were going to like it. Put some miles on it and enjoy