Is it possible to convert my 17RG to a RG3?

[Lu..]

Just looking at different scenarios/options.....I like Hannigan's Transformer kit, but the overall cost is starting to be way up there.....the conversion cost difference might be the same vs trading in or selling my RG for a RG3.....I've ridden some demos of independent suspension kits @ Laconia & Americade and performance/comfort of MoCo's solid axle set up doesn't even come close.....however.....I like my Velocity Red Sunglo and perhaps getting the necessary RG3 parts from Harley might save me a lot of coin.....

Wondering of doing the conversion myself (during winter)...and adding some enhancements (Ohlins, GTS head unit, etc..) is worth going this route....

Please feel free to comment, would be great if someone has done this type of conversion....

 

[ROAD DOG]

I was at the Indian dealer the other day they are triking a new Roadmaster with a Roadsmith kit He said it was going be be around $24000. I thought That was high. I would bet the Harley parts to convert yours to a RG3 would be crazy $ $ $ if the the frame is the same? better off trading for new one.

 

[rhino 2]

I was at the Indian dealer the other day they are triking a new Roadmaster with a Roadsmith kit He said it was going be be around $24000. I thought That was high. I would bet the Harley parts to convert yours to a RG3 would be crazy $ $ $ if the the frame is the same? better off trading for new one.

$24000: That’s the dozen price..How much for just one?..-…

 

[cycle7447]

$24000: That’s the dozen price..How much for just one?..-…

My Ultra conversion was $18K - and that included tons of extra like the running boards, reverse, 11 deg rake, rear bumper with lights.

 

[Old Road Dog]

The RG3 is Freewheeler based which is Road King based. Ahh..the old Make/Buy decision making tree.Sell the current bike or trade in?Making a trike from a kit with a paid for donor bike will get you exactly what you want especially if you can do the work yourself, maybe also paint. Buying a new HD trike- your riding today . Need to factor suspension upgrades from DK Customs into the cost. I've built bikes from fame up. Lots of emotion involved and $$$$ and time. Nothing like just riding a new machine off the lot.

 

[Motorcycle Mike]

I would do the conversion.

You will get a better riding and handling trike.

Better looking too IMO.

Carefully vet the installer or have Hannigan do it at their shop.

 

[ROAD DOG]

My Ultra conversion was $18K - and that included tons of extra like the running boards, reverse, 11 deg rake, rear bumper with lights.

Go To the CSC site & price out your kit with options. freight, tax, shipping on the kit now is over $1000.00 then add for labor. post what you add up to ?

 

[Jack Klarich]

I like your idea, tho it may be more expensive

Following your thread, and I wish you luck in gathering the info you need

 

[DOKK]

The RG3 is Freewheeler based which is Road King based. Ahh..the old Make/Buy decision making tree.Sell the current bike or trade in?Making a trike from a kit with a paid for donor bike will get you exactly what you want especially if you can do the work yourself, maybe also paint. Buying a new HD trike- your riding today . Need to factor suspension upgrades from DK Customs into the cost. I've built bikes from fame up. Lots of emotion involved and $$$$ and time. Nothing like just riding a new machine off the lot.

Is the RG3 still based on the Road King/ Freewheeler platform? I though it was based on the actual Road Glide. Like a base model or Special, I believe, without all the luggage.

Just curious now.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Is the RG3 still based on the Road King/ Freewheeler platform? I though it was based on the actual Road Glide. Like a base model or Special, I believe, without all the luggage.

Just curious now.

The model designation FLTRT is based on the Freewheeler platform

The Freewheeler is a FLRT

 

[trike lady]

I'm just going to toss this out and see what you all think. What if you go to an auction and buy a Freewheeler with front end damage and try to bring both parts together to make a 'Hybrid' version. The only problem I can think of would the trike conversion bolt up to the host bike frame? I'm usually full of odd ideas and then I found an auction site open to the public and some Freewheeler with front end damage at a number of auction location. https://www.iaai.com/Search?url=qkP1fmll52t7OIusvx69j+WVuvEDJyi1P5UX04I8TNw=

Does it sound do-able and it depends upon how cheaply you can get the damaged trike.