New GW CSC Trike Owner Question

[vbusby63]

Hi all,

New to the trike world and to this site...

I recently had my '23 Goldwing Tour converted to a trike via the CSC Encore kit.

Was wondering what others who have this setup did (if anything) about the gap caused when the passenger backrest was pushed back 1.5 inches.

I love my CSC conversion but their "fix" is really anything but. Is there a company out their manufacturing a filler for this? If not, what did you do to address it?

Thanks for any feedback!

 

[Ironhorse54]

My brother, NJMike and I had our bikes converted over to CSC this past October and we noticed the same thing. I don’t think there’s any problem with that? I have not seen any filler for the problem. I would call Will at CSC and see what he thinks?

 

[Papa Zook]

Hi all,

New to the trike world and to this site...

I recently had my '23 Goldwing Tour converted to a trike via the CSC Encore kit.

Was wondering what others who have this setup did (if anything) about the gap caused when the passenger backrest was pushed back 1.5 inches.

I love my CSC conversion but their "fix" is really anything but. Is there a company out their manufacturing a filler for this? If not, what did you do to address it?

Thanks for any feedback!

Hi Vic,

Good to see you on the forum. The black upholstered vinyl cover/gap filler included in CSC's Encore conversion is included in the CSC kit and is installed by the CSC dealer during the build, me in this case.

The gap between the rear of the seat and the backrest pad is there by design and was added due to customer demand for extra passenger room. Pretty much all the trike conversion manufacturers have added a bit more space to that area. I don't know of any aftermarket company that offers anything and we have never really had any complaints on CSC's filler, but I understand it is subjective.

 

[rhino 2]

Hi all,

New to the trike world and to this site...

I recently had my '23 Goldwing Tour converted to a trike via the CSC Encore kit.

Was wondering what others who have this setup did (if anything) about the gap caused when the passenger backrest was pushed back 1.5 inches.

I love my CSC conversion but their "fix" is really anything but. Is there a company out their manufacturing a filler for this? If not, what did you do to address it?

Thanks for any feedback!

Welcome to Trike-Talk….Victor....

 

[cycle7447]

Kuryakin makes one for the Harley Ultra. Didn't see one for the Wing - however, give them a call. They may have something.

By the way, I didn't use in on my Ultra -wife said she didn't need it.

 

[NJMike]

I had my seat off a number of times after the CSC conversion because the cruise control wasn’t working properly. I noticed that there is a black flap that lies under the gap. I assume it is there to keep rain off the electrical stuff underneath. As long as that works I’m good.

 

[Ironhorse54]

I too was worried about that gap thinking about the rain flowing underneath the seat. I think you’re right about that flap. I don’t believe CSC would’ve made this knowing there was gonna be a rain water issue. Thanks for the info.

 

[Gorilla]

Victor welcome

 

[Kempjd623]

I never bothered checking MPG before the conversion but next time i fill up i'll see about getting a number for you.

Welcome Vic.

I'm sure you are going to enjoy your Trike

 

[BrokenBackJack]

When we had RDL redo our seat, we had them add 1'' or so to the length of the seat.

You could also talk to someone who does automotive upholstery and they should be able to make a filler tube.

 

[RoadRunner18]

I had my Russell Day-Long Saddle redone to push the rider portion back 2 inches and up 2 inches. I also had them increase the passenger portion of the seat 1 inch longer.

 

[Sandman1]

Like a few previous posters that purchased the RDL Russell Day Long seat, I had it made longer based off the gap measures on the OEM seat and had the RDL made to cover the gap/space, Happy now!

 

[Papa Zook]

I'm curious, how much of the gap is RDL able to cover by extending their seat? I know that they can add an inch or two, but I'm wondering what their max extension is on a new Goldwing seat is. And what is the cost? Anyone know?