new member from New England

[carpened]

I don't know if I'm doing this right, but...

My name is Ed Carpenter, and I'm from Worcester, MA where I was a high school shop teacher for 20 years, and then retired.

I'm sick of the winters; and I own some land down in the ACE Basin in South Carolina, where I envision myself living the good life: fishing, hunting, riding, etc. To that end, I bought a VTX1800R which I'd like to convert to a trike. I'm leaning in the Roadsmith direction.

Now I find that optional reverse for the VTX is not as widespread as I thought. There are some shops offering the option, but they're few and far between. One such shop is UNB Customs in North Carolina, an authorized Roadsmith dealer and one of the Trike Talk sponsors--so I think I've come to the right place.

I expect that you'll be hearing more from me,

Ed Carpenter

 

[rmrc51]

Welcome to Trike Talk from Central VA!

I've spoken to the folks at UNB in the past. Seem like a great bunch and very willing to answer all questions.

Keep us all posted regarding your pending move and trike conversion! ThumbUp

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard. great choice for a trike.

 

[Jonesy]

Hello, I'm in Springfield, looking for answers, come to the right place. Any way we can help out Let us know

 

[skuuter]

WELCOME to TRIKE TALK.....most of the Cruiser Trikes rarely require a Reverse.....VTX Trikes, both 1800 and 1300 Versions will push/roll much easier than their 2-wheel Counterparts because You don't have to balance as You push.....ThumbUp

 

[spiritdream]

Welcome! Nice to see another New Englander aboard. :wave4:

Yes, you have come to the right place for answers, but as said reverse really isn't all that necessary if you can't find it. I have a Suzuki C50 with Lehman kit, and there is NO reverse available for mine, but I manage fine! You learn to pre-plan your parking, which I've found is easier than I expected - and on the very rare occassions I've needed a "push", I've discovered people are usually more than willing to help!

Post away - the members here are GREAT about sharing information! Shoot an email or private message if you plan on being in the Sturbridge area and maybe we can meet up for coffee. And hopefully you'll be able to join us for our annual rally next August - keep watching the Rallys & Rides section for upcoming information!

Nice to meet you, neighbor!!

 

[John Luciano]

I have rev on my Goldwing. I have used it maybe. 20 times in 11 years . And even then it was just to show off or I got stuck and didn't want to get off. Yes and as. Spiritdream said watch the Rally and Rides for up coming NE TT Rally in Aug.

 

[White Knight 04]

Welcome aboard !!!