Soon to be Triker

[jamesrhull]

Well, after lots of input from you folks and some locals, I have just jumped off the high dive. I am picking up a 2009 Goldwing 1800 tomorrow (Candy Black Cherry) to be delivered to my local Motor Trike installer for conversion. The kit is ordered and will be ready October 18. I should be riding by the following week.

I went with the Motor Trike mainly due to the close proximity to my home. You will remember I had narrowed things down to a Hannigan or a Motor Trike. Everything I could find out suggested that either kit was excellent, so it would come down to the installer. I researched both Lone Star in Mahomet, IL and Trikes by Dennis in Mattoon, IL. I got rave reviews for both installers. I could not find a dissatisfied customer of either. So, it now comes down to $$$. The prices were spot on with each other with the options I wanted. My decision was not easy, but I went with Trikes by Dennis because his shop is 10 blocks from my house.

My decision takes nothing away from the Hannigan kit or Lone Star. If Dennis had not been so close, I would have gone with them in a heart beat. I cannot say enough about the responsiveness from Gary and Wayne at Lone Star. Wayne was great enough to spend 30 minutes on the phone with me allowing me to pick his brain. Great guy and I hope I can get up there to ride with him some day.

I am like a kid waiting on Christmas now. The excitement just keeps building. I will report back after I get the bike and have some time on it. Thanks to everyone for all of the good advice. It sure guided me in my research and in making my decision.

 

[katfish16]

James, that is great. If U have not already read it U might take a look at this thread. It might help U and save U some money too. By the way we love pictures and can't wait to see some of ur trike. just for ur information the trike is only the starter kit, lots can be added..

http://www.triketalk.com/forum/general-forum/242-experianced-trike-riders-please-post-here.html


Best of luck....

 

[Nana]

Congratulations!!!! Such an exciting time...but the next three weeks will feel like an eternity (trust me---been there, done that!). Can't wait to see pictures and get a report on your first ride.

 

[skuuter]

CONGRATS James....You'll really be happy a few hundred miles down the road on it....Yep, like katfish said...Pics as soon as possible....:wtg:

 

[jamesrhull]

katfish, lets not tell that to my wife. I have already started looking at chrome. She is looking at the check book. I'll post pictures when I can.

 

[Gorilla]

well, after lots of input from you folks and some locals, i have just jumped off the high dive. I am picking up a 2009 goldwing 1800 tomorrow (candy black cherry) to be delivered to my local motor trike installer for conversion. The kit is ordered and will be ready october 18. I should be riding by the following week.

I went with the motor trike mainly due to the close proximity to my home. You will remember i had narrowed things down to a hannigan or a motor trike. Everything i could find out suggested that either kit was excellent, so it would come down to the installer. I researched both lone star in mahomet, il and trikes by dennis in mattoon, il. I got rave reviews for both installers. I could not find a dissatisfied customer of either. So, it now comes down to $$$. The prices were spot on with each other with the options i wanted. My decision was not easy, but i went with trikes by dennis because his shop is 10 blocks from my house.

My decision takes nothing away from the hannigan kit or lone star. If dennis had not been so close, i would have gone with them in a heart beat. I cannot say enough about the responsiveness from gary and wayne at lone star. Wayne was great enough to spend 30 minutes on the phone with me allowing me to pick his brain. Great guy and i hope i can get up there to ride with him some day.

I am like a kid waiting on christmas now. The excitement just keeps building. I will report back after i get the bike and have some time on it. Thanks to everyone for all of the good advice. It sure guided me in my research and in making my decision.

congrats

 

[katfish16]

James, James, James... it is called Safety Chrome and we know your wife wants u safe!!!!!!!Hmmmmmm how much is that insurance policy????

 

[wingking51]

Congratulations on making your choice! I know that the next few weeks will go sooooooooo slowwwwwwww for you. I looked at the brochures and the order form every night for almost 3 months from the time the kit was ordered until the trike was finished. Good things come to those who wait!:yes:

 

[jamesrhull]

Wingking51:

My installer and I went to Ohio yesterday to pick up the Wing. He gave me some good news. Motor Trike has pushed up the date my kit will be ready. It went from October 18 to October 11. I'll be triking a week sooner. I can't wait.

 

[skuuter]

Wingking51:

My installer and I went to Ohio yesterday to pick up the Wing. He gave me some good news. Motor Trike has pushed up the date my kit will be ready. It went from October 18 to October 11. I'll be triking a week sooner. I can't wait.

CONGRATS....I know that news had to excite You...remember...."PICS"...:wtg:

 

[bigballer]

Congrats. The wait will be worth it. I have a wish list that the wife and adult kids check out for BD,Aniv etc presents. Has worked well so far. Ride safe.

 

[TRIKERBOB69]

CONGRATS,,,,,,arty::beerchug:hyes: BUT MOST OF ALL RIDE SAFE AND ENJOY!!

 

[Jimsjinx]

You could always Shcmooze the lil lady for three weeks, you know, dinners, do the dishes, etc. ....... NAH! Happy happy joy joy! Please don't forget us! Send some pics when it gets done!! jimsjinx

 

[jlb]

James hi & congrats!

Later this week it will be a year since I got my trike. Don't worry, we have plenty of riding time left here in central Il before it gets to cold to ride. Enjoy!

janetb