librarian
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Hello there everyone. I've been lurking quite a while, but I don't think I've introduced myself. I'm 76 and I sold my Ultra classic in 2018. Now, I'd like to get my face in the wind again. I'd like to do it on a budget. I'm thinking about getting a Shadow 1100 or a VTX 1300 and putting an outrigger kit on it. I had a Shadow ACE 1100 years ago and loved it but sold it for a 1500 wing. I've also had both 1200 wings in addition to an Ultra Classic, but these days I think I'd like to keep things as simple as possible.
A Shadow or VTX would fill the bill and both bikes are pretty reliable and relatively easy to work on. The Shadow has 2 carbs, but hydraulic valves. The VTX has one carb, but solid lifters which will require adjustment. The outrigger kit I'm looking at is made in Franklin, Indiana by a company named BIC Trikes. From what I've been reading about them, they offer a pretty decent and stable kit. I could get it done for about 2500 installed if I don't have matching paint or any other additions. I'm just wondering if any of you have any experience with BIC (which they say stands for Brothers in Christ).
The one kit I've heard really bad things about its the Outlaw kit sold by Safer Wholesale. From what I've read about them, the term Safer Wholesale is an oxymoron when it comes to safety on their product. I've looked at MTC Voyager, Tripp Trike, Richland Roadster, and Tow Pac. I'm also gonna look at a 2002 Kawaski Voyager XII with a Richland kit on it. The bike has 21K miles on it. I like the Kawasaki's, but I think the maintenance on a bike with a bunch of carbs and a more complicated running gear would take more time and money to maintain. Of those, with safety in mind, BIC seems to be the best deal going. If any of you can offer advice, I'll be happy to hear it.
A Shadow or VTX would fill the bill and both bikes are pretty reliable and relatively easy to work on. The Shadow has 2 carbs, but hydraulic valves. The VTX has one carb, but solid lifters which will require adjustment. The outrigger kit I'm looking at is made in Franklin, Indiana by a company named BIC Trikes. From what I've been reading about them, they offer a pretty decent and stable kit. I could get it done for about 2500 installed if I don't have matching paint or any other additions. I'm just wondering if any of you have any experience with BIC (which they say stands for Brothers in Christ).
The one kit I've heard really bad things about its the Outlaw kit sold by Safer Wholesale. From what I've read about them, the term Safer Wholesale is an oxymoron when it comes to safety on their product. I've looked at MTC Voyager, Tripp Trike, Richland Roadster, and Tow Pac. I'm also gonna look at a 2002 Kawaski Voyager XII with a Richland kit on it. The bike has 21K miles on it. I like the Kawasaki's, but I think the maintenance on a bike with a bunch of carbs and a more complicated running gear would take more time and money to maintain. Of those, with safety in mind, BIC seems to be the best deal going. If any of you can offer advice, I'll be happy to hear it.
