Tike Kits on VTX 1300 or 1800

[rwwracing70]

I will be buying a VTX very soon and having it trike.It, s very hard looking at all the trike kits out there; all advice will be very welcome
Thanks Robert
P.S. I live in North Ga.

 

[Gorilla]

Robert welcome aboard. R & R trikes and Bikes there in Jasper sells Motor Trike. A Great conversion. If you do not know Ronnie he is good people. PM Judge Judy on this forum. She has a 1300 with a MT conversion and her partner has an 1800 with a Champion conversion. I've worked on both their trikes and they seem to like them both about equal. They look great. I love my Champion conversion on my Harley.

 

[hbrogan57]

welcome to the trike world. Since you are shopping around I would strongly suggest that you do a LOT of shopping, price and installer comparisons before you jump into one. I researched for two years before I jumped in feet first.

I will be buying a VTX very soon and having it trike.It, s very hard looking at all the trike kits out there; all advice will be very welcome
Thanks Robert
P.S. I live in North Ga.

 

[Big_Blue]

Take a look at Meredog's trike (http://www.triketalk.com/forum/members/meredog-2608/) for a beautiful example of an 1800 Champion Trike.

I ride a 1300, but I bought an 1800 project bike that I'm planning to trike with the Champion kit. I looked strongly at Roadsmith, but the Champion trunk was larger and the kit was $700 cheaper.

I'm planning to install it myself, but I am planning on buying it from these people (Dealer Locator). I can't vouch for the dealer one way or the other.

 

[rwwracing70]

I know what Independent Suspension Vs Solid axe does to a car are they much difference on a trike?

 

[hbrogan57]

I rather like my independent suspension. But there are those that swear by the solid as well. It comes down to a matter of personal preference.

I know what Independent Suspension Vs Solid axe does to a car are they much difference on a trike?

 

[Nana]

I know what Independent Suspension Vs Solid axe does to a car are they much difference on a trike?

I've had both. My personal opinion is that there is minimal difference in ride for the driver, but if you carry a passenger a lot the passenger may prefer IRS. In my experience (solo rider) it is pretty much a toss up -- IRS has a very slight edge in smooth ride, solid axle has a very slight edge in handling in the twisties.

I've been equally happy with both my trikes -- Fat Boy/Champion and now a V-rod/Hannigan.

 

[hbrogan57]

:Agree: What she said!!!!! :Agree:

 

[Chumbly]

I have the VTX 1800C with Motortrike conversion... would have liked to of had a good look at the Newer Roadsmith conversion...it looks like a better option, to me.

 

[rwwracing70]

Thanks,to you all,Wife located a 2006VTX1800 Motortkike if we can work out a tike will be taking a road trip