Hi; i purchased a 06 g/w that my wife would like me to trike I'm looking at the roadsmith kit but can't believe what dealers want for them. does anyone know if any dealers discount at all i am looking for a diy kit. thanks
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- Thread starter retiredalaskan
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Most manufacturers do not offer a DIY kit. Reason: Liability.
Perhaps you should broaden your spectrum of brands. Look at Champion, DFT, and others. Maybe you can find a kit with a price you like better.
Have you checked out EBAY? They have several Roadsmith kits for sale. I don't know if their prices are any less but worth looking into.
hbrogan57
Rider
Two words. SHOP AROUND.
You can call Carl at Loganville, Georgia, dealer, used, pre-owned, parts, service, financing and he will probably give you some advice on them.
I enjoy my Roadsmith, but look around. try as many as possible. the rs kit is great thou.
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Thanks for the comments, I'm pretty sure that i'ved deceided on the roadsmith and i'll wait till winter and see if anybody gets hungry. thanks
rmrc51
Lost In The 50's
I think you'll really like the Roadsmith. ThumbUp
Hannigan is another great kit which is similar to Roadsmith regarding the longer wheelbase. That's not saying that the others like MotorTrike, CSC, ect. aren't great selections as well.
Hannigan is another great kit which is similar to Roadsmith regarding the longer wheelbase. That's not saying that the others like MotorTrike, CSC, ect. aren't great selections as well.
hbrogan57
Rider
Roadsmith is a great choice. Was almost my choice as well. Good Luck with your winter search but I personally think you'll be hard pressed to find any trike dealers getting hungry over the winter.
If I recall correctly, one of the members on this forum "Stephen" bought a Roadsmith kit and installed it himself - including painting, and had a very sstisfactory outcome. I understand that Roadsmith will sell the kits to individuals for DIY installation and is extremely liberal with telephone help.
Make sure how the warranty works, are having/ had some issues with mine.
Did not need help, just the right parts. Yes i gave them year and serial ###
Did it all incl painting.
Have a shop, do paint, engines, transmissions.
+ machine shop.
Stephen
Rider
You can probably get a better deal through one of Roadsmiths dealers then you can from Roadsmith manufacturing. They want their dealers to make money too.
I bought mine directly from Roadsmith this past spring, painted to match my Wing. Had a local friend who's an MC mechanic install it and am VERY satisfied with the result. The folks at Roadsmith were GREAT to work with and offered very responsive service when we had questions during installation. Would definitely go this was again....by the by, I highly recommend the extra 5 gallon fuel tank, really gives the scoot some legs!
The folks i dealt with was not easy to deal with. Had a part laying on warranty managers desk for days not shipped. Called found that out.
Got a email next day, they need a credit card, took $6.30 out of it.
Have never heart that before. People building trikes out of vw parts.
Each state has inspection places for cars there have salvage license.
They inspect those every day.
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
Well in Conn. for sure you are not going to build a trike out of spare VW parts. You better invest in a few Crash Dummies too :Trike1:
We had issues with Dune buggies and kit cars. Conn rules say you can only build one composit motorcycle in your lifetime and sell it. After that you must become a manufacturer. I have seen people from other states build a trike with a wooden frame, or attach it to car front end, that will not fly in the New England states. I would like to see comments from others on here on what you can build in your State and register.
Salvage title is also real hard. An auto body shop told me when my wife totaled her 04 Acura , don't even bother trying to save it. They check every nut bolt , measurement, receipt , could take months.
We had issues with Dune buggies and kit cars. Conn rules say you can only build one composit motorcycle in your lifetime and sell it. After that you must become a manufacturer. I have seen people from other states build a trike with a wooden frame, or attach it to car front end, that will not fly in the New England states. I would like to see comments from others on here on what you can build in your State and register.
Salvage title is also real hard. An auto body shop told me when my wife totaled her 04 Acura , don't even bother trying to save it. They check every nut bolt , measurement, receipt , could take months.
Not down here in the bible belt, anything goes.
Inspection sticker $5.00. Horn has to work.
In Mississippi
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
Good news and bad news . Easy to build an unsafe vehicle, not so good for everyone else when it falls apart on. the road or hits sometng when brakes do not work. Of course you can blow the horn to warn people before you kill them. Some I have seen are down right dangerious.
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Thanks guys for the posts. I'm looking for deals, some people can't replace a light bulb and they should have someone do everything for them, I don't happen to be one of them. so lets keep the topic on point.. thanks
When I went to insure the trike I was asked whether I installed the kit or was it done by a dealer. I asked them if it would make a difference and was told it would if I wanted to insure it. It was inferred because of possible liability issues. So this might be a point to ask your insurance before you buy your kit just in case.
It could also be the agent there don't have any knowledge about what is happening in the world.
Don't you have inspection stations there check brakes, lights, is it safe for the roads.
What is the risk of doing a self install?
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I did my own install. Since my conversion I have had Geico, Progressive and now Allstate for insurance. None have asked me who did the install. I have had ZERO problems with the conversion in over 50k miles.
Just my two cents worth, go to someone that has a good reputation with many installs under their belt. My Hannigan was more than the Roadsmith, but I wanted the new 2012 kit that Hannigan just designed, if not I would have went with Roadsmith.
I know their very expensive but just remember the old saying you get what you pay for, during my lifetime I always find that to be true. If it sounds to good to be true it probably is.
Not to say there aren't some of you guys capable, My feeling is let the people that do this for a living build my Trike. I wouldn't let a Jiffy lube Rebuild my engine. Just saying... Too much riding on if for me, my butt and a lot of dollars.
I know their very expensive but just remember the old saying you get what you pay for, during my lifetime I always find that to be true. If it sounds to good to be true it probably is.
Not to say there aren't some of you guys capable, My feeling is let the people that do this for a living build my Trike. I wouldn't let a Jiffy lube Rebuild my engine. Just saying... Too much riding on if for me, my butt and a lot of dollars.
i bought a champion kit from Randy, easy to in stall just read in. and do as they say .Randy was good to work with got a good deal . love the trike J-FLASH1
I can shipp you a Roadsmith to your door $7800.
Tony's Trikes
Tony's Trikes
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welcome aboard j-flash1
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