Triking a Valkyrie

[pop1198]

Hello- If you had a Honda Valkyrie 1997-2003,and you wanted to do a trike conversion,what conversion would you choose? I would like the best all around handling and suspension.
thank you,
Ray

 

[tfdoug]

IF I was looking I would have to look at Motor Trike since I live in Texas and only 22 miles from their Factory. Their brochure shows what they have available. The only Item I would look for that they don't show offered is Independent Suspension. I have this on my 2007 wing and having rode both I perfer it over solid axle for the smoother ride. Not sure if dealers are available near you.

 

[Gorilla]

+1 on the Motor Trike. Don't know who else is doing one for the Valkrie Might check RoadSmith they used to do one.

 

[icedad]

Looks like California Sidecar, Motor Trike, Roadsmith, and DFT still trike Valkyries. ThumbUp

 

[Alansut]

Mine was done by Lehman in 2006, very happy with it.

 

[rmrc51]

For what it's worth, my previous 97 Valkyrie had one of the earlier MotorTrike kits (solid axle). I never had any negative issues with her. How-ever, if I had a Valk now I'd try and look for a kit that has IRS.

 

[Gabby Hayes]

My 99 Valk was CSC converted in 2011 and I am very pleased with it. The color matched to perfection and I am pleased with the solid axle as the hills here in Kentucky all lean right and she leans left. Perfect ride. Seriously, I have rode a Goldwing that was IRS and I didn't like it. The solid axle just felt more secure--more bumpy-- but stayed more on the road I felt. Look at the other ones and check which one suits your fancy. They are all nice and comfy and vary in price according to options. ENJOY !!!

Gabby

 

[North of 49]

Very happy with the Roadsmith kit on my '97 Valk. It is a bit longer than the others, and has independent suspension, so ride is good. The passenger sits slightly forward of the back axle, intead of directly above, so gets a little better ride also. Handles well with the rake kit and Michelin rear tire up front. I also installed an upgraded rear brake master cylinder from the Trike Shop. See if you have a good intaller close by, and try to get a test ride. Experienced installer is a must, regardless of your choice of kit.