What bike to trike

[Foodog2]

I have a ultra with a sidecar and am looking for basically a daily driver trike to take to work and zip around. I might go on a few hour ride to eat at best. I have been thinking about a 1200 sportster with a frankenstein kit but wonder if i will want more power and should I get a dyna or softail with the frankenstein. In the used range it is only about $2,000 between the two but that is $2000 for the front end if the 1200cc will be ok. I am looking at the sporty's with the 4+ gal tank for range just in case. I also plan to use the AME or Seeger chopper front end so this really is meant to a fun bike.

any thoughts? Last time I went through this I got the sidecar which is what I really wanted but it is a lot to drive around town. I would like to keep the miles down on the ultra sidecar since they do not make them anymore.

Steven

 

[bustedwing]

If you plan on any hiway milage you will not be happy with the low horsepower. The engine will have to work a lot harder and actually give you less fuel milage than a bigger engine that does not have to work as hard. But lf course if you need the power for passing on two lane road you have it in reserve.

 

[msocko3]

If I was building an around town trike I would look real hard at a Vrod, they can normally be had pretty cheap. A couple years ago I was looking at an 03 and a 09, the dealer wanted $11,000 and change for the 03 and about $1,000 less for the 09. They priced the 03 higher because it had the 100th anniversary paint and badging. For some reason V-Twin die hards have never warmed to the V-rod, they don't know what their missing, IMO its a great bike.

 

[icebite1]

I have to agree with M3 on the VRod. I have been kicking around doing one with the Frankenstein rear for over a year now. If the right VRod crosses my path I will probably do it. I personally think its a "Bad" looking conversion.

 

[eagle1]

what ever you do keep the side car.its valuable . you could sell it to finance your
new bike. oh!! the frankenstein kit is a great idea. esp. with chrome wheels.the local shop
clowntown, here in peru,in. is trikeing 2 now. a good S&S cam makes the bike ride better.
i.ve got a '09 t/g and like it, but like the f/kit very much.i've got a '79 FXEF with a S&S
motor and would like the f/kit for it after my dau gets out of law school in 2 yrs. expenses everwhere you look.
merry christmas. lb

 

[Stan66]

Re: What bike to trike - Have I got a deal for you!

Trike fodder: More than enough HP and torque, and would be unique also.

Turn this into a trike:

2003 Indian Scout. S&S 88cu. in, five speed, 4,400 miles. Lady owned. New price $16,450...needs NOTHING. Must sell; she (my wife) has bought her own trike and this one is not being ridden. $6,000.00 Located in Richmond VA. Can deliver for gas money.

Do a Frankenstein rear, with a T-model truck bed and have a very unique around-town hauler, capable of interstate travel also.

(Christmas morning, 2004)

 

[Foodog2]

Not sure about an Indian Stan. I had never considered a V-rod, seems like they can be had under 10 grand and as cheap as a dyna. I know nothing about them, would they make a good trike? Is the revolution a solid moter? I guess after 12 years it probably is. I like the liquid cooled idea in the heat.

 

[scotty]

I've got a softail with a Frankenstein kit. I went with the big twin so I could use a Champion reverse. If reverse is not an issue I would do a night rod with HD's new mid control kit. With a V-rod you've got more than enough power, water cooling, sporty modern styling, and sportbike riding gear and helmet for safety wouldn't look out of place if that matters to you.....

 

[Foodog2]

Well I bought a 2007 Dyna Street Bob this weekend to trike. I put a deposit on a V-Rod and had decided that i what I wanted and it had the look I liked. When I got to the dealer I test rode it and man was it uncomfortable for me. At the same time it was scary fast and blast to ride. I tried several V-rods on the floor with diffeent riding positions and I just could not physically stand the riding position. I am still not right from back surgury and it just did not feel right buying it when I hurt bad after a few 15 minute test rides. Anyway more to come when I decide on a trike kit. But I am leaning towards a Frankenstein kit with a pair of wide tires.

 

[Indian64]

I personally love the look of the Heritage Soft Tail Deluxe triked. Seen so cool conversions.