Three Wheel Conversion
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Actually I think Tommy's suggestion is pretty valid. A sidecar would be a reasonable consideration when it comes to the choice of how to get to three wheels, in that neither a sidecar rig nor a trike kit are going to fall over, but the sidecar does have utility that a trike doesn't. I think Tommy C was right on target.
But - if you're instead only considering three-wheel trikes, I'd take a decent look at this one. It's different, and it looks like it retains the fun of leaning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t30NU_v5YcM
Another option is to just trade in the current bike on an existing Harley trike. Certainly much less hassle, and may also be more cost-effective.
As for conventional trike conversion kits, I'm sure someone else will be along to discuss their experience with those.
But - if you're instead only considering three-wheel trikes, I'd take a decent look at this one. It's different, and it looks like it retains the fun of leaning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t30NU_v5YcM
Another option is to just trade in the current bike on an existing Harley trike. Certainly much less hassle, and may also be more cost-effective.
As for conventional trike conversion kits, I'm sure someone else will be along to discuss their experience with those.
If the day comes I have to go to a 3 wheeler I would seriously consider that type of front end set up.
Last edited by MRFREEZE57; May 23, 2024 at 11:09 AM.
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But it also brought up something that looks really interesting to me. Check this out:
I'm not old enough to abandon two wheels, but if I ever do need a third wheel, that looks like a hella promising option to me! Two quick bolts and you're back to two wheels, and the rider gets a stable platform. But it does seem like turning to the right might be limited or may result in crowding the passenger on this type.
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Lehman Trikes used to have a plant in Spearfish, S.D. and made the components for HD's Tri-glide for a while. HD Moco screwed them and they were closed,
Heard they were back up and running, but don't have details. Try Google.
Buddy of mine did one with a Jaguar rear-end. It leaned with the bike and used a starter motor for reverse. He has since passed away, and I don't know what became of it.
Heard they were back up and running, but don't have details. Try Google.
Buddy of mine did one with a Jaguar rear-end. It leaned with the bike and used a starter motor for reverse. He has since passed away, and I don't know what became of it.
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What?!! Never heard of the Equalean; a little googling has been illuminating. Looks like Diamonado is making a modern version today, they have rigs for 2009+ Touring and 2018+ Softails.
But it also brought up something that looks really interesting to me. Check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS-2EriWLss
I'm not old enough to abandon two wheels, but if I ever do need a third wheel, that looks like a hella promising option to me! Two quick bolts and you're back to two wheels, and the rider gets a stable platform. But it does seem like turning to the right might be limited or may result in crowding the passenger on this type.
But it also brought up something that looks really interesting to me. Check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS-2EriWLss
I'm not old enough to abandon two wheels, but if I ever do need a third wheel, that looks like a hella promising option to me! Two quick bolts and you're back to two wheels, and the rider gets a stable platform. But it does seem like turning to the right might be limited or may result in crowding the passenger on this type.
Last edited by MRFREEZE57; May 23, 2024 at 07:07 PM.
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