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Old 11-20-2017, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdumbnoitall00
hes also got what looks like a chrome gas cap on the right fender under the grab rails, road smith does offer an aux fuel tank.
Yeah that's the piece I'm asking about. On top of the rear fender, it looks like a gas cap.
 
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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti
Yeah that's the piece I'm asking about. On top of the rear fender, it looks like a gas cap.
It is a gas cap. I had a 3 gallon auxiliary gas tank installed too. It will pump gas to the main tank. The switch for it is mounted on the handle bar. I'm glad I added it as I've noticed that my mpg has gone way down with this conversion.
 

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That is a sharp looking RG trike.
 
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mine went down too. b4 was getting 38-42 after 30-38.
 
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It is a gas cap. I had a 3 gallon auxiliary gas tank installed too. It will pump gas to the main tank. The switch for it is mounted on the handle bar. I'm glad I added it as I've noticed that my mpg has gone way down with this conversion.
I would assume with the added weight of the rear tires, rear end unit and the extra body work you added some pretty significant weight to it. Naturally the MPG will go down right? That's great that they offer the auxiliary fuel tank option.
 
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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti
I would assume with the added weight of the rear tires, rear end unit and the extra body work you added some pretty significant weight to it. Naturally the MPG will go down right? That's great that they offer the auxiliary fuel tank option.
Yep, it is natural. Just not used to seeing the needle moving that fast!

It's all good though. No complaints. I need to stop after about 2 1/2 hours anyway to stretch the legs...
 
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Pretty sweet ride, luv the pic of your Bro on the back end! Touch of Class!
 
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Beautiful trike, David. Road Glides make great conversions.
 
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Took the camper trailer out for a test ride behind the Trike. I couldn't tell it was back there. A big difference from towing it behind a tow wheel bike.




Here's how it looks when set up. It's amazing. I should have bought their smaller version but I wanted more storage.




Can't wait for Spring with this rig. Better yet, I can't wait to retire in a few years!
 
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With all the changes to the motorcycle after triking it, the tinted 12" Pro Touring Klock Werks windshield was too short. I love this windshield and it has been fine until the dynamics changed with the trike. So I bought their 15" Pro Touring Flare and it works perfectly,

Anyone want a used 12"?
 


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