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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Default DFT For 1985 FLHT

I have a great 1985 FLHT that I want to convert to a trike. I like the DFT kit. It seems to be one of the only kits to support a 1985. I do all my own work on my bike and cars. Is there anyone out there that has converted an older FLHT to a trike on their own? Any info that you could give me would be greatly appreciated. One last thing...what about a reverse for the DFT kit?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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DFT recommends the Champion reverse. In fact, most all the trike conversions push the Champion reverse kit. I don't know whether Champion makes a kit for an '85, though.
 

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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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I've done the DFT install and will be happy to give you an overview of the process.
Took me a little less than 20 hours sttart to finish.

E-mail me at wbarham@nc.rr.com
 
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