Trike Conversions..
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Trike Conversions..
I have a 2013 Ultra Classic.. I am going to do a Trike Conversion on it.. I was going to buy a used Trike, but after dealer fees, dealer prep and all the rest of the BS.. It is cheaper to do a conversion on a 2013 then to buy a 2013 Trike..
I am leaning with the CSC conversion, the IRS and look, plus the total conversion price and the 5year warranty on their conversion, all have me just about sold on it.. The fact that the conversion is behind the passenger giving the bike a bit more length, so it should also smooth out the ride, is also a plus from me (coming from a OD big truck driver and owner and I always liked the longer wheelbase for better rides) to me it only makes sense it would work in the trike world..
So I am looking for those with experience on this so I can make sure I am looking at the whole picture in the correct way.. I rode a conversion with IRS and a HD Trike, and really felt the difference on the road.. I do not remember the Conversion, as to who's it was.. Reason I am leaning hard to CSC, is with everything I want on it, it is like 19k to convert, that includes 2k in dealers fees for storing the bike and running it to the CSC place and then picking it up and uncrating it and finishing up any post prep..
Thoughts?
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I am leaning with the CSC conversion, the IRS and look, plus the total conversion price and the 5year warranty on their conversion, all have me just about sold on it.. The fact that the conversion is behind the passenger giving the bike a bit more length, so it should also smooth out the ride, is also a plus from me (coming from a OD big truck driver and owner and I always liked the longer wheelbase for better rides) to me it only makes sense it would work in the trike world..
So I am looking for those with experience on this so I can make sure I am looking at the whole picture in the correct way.. I rode a conversion with IRS and a HD Trike, and really felt the difference on the road.. I do not remember the Conversion, as to who's it was.. Reason I am leaning hard to CSC, is with everything I want on it, it is like 19k to convert, that includes 2k in dealers fees for storing the bike and running it to the CSC place and then picking it up and uncrating it and finishing up any post prep..
Thoughts?
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From: Lake Orion, MI
I have a 2013 Ultra Classic.. I am going to do a Trike Conversion on it.. I was going to buy a used Trike, but after dealer fees, dealer prep and all the rest of the BS.. It is cheaper to do a conversion on a 2013 then to buy a 2013 Trike..
I am leaning with the CSC conversion, the IRS and look, plus the total conversion price and the 5year warranty on their conversion, all have me just about sold on it.. The fact that the conversion is behind the passenger giving the bike a bit more length, so it should also smooth out the ride, is also a plus from me (coming from a OD big truck driver and owner and I always liked the longer wheelbase for better rides) to me it only makes sense it would work in the trike world..
So I am looking for those with experience on this so I can make sure I am looking at the whole picture in the correct way.. I rode a conversion with IRS and a HD Trike, and really felt the difference on the road.. I do not remember the Conversion, as to who's it was.. Reason I am leaning hard to CSC, is with everything I want on it, it is like 19k to convert, that includes 2k in dealers fees for storing the bike and running it to the CSC place and then picking it up and uncrating it and finishing up any post prep..
Thoughts?
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I am leaning with the CSC conversion, the IRS and look, plus the total conversion price and the 5year warranty on their conversion, all have me just about sold on it.. The fact that the conversion is behind the passenger giving the bike a bit more length, so it should also smooth out the ride, is also a plus from me (coming from a OD big truck driver and owner and I always liked the longer wheelbase for better rides) to me it only makes sense it would work in the trike world..
So I am looking for those with experience on this so I can make sure I am looking at the whole picture in the correct way.. I rode a conversion with IRS and a HD Trike, and really felt the difference on the road.. I do not remember the Conversion, as to who's it was.. Reason I am leaning hard to CSC, is with everything I want on it, it is like 19k to convert, that includes 2k in dealers fees for storing the bike and running it to the CSC place and then picking it up and uncrating it and finishing up any post prep..
Thoughts?
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You'd be surprised that several of us visit more than one site
The order is in, My 2013 HD Ultra Classic is about to be converted
Build date is mid Feb..Gave the dealer a 19k check today
This is the build
Pinstripe *$140.00 Pinstripe - Factory Color Match - TapePerformance OptionsPowertrak *$1310.00
Disc Brake Type *$0.00 Standard Disc Brake
Anti Roll Bar (ARB) *$180.00 Passenger Comfort ARB
Electric Soft Start Reverse *$1810.00
Park Brake Kit *No Park Brake Kit
Performance Gear Sprocket Set - 1999-2020 ONLY *$275.00 Performance Gear Sprocket Set
JRi Fork Cartridge Kit *No Fork Cartridge KitShock Spring Preload Adjuster *No Preload Adjuster
Rear Shock Spring Size (no charge) *650lb CapacityAppearance OptionsGround Effects *No Ground Effects
Lightbar *$785.00 Painted - Color Match
Lightbar Chrome Trim *$50.00 Lightbar Chrome Trim
Chrome Wheel Well Trim *No Chrome Wheel Well Trim
Trunk Cap *No Trunk CapConvienience OptionsTrailer Hitch *No Trailer HitchTrunk Dome Light *No Dome LightFender Bra Set *$225.00Storage Cover *No Storage CoverWheel OptionsWheel Type *$550.00 17in Maxxim - Black
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So, I will take the bike to the dealer at the end of the riding season... He will haul it down to CSC the week it is scheduled to get built and bring it back once it is done..
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From: Clayton,N.J.
I have a 2013 Ultra Classic.. I am going to do a Trike Conversion on it.. I was going to buy a used Trike, but after dealer fees, dealer prep and all the rest of the BS.. It is cheaper to do a conversion on a 2013 then to buy a 2013 Trike..
I am leaning with the CSC conversion, the IRS and look, plus the total conversion price and the 5year warranty on their conversion, all have me just about sold on it.. The fact that the conversion is behind the passenger giving the bike a bit more length, so it should also smooth out the ride, is also a plus from me (coming from a OD big truck driver and owner and I always liked the longer wheelbase for better rides) to me it only makes sense it would work in the trike world..
So I am looking for those with experience on this so I can make sure I am looking at the whole picture in the correct way.. I rode a conversion with IRS and a HD Trike, and really felt the difference on the road.. I do not remember the Conversion, as to who's it was.. Reason I am leaning hard to CSC, is with everything I want on it, it is like 19k to convert, that includes 2k in dealers fees for storing the bike and running it to the CSC place and then picking it up and uncrating it and finishing up any post prep..
Thoughts?
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I am leaning with the CSC conversion, the IRS and look, plus the total conversion price and the 5year warranty on their conversion, all have me just about sold on it.. The fact that the conversion is behind the passenger giving the bike a bit more length, so it should also smooth out the ride, is also a plus from me (coming from a OD big truck driver and owner and I always liked the longer wheelbase for better rides) to me it only makes sense it would work in the trike world..
So I am looking for those with experience on this so I can make sure I am looking at the whole picture in the correct way.. I rode a conversion with IRS and a HD Trike, and really felt the difference on the road.. I do not remember the Conversion, as to who's it was.. Reason I am leaning hard to CSC, is with everything I want on it, it is like 19k to convert, that includes 2k in dealers fees for storing the bike and running it to the CSC place and then picking it up and uncrating it and finishing up any post prep..
Thoughts?
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From: Clayton, NC
I thought about the conversion too, after thinking about it for over a year and a half I ended up buying a 2019 Triglide and kept my 2008 Streetglide.
If I were to take the conversion route I would also go with the CSC option.
If I were to take the conversion route I would also go with the CSC option.
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Well Sir - on 11/4 on the other site you said that your order was already in. You used a different name - but the location and bike was the same.
You'd be surprised that several of us visit more than one site
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So, I will take the bike to the dealer at the end of the riding season... He will haul it down to CSC the week it is scheduled to get built and bring it back once it is done..
You'd be surprised that several of us visit more than one site
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So, I will take the bike to the dealer at the end of the riding season... He will haul it down to CSC the week it is scheduled to get built and bring it back once it is done..
Since you seem so curious as to me.. I spent the first half of today in the hospital with the daughter..
Dude, i really do not care how many people are on all the different HD forums.. I am happy that people like you need to keep everyone and everything in line..
I had questions a few weeks back.. I was working through making a 20k decision.. If you want to critique my other posts I have made on FB and other forums send me a message and I will be sure to send you a list.. Otherwise, maybe chill..
I do appreciate the info you have given me on the trike forum and have made sure to have told you so..
cheers
Last edited by -miscreant-; Nov 7, 2022 at 01:28 PM.
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FWIW.. This post I thought I posted 3 weeks ago.. I logged into here a few times did not see any responses to it, then the other day I saw I never sent it and it was sitting on another tab on my computer, so i hit it to post it.. since I still w as wondering anyway what people thought on different conversions..
Since you seem so curious as to me.. I spent the first half of today in the hospital with the daughter..
Dude, i really do not care how many people are on all the different HD forums.. I am happy that people like you need to keep everyone and everything in line..
I had questions a few weeks back.. I was working through making a 20k decision.. If you want to critique my other posts I have made on FB and other forums send me a message and I will be sure to send you a list.. Otherwise, maybe chill..
I do appreciate the info you have given me on the trike forum and have made sure to have told you so..
cheers
Since you seem so curious as to me.. I spent the first half of today in the hospital with the daughter..
Dude, i really do not care how many people are on all the different HD forums.. I am happy that people like you need to keep everyone and everything in line..
I had questions a few weeks back.. I was working through making a 20k decision.. If you want to critique my other posts I have made on FB and other forums send me a message and I will be sure to send you a list.. Otherwise, maybe chill..
I do appreciate the info you have given me on the trike forum and have made sure to have told you so..
cheers
I am not here to keep anyone in line - your post was just a bit confusing in that I had provided some information to you under another name. I also need not critique any of your other post.
In my opinion, simply sharing that it was an oversight - did not enter the post would have explained it all. I will indeed chill - and not trouble you further
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