Voyager Trike Kit

[777kingsman]

Looking at purchasing an Interstate with a Voyager Trike Kit. Does anyone here have one? pros and cons please.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

Looking at purchasing an Interstate with a Voyager Trike Kit. Does anyone here have one? pros and cons please.

I've seen them around here on roads like The Dragon they should'nt be on.Saw one scattered all over the road one day that a lady rider lost in a curve on Cherohala Skyline it was hooked to a Suzuki Boulevard S50 ( 800cc) . We heard later that she died on the helicopter while in route...Never rode one probably never will to me they look in a word...DANGEROUS

[solo1]

I'm with Smokin' Joe.  Awhile back my bud and I were sitting at a picnic table at Honda Homecoming when a rider with a GW Voyager kit ran off the road in front of us. Lost complete control when the wheel dropped off the pavement, almost highsided and damn near hit us in the process.  Scary!

[R J]

I followed a Voyager kit on one of Doc's CBR's.   We were on a crooked road, yeah, a biker road.

The Voyager kit had to lift one of the wheels to make some of the rather severe, (sharp) curves.   He couldn't take them at speed.   Then we got on the I/S, and run up to about 80 MPH to try and catch the leader.    The Voyager was pretty stable looking to about 65 and after that it was all over the road.     Doc and I backed off and staid behind him in case he lost control.   The kit is a very good idea, but piss poorly designed in my opinion.

If you are buying the bike for the bike, & not planning on using the Voyager kit, you could always sell the Voyager kit on Evil Bay.    Some fool out there will buy it, guaranteed.

I know, opinions are just like butt holes, every one has one.

[glideman]

I've been riding with one for years now due to a severe back problem. I've had seven surgeries on it and can't quite take the leans in the curves like I used to. I haven't had a single problem. Mine is the old style with a larger back plate and spring shocks. I would recommend one to anyone. I live in Virginia and have ridden mine to Inzane 8 in Tennesee and Inzanes 10 and 11 in Michigan so it has a good deal of highway miles plus just general riding around where I live and hasn't given me any problems. I hope this helps.

[glideman]

R.J. made a comment about tight curves and he was right. I can't take tight curves at high speeds and the kit is designed for the outboard wheel to come off of the ground in a curve. The kit is still stable when it does this. It takes some getting used to and I had my Tourer raked to make it easier to handle in the curves. I don't find this to be much of a detriment, but that's just me. As far as all over the road after 65, maybe the guys didn't have his installed right or something. Mine is stable at over 85 mph (haven't really wanted to push it pass that). Additionally, it's a hell of a lot cheaper than a full up trike kit and doesn't take long to install. One thing, you lose some of your raod clearance because of the belly bracket, but it's not significant. If you don't want to ride with it on, take out a couple of bolts and ride without it. I can't speak for everyone, but with my back problems, it has given the ability to keep riding and that's what I was looking for.

[Valker]

I'm not sure about any other states, but a bike with the kit installed is NOT a legal vehicle in Texas. This may lead to some liability issues if there is a crash here.

[Ice]

If you want a Trike, Follow Lady Draco (Tracy) and then decide what type of kit you want, that Lady smokes most two wheelers, its a tough act to follow....

[R J]

If you want a Trike, Follow Lady Draco (Tracy) and then decide what type of kit you want, that Lady smokes most two wheelers, its a tough act to follow....

10-04 on that statement.

She chases her husband and SmokinJoe on most of their rides and keeps up without a problem.

[glideman]

This is on the MTC voyager site under FAQ:

FAQ Purchasing a New Voyager

19. Are convertible kits legal?

Questions exist about the Voyager’s legality based on motorcycle vehicle identification codes generally reading, “...a motorcycle is every motor vehicle designed not to travel on more than three wheels in contact with the ground.” The Voyager’s legality is not found here.

The Voyager is legal under motorcycle trailer law, which states, “a non-motorized vehicle carrying persons or property being drawn or pulled by a motorized vehicle.” The Voyager is drawn from the motorcycle, carries persons (the rider and passenger) and property (the motorcycle).

Doesn’t a motorcycle trailer require a tag? Yes, if it is an extension of the motorcycle. The Voyager is not an extension of the motorcycle, therefore does not require a tag.

Also, the Voyager is legal under the United States Disability Act. This act states that any product or modification that allows people to operate a vehicle or system in a way that makes it safer for the operator and the public is legal. Disabilities include both height and strength, which are major causes for needing stability.

There are nine dealers for the MTC Voyager kits in the state of Texas. I've been riding with mine for over five years and have never had a problem with the police of any kind. I can't guarantee that some a**hole cop wouldn't stop you and try to make a case, but a representative from MTC told me that they would stand behind me if something like this were to happen. I feel pretty comfortable in my experiences with it.

[Hoser]

Glideman, if you are happy with it, ride it and don't worry about what others think.  As I've said before, to each his own.  Opinions are like a$$holes, everybody has one.  If you are happy, I am happy.  Kingman asked for opinions and you and the others complied.   Hoser

[glideman]

You're right Hoser! I don't really care too much about what others think about my "training wheels." They have given me the ability to continue to ride which I wouldn't have otherwise. I just want to make sure that there's no misinformation out there. I love my Voyager kit, but if I had the $$ to plop down to have a full-on trike conversion done, don't think I would'nt hop on it.

[kickstand]

glideman is right on I've had a voyager kit for 9 yrs I lost my leg in a motorcycle accident in 2002 it has kept me in the wind it does everything I need it to do Ive had it up to 105 mph but when a curve says 25 you better do 25 do whatever you have to stay in the wind

[Hoser]

I'll also be getting what ever I need to keep riding if the need arrives.     Hoser