Triking out my wifes Valk

[bluewinger2000]

I  am looking at triking out my wifes 2001 Valkyrie Interstate it only has 12000 miles on it and she really enjoys riding the two wheels but its getting harder for her to keep it up.So my big question is for those of you that have or know about trike kits for the Valkyrie what brand would you recommend and why . Thanks Ken

[Karen]

I have the Motor Trike conversion with the solid axle. It's brutal if you hit potholes with both rear wheels at the same time, but it is also incredibly stable. The problem has been alleviated greatly by replacing the old no longer functioning air bag suspension. There is a front end rake modification which will make the steering easier; I haven't had to change it yet, but the day will come. Since there is no lean with this trike, turning (and tight curves) are done by muscling the handlebars, but once your body learns and remembers how much effort it takes to get it around a corner, you can really surprise yourself. Having an installer that knows what they're doing is paramount; mine was misaligned; when the rear wheel started rubbing against the fender, their solution was to put on narrower tires... When the real axle bearings gave out after 2 & 1/2 years, Motor Trike honored the warranty and sent me to a local shop that has had my business ever since. It was triked in early 2001, and will only be replaced if it's needed. Hope this helps.

[BonS]

I don't own a trike but was introduced to Roadsmith by a friend.
You can buy the parts and roll your own if you're so inclined.
The cost seems reasonable. Independent rear suspension, disc brakes etc.
Others will no doubt chime in. No affiliation.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110724466009?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_3207wt_1163

[Chiefy]

I had a VTX with a Motortrike kit.  It was okay I guess.  I had nothing to compare it to though.  I would shop around before I bought another though.

A couple of thoughts.........

With no reverse, the Dragon trike is going to be a female dog to back up if she accidentally parks it with the nose facing downhill.  I'm a decent sized guy, and my VTX 1300 trike was was a job if I parked it downhill.  It doesn't take much incline to make it a 2 person job to back up.

www.triketalk.com  trike forum with lots of informed riders.

Buying used might save you some grief, and spare a Dragon from being cut up.

[marty]

We had my wifes '98 Standard triked with a Motortrike kit and she loves it. She originally had the factory rake but noticed while riding shoulder fatigue set in fairly quick so i put on a  6 degree kit from XF6 and it made a world of difference. I would highly recommend it and Darrell at XF6 is Great! The rear suspension is adjustable and can be easily tuned. We run about 45 pounds of air in the shocks and the springs are set in the middle. This seems to be a good mix of firmness for the corners and comfort for the highway. Whichever brand you choose I would recommend using a reputable dealer. The little added cost will be well worth it in the quality and of your trike.

[gabby]

I had my 99 I/S triked with a california sidecar kit an it makes her look fabulous and as for the weight issue--she is real easy to push if you just watch where you park her. She will be very easy to push back as a three wheeled vehicle is lighter than two wheels. There are several fine trike makers that will make your Valk look and ride fabulously.  Good luck on your choice  !!!
      RIDE SAFE  !!!!!


Gabby

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

When you get it done I'd be interested in all the final drive parts you remove 

[tank_post142]

have a small ring gear made at your local machine shop so it bolts where the u-joint connects to the rear end. make a mount for a starter motor off the rear end housing, that engages it when you hit the button (relay it so it will not engage except in neutral) this will run your bike in reverse with no problem. you can either set it up to run off the factory batt. or add a small car batt into the charging circuit mounted in the trike trunk.