Want to trike

[Lonerbtw]

  Any one out there know if a 96 gold wing  swing arm will fit in a 99 interstate frame?
Loner

[Hook#3287]

Can't say for sure it will or won't, but I'm guessing it would take some modification to either the frame, or swing arm, or both.

[hukmut]

Yes, it will. You do have to use the Goldwing differential as well as the rear wheel and brake.  I know this because I built a Valkyrie using a wrecked 1999 GW 1500 for parts. The front forks will fit the Valkyrie frame but there are no stops, so the forks will hit the tank. Just a FYI. I also used a 1999 Valkyrie frame. No modifications needed to fit the swingarm.
BUT the shock mounts are farther apart at the upper mount .  They are aa bit of a squeeze at the lower mounts.
Beware: when mounting the shock on the right, the bolt can break the aluminum on the diff. How do I know?
After building this bike, I rode it from south Mississippi to Inzane 15. Then on to the Canadian border. And then back home. So, I do know that it works. BTW, I replaced the gw parts with Valkyrie parts.

Good luck and ride safe.

[Lonerbtw]

  Thanks for the reply. I have a 99 interstate that I want to trike. Found a complete kit that came off of a 96 wing. The guy said he did not think it would  fit but could not tell me why. I have built 3 trikes from scratch and just lost one in a fire along with shop and all equipment and tools. So I know I can make it fit but would rather go the easier way this time.

[salty1]

 Thanks for the reply. I have a 99 interstate that I want to trike. Found a complete kit that came off of a 96 wing. The guy said he did not think it would  fit but could not tell me why. I have built 3 trikes from scratch and just lost one in a fire along with shop and all equipment and tools. So I know I can make it fit but would rather go the easier way this time.

Why not call the manufacturer of the trike convertion kit and double check?

[Momz]

One thing to remember,.......the frames are completely different.