Planning my first Trike build

[Astro_pub]

I've been lurking for a while, but now I'm ready for a trike. I have a '99 Road King with mild engine upgrades. I want to install a trike kit myself, preferably Motor Trike or Champion. Does anyone have experience with IRS Champion kits and carrying extra weight on long trips?

 

[Deleted member 12]

Motor Trike does not sell kits for people to install themself. Champion does not offer kits for older Harleys 2002 is the oldest. Roadsmith offers kits for 1996 and newer Harley https://roadsmithtrikes.com/models/harley-davidson-trike-conversion-kits/ DFT offers kits for 1985 or newer http://www.lat-enterprisesinc.com/dft-trike-conversion-kits.html both kits are independent suspension and for those who wish to do a self install. Some trike owners tow small pop-up campers or cargo trailers.

 

[nimeria]

@Astro_pub If you're set on a self-install, you should definitely check out Roadsmith or DFT since they cover your year and have IRS options. Carrying extra weight is fine. But make sure you watch your suspension and tire pressures on long trips.

 

[Alan]

Hey @Astro_pub, welcome to the trike world! Since you’re looking at a ’99 Road King, Motor Trike won’t work for self-install, and Champion only covers 2002 and newer. Agree with them that your best options are Roadsmith or DFT. They both have IRS kits and support older Harleys.