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08-25-2014, 03:09 PM | #1 |
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Looking for info on Insta-Trike
Does anyone on the forum have an Insta-Trike conversion or any one with any first hand information. Due to age and some related ailments, I am considering one for next riding season for my 2013 Voyager. New trike is just too cost prohibitive. I appreciate any input.
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08-25-2014, 05:03 PM | #2 |
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I've got a Voyager conversion kit on my 2009 Nomad; it was already on the bike when I bought it, so the only thing I can tell from the site is that it should run around $3500-$4000. Having shoulder and knee issues myself, this makes it a lot easier to control that 800-pound behemoth....the steering as opposed to leaning took a little getting used to, but I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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08-25-2014, 05:27 PM | #3 |
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What brand of conversion kit do you have ?
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08-25-2014, 07:54 PM | #4 | |
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08-25-2014, 08:18 PM | #5 |
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Nah...no reverse gear, but I'm not having much difficulty at all with manually backing it up, but one peculiar little issue does arise when trying to check the rear tire air pressure...the conversion kit makes access a tad bit harder. Also, I'm going to wind up changing out the saddlebags because the extra wheels block me from opening the bags all the way, thus killing my storage.
Redjay, I'm not sure if mine has a particular model number, but Voyager seems to have a good system overall. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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08-25-2014, 09:14 PM | #6 | |
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He got the 12" wheels and the cost was 3300.00 delivered to my home, on a liftgate truck, with a pallet jack. Took about 3 hours to unpack it,and do the install. Took another hour to get it adjusted to his liking. Great deal. |
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08-26-2014, 10:41 AM | #7 |
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http://www.landingear.com/luplus.php check this out might be a better option for you still get to ride normal but help when needed for about the same price
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I really appreciate the feed back, thank you.
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08-27-2014, 01:49 AM | #9 |
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Cant tell you the "brand name" but we installed a trike conversion on my foster brothers Harley retaining the original rear wheel...
Biggest problem to date was when he rode it with a flat rear tire..didnt even know it was flat...ruined the tire and the wheel... cost $$ a bunch to repair ! |
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08-27-2014, 02:17 PM | #10 |
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I am surprised that more people don't go to a lighter bike.
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08-27-2014, 04:32 PM | #11 |
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I did find the unit very well made, and the instructions are spot on !! I would not hesitate to recommend this kit to anyone, as I think it is much better than the Voyager Kit. 4 bolts, and slide it out, and you are back on 2 wheels. Only part of the bracket remains on your bike, when on 2 wheels. Downside is, it is a little harder to check the air in your rear tire, but not that bad.
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08-27-2014, 11:31 PM | #12 | |
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08-27-2014, 11:42 PM | #13 |
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If I could find a bike that looked like my Nomad and was the same size but weighed 600 pounds I would buy it in a heartbeat
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08-28-2014, 02:03 PM | #14 |
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I had a Voyager kit on my 1500 Classic...........used it for about 9 months and then sold it (the kit not the bike). I'm not overly fond of trikes I guess. When the time comes, and it's getting close, I'm just going to opt for a smaller bike.
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