Carbon_One Posted August 22, 2015 #26 Posted August 22, 2015 Dan most folks I've talked to or have seen their posts online wish they had switched to a trike long ago . Larry
CaptainJoe Posted August 22, 2015 #27 Posted August 22, 2015 A Trike is fine, but "air cooled or water cooled?" It's a big difference my friend... and a lot of money if you choose wrong...
Yammer Dan Posted August 22, 2015 Author #28 Posted August 22, 2015 A lot of money no matter which direction I go in. No wonder I don't sleep.
Aussie Annie Posted August 23, 2015 #29 Posted August 23, 2015 I have a 2011 Motortrike kit and its independent suspension, air adjusted. Go go get the trike Dan !!
Hummingbird Posted August 23, 2015 #30 Posted August 23, 2015 Dan, If the Victory is a solid axle and air cooled - 2 strikes against comfort. If it's an independant suspension, it will most likely have an onboard air adjustment for the kit. Within the last 2 1/2 years I've had 3 trikes, a 2007 GL1800 level 4 w/Champion solid axle, 2008 GL1800 level 4 w/MotorTrike IRS and currently a 2009 RSV with a Hannigan. Comfort level for driver (imho) RSV w/Hannigan #1, GL1800 w/MotorTrike IRS #2 and the solid axle on anything #3 MotorTrike is a good kit but I'm sure you will regret buying a solid axle if you have the opportunity to get even a trip around the block on an IRS from any mfg. I still owned the Champion when we rode the Motortrike and it was a 2 block ride that convinced me to buy it. Actually it was the grin on my wifes face that did it ! call me if you want to talk - be happy to share
Yammer Dan Posted August 23, 2015 Author #31 Posted August 23, 2015 I think it is independent suspension, air adjusted. Have to see.
Hummingbird Posted August 24, 2015 #32 Posted August 24, 2015 I think it is independent suspension, air adjusted. Have to see. Dan, I don't know a thing about Victory bikes but I do know that MotorTrike makes a real good kit. I've had 3 of them but all on Honda's and 2 of them were solid axle GL1500's. The IRS is GREAT but you might want to confirm whether it has a modified triple tree.
Yammer Dan Posted August 24, 2015 Author #33 Posted August 24, 2015 Yeah I thought of that. It makes steering so a wore out old man can handle it. Right?? Not that I fit that description but I could get old sometime....
Hummingbird Posted August 26, 2015 #34 Posted August 26, 2015 Yeah I thought of that. It makes steering so a wore out old man can handle it. Right?? Not that I fit that description but I could get old sometime.... Yes, the triple tree makes it seem like power steering. Big difference versus non modified
Yammer Dan Posted August 26, 2015 Author #35 Posted August 26, 2015 Warden hasn't been doing well the last few days and that has kept me from going back to check on this one. Hope it don't Pissadear before I get there. My main concerns are Air Cooled and does it have Easy Steer and Independent Suspension ??? I need to make a list to check when I get there. my brain don't work at times lately. Or did it ever??? I have the Warden's encouragement to ddo the Hannigan or buy a Can Am. She is pushing me because "Silver" is pointed at the garage door.I have everything working but one of the passing lights. I needthe housing for the passing light or at least the ring and visor.
DragonRider Posted August 27, 2015 #36 Posted August 27, 2015 Dan, if you like the 99 and it runs good, go ahead and trike it out, doesnt matter the year, the trike kit from any reputable company will make it look great. You got the base for a great trike so take advantage of it. I am sure you wont regret it. I wish mine had ir suspension and easy steer, it can be a bear and bumps..........you dont want to know. After riding the Cherahola, my arms and shoulders were so tired and didnt ride the Drqagon.............that was a first for me.
cowpuc Posted August 27, 2015 #37 Posted August 27, 2015 Warden hasn't been doing well the last few days and that has kept me from going back to check on this one. Hope it don't Pissadear before I get there. My main concerns are Air Cooled and does it have Easy Steer and Independent Suspension ??? I need to make a list to check when I get there. my brain don't work at times lately. Or did it ever??? I have the Warden's encouragement to ddo the Hannigan or buy a Can Am. She is pushing me because "Silver" is pointed at the garage door.I have everything working but one of the passing lights. I needthe housing for the passing light or at least the ring and visor. Prayers Up and Blessings Down for the Warden brother!!!
Yammer Dan Posted August 28, 2015 Author #38 Posted August 28, 2015 STUPID! STUPID! STUPID!!! 06 Victory 22k. New last year Motortrike Kit. Easy Steer, Air ride, Upgraded Sound system. Independant suspension, Candy apple paint. Ton of extras!! I got there today and it sold yesterday evening for 7,000. BUCKS!!!!
Beach Bum Posted August 28, 2015 #39 Posted August 28, 2015 OH CRAP Whenever I don't get something that I want I have to believe that the Big Guy in the Sky is watching out for me. It helps ease the pain a bit and usually there's something better right around the corner.
cowpuc Posted August 28, 2015 #40 Posted August 28, 2015 STUPID! STUPID! STUPID!!! 06 Victory 22k. New last year Motortrike Kit. Easy Steer, Air ride, Upgraded Sound system. Independant suspension, Candy apple paint. Ton of extras!! I got there today and it sold yesterday evening for 7,000. BUCKS!!!! :scared::scared::doh::doh::doh::doh:
Yammer Dan Posted August 28, 2015 Author #41 Posted August 28, 2015 Probally the best deal I will see in this lifetime. And I was within a 1/2 mile of it the day before and didn't go to check it out!!!
CaptainJoe Posted August 28, 2015 #42 Posted August 28, 2015 Things that appear to good to be true, normally are... sell all those old saabs off and get silver Hannigan-ized....
Hummingbird Posted August 28, 2015 #43 Posted August 28, 2015 He who hesitates - well he hesitates no sense in rubbing salt in open wounds. I'm pretty sure before that can be done you'll have get your foot out of your - well you know
DragonRider Posted August 28, 2015 #44 Posted August 28, 2015 Procrastination is our worst enemy!!!!!! We all do it at one time or another.
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