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Simply the Best Harley Davidson™ Trike Conversion Kit Available
Hit the road with the all new Roadsmith conversion kit by Ken's Custom Paint &
Graphics and experience the trike-riding difference. With a longer wheelbase,
generous additional storage, independent suspension, disc brakes, optional
electric reverse, and Roadsmith steering kit, you may never want to return home!
Hit the road with the all new Roadsmith conversion kit by Ken's Custom Paint &
Graphics and experience the trike-riding difference. With a longer wheelbase,
generous additional storage, independent suspension, disc brakes, optional
electric reverse, and Roadsmith steering kit, you may never want to return home!
| FEATURES |
The Roadsmith HDST conversion is designed for the 1988 and newer
Harley-Davidson Softail models. That's the Heritage Softail, Fatboy and Night Trains.
The Roadsmith features our independent rear suspension with a 5" longer
wheelbase. That, in simple terms, means it rides like no other trike on the market.
Harley-Davidson Softail models. That's the Heritage Softail, Fatboy and Night Trains.
The Roadsmith features our independent rear suspension with a 5" longer
wheelbase. That, in simple terms, means it rides like no other trike on the market.
Independent Rear Suspension
The smooth ride of the Roadsmith HDST is primarily due to our innovative
suspension system that offers a ride like no other trike. The Trike Shop was the
first to offer Independent Suspension for trike conversions over 14 years ago. The
cynics said it would never work. They're eating these words today. Talk to anyone
who has actually ridden an Independent Rear Suspension and a solid axle system
trike for a period of time and ask them which one rode better. They won't deny
Independent Rear Suspension rides nicer and corners awesome. IRS is the way
manufacturers of cars, SUV's and ATV's have been and are going. Trikes are no
different. These are built with a purpose "Touring in Comfort".
The multi-point mount of the chassis to the bike frame actually strengthens the
bikes frame as well as dissipates the added stress of a trike. We attach to existing
mounting points on the frame like the upper shock mounts and the swingarm
mounting area. A feature of the trailing arm type independent suspension is the
fact that there are very few moving parts. There are literally only two pivot points
on each trailing arm. This eliminates any adjustments or maintenance
requirements. There are more complicated ways to design a suspension, but why?
The smooth ride of the Roadsmith HDST is primarily due to our innovative
suspension system that offers a ride like no other trike. The Trike Shop was the
first to offer Independent Suspension for trike conversions over 14 years ago. The
cynics said it would never work. They're eating these words today. Talk to anyone
who has actually ridden an Independent Rear Suspension and a solid axle system
trike for a period of time and ask them which one rode better. They won't deny
Independent Rear Suspension rides nicer and corners awesome. IRS is the way
manufacturers of cars, SUV's and ATV's have been and are going. Trikes are no
different. These are built with a purpose "Touring in Comfort".
The multi-point mount of the chassis to the bike frame actually strengthens the
bikes frame as well as dissipates the added stress of a trike. We attach to existing
mounting points on the frame like the upper shock mounts and the swingarm
mounting area. A feature of the trailing arm type independent suspension is the
fact that there are very few moving parts. There are literally only two pivot points
on each trailing arm. This eliminates any adjustments or maintenance
requirements. There are more complicated ways to design a suspension, but why?
We have designed this kit with
automotive parts that are easily
accessible, should you happen to
need service on the road. The rear
brakes are large 11" dual disc. The
Constant Velocity (CV) joints and
brakes are VW Beetle application.
These heavy duty parts for a light duty
application have proven to be
dependable for extremely long.
automotive parts that are easily
accessible, should you happen to
need service on the road. The rear
brakes are large 11" dual disc. The
Constant Velocity (CV) joints and
brakes are VW Beetle application.
These heavy duty parts for a light duty
application have proven to be
dependable for extremely long.
The Roadsmith Suspension
Bolts solidly to the bikes frame via the
inside of the fender strut mounts and
the swingarm pivot area of the bikes
frame. This design actually
strengthens the bike frame, thereby
reducing the torsional flex that a trike
puts on a frame.
Bolts solidly to the bikes frame via the
inside of the fender strut mounts and
the swingarm pivot area of the bikes
frame. This design actually
strengthens the bike frame, thereby
reducing the torsional flex that a trike
puts on a frame.
Swingarm & Differential
Our new adjustable length swing-arm
that now carries our differential has a
unique adjustment system that has a
central cam adjuster, similar to an axle
adjuster. When the hex-bar is turned,
the cams evenly push back the
differential to tighten the trike belt. Just
tighten the nuts up on the machined
and slotted swing arms and you’re
done. The differential housing simply
has a set of spider gears in it, and is
filled permanently with gear lube. The
gears only move.It 's that kind of detail
and engineering we've put into the
design of this conversion. We don't
want to leave you hanging with some
special parts or tools required for you
to drive your trike for many years to
come.
Our new adjustable length swing-arm
that now carries our differential has a
unique adjustment system that has a
central cam adjuster, similar to an axle
adjuster. When the hex-bar is turned,
the cams evenly push back the
differential to tighten the trike belt. Just
tighten the nuts up on the machined
and slotted swing arms and you’re
done. The differential housing simply
has a set of spider gears in it, and is
filled permanently with gear lube. The
gears only move.It 's that kind of detail
and engineering we've put into the
design of this conversion. We don't
want to leave you hanging with some
special parts or tools required for you
to drive your trike for many years to
come.
True Track Stabilizer Bar
The stabilizer bar also known as a
sway bar is a flexible link between the
two trailing arms. The bar uses the
torsion effect to always try to keep the
trike righted or sitting square to the
ground. The beauty of the stabilizer
bar is the fact that when one wheel hits
a bump, the bar can flex quickly to
absorb the movement then return. This
is the same technology used in almost
every vehicle today. Just think if you
had “no lean”. This means your trike is
always perfectly square to the ground.
In affect, if you go over a 2” bump with
your right wheel the trike rocks up 2”.
With Independent Suspension, just
that wheel goes up. The antiquated
solid axle system is only made today
because it’s cheaper and easier.
Technology has improved a lot in the
short history of trike conversions but
some are too stuck in their ways. We
offer only the most innovative designs
to our customers.
The stabilizer bar also known as a
sway bar is a flexible link between the
two trailing arms. The bar uses the
torsion effect to always try to keep the
trike righted or sitting square to the
ground. The beauty of the stabilizer
bar is the fact that when one wheel hits
a bump, the bar can flex quickly to
absorb the movement then return. This
is the same technology used in almost
every vehicle today. Just think if you
had “no lean”. This means your trike is
always perfectly square to the ground.
In affect, if you go over a 2” bump with
your right wheel the trike rocks up 2”.
With Independent Suspension, just
that wheel goes up. The antiquated
solid axle system is only made today
because it’s cheaper and easier.
Technology has improved a lot in the
short history of trike conversions but
some are too stuck in their ways. We
offer only the most innovative designs
to our customers.
Longer Wheelbase
We increase the wheelbase of this bike by 5". This puts the rear wheels back behind
the passengers’ seat area rather than sitting right on top of the wheels. Any vehicle that
has a longer wheelbase will have a smoother ride. It’s just common sense.
We increase the wheelbase of this bike by 5". This puts the rear wheels back behind
the passengers’ seat area rather than sitting right on top of the wheels. Any vehicle that
has a longer wheelbase will have a smoother ride. It’s just common sense.
Disc Brakes
Large disc brakes more than handle
the stopping of this trike. Remember
trikes stop faster and easier than
bikes. With more tire contact area and
much better stability, braking a trike is
not the white knuckled balancing act
that a bike can be. The wheel
bearings, calipers and rotors are all
right from a high production
automobile application known as the
VW Beetle. Like all of our constructed
drive train, we use everyday parts off
the shelf for your convenience..
Large disc brakes more than handle
the stopping of this trike. Remember
trikes stop faster and easier than
bikes. With more tire contact area and
much better stability, braking a trike is
not the white knuckled balancing act
that a bike can be. The wheel
bearings, calipers and rotors are all
right from a high production
automobile application known as the
VW Beetle. Like all of our constructed
drive train, we use everyday parts off
the shelf for your convenience..
Heavy Duty CV Joints
The axles are custom made for our
conversion kits but the constant
velocity (CV) joints are standard
automotive applications such as VW
and Porsche. We use automotive type
parts for all of our drive train because
it’s designed for a much heavier load,
meaning these parts will probably last
forever in this light duty application.
Again using off the shelf parts for your
convenience.
The axles are custom made for our
conversion kits but the constant
velocity (CV) joints are standard
automotive applications such as VW
and Porsche. We use automotive type
parts for all of our drive train because
it’s designed for a much heavier load,
meaning these parts will probably last
forever in this light duty application.
Again using off the shelf parts for your
convenience.
Alloy Wheels
The Alloy wheels that come with our
conversion kits are clear-coated
aluminum rim that has a similar look
and finish to the bike front rim. They
are a 16x7”, 4 bolt on 100mm circle;
positive 35mm offset size that fits
many automotive applications. We
also offer a Chrome plated option.
The Alloy wheels that come with our
conversion kits are clear-coated
aluminum rim that has a similar look
and finish to the bike front rim. They
are a 16x7”, 4 bolt on 100mm circle;
positive 35mm offset size that fits
many automotive applications. We
also offer a Chrome plated option.
Storage Compartment
The large storage compartment
comes completely carpeted to both
protect and store your riding gear.
The trunk (4.5 cubic feet) has about
50 percent more capacity than the
stock saddlebags. This gives you a
larger space to fit a larger objects
into. The large trunk door opening
also allows for easier packing or
loading. This convenient trunk will fit
all of your gear securely away from
the elements.
The large storage compartment
comes completely carpeted to both
protect and store your riding gear.
The trunk (4.5 cubic feet) has about
50 percent more capacity than the
stock saddlebags. This gives you a
larger space to fit a larger objects
into. The large trunk door opening
also allows for easier packing or
loading. This convenient trunk will fit
all of your gear securely away from
the elements.
Factory Styled Body
The slick body design incorporates
the look and feel of the original
motorcycle. We feel the trike
conversion body should melt
seamlessly into the original body
parts. The body is constructed of
heavy-duty fiberglass. It is then
painted with urethane paint, flat
sanded, and buffed to a mirror finish
to ensure a perfect paint match both
in color and finish. The mounting
system for the body ensures a rock
solid attachment and no exposed
mounting hardware. Notice the
added foot room for the passenger,
another feature of a longer
wheelbase.
The slick body design incorporates
the look and feel of the original
motorcycle. We feel the trike
conversion body should melt
seamlessly into the original body
parts. The body is constructed of
heavy-duty fiberglass. It is then
painted with urethane paint, flat
sanded, and buffed to a mirror finish
to ensure a perfect paint match both
in color and finish. The mounting
system for the body ensures a rock
solid attachment and no exposed
mounting hardware. Notice the
added foot room for the passenger,
another feature of a longer
wheelbase.
Trailer Hitch
With any touring machine a trailer
hitch is a familiar sight. When riding
a trike, a trailer is not a danger like it
is on a bike. The back of a trike will
never feel like there’s a trailer
behind it. We include a 1 1/4”
receiver for a trailer hitch neatly
tucked under the body. It is
incorporated into the rear body
support and is welded directly into
the strongest part of our frame. This
is not an option or add-on, it’s built
right in. It is another one of the
innovative ideas built into the design
of our trike kit.
With any touring machine a trailer
hitch is a familiar sight. When riding
a trike, a trailer is not a danger like it
is on a bike. The back of a trike will
never feel like there’s a trailer
behind it. We include a 1 1/4”
receiver for a trailer hitch neatly
tucked under the body. It is
incorporated into the rear body
support and is welded directly into
the strongest part of our frame. This
is not an option or add-on, it’s built
right in. It is another one of the
innovative ideas built into the design
of our trike kit.
| Specs |
FEATURES
•Independent rear suspension
•True track stabilizer bar
•Longer wheelbase
•Belt driven differential
•Disc brakes
•Alloy wheels
•Storage Compartment
•Factory styled body
•Trailer hitch
•Steering kit
•3 year or 1,000,000 mile warranty
•Independent rear suspension
•True track stabilizer bar
•Longer wheelbase
•Belt driven differential
•Disc brakes
•Alloy wheels
•Storage Compartment
•Factory styled body
•Trailer hitch
•Steering kit
•3 year or 1,000,000 mile warranty
Warranty
The Trike Shop has an unparalleled history of customer service and
satisfaction and we put it in writing with the best warranty in the market. Your
trike comes with a full 3 year or 1,000,000 mile warranty on the entire trike kit.
We can offer this because we know with over 14 years of producing this type
of conversion kit, we do it right the first time.
The Trike Shop has an unparalleled history of customer service and
satisfaction and we put it in writing with the best warranty in the market. Your
trike comes with a full 3 year or 1,000,000 mile warranty on the entire trike kit.
We can offer this because we know with over 14 years of producing this type
of conversion kit, we do it right the first time.
Crossover Exhaust & Mufflers
Dual exhaust is required for a Softail.
The HDST comes with a new set of
cross-over exhaust pipe extensions
and a set of new throaty mufflers. We
even have the pipes connected with a
cross-over pipe between them.
Dual exhaust is required for a Softail.
The HDST comes with a new set of
cross-over exhaust pipe extensions
and a set of new throaty mufflers. We
even have the pipes connected with a
cross-over pipe between them.
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