The Roadsmith HDSS - Designed for the Harley Davidson Sportster models, 2004 and newer. The Roadsmith features our independent rear suspension with about a 6" longer wheelbase. That, in simple terms, means it rides like no other trike on the market.
For Harley’s - Pulley Driven Differential
The Roadsmith HDT-V - Designed for the 1996 and newer Harley Davidson Touring models. That's the Road Kings, Classics, Street Glides and Ultra Classics. The Roadsmith features our independent rear suspension with a 10" longer wheelbase. That, in simple terms, means it rides like no other trike on the market.
The Roadsmith HDST-R - 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
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” suspension. That means your trike is always perfectly square to the ground. In effect, 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. Others are jumping on board with IRS now, but none can copy our history, longevity and reliability.
The HT1800 Our most popular model for good reason. The HT1800 is simply a “purpose built” touring machine.
No other bike has been converted to a trike more. If you want to travel the country worry free, this is the one for you.
The Roadsmith HDST-V - Designed for the 1985 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.
The HT1500 is designed for 1998-2000 GL1500 Goldwings - The smooth ride of the HT1500 is primarily due to our innovative suspension system that offers a ride like no other trike.
Conversion Kit Information - (Choices Below-scroll down)
Our innovative suspension system that offers a ride like no other trike.
Roadsmith was the first to offer Independent Suspension for trike
conversions over 20 years ago. The cynics said it would never work.
They’re eating those words today. Talk to anyone who has actually
ridden an Independent-rear-suspension trike and a solid-axle system
trike for a period of time and ask them which one rode better. You can’t
deny independent-rear-suspension is the way manufacturers of cars,
SUV’s and ATV’s are going. Trikes are no different. These trikes are
built with a purpose - “Touring in comfort”.
The Roadsmith HDT - Designed for the 1996 and newer Harley Davidson Touring models. That's the Road Kings, Classics, Street Glides and Ultra Classics. The Roadsmith features our independent rear suspension with a 10" longer wheelbase. That, in simple terms, means it rides like no other trike on the market.
The HSCR1300 is designed for the VTX 1300 R and S models (Others may require add'l parts) It is simply a “purpose built” cruising machine with a killer retro vibe going on.
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 ICR - The Roadsmith ICR conversion is designed for the 2014 and newer Indian Roadmaster and Chief models.
Features:
Roadsmith’s Independent rear suspension
10” longer wheelbase
Large carpeted trunk
Large automotive disc brakes
Built-in trailer hitch
Longer, stronger belt
Uses “off the shelf” auto parts
Shaft Driven Differential
Our differential is constructed from standard automotive ring and pinion gear sets. The original application of our differential was a Ford car. We cut down this brand new cast iron housing and make an Independent Suspension differential out of it. The components inside it are all brand new including the 2.93:1 ratio ring and pinion. We keep the speedometer correct with that ratio and tire diameter.
The HSC1500 is designed for the 1996-2003 Valkyrie models and is no doubt a fun and exhilarating ride. This is the Hot Rod of Trikes.
The HSC1800 is designed for the VTX 1800 R and S models (Others may require add'l parts)
The HTS1800 is designed for all GL1800 Goldwings. There's simply no other trike like it on the road. The HTS1800's advanced modern styling took the industry leading Roadsmith suspension and dressed it to the 9's.
The VTR - is designed for all Victory Cross models. That's the Cross Roads, Cross Country, and Cross Country Tour. The VTR features our independent rear suspension with a 6" longer wheelbase. That in simple terms, means it rides like no other trike on the market.
FEATURES/ OPTIONS
Independent rear suspension
True track stabilizer bar
Longer wheelbase
Belt Driven Differential
Gates Polychain Belt
Disc brakes
Alloy wheels
Storage Compartment
Factory styled body
Trailer hitch receiver
Steering kit
3 year 1,000,000 mile warranty
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 drivetrain, everyday parts are off the shelf for your convenience.
The HSC1300 is designed for the VTX 1300 R and S models (Others may require add'l parts) It is simply a “purpose built” cruising machine. If you want to tear up the boulevard, this is it!
The multi-point mount of the chassis to the bike frame actually
strengthens the bike's frame as well as dissipates the added stress of
a trike. We attach at existing mounting points on the frame. For example,
on the HTS1800 we use the crash bar mounts and the shock mount.
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 Roadsmith HDTR - Designed for the 1996 and newer Harley Davidson Touring models. That's the Road Kings, Classics, Street Glides and Ultra Classics. The HDTR features our independent rear suspension with a 10" longer wheelbase. That in simple terms, means it rides like no other trike on the market.
The HSCR1800 is designed for the VTX 1800 R and S models (Others may require add'l parts) It is simply a “purpose built” cruising machine with a killer retro vibe going on.
Victory Trike Conversion Kit
The Roadsmith HDST - 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.
Honda Trike Conversion Kits
For Honda’s - Shaft Driven Differential
Indian Trike Conversion Kit
The HSCR1500 is designed for the 1996-2003 Valkyrie models and has that Retro vibe going.
We will be Temporarily Closed For A Couple Months.
Swingarm and Differential
Our HDTR swing-arm that carries our differential has a unique adjustment system utilizing a central cam adjuster, similar to an axle adjuster, that when the hex-bar is turned the cams evenly push back the differential to tighten the trike belt. Then just tighten the nuts on the machined and slotted swing-arms and you're done. The differential housing has a set of spider gears in it. It is filled with gear lube and does not require servicing.
Harley-Davidson Conversion Kits