The Motor Trike® is a patented retrofit for most popular touring motorcycles.
An installed Motor Trike® kits adds less than 200 pounds to the original
weight of the bike. Information on the size and weight variance on your
particular model can be obtained by looking at the different specification
sheets that are included in the information from Mid-State Trikes. The
enhanced handling and braking performance of our trike conversions in
addition to the stability and safety makes the step up to a trike a wise and
prudent decision.
We use a Ford differential housing on our shaft driven trikes that are
modified to meet our specifications. This process is done entirely in our
manufacturing plant. We use new axles, ring and pinions, pinion flanges and
brake assemblies. The only component that is not new is the actual rear end
housing itself. That housing is stripped and cut to a new
length. It is sand blasted and then hydro blasted before it goes to the prep
room. Next, the rear end is beveled and prepped for the weld assembly area.
All the suspension components and tubes are welded in custom jigs designed
and built at this facility. After the rear ends are cool, they are removed from
the jigs and taken to the rear end assembly area. You will note that we did
not mention that the rear ends are grinded after they have been welded. We
are proud of our welders and the quality of work they perform. Grinding
away poor quality welds will weaken the product because you are removing
material. When you look at our trike, we encourage you to climb underneath
and look at the frame, rear end, and suspension components. This quality of
work and engineering is unmatched.
After the rear ends are welded, they are transported into the rear end
assembly area. Here the rear ends are scrubbed inside and out prior to
assembly. With a choice of gear ratios from a 2:73 to 4:11, any performance
or economy criteria can be met. The type of trike, the load factor, and
geographical location all play a role in the gear ratio you select.
An installed Motor Trike® kits adds less than 200 pounds to the original
weight of the bike. Information on the size and weight variance on your
particular model can be obtained by looking at the different specification
sheets that are included in the information from Mid-State Trikes. The
enhanced handling and braking performance of our trike conversions in
addition to the stability and safety makes the step up to a trike a wise and
prudent decision.
We use a Ford differential housing on our shaft driven trikes that are
modified to meet our specifications. This process is done entirely in our
manufacturing plant. We use new axles, ring and pinions, pinion flanges and
brake assemblies. The only component that is not new is the actual rear end
housing itself. That housing is stripped and cut to a new
length. It is sand blasted and then hydro blasted before it goes to the prep
room. Next, the rear end is beveled and prepped for the weld assembly area.
All the suspension components and tubes are welded in custom jigs designed
and built at this facility. After the rear ends are cool, they are removed from
the jigs and taken to the rear end assembly area. You will note that we did
not mention that the rear ends are grinded after they have been welded. We
are proud of our welders and the quality of work they perform. Grinding
away poor quality welds will weaken the product because you are removing
material. When you look at our trike, we encourage you to climb underneath
and look at the frame, rear end, and suspension components. This quality of
work and engineering is unmatched.
After the rear ends are welded, they are transported into the rear end
assembly area. Here the rear ends are scrubbed inside and out prior to
assembly. With a choice of gear ratios from a 2:73 to 4:11, any performance
or economy criteria can be met. The type of trike, the load factor, and
geographical location all play a role in the gear ratio you select.
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Concept
Our fiberglass bodies are designed and manufactured at our plant in Troup,
TX. Our fiberglass bodies are hand laid. This is a very labor intensive
manufacturing process. Why do it this way? There are two reasons. The first
reason is the quality of the finish and the strength. The strength in a
fiberglass body is in the mat. The mat is actually weaved fiberglass material
that is laminated into the mold. Other fiberglass methods involve using a
chopper gun which shoots out a mixture of fiberglass resin and strands of
fiberglass. With chopper gunned bodies, you do not get consistent section
size nor do you have the same strength. The second reason we hand lay our
fiberglass is weight. Our bodies usually weigh 42-48 pounds versus a
chopper gunned body of the same size weighing approximately 120-148
pounds. This weight is all above the centerline of your body which is exactly
TX. Our fiberglass bodies are hand laid. This is a very labor intensive
manufacturing process. Why do it this way? There are two reasons. The first
reason is the quality of the finish and the strength. The strength in a
fiberglass body is in the mat. The mat is actually weaved fiberglass material
that is laminated into the mold. Other fiberglass methods involve using a
chopper gun which shoots out a mixture of fiberglass resin and strands of
fiberglass. With chopper gunned bodies, you do not get consistent section
size nor do you have the same strength. The second reason we hand lay our
fiberglass is weight. Our bodies usually weigh 42-48 pounds versus a
chopper gunned body of the same size weighing approximately 120-148
pounds. This weight is all above the centerline of your body which is exactly
where you do not want it. Superior strength, light weight -- the closer you
look, the more you will experience the differences that our engineering,
manufacturing, and quality make in your trike.
Motor Trike® kits are currently available for Honda GL 1500, and the GL 1800
along with the Valkyrie and Valkyrie Interstate; Harley Davidson Electra Glide,
Road King, V-Rod, Deuce, Fat Boy, Heritage Softail, and the Dyna Low Rider.
New additions include the Triumph Rocket V, and to our Honda line of trikes
is the VTX Panther; it just might be the ultimate cruiser.
For more details, "click" on the following images!
look, the more you will experience the differences that our engineering,
manufacturing, and quality make in your trike.
Motor Trike® kits are currently available for Honda GL 1500, and the GL 1800
along with the Valkyrie and Valkyrie Interstate; Harley Davidson Electra Glide,
Road King, V-Rod, Deuce, Fat Boy, Heritage Softail, and the Dyna Low Rider.
New additions include the Triumph Rocket V, and to our Honda line of trikes
is the VTX Panther; it just might be the ultimate cruiser.
For more details, "click" on the following images!
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