The Ultimate Cruising Machine!
The HSC1300 is simply a “purpose 
built” cruising machine. If you want 
to tear up the boulevard, this is it!
Sweet looks at a sweet price.
-For the VTX 1300 R and S models
Others may require add'l parts
        
        
          
            
              Ken's Custom Paint & Graphics          2245 N.E. Jefferson Ave., Peoria, IL 61603          309.682.2453 Hours: M-Fri. 9:00 am-5:30 pm, Sat. 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Closed Sun.
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        HSC1300
        
        
        Every HSC1300 Roadsmith Trike is built with the attention and
craftsmanship needed to be a true extension of the Honda™ motorcycle 
itself. Take a closer look and you will see what we mean. Have fun, 
worry-free.
        
        FEATURES
        
        Independent Rear Suspension
The smooth ride of the Roadsmith HSC1300 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 those 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. 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- “Comfort”.
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 it to the existing mounting points on the frame like the 
swingarm mount and the upper shock mounts. 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 which are within urethane bushings. This eliminates any adjustments 
or maintenance requirements. There are more complicated way’s 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 a VW Beetle 
application. These heavy duty 
parts for a light duty application 
have proven to be dependable 
for extremely long.
        
        
         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.
        
        Longer Wheelbase
We increase the wheelbase 8". 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. As an added benefit, the differential being farther back reduces the driveshaft angle.
        
        Automotive Differential
Our differential is constructed 
from standard automotive ring 
and pinion gear sets. The original 
application of our differential was 
a Jeep. We cut down this cast 
iron housing and make an 
Independent Suspension 
differential out of it. The 
components inside it are all new 
including the 3.55:1 ratio ring and 
pinion. We make the gear ratio 
slightly deeper to retain the 
impressive power of this monster.
        
        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, 
everyday parts are off the 
shelf for your convenience.
        
        Heavy Duty Drive Shaft
We manufacture a completely 
new driveshaft built from full size 
sealed automotive u-joints and a 
2” tube. These are the same 
components used in full sized cars 
and trucks. We figure if that 
design can hold up in those heavy 
vehicles it should have no 
problems with a trike application. 
We’ve proven ourselves right.
        
        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.
        
        Alloy Wheels
The Alloy wheels that come with our 
conversion kits are clear-coated 
aluminum rims that have a similar 
look and finish to the bikes front rim. 
They are a 16x7”, 5x4 1/2 bolt 
pattern with a positive 35mm offset 
size that fits many automotive 
applications. We offer a Chrome 
plated option also.
        
        Storage Compartment
The large storage compartment 
comes completely carpeted to 
both protect and store your riding 
gear. The trunk (6 cubic feet) has 
about twice the capacity of the 
stock saddlebags. This gives you a 
larger space to fit larger objects 
like coolers, helmets, etc into. If 
you choose not to get the 
auxiliary fuel tank, an extra 6” 
high x 12” wide x 12” deep 
storage space can be added. The 
large trunk door opening also 
allows for easier packing or 
loading. The release for the right 
saddlebag under the tour pack is 
now used to release the latch for 
the trunk. We also use the "open 
saddlebag" indicator to show on 
the dash if the trunk isn't closed 
completely. You won't see any 
fancy hinges to close into our 
storage area or bind up someday. 
We incorporate a simple hinge 
and soft straps to handle the job. 
This convenient trunk will fit all 
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.
        
        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 right into 
the design of our trike kit.
        
        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 16 years of producing 
this type of conversion kit, we do it right the first time.
        
        
        
        Pricing
        
        FEATURES
•Independent rear suspension
•True track stabilizer bar
•Longer wheelbase
•Shaft driven differential
•Disc brakes
•Heavy Duty driveshaft
•Alloy wheels
•Storage Compartment
•Factory styled body
•Trailer hitch
•Steering kit
•3 year or 1,000,000 mile 
warranty