My Trike and My Piggy

[Cougar]

Here are a couple pics of the piggy and trike.
I think we are all done now *lol* Went for
my first long ride today. and all I can say
is why did I not do this 2 years ago?

Handles like a dream.. also added my
14OZ's of RIDE-ON to each one of them new tires.

Pushes around with total ease as well. Just gatta
remember to keep it in gear when parked :rolleyes:

I promise I will not bother you with anymore pics :whistling:

I am done with this stage now it is time to ride and move
on the the next project!:happy65:
Jeff

[SilvrT]

Cougar... very nice rig you got there... I have no doubts that one day, my time will come for a trike. I've very curious tho... how do you guys with these trikes..especially the Venture ones... how do you manage to back them up? Do these kits have some kind of reverse gear or what?

[cecdoo]

Looks great, enjoy that new ride:thumbsup: Craig

[BuckShot]

Looks sweet Jeff--Can't wait to see it in person.
You going to ride alot now or spend all your time in the gargage waxing ?

[Carbon_One]

Cougar... very nice rig you got there... I have no doubts that one day, my time will come for a trike. I've very curious tho... how do you guys with these trikes..especially the Venture ones... how do you manage to back them up? Do these kits have some kind of reverse gear or what?

The trikes do roll supprisingly easy. Because you're not also balancing them. Of course you do have to pay attention to where and how you park. Nothing really any different than 2 wheelers there. On level ground I can back mine up in the saddle, even with the Mrs. on board. There's only been a couple of times I needed help getting out of a parking spot. Anyhow one lears very quickly where or how to oark in any given situation.

Didn't know you had a matching tailer too Jeff. Cool beans. Road tripping here you go.
Larry

[tx2sturgis]

That is a stunningly beautiful rig. One problem is gonna be that your many fuel stops will always take too long...not because your pumping in 5.5 gallons, but because of all the onlookers and admirers that are gonna be asking questions!!


:thumbsup2:

[Lobo Hurfiano]

How sweet it is,that's a hoot,nice job.:thumbsup2:

[Eck]

Cougar,
Now that looks is really really nice my friend. Very nice...!!!!

I like the appearence from the back of it too.

Have a question on your trailer. What kind of LED light strip is that on the rear of the trailer and the "V" shapped turn signal LEDs.. where did you get those?
The trailer top I have is appears to be exactly identitcal to yours, and I really like the way you inserted the rear LED lights on the trailer.
Is that a standard cooler rack too, or did it come with your piggyback?

I dont have a piggyback trailer, but th etop of mine appears to be identical to yours.

You did a really nice job on that trike ......again, very nice job!!

[RoadKill]

Very Nice!! Hope you have MILES of SMILES!

[Brake Pad]

I'd be honored to trailer behind you any day. Thats an AWESOME RIG:cool10::cool10::cool10:

[Cougar]

First of all thanks folks for all the kind Comments!

SilvrT: As far as moving the trike around like carbon says it
is so extremely easy and could not believe it myself.

I can push it from the front with ease and even be on
the trike and move it forward and back-words I think
it is easier to move now then when I had only 2 wheels.

Eck.. believe it or not I got those arrows at Wally world
for about 7 bucks *lol* and I have them hooked up
for additional turn signals, the top bar is something I found
on eBay I believe. the damn Piggy lights up like an Xmas tree *lol*
It has been a fine trailer. I will be up-grading the rear tail lights
for the new ones that Tom is adding to the new kits now.

I do have a video of all the lights working here on my drawer
someplace. And the cooler rack comes with the Piggy, this piggy
is the DX or XL ? Model longer tongue ect. they only come in black.

Old Venture 8: Yep been sleeping with her in the garage
for to night snow *lol*

tx2sturgis: I have only had it out twice now and I have had over
7 people take up my time from riding :whistling:

Jeff

[Squidley]

Looks good Jeff, I like the color match with the trailer...have fun with it :thumbsup2:

[Cougar]

Thanks Mr SquidO! :)

[Lone Eagle]

Jeff, that is just an awesome set up you have. WOW. Not to knock any of the other guys who have triked their bikes on this site, I do like Jerry's (I think that is his name) RSTD trike - and his color match - but your's is incredible.

You might have already mentioned this somewhere, but is that a standard kit they put on the bike, or did you modify that rear end? Great job :thumbsup:

[Cougar]

Why thank you very much for the compliment Lone Eagle! :)

These are the kits made by Hannigan Only! One of the best
Kits out for our bike these days, You Can not install them yourself
You must go to Hannigan Or and Authorized Dealer. Mine
was done at my dealer.
http://www.hannigantrikes.com/content/yamahatrike.html (http://www.hannigantrikes.com/content/yamahatrike.html)

I did notice yesterday like Butch says that my Speedo Matches
My Zumo 550 now in the correct speed. :D
Jeff

[Jerry M]

Nice looking rig you have there.I know you will have many enjoyable rides on it.I don't think many people believe how easy these things can be moved around.Well have fun.Jerry M

[Saddletramp]

Nice looking combo. Does Hannigan do anything with the driveline or is that all stock Venture with the exception of the differential?

[Cougar]

Thanks Jerry! :)

Saddletramp: Yep they remove the old drive line
and add there new converted one, to match the
Hub. when the rear tire is pulled ALL of it comes
out and not used. they even kept my old drive
line to send it back for a core charge. Butch
however was able to keep his, He did have his
conversion done At Hannigans Though.
Jeff

[Cougar]

This suspension is for another type of bike
but the same thing .
http://www.hannigantrikes.com/content/suspension.html
Jeff

[SteveW]

Real nice looking setup Jeff You will have a ton of fun riding it.
Congrats on the ride
Steve

[Cougar]

Steve it would not look that beautiful with-out that
grill you did for me :) it took up that BLACK VOID! :thumbsup2:
And thanks for the complement!
http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27974&d=1238808191 (http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27974&d=1238808191)

[Crash]

All I can say is SUPER :thumbsup:AWESOME! Enjoy the Ride.

[Cougar]

Why thank you Crash! :D.

I road it yesterday with very high winds
and it did very well in it. I went about
100 miles.. I wish the weather would get
better one day!

Jeff

[Cougar]

JerryM, That is one awesome trike ya got there.!:thumbsup2:

I am still trying to figure out how to add my flags back
on the rear.. :think:

[Carbon_One]

Why thank you Crash! :D.

I road it yesterday with very high winds
and it did very well in it. I went about
100 miles.. I wish the weather would get
better one day!

Jeff

Speaking of high winds I've noticed that since I've had my trike wind of any degree now seems nonexisitant. Before stong cross winds or passing semis on the highways you'd get pushed around. Now the bike seems as if it's on rails and so stable. Another plus for being on 3.
Larry

[Cougar]

Carbon One... Ditto! It is real nice! I like that that part is gone now.

I just can not get over how many +'s there are now. I am having
a ball. I also can take corners a little faster now. thinking it has
something to do with Hannigan's Suspension maybe?. It is awesome! :happy65:

[tx2sturgis]

.... I also can take corners a little faster now. thinking it has
something to do with Hannigan's Suspension maybe?. It is awesome! :happy65:


Some folks, even new owners of trikes, do not realize that a skilled rider on a well designed trike can out-corner just about ANYTHING on 2 wheels. As your skills and confidence increase, you'll be leaving some of the two wheel guys in your dust trails...especially in the sharper turns around town.

[Cougar]

*Yippy Skippy! I will like that *lol*:)

[Leadwolf56]

Very nice setup. Triking the Venture looks very nice. I've seen Jerry's and Larry's close up and it's very impressive. Maybe someday when I get.....OLD!:rotf: Hope to see you on the road sometime this summer.

[ibents]

Looks real good Jeff, hope you enjoy and get plenty of use out of them. :thumbsup:

One day when I get old and grey...shoot, I'm grey now....OK, one day I may have to go that route and I hope it looks as good as your's.:banana:

Ian

[Condor]

Dang that's nice!!! :thumbsup2: