Cougar Posted April 4, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 4, 2009 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 I promise I will not bother you with anymore pics I am done with this stage now it is time to ride and move on the the next project! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted April 4, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 4, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted April 4, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 4, 2009 Looks great, enjoy that new ride:thumbsup: Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckShot Posted April 4, 2009 Share #4 Posted April 4, 2009 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 4, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 4, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted April 4, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 4, 2009 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo Hurfiano Posted April 4, 2009 Share #7 Posted April 4, 2009 How sweet it is,that's a hoot,nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted April 4, 2009 Share #8 Posted April 4, 2009 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted April 4, 2009 Share #9 Posted April 4, 2009 Very Nice!! Hope you have MILES of SMILES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted April 4, 2009 Share #10 Posted April 4, 2009 I'd be honored to trailer behind you any day. Thats an AWESOME RIG:cool10::cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted April 4, 2009 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 Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted April 4, 2009 Share #12 Posted April 4, 2009 Looks good Jeff, I like the color match with the trailer...have fun with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted April 4, 2009 Thanks Mr SquidO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Eagle Posted April 4, 2009 Share #14 Posted April 4, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted April 4, 2009 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 I did notice yesterday like Butch says that my Speedo Matches My Zumo 550 now in the correct speed. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry M Posted April 4, 2009 Share #16 Posted April 4, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Saddletramp Posted April 4, 2009 Share #17 Posted April 4, 2009 Nice looking combo. Does Hannigan do anything with the driveline or is that all stock Venture with the exception of the differential? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share #18 Posted April 4, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share #19 Posted April 4, 2009 This suspension is for another type of bike but the same thing . http://www.hannigantrikes.com/content/suspension.html Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted April 4, 2009 Share #20 Posted April 4, 2009 Real nice looking setup Jeff You will have a ton of fun riding it. Congrats on the ride Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share #21 Posted April 4, 2009 Steve it would not look that beautiful with-out that grill you did for me it took up that BLACK VOID! And thanks for the complement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted April 5, 2009 Share #22 Posted April 5, 2009 All I can say is SUPER :thumbsup:AWESOME! Enjoy the Ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share #23 Posted April 5, 2009 Why thank you Crash! . 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share #24 Posted April 5, 2009 JerryM, That is one awesome trike ya got there.! I am still trying to figure out how to add my flags back on the rear.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted April 5, 2009 Share #25 Posted April 5, 2009 Why thank you Crash! . 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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