Carbon_One
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Headlights, low or high beam on the 2nd gen stays on while cranking. While I don't use a "delay" I have installed a relay between the low beam and ignition switch. Thus I can turn off the low beam while cranking and also while just idling when stopped. I toggle it on or off with a reservoir 3 switch box. High beam still functions as normal. Larry
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Who Makes do it yourself Trike Kits??
Carbon_One replied to Reaney in NH's topic in Trike & Sidecar Talk
Once you get the kit ordered drop me a line and I'll send out some pics of my build as well as tips to ease the construction. I'll be taking my body off this winter and redoing a few things to make mine better as well. Larry -
Who Makes do it yourself Trike Kits??
Carbon_One replied to Reaney in NH's topic in Trike & Sidecar Talk
OK guys I'm back. Been off line for the last week. Yep as stated above that's about the limit on options unless you truly do a one of a kind unit on your own. As to whether any bike is worth the costs or effort only the owner can make that decision. I think it mostly depends on how much riding one will do as well as their fininacial situation. Also on doing one yourself it does give you some personal satisfaction but if you think you'd be better off with a finished bike there can be some pretty decent trikes for sale if your patient. Just some rambling thoughts here . Larry -
Will keep you & Jackie in my thoughts. Hope the docs can do their stuff and get her back on track to being healthy once again. Larry
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She was a really nice dog when we saw her at the Int. rally and looks even better now she's cleaned up. She'll give you guys lots of love and affection for years to come. Looking forward to seeing her at next years MD. Larry
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Good to see you having some travel time Jerry. Too bad about that drive shaft thou. I've been there / done that myself. Go lucky with mine as it happened in the driveway at home. I'm sending you a PM message on what I did for my shaft. Larry
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Good news indeed. Now you'll have a whole new outlook on life. Enjoy it. Larry
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Speaking of shirts is that style going to work in Tx? Or are you going to have to revert to the standard western wear? Larry
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Looks like it was rear ended and left like that. Ugly for sure. Larry
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My method or rear wheel removal went like this. Break loose the nut on the axle. Raise the bike just enough that there was minimal pressure on the tire. Remove the nut and caliper parts. Slide out the axle and then slide the wheel off the differential hub. I never raised the wheel more than a 1/2 - 1" off the ground till the wheel had come out of place on the hub. Then just raised the bike high enough till I could tilt the wheel and roll it out from under the fender. Assembly is reversed. Doing it this way you don't need to lift the entire wheel nor try muscling it into position. As to storing a bike on it's frame I see nothing wrong there myself. After all the engine and other parts are all attached to it. I don't have a correct answer to raising the bike till it's off the ground and harming the suspension system. My personal thoughts are it'd be OK. I think if you're in doubt there it's easy enough to place blocks under the wheels and apply some light pressure on them. I know of many members from the north that have suspended their bikes off the ground for months at a time with no ill effects being reported doing this. Larry
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:whistling:HANNIGAN ADAPTER PLEASE *hint hint* Cougar ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What he said... Bongobobny I'm working on it. While at the International rally in Ar. I was checking B2Dad's trike to see what was needed. One problem is Hannigan trikes are so low to to the ground you'll have to either drive up on some boards 1st or use a floor jack to raise the bike and then board it up enough to gain clearance for a mc/atv jack to slide under the bike. The other problem is there is no one close to me who has a Hannigan trike I can use to mock up a model. In due time thou as it'll get done eventually. On another note I do have an adapter for anyone who has a Tri-Wing trike conversion. Larry
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Kyle check here in the 2nd gen classified parts & acc. -- http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/1586/cat/7 & http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/1585/cat/7 Larry
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Thanks for your support Brad. Up until now I was able to get free cardboard from an appliance store but since they've gone out of business I have to buy it now. I'm told cardboard costs have risen just like everything eles too. Thus one of the reasons for my price increase. Actual shipping and steel costs have been on a steady rise as well. Fuel surcharges have somewhat leveled off but I'm excepting those to go up along when higher fuel prices take effect. It seems never ending. Larry
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Well folks as much as I hate to do it I'm going to have to raise prices on the lift adapters. Between being squeased 3 ways on costs I really don't have much choice. Cost of steel, shipping, and shipping materials have been going up crazy this last 6 months or more. This being said, new prices will go into effect Aug 17, 09. Any orders prior to this date will be $10 less or at the current costs as they have been. Freestanding adapters will be $145 and Standard lift adapters will be $95. As before these prices include shipping anywhere in the USA. Canadian orders will have added costs . PM or e-mail me for quotes on shipping to Canada. Thanks to all previous customers, Larry
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Ya I know what ya mean there Red. It still beats a 2-3K custom paint job thou. Larry
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I'd be in as well. Deffineately a cooler time will be better. Larry
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All good advice from the guys above. Do an online search for decals. There's a lot of companies offering bike specific types with many designs. Decals can be as elaborate as one wishes or as simple as a few lines in one color. Here's just a sample with one search-- [ame=http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGLL_en&q=decals]decals - Google Search[/ame] & [ame=http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4GGLL_en&q=motorcycle+decals&revid=1806215829&ei=oTCESuerF4O0sgOkmtWkBw&sa=X&oi=revisions_inline&resnum=0&ct=broad-revision&cd=5]motorcycle decals - Google Search[/ame] Painted pin stripping doesn't necessarily have to be expensive. The stripper who did my bike & helmets spent 4 hours from start to finish and charged me $225. All painted pin stripping gets you a one of a kind bike too. Looking forward to seeing what you end up with on the bike Frank Larry
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Yep it's one of the better cruises / car shows. Also this week / weekend is the Woodward Ave Dream cruise from Pontiac to Detroit --- http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/ Larry
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Horn brackets are available once again. Those folks who've already pre ordered will get theirs shipped on ASP. Thanks for being patience , Larry
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My thoughts too Brad. Larry
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Boy Brad are you sure you're making the right move here. Detroit has nothing even close to that nightmare of an interchange. Larry
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Lehmans newest trike converion http://www.lehmantrikes.com/ Larry
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That's a good start. Don't forget to add some sort of overhead cabinets too. You'll need storage space for all kinds of stuff. Larry
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Sad news for sure. Prayers for Alice & family during this time of grief. Larry
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Owen that is a Tri-Wing trike conversion. Here's a link to their web site --- http://www.triwing.com/ Larry