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Hello, You Venture Trike Riders - some questions!
Carbon_One replied to Nemo's topic in Watering Hole
Cougar and Bob have answered your questions pretty good. I have the Tri-Wing myself, having made the decision to do the conversion myself and saving a few $$$ in the process. This past week Don ( B2Dad ) had his trike ( Hannigan) at the International Rally. After comparing the two rides and seeing how they preformed together I can honestly say there's pros and cons to owning either one. Tri-Wing is more old school looking, has a solid Ford axle and available with diffent axle gearing, and will save a buch of $$ if you're the do it yourselfer type. I do like many features on the Hannigans too. Like good disc brakes , the wider rear foot print, lower to the ground, and smoother ride of the indepenant suspension. Also check out what Champion has to offer in a trike conversion for the RSV's. Regardless of the company you end up choosing to trike out the ride with I'd strongly recommend getting the fork rake conversion done. That alone will make steering and handling much easier and less tiring for the driver. Coming back with Don to Michigan we were riding at the same speeds & covering the same distantances. I was consistanately using a 1/2 gal of gas per tank than he was at every gas stop. Not sure what his axle ratio is but I have a 3:42 gear ratio in the axle. His bike is supposed to be lighter as well, mine weighs in at 1260 lbs with a full tank and all the normal stuff I carry in the trunk. I was getting 28/29 mpg @ 70 mph and sometimes as high as 32/34 mpg @ slower speeds. Even running the mountains with a heavy hand on the throttle I was getting 34 mpg. Hale filled his bike using 2.9 gal and I used 3.2 in a 108 mile run on Monday at the Rally. In Don's defence he was also pulling a trailer thou. My odometer is off a bit as it's not currently dead on. I'm registering 2/10 over in a 10 mile streach using highway markers. Larry -
Bob I saw in another post you've decided to go with a Hannigan conversion. Hannigan uses a pair of coil over shock type shocks on their trikes. Thus doing away with the factory shock. In place of the factory shock they have a steel tube in it's place. On Don's trike at the rally, he intends to raise the bike by adding leveling links as he feels it's too low as it comes from the factory. Especialy with the Hannigan tow bar installed. Don't know if a Diamond R hitch will work with this trike. I doubt it very much. On the paint I'd deffinately go with the two tone. Not having a Hannigan trike and from just observing them I can't add any more than this but I'm sure some other owners will stop in and give some great advice. looking forward to the day you too will be "Free on Three". Larry
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We opted to head home a day early and arrived home around 7pm last night. Good thing too or I'd have been driving thru an all day rain here in Michigan today. Started late last night and hasn't let up since. Nice to be back in cooler weather thou. Larry
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Joyce and I had a great time at the rally this year as well. A little hot at times thou. Good thing there's these caves to vist so we could cool off for a bit. As always it's great to meet our brothers and sisters from near and far at these gatherings. Some long time friends as well as new ones. Don's new addition to the family ???? Hmm missed that bit of info somehow. I'm sure we'll all know all about that soon enough. Bill and his committee did an outstanding job on this years rally. :clap2::clap2:Many thanks to them in their efforts making this such an outstanding event. Larry
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Thanks for the updates Tom. Prayers for James & Alice Larry
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Good to hear you guys got down there safely Brad. As to folks moving to Texas my brother did it twice. Stayed for 10 years the first time in Houston, then came back to Michigan for about 12 years, then back to Lubbock for 4 more. He's now in Tennessee and loving it a whole lot better. So who knows maybe you'll eventually end up there anyhow. Note: this is a shameless plug hoping you guys aren't so far away that we can still see ya several times a year as opposed to maybe once in a blue moon if ya all are rooted in Texas. Anyhow don't rule out Tn entirely. Check on jobs there as well. Larry
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I have to agree with the folks here looking after their fellow members in time of need. Like JB & Robbie I had the unfortunate experince of going down 2 years agao at Vogal. I can't thank the folks there enough for their concerns and help during the time I was there. In fact I also need to thank even those who sent well wishes from their homes all across the country. Glad to hear it wasn't worse than it is for you and robbie. Bikes can be fixed/replaced much easier you know. Larry
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Update on coolers. No worries as they have plenty on hand for the group to use as well as tubs that can be iced down. If anyone brings their own coolers then you'll have them to use in their rooms as well of course. Larry
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Some of the rooms have refridgators in them and if anyone brings coolers there's alway the option of adding Ice. i'll check tomorrow with Randal on what they have too. I think Bill covered that with him already thou. Larry
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Yep lucky me. There's some people here in cages but don't think they're part of our group. At least as I type this from the front porch near the office I haven't seen any Ventures yet. Oh yea we did some nice riding today too. Blue skies with scattered white clouds. And not enough of them to even throw a shadow either. Picture perfect day if I must say so. Yea I'm rubbing it in a bit here. Sure hope everyone gets here without getting too wet. Later, Larry
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Well we might just take a ride back to Lambert's Sat. Meet and eat with ya all & then head back to the Hub. It's only a 90 mile run after all.
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Joyce and I left Wed morning. Currently in Springfirld, Mo. We'll settle in at the Hub sometime today, Then cruise the area prior to everyones arrival. Got very lucky with weather too. Caught some light misting a couple times but that was all. oh we went to Lamberts last night and had a great dinner. Wait time was about 45 minutes. Larry
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A quick notice here to let anyone wanting a horn bracket. I'm temporarly out of them but will be getting more made up after the International Rally. I've noted in my ad here that they're out of stock but will update it once I have more available. I'll update this post as well. Larry
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Nice idea and looking good to me as well. Used to do the same thing on a couple Harley Sportsters I had back in the day. Larry
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Welcome to the world of 3 wheeling. Take it easy for a while till you become aquainted with the bikes handling thou. Hope to see you down the road some time. I'll be at the International Rally in a couple of weeks. Larry
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Will keep Vic, family and surgeon in my thoughts & prayers. Larry
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We were in Frankenmuth yesterday visting the shops and eating some fine dinner. As noted there's enough stuff to do I don't think anyone could be bored. I think two years ago Squidley held a meet & eat at the town micro-brewery too. We had a very good turn out for that one. Larry
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Hey somebodies been watching me use my tools!!!! Larry
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Yep you don't want that rear wheel to lock at all. Two years ago I went down doing pretty much what you did. I couldn't get control of the bike once it started the wobble. Needless to say I spent some serious money rebuilding the bike after that. You might want to check here for a proportioning valve one of our members, Rick Butler, sell. He has an ad in 2nd gen parts & accessories of the Classified section. I know I would of added one if I hadn't converted my bike to a trike. Larry
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Heads up: Vogal Stae Park cabin available. We had to cancel our cabin reservation for the state park since we won't be able to attend the rally. Our loss here can be someone elses gain. Larry
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Well as you know you'll be sorely missed around here but it's good that you were preparing for this day. Wishing you both the best of luck in getting where you want and with a good long lasting job to boot. Hoping you guys do stay this side of the big muddy cause we'd have more chance of seeing you at various times of the year. Larry
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That's odd because I've been to Canada several times in the last year and half with my trike and no one has ever questioned us about stuff of this nature. Just the usual questions pertaining to our destination etc. Of course we've only gone to Ontario so maybe other Provinces have different rules. Or the person at the check point is being "picky". Larry
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Boy Bill you sure keep coming up with some great stuff for the rally. Certainately makes it enticing for those folks sitting on the fence on whether to attend or not. Thanks to all who are hard at work here in making this sure to be a successful rally. Larry
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She's a tough one. Can he handle a hockey player? Larry
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2 g-kids. Girl 15 and boy 12 here. Larry