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I bet there are more 'old' bikers who don't want to give it up than riders who do so because they like the trike. You're a rare bird hummer. On the semantics of the what the Voyager is called, let's just call them 'Out Riggers'. That ought to settle the trike vs. 4 argument. For those that are interested there are some very explanatory videos on the Voyager web site. HERE That should give members who are snow bound a little entertainment between tossing logs on the fire....

Hmmm?? The last time I tried it, I came to a dead stop and kept my feet on the floorboards... and didn't fall over. I've even seen riders with full conversions, and they're capable of doing the same thing.... Hannigan does a big business in rake kits for their conversions?? Heavy steering?? Nah, couldn't be... One nice thing about the Voyager is if we find the Fountain of Youth we can go back to two wheels. If not the kids can enjoy a few more beers after we're gone....

It's a little more than that. The Voyager wheels are spring pre-loaded. Tire pressure can make a little difference in the handling but pre-load is an absolute...

One of the things that'll getcha the first time anyone rides a trike is to push on the right grip to go left and visa-versa. It makes the rider lean a bit the opposite of what is normal on a 2 wheel. My Voyager will not... I repeat will not... turn to the left when leaning to the left.....

400 miles away in Ownings MD. One thing to think about is the Voyager is 58" wide. You should take a 6' wide trailer... :-) Don't ask how I know that....

Yep, they've been around for some time now. That bike in the CL ad that's been sitting for a long time what looks like out in the weather is way over priced. The leaf stuck in the dash and the weeds are a dead give-a-way... On the used market the Voyager in mint condition will demand around $2000 grand. This one doesn't even come close. The bike is a parts scoot. The guy didn't even think to pull it out of the tall grass to take the pics.... Maybe 'cause he couldn't get it to move?? The whole thing is worth around $1500 at the most. I love mine....

Yep... I used to use that stuff.. When I had hair...

Had that happen to one of my bikes when moving it. Sunk right up to the frame. Got off and it just stood there. I did get it up and out of the temporary center stand with a lot of help from my son and a come-along. I wouldn't wait around until it stops raining. Those troughs will fill up with water and the ground will get softer....

Yes. The rods are removable from the clutch side and are accessible once the pressure plate is removed. The best way to get them out is with one of those magnetic nut retrievers with a small round magnet for a tip. The block is non-magnetic and the rods are. They'll pull right out.

I assume you had the push rods out. One thing that can cause a problem is when putting them back in there is a very small flat surface on one end of the rod tips that go against the bearing. If one or both rounded tips are used it will cause the rods and bearing to slip and bind against the wall.

Certainly an eye catcher, but I agree with Rick...except... the bike isn't in sync with the trunk...

Unfortunately this happens more often than not with small businesses growing beyond their market.

There have been a few over the years that have done what you're planning. Maybe someone will chime in with the necessary stuff required if they're still lurking....

Hasps, Hinges, and Locks

I wanna know how you got it to stick to the ceiling that way???

Impressive.....

On their website they are asking folks to order one before they start production. Sounds like they don't even have financing yet, and all production estimates are pie in the sky

I don't see how they can produce that thing for 7 grand when 650cc two wheelers are going for 10-14. If it is built cheap I wonder just how long it's going to last. What's the base price of a Spider??

Have you tried to get ahold of Midtown Cycles?? They might know....

Like Mr. Z said, I filled up last night at $2.39 per gallon. The California Gov has his head stuck in a very dark place, and is holding the people hostage. Special additives my a$$.

LOL... It's raining here, and I'm bored....

Sure if you're dealing with money, but when dealing with applied lateral force, not much. BTW most of the older 10' trailers are all leaf springs unless it's a home made McGuiver. Lately they've been running tortion bar axles. However, you can run any set up you want for peace of mind. I just think it's over kill and of little value.....

Just wondering... Years ago I had a starter problem with my 5.7 Vortec Suburban in that I couldn't keep starters from dieing because of the heat generated from the header. It was suggested that I replace the OEM with a Hi-torque starter, and it would have if I hadn't bought a dealer installed new one. (Life time Mr. Goodwrench) I'm sure we all heard them, and I think Chrysler used them on some of their motors?? They gave off a sort of high pitched 'wheeze'... And they're a lot smaller than OEM...making it easier to R&R. Anyway I wonder if something like that would be available or adaptable to our Ventures? Just a thought??

Interesting concept, but I'm not too sure it's sound. The lowering of the bikes center of gravity 3" to 4" isn't going to amount to much when sitting on a trailer for vertical stability, and comparing any perceived trailer oscillation to swinging sides of beef in a semi is like apples to oranges, or vertical vs. horizontal movement. Coupling a trailer's undampened rebound to a dampened rebound of the bike also doesn't make sense?? Although most small trailers don't run shocks, the bikes suspension will dampen any rebound oscillation that could possibly occur.. Even with a 'project' bike, unless it's also undampened then it could possibly happen in theory.. One more thing to mention is try to avoid 3' deep pot holes.... :-) I've trailered a bike many thousands of miles, even over some OMG rough back roads, and never had a lick of a problem with a bike not staying put.