FROG MAN Posted October 30, 2007 #1 Posted October 30, 2007 Riding season is winding down for some of us. So lets hear it? Whats your winter project? I got a 86 to part out and a 99 to paint.
BuddyRich Posted October 30, 2007 #2 Posted October 30, 2007 Build a garage to put the bike in so I can put something on this list.
Trimster Posted October 30, 2007 #4 Posted October 30, 2007 Big list for my 2000 RSV: - flip the front tire rotation direction (dealer put it on backwards... doh! that's why they put arrows on the tires) - Upgrade the horns - add trunk LED break light - hide trailer lights wiring under fender - change out front break pads - add XM and GPS mounts (stay tuned. I have a plan others might be interested in) - add Turn signal LEDs to the trunk - Add arm rests for the queen seat - totally reshape the passengers backrest - put on HD pipes - re-set bag rails so they are level - wire bag side reflectors so they are lights - driver crash bar foot pegs ... I think I will be living in the garage. Bob
muffinman Posted October 30, 2007 #5 Posted October 30, 2007 My winter project is to stay warm and do about 5 or 6K on the bike. Jeff
flb_78 Posted October 31, 2007 #6 Posted October 31, 2007 what is this "end of riding season" that you speak of? If there's no snow on the road, it's open season for me. Can't afford to not ride the bike.
hipshot Posted October 31, 2007 #7 Posted October 31, 2007 Riding season is winding down for some of us. So lets hear it? Whats your winter project? I got a 86 to part out and a 99 to paint. i fully intend to start from scratch, and build a trike. i cannot find any blueprints/plans/ anywhere on the internet, but how hard can it be to fabricate and weld up a suitable framework? just jt
Freebird Posted October 31, 2007 #8 Posted October 31, 2007 What kind of trike? From a bike, VW, what? I have seen some plans online.
pegscraper Posted October 31, 2007 #9 Posted October 31, 2007 My winter project is top secret. It's so secret I'm not even telling the wife. Yes, it does have to do with the bike. It has to do with the need for more power.
hipshot Posted October 31, 2007 #10 Posted October 31, 2007 What kind of trike? From a bike, VW, what? I have seen some plans online. don. i'm gonna trike my '86. i just ain't hoss enough to handle it , at parking lot speed , anymore. just jt
E-Fishin-C Posted October 31, 2007 #11 Posted October 31, 2007 ICE FISHING....... :doh:oh hay shoveling snow:rotfl:
BradT Posted October 31, 2007 #12 Posted October 31, 2007 ICE FISHING....... :doh:oh hay shoveling snow:rotfl: There is lots of ice laying around no need to go fishing for it, is there ? BRad
fixit3546 Posted October 31, 2007 #14 Posted October 31, 2007 don. i'm gonna trike my '86. i just ain't hoss enough to handle it , at parking lot speed , anymore. just jt Gonna use a kit or go from scratch?? What kind of Rear end?
Jerry M Posted October 31, 2007 #15 Posted October 31, 2007 My winter project is building a trailer to tow behind the trike.Jerry M
RedRider Posted October 31, 2007 #16 Posted October 31, 2007 Let's see: Rebuild the Kawa 750 Vulcan - again (I screwed it up first time) Paint the trailer to match my beautiful red machine Add a Stebel horn (Xmas gift perhaps??) Plan a nice long ride for late spring/early summer Other than that, I have most everything I want/need on my bike. Hmmm, I need to come up with a name for my bike. RR
hipshot Posted October 31, 2007 #17 Posted October 31, 2007 Gonna use a kit or go from scratch?? What kind of Rear end? i'm gonna go from scratch. i read somewhere, that most trike builders, use a 7 1/2 inch ford ranger rear end. i am thinking "METRIC FOR A METRIC DRIVE SHAFT"maybe a mazda, or toyota. i am working without a net, here, so if anyone has any constructive comments, please join in. just jt! p.s. i guess that leaves you out, redneck!! lol:stirthepot: just jt
Carbon_One Posted October 31, 2007 #18 Posted October 31, 2007 My project is getting the bike back together and as good as new. I'm also installing a Tri-Wing trike kit to the bike. Lots of work to do as there's some home remodeling going on here at home as well. Once I get the house squared away I'll be living in the garage to or so it may seem. Hipshot I'm going to send you a pm or e-mail concering your project. Larry
Redneck Posted October 31, 2007 #19 Posted October 31, 2007 i'm gonna go from scratch. i read somewhere, that most trike builders, use a 7 1/2 inch ford ranger rear end. i am thinking "METRIC FOR A METRIC DRIVE SHAFT"maybe a mazda, or toyota. i am working without a net, here, so if anyone has any constructive comments, please join in. just jt! p.s. i guess that leaves you out, redneck!! lol:stirthepot: just jtWell I just can't let that one lay. This is a very constructive comment. Put a good sturdy tow hook on the front.
Redneck Posted October 31, 2007 #20 Posted October 31, 2007 don. i'm gonna trike my '86. i just ain't hoss enough to handle it , at parking lot speed , anymore. just jtIt takes a pretty good hoss to keep them upright while pushing them around the parking lot.:rotf::rotf:
hipshot Posted October 31, 2007 #21 Posted October 31, 2007 thank you , mike. i knew i could count on you to help a fellow member out! lol just jt
BEER30 Posted October 31, 2007 #22 Posted October 31, 2007 Going to be a busy cool months as I still intend to ride throughout our never ending season :rotf:. But never the less I intend on quite a few projects to do . 1) BEERCART II 2) BEER24/7 Trike 3) Fence on the the new property 4) Spoil my granddaughter ! BEER30
Freebird Posted October 31, 2007 #23 Posted October 31, 2007 There are a lot of sites for VW trike builds but not much for motorcycles. Here is a neat one that I ran across while looking though. A 2006 Yamaha 600. http://www.trickfightercustoms.com/Products.html
Redneck Posted October 31, 2007 #24 Posted October 31, 2007 thank you , mike. i knew i could count on you to help a fellow member out! lol just jtI'm so glad I was able to help.
Rich99 Posted October 31, 2007 #25 Posted October 31, 2007 DITTO!!! A bigger Ditto!!!:mustache:as far as polish and ride.
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