Aussie Annie Posted October 20, 2010 #1 Posted October 20, 2010 "just when you start to make both ends meet -- some bugger moves the ends!":bang head: I had decided that I needed to get a trike with reverse, and also not have Quickstep laying on the ground checking the pre-load on Voyager kit for years to come. He would then take the Venture back to two wheels and ride it. Need a trike with usual bike seats, as I climb on to back seat first, then swing bad leg over tank and slide forward. Also can't have engine sticking out at side--need the room for stiff leg. So, of the bikes that come with reverse: G/Wing -[NO] BMW-[NO] both have engine sticking out. Bingo !! found the answer -- H-D Ultra Classic Trike NOPE!! Do not comply with Australian standards - too heavy :crying: Dealers have tried to get the new trike into Oz but powers that be won't budge. Was going to buy it when we came over, ride it then ship home.... Oh well, back to the drawing board
mini-muffin Posted October 20, 2010 #2 Posted October 20, 2010 Wow too heavy. That's a new one on me. Usually it's exhaust or something not the weight. Sorry to hear they burst your bubble. Margaret
Aussie Annie Posted October 20, 2010 Author #3 Posted October 20, 2010 Thanks Mini...it was such a purdy bubble too
friesman Posted October 20, 2010 #4 Posted October 20, 2010 Have you looked at the Spyder, its different but i know a couple of guys that have them and they say they like them. I was looking at the RT as I wasnt sure about being able to continue riding a bike with 2 wheels and i gotta say the RT touring pak looks nice and it comes with its own trailer painted to match. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/731/4464/Motorcycle-Article/2010-Can-Am-Spyder-RT-First-Look.aspx Brian
KiteSquid Posted October 20, 2010 #6 Posted October 20, 2010 Can you buy a Honda Gold Wing GL1800 and trike it??? The GW comes with reverse from the factory.
Marcarl Posted October 20, 2010 #7 Posted October 20, 2010 Just get somebody to mount little electric motors with rubber wheels on the inside of your rear wheels. Set up so that when you push the button, the motor moves to engage the rubber wheel on the inside of the trike wheel and so roll it backwards.
Lone Eagle Posted October 20, 2010 #8 Posted October 20, 2010 There are no trikes in Oz?????:confused24:
Wizard765 Posted October 20, 2010 #9 Posted October 20, 2010 I believe there is a way to put reverse on an RSV trike.. I'm sure the trike guys will know and pipe in here soon... Wayne
LilBeaver Posted October 20, 2010 #10 Posted October 20, 2010 ... H-D Ultra Classic Trike NOPE!! Do not comply with Australian standards - too heavy ... Silly goose. Have them remove the optional tool kit that comes with it to maintain it on the road. That ought to save PLENTY of weight! :stickpoke::witch_brew:
Aussie Annie Posted October 22, 2010 Author #11 Posted October 22, 2010 Silly goose. Have them remove the optional tool kit that comes with it to maintain it on the road. That ought to save PLENTY of weight! :stickpoke::witch_brew: :rotf::rotf: silly me shoulda thought of that!!
Aussie Annie Posted October 22, 2010 Author #12 Posted October 22, 2010 There are no trikes in Oz?????:confused24: Yes there are....but they are low slung things that I can't ride. It's a bit of a "pain in the bum"sorting it out because of my stiff leg:doh: Still need to have the trike be as close to a normal looking bike [seats] as I push up into the passenger seat before moving forward into rider seat. Most of the really good trike companies are on the east coast of Oz. We are on the west, and this is one BIG island!!
eusa1 Posted October 22, 2010 #13 Posted October 22, 2010 Annie, when you come to the states, i can get you a ride/drive on a spyder, if you would like?? a friend has one and that thing really runs well, and drives very nice. mike
Aussie Annie Posted October 22, 2010 Author #14 Posted October 22, 2010 Annie, when you come to the states, i can get you a ride/drive on a spyder, if you would like?? a friend has one and that thing really runs well, and drives very nice. mike Thanks for the kind offer Mike. but usual problem...engine sits out too far and no where for leg:crying:
Aussie Annie Posted October 22, 2010 Author #15 Posted October 22, 2010 Found a dealer in Sydney who fits "Motor Trike" conversions. So will file that away for future reference, as I can't do anything till claim is finalized.
Aussie Annie Posted October 23, 2010 Author #17 Posted October 23, 2010 that's what I had to begin with but car was on side I need to get on and off...so had to go
Aussie Annie Posted October 24, 2010 Author #19 Posted October 24, 2010 well, they do make right side hacks ... Hardy-ha-ha :rasberry:
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