DragonRider Posted September 21, 2012 #1 Posted September 21, 2012 I cleaned it up a little, did some searching, in doing so I found a spare key under one of the side covers, and speaking of side covers, found 4 broken tabs, on the fix list, added seafoam to the tank, runs like crap on heavy concentration of sea foam......let it soak and try it again tomorrow, will be changing the plugs, check the diaphrams and replace if neccessary. I took it for about a 6 mile ride, it will take some getting used to. Going to replace the fuse box, pulled out 1 fuse and one of the spades that holds it in broke.........on the fix list too. Here are some pics just after the wash, still need to polish and clean up some of the alum and chrome. And the lovely couple who delivered the bike decked out in their St. Jude shirts..............
Squidley Posted September 21, 2012 #2 Posted September 21, 2012 It was great seeing you 2 again, thank you for your hospitality and were looking forward to hearing of your new adventures on that trike...she's a beauty just like your wife
IH Truck Guy Posted September 22, 2012 #3 Posted September 22, 2012 Dang the Squidley's......... I could have hauled that.....lol Looks great Lewis....Enjoy...
Redneck Posted September 22, 2012 #6 Posted September 22, 2012 That thing is going to be hard to push. I guess it will make a stylish planter though.
pmelah Posted September 22, 2012 #7 Posted September 22, 2012 looks real nice one thing though i thought you could not put a car tire on a 1st gen :confused24: and that one has 2 of them ..... now hes a darksider :rotf: have fun with it
Dragonslayer Posted September 22, 2012 #8 Posted September 22, 2012 Nice, Are you still trying to put your feet d:whistling:wn?
Dano Posted September 22, 2012 #10 Posted September 22, 2012 Just ONE of their surprises on the way up north!
FuzzyRSTD Posted September 22, 2012 #11 Posted September 22, 2012 Very nice. I have to say that I really like the look of the Gen 1 triked. Nice..... Fuzzy
mbrood Posted September 22, 2012 #12 Posted September 22, 2012 Mighty fine looking trike... it's got "fun" written all over it! Now sand and gravel will be far less intimidating... as well as parking on a side slope.
bongobobny Posted September 22, 2012 #13 Posted September 22, 2012 Yah! You can now go places many 2 wheelers wouldn't even think of going...
DragonRider Posted September 23, 2012 Author #14 Posted September 23, 2012 Pulled all the lower plastic off and found a couple of homemade brackets that I replaced with brackets of my 83, that weren't used. I changed the plugs because it was only running on 2 cylinders after I added seafoam, so pulled them and found two fouled so bad they wouldnt fire. Now with new plugs she purrs like a kitten. I also pulled the air cleaner off and checked that the slides were all moving with throttle advance, everything good there, so dont have to do the carbs. Tomorrow I will flush the clutch, and remove all the clearcoat off of the side cases and make them look a little better. Monday I will get it registered and insured. I found out that someone has already delinked the brakes so thats something I wont have to worry about. It already has progressive spring up front, it also has the original air shock along with 2 additional airshock and 2 airbags........so its well sprung.
Hummingbird Posted September 23, 2012 #15 Posted September 23, 2012 So Lewis - do you think that maybe your money was well spent ??
DragonRider Posted September 23, 2012 Author #16 Posted September 23, 2012 I would say very well spent...........I have found a few things but all in all, still in great condition for a 20 yr old bike. It is cleaning up very good. So Lewis - do you think that maybe your money was well spent ??
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