steamer Posted October 8, 2015 #26 Posted October 8, 2015 Mike, check out craigslist, finger lakes region, NY. there is a 2006, with Motortrike kit for, I believe $14999.00 with 32000 miles. Boy did I screw that up! Its a 2005 wing trike with 12300 miles on it. That's what the add says. Don't know if they left a number off the mileage and it is really 120300 miles.
Yammer Dan Posted October 8, 2015 #27 Posted October 8, 2015 I'm checking funds. I just dropped a chunk. Go for it Craig. I don't think I can.
Condor Posted October 8, 2015 #28 Posted October 8, 2015 I'm really confused... Did someone cut a deal and buy this thing?? Or??
cecdoo Posted October 9, 2015 #29 Posted October 9, 2015 Well if Dan isnt buying it and its as nice as it looks in the pictures, I am going to try to make a deal. Seems alittle too good to be true, I was hoping I could get someone local to check it out. Craig
ragtop69gs Posted October 9, 2015 #30 Posted October 9, 2015 Craig, you saw ours at the motel in NY. It's an 08 and had 10,000 miles on it when we picked it up 3 years ago for 13.5 So all I got to say is sometimes "to good to be true" isn't,,,
Yammer Dan Posted October 9, 2015 #31 Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Well if Dan isnt buying it and its as nice as it looks in the pictures, I am going to try to make a deal. Seems alittle too good to be true, I was hoping I could get someone local to check it out. Craig Dude told me he thought it had Easy Steer and weight supporting floorboards Craig but it would be nice if someone could check it out. It sure is sharp!! Maybe they would give up the Hannigan builder? If I could find the bucks I'd be on that one. Edited October 9, 2015 by Yammer Dan
cecdoo Posted October 9, 2015 #32 Posted October 9, 2015 Craig, you saw ours at the motel in NY. It's an 08 and had 10,000 miles on it when we picked it up 3 years ago for 13.5 So all I got to say is sometimes "to good to be true" isn't,,, Yep, after looking at yours I started thinking it mite be possible to find a nice one in my price range. Anything I ought to check out on the Hannigan kits? Seems like most guys like them. Craig
ragtop69gs Posted October 9, 2015 #33 Posted October 9, 2015 Yep, after looking at yours I started thinking it mite be possible to find a nice one in my price range. Anything I ought to check out on the Hannigan kits? Seems like most guys like them. Craig First thing that stands out in the pics is the lowers, as was said already, something doesn't look right there, I'd ask seller for more detailed photos. The floorboards should have no effect on the location of the lowers. Low speed handling problems usually are due to loose neck bearings or shocks set to soft. The bolts that secure the drive shaft to the rear end sometimes loosen and go missing, causing a drive line vibration. Depending on build date of the trike, there may be some issues with rear brake rotors and pads being mis-matched causing accelerated brake wear. Go to the trike forum here and do a little reading. Lot's of good info in there. Consider,,, there is no aux fuel tank, you'll want to add them. Carbon One makes a nice aux tank Another nice thing to add is a set of Flanders G2 handle bars with either longer braided steel or stock RSTD cables. Up to $700 depending on what cable set you use.
Freebird Posted October 9, 2015 #34 Posted October 9, 2015 Craig, I could get by there to look at it but not until Monday. Let me know if that's not too late.
cecdoo Posted October 9, 2015 #35 Posted October 9, 2015 Thanks for the offer Don, I pm'd Dave Wells he is pretty close and said he would try to get over to take a look. So I am going to wait and see what he has to say about it. Thanks, Craig
Freebird Posted October 9, 2015 #36 Posted October 9, 2015 Yes, Dave is very close. Let me know if you need me though.
cecdoo Posted October 9, 2015 #37 Posted October 9, 2015 Yes, Dave is very close. Let me know if you need me though. Will do, If its as nice as the dealer says it is, I am going to grab it. Figure I will keep my 06 till I have had the chance to figure out if I am going to like 3 wheels or not. If I dont like it, dont think I will lose alot? Thanks, Craig
Yammer Dan Posted October 9, 2015 #38 Posted October 9, 2015 Warden is feeling a little guilty now I think. I got the money but hate to be broke and that would make things tight. Retirement sucks!!!
cecdoo Posted October 9, 2015 #39 Posted October 9, 2015 Dan if I decide 3 wheels aint for me, I will give you first crack at it. Craig
Motorcycle Mike Posted October 9, 2015 Author #40 Posted October 9, 2015 Will do, If its as nice as the dealer says it is, I am going to grab it. Figure I will keep my 06 till I have had the chance to figure out if I am going to like 3 wheels or not. If I dont like it, dont think I will lose alot? Thanks, Craig It takes a little time to get comfortable on one when you've been riding on two for a while. Give it at least 1000 miles before you give up on it. I haven't rode my VTX since I converted the RSV. Love this thing.
10spd Posted October 9, 2015 #41 Posted October 9, 2015 I have been riding with a couple of Tri Glide & a GL1800trike man I love the room they have. looks like you could put both saddlebags & my trunk in the lower trunk on those things.
dave_wells Posted October 9, 2015 #42 Posted October 9, 2015 Craig , I am Heading over around 6:00 to look at it. I will get back to you later on it . I had talked to Robin Wednesday about maybe trading my 2 for 1 and some cash . I wont jump ya on it They did tell they just got it in on trade and the service dept had not even gone over it yet . I said I still want to see it they are open till eight . There is one sale guy i think is just the best if I can get hold of him I will pawn you off on him Later
Yammer Dan Posted October 9, 2015 #43 Posted October 9, 2015 Craig if I decide 3 wheels ain't for me....er no wait a minute I just did that. I think. LOL The Warden and I put our heads togather and came up with the cash Craig and it is a great deal (I Hope) but not ready I guess. Maybe I'll put the cash in the place I just bought and flip it!!! Let me see, I bought it yesterday for 25k ya wanna buy it tomorrow for 40...... Is that the way its done???
cecdoo Posted October 9, 2015 #44 Posted October 9, 2015 Well, I am the new owner of a Blue Trike, the front lower is busted thats why it looks funny in the pics, they are replacing it with new. They also put a new front tire on it and changed out all fluids and gave it a safety inspection? It does have the EZ Steer and aux. fuel tank, also full cover. Now to figure out how to pick it up?? Big Thanks to Dave and Robin for going over and checking it out, gotta love this family!! Craig
bongobobny Posted October 9, 2015 #45 Posted October 9, 2015 Craig, there is a short learning curve to trikes but you will catch on in no time! I'm very confident you will love it!
steamer Posted October 10, 2015 #46 Posted October 10, 2015 Just get on and ride. Don't worry about how it feels, that it's not the same as two wheels, that it handles different. Enjoy the security of not having to hold up 900 lbs of bike every time you stop or having to balance it at low speeds or having to worry about wet roads and gravel. As long as your face is still in the wind is all that matters. Besides, Kim will love it.
jonesy Posted October 10, 2015 #47 Posted October 10, 2015 leave room when going up to driveup windows, toll booths, gas pumps, and such. you need extra space now.
Eck Posted October 10, 2015 #48 Posted October 10, 2015 Well, I am the new owner of a Blue Trike, .................... Very nice looking ride there Craig!! It won't take you long to get through the learning curve.. Ride safe my friend Eck
cecdoo Posted October 10, 2015 #49 Posted October 10, 2015 Craig, there is a short learning curve to trikes but you will catch on in no time! I'm very confident you will love it! Thanks Bob, I am sure I will have a bunch of questions for you once I take her for a spin
cecdoo Posted October 10, 2015 #50 Posted October 10, 2015 Just get on and ride. Don't worry about how it feels, that it's not the same as two wheels, that it handles different. Enjoy the security of not having to hold up 900 lbs of bike every time you stop or having to balance it at low speeds or having to worry about wet roads and gravel. As long as your face is still in the wind is all that matters. Besides, Kim will love it. Thanks Bob, not only will Kim love it, she is already talking about driving it!! Craig
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