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    Here's the pics I took. Larry
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    I'm with Don on soldering and shrink wraping wire connections. Eventually the splice types will either become loose or corrode and then you loose the power of whatever they go for. It really doesn't take much more time to solder the connections and doing so you know it'll last. I will add using them say inside a car they work fine if you want to use them there. I still prefer soldering all my connections and terminals. Putting tape over the spliced connector help but tape in the long run breaks down too, especialy when used where the elements and water could get to them. Larry
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    Don the gear rations on the Hannigans are 3:73 whic is about the same as a V-Max differential. Tri-Wing uses a 3:42 gear ratio wich adds about 250 rpms at 70mph. hannigans add approximately 500 rpms at the same speed. I think the factory gearing for the Venture is 3:21. Yea gas milage will suck on the trike. If you're getting 25 mpg that's probably going to be about average. mine varies between 25 and 30 depending on speed and how much I'm using my right wrist. I've even gotten 21 -22 when pulling a trailer in hill country. I was normally looking for a gas station around 125 miles and decided that just wasn't enough range so I added an auxliarlly fuel tank last winter. It measured out at 4 gallons but in real life capicity is about 3 3/4 gals of useable fuel. Adding that tank was one of the best things I did to this bike after triking it. Larry
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    Don I've seen a couple of the Motor Trike RSV's but don't know who they were as I saw them on trips. Also know nothing on how they're set up in comparison to the Tri-Wing & Hannigan trikes. Other than older machines Tri-Wing and Hannigan are currently the only choices available for triking a Venture or RSTD. Larry
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    When I did my trike conversion I automaticly included a raked tree in my plans. I used the EZ steer system which I think has 6*. Could be wrong there thou. I also went with the longer Flanders handle bars & all stainless steel brake lines. My thinking was the additional leverage of the longer bars (wider too) would ease steering efforts. Anyhow with the setup I have I really have no steering problems. Adding risers in your case would probably accomplish the same thing I'd think. I know a couple of trikers who still use the stock rake on their trikes and they do have to excert more effort steering in twisties plus tire sooner. The shoulders get a good workout. Those guys are generally in flat country so it's not a big deal for them. I do feel that having a raked front end keeps the bike tracking straight easier. Larry
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    Totally insane is what that is. Whatever happened to common sense? Larry
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    Great memories there. You just know the Tweetybird loves this stuff. I mean look at the record. Water buckets, pie in the face and a jacket dumped from bucket. What's next?? We'll find out come MD in June. Larry
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    Like you said it's a love/hate relationship for paint like that. I'm not a fan of these type graphics either but can appreciate the amount of work and time put into doing this paint job. Your cousin is the one who has to be happy with the finished paint. Larry
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    Joyce booked our rooms this evening as well, Friday thru Sunday. See ya all there. Larry
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    Good job Smely. I'v been thinking of doing that mod for a while myself, just hadn't gotten around to doing it. Seeing your post now reminds me to getr done. Larry
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    Good for you Joe. nNow maybe we'll see ya around a bit more. You going to the M&E Sat in Flint? Larry
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    Wow 2 days and it's on my doorstep. Great service there. Not only that but the quality of the choke pull is top drawer.:thumbsup2: Larry
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    I want to go but have a lot on my plate Friday and thru the weekend. If I can make it then it'll have to be Sunday. Maybe sneak in a couple hours early Sunday. I'll know more later in the week. Larry
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    Does it ever end?? Nope. The order is in thou. Love the key so this will match up well. Larry
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    Happy Birthday Cindy
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    Yep I think it was about $30-50 extra for the add ons ( $10k?) I did as well. Well worth it. Larry
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    I had had Progressive from 05 to last summer when I switched to Allstate. The 1st two years were as a two wheeler. Because the bike is still a motorcycle nothing changed there. I did add on extra accessory insureance to cover the costs of the trike portion. Allstate does the same thing by just adding a rider to the main policy to cover the added value of the trike. Larry BTW: I saved over $300 making the switch so it pays to shop around. It also helped that all of my vechicals and house was insured with them as well.
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    Well said Brad and as noted you have spoken well for many of us here at VR. With the Lord's blessings we'll all have a safe & happy new year as well. Larry
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    Merry Christmas and the happiest New Year it can be. I dare say that there's as many of us Stateside looking forward to meeting you folks as you are us this coming year. Peace and God Bless to you, Alan, & family. Larry
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    Enjoy your time with family as best as you can. We'll continue keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers. Wishing the best to you both in the coming year. Larry
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    Welcome to the site Cap'n. Can't remember if we meet yet or not but no matter, we'll see ya at the M&E next month. Larry
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    Sounds like a nice trip Ken. Many years ago my brother and I did the loop around Lake Huron and back down to s.e. Mi. Fo me going thru Canada, Upper Michigan, and the norther lower Michigan was the best riding. It was a shorter trip than what you're planing (3 days). Considering that you will be traveling further and even with an extra day to do it, you may be pushing your time frame a bit to get all done and still take in extra "must see " stops. Just alow extra time for any unforseen situations and enjoy the trip. Larry PS: I'm just 25 miles west of Windsor so let me know when your in the area. I may even ride with you a ways if you don't mind.
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    If I recall Yammer was suppossed to building a garage last summer. Must of been slacking to much. Larry
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    good deal Don. Definitely get that front end raked out. Makes a world of difference in ease of steering. It's pricey option but worth it IMHO. Larry PS: Looking forward to seeing ya again sometime next year at one of the Md's, M&E, or International Rally
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    Nice find. Knowing what it costs to convert to a trike that's a good deal in itself. But it never hurts to ask for a better deal. The most they can say is "no deal". I don't think Motor Trike is currently offering kits or conversions for the RSV's, at least their not advertising it. Good luck, Larry
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