Carbon_One
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Looks like it was rear ended and left like that. Ugly for sure. Larry
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My method or rear wheel removal went like this. Break loose the nut on the axle. Raise the bike just enough that there was minimal pressure on the tire. Remove the nut and caliper parts. Slide out the axle and then slide the wheel off the differential hub. I never raised the wheel more than a 1/2 - 1" off the ground till the wheel had come out of place on the hub. Then just raised the bike high enough till I could tilt the wheel and roll it out from under the fender. Assembly is reversed. Doing it this way you don't need to lift the entire wheel nor try muscling it into position. As to storing a bike on it's frame I see nothing wrong there myself. After all the engine and other parts are all attached to it. I don't have a correct answer to raising the bike till it's off the ground and harming the suspension system. My personal thoughts are it'd be OK. I think if you're in doubt there it's easy enough to place blocks under the wheels and apply some light pressure on them. I know of many members from the north that have suspended their bikes off the ground for months at a time with no ill effects being reported doing this. Larry
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:whistling:HANNIGAN ADAPTER PLEASE *hint hint* Cougar ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What he said... Bongobobny I'm working on it. While at the International rally in Ar. I was checking B2Dad's trike to see what was needed. One problem is Hannigan trikes are so low to to the ground you'll have to either drive up on some boards 1st or use a floor jack to raise the bike and then board it up enough to gain clearance for a mc/atv jack to slide under the bike. The other problem is there is no one close to me who has a Hannigan trike I can use to mock up a model. In due time thou as it'll get done eventually. On another note I do have an adapter for anyone who has a Tri-Wing trike conversion. Larry
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Kyle check here in the 2nd gen classified parts & acc. -- http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/1586/cat/7 & http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/1585/cat/7 Larry
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Thanks for your support Brad. Up until now I was able to get free cardboard from an appliance store but since they've gone out of business I have to buy it now. I'm told cardboard costs have risen just like everything eles too. Thus one of the reasons for my price increase. Actual shipping and steel costs have been on a steady rise as well. Fuel surcharges have somewhat leveled off but I'm excepting those to go up along when higher fuel prices take effect. It seems never ending. Larry
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Well folks as much as I hate to do it I'm going to have to raise prices on the lift adapters. Between being squeased 3 ways on costs I really don't have much choice. Cost of steel, shipping, and shipping materials have been going up crazy this last 6 months or more. This being said, new prices will go into effect Aug 17, 09. Any orders prior to this date will be $10 less or at the current costs as they have been. Freestanding adapters will be $145 and Standard lift adapters will be $95. As before these prices include shipping anywhere in the USA. Canadian orders will have added costs . PM or e-mail me for quotes on shipping to Canada. Thanks to all previous customers, Larry
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Ya I know what ya mean there Red. It still beats a 2-3K custom paint job thou. Larry
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I'd be in as well. Deffineately a cooler time will be better. Larry
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All good advice from the guys above. Do an online search for decals. There's a lot of companies offering bike specific types with many designs. Decals can be as elaborate as one wishes or as simple as a few lines in one color. Here's just a sample with one search-- [ame=http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGLL_en&q=decals]decals - Google Search[/ame] & [ame=http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rlz=1T4GGLL_en&q=motorcycle+decals&revid=1806215829&ei=oTCESuerF4O0sgOkmtWkBw&sa=X&oi=revisions_inline&resnum=0&ct=broad-revision&cd=5]motorcycle decals - Google Search[/ame] Painted pin stripping doesn't necessarily have to be expensive. The stripper who did my bike & helmets spent 4 hours from start to finish and charged me $225. All painted pin stripping gets you a one of a kind bike too. Looking forward to seeing what you end up with on the bike Frank Larry
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Yep it's one of the better cruises / car shows. Also this week / weekend is the Woodward Ave Dream cruise from Pontiac to Detroit --- http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com/ Larry
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Horn brackets are available once again. Those folks who've already pre ordered will get theirs shipped on ASP. Thanks for being patience , Larry
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My thoughts too Brad. Larry
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Boy Brad are you sure you're making the right move here. Detroit has nothing even close to that nightmare of an interchange. Larry
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Lehmans newest trike converion http://www.lehmantrikes.com/ Larry
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That's a good start. Don't forget to add some sort of overhead cabinets too. You'll need storage space for all kinds of stuff. Larry
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Sad news for sure. Prayers for Alice & family during this time of grief. Larry
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Owen that is a Tri-Wing trike conversion. Here's a link to their web site --- http://www.triwing.com/ Larry
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Hello, You Venture Trike Riders - some questions!
Carbon_One replied to Nemo's topic in Watering Hole
Cougar and Bob have answered your questions pretty good. I have the Tri-Wing myself, having made the decision to do the conversion myself and saving a few $$$ in the process. This past week Don ( B2Dad ) had his trike ( Hannigan) at the International Rally. After comparing the two rides and seeing how they preformed together I can honestly say there's pros and cons to owning either one. Tri-Wing is more old school looking, has a solid Ford axle and available with diffent axle gearing, and will save a buch of $$ if you're the do it yourselfer type. I do like many features on the Hannigans too. Like good disc brakes , the wider rear foot print, lower to the ground, and smoother ride of the indepenant suspension. Also check out what Champion has to offer in a trike conversion for the RSV's. Regardless of the company you end up choosing to trike out the ride with I'd strongly recommend getting the fork rake conversion done. That alone will make steering and handling much easier and less tiring for the driver. Coming back with Don to Michigan we were riding at the same speeds & covering the same distantances. I was consistanately using a 1/2 gal of gas per tank than he was at every gas stop. Not sure what his axle ratio is but I have a 3:42 gear ratio in the axle. His bike is supposed to be lighter as well, mine weighs in at 1260 lbs with a full tank and all the normal stuff I carry in the trunk. I was getting 28/29 mpg @ 70 mph and sometimes as high as 32/34 mpg @ slower speeds. Even running the mountains with a heavy hand on the throttle I was getting 34 mpg. Hale filled his bike using 2.9 gal and I used 3.2 in a 108 mile run on Monday at the Rally. In Don's defence he was also pulling a trailer thou. My odometer is off a bit as it's not currently dead on. I'm registering 2/10 over in a 10 mile streach using highway markers. Larry -
Bob I saw in another post you've decided to go with a Hannigan conversion. Hannigan uses a pair of coil over shock type shocks on their trikes. Thus doing away with the factory shock. In place of the factory shock they have a steel tube in it's place. On Don's trike at the rally, he intends to raise the bike by adding leveling links as he feels it's too low as it comes from the factory. Especialy with the Hannigan tow bar installed. Don't know if a Diamond R hitch will work with this trike. I doubt it very much. On the paint I'd deffinately go with the two tone. Not having a Hannigan trike and from just observing them I can't add any more than this but I'm sure some other owners will stop in and give some great advice. looking forward to the day you too will be "Free on Three". Larry
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We opted to head home a day early and arrived home around 7pm last night. Good thing too or I'd have been driving thru an all day rain here in Michigan today. Started late last night and hasn't let up since. Nice to be back in cooler weather thou. Larry
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Joyce and I had a great time at the rally this year as well. A little hot at times thou. Good thing there's these caves to vist so we could cool off for a bit. As always it's great to meet our brothers and sisters from near and far at these gatherings. Some long time friends as well as new ones. Don's new addition to the family ???? Hmm missed that bit of info somehow. I'm sure we'll all know all about that soon enough. Bill and his committee did an outstanding job on this years rally. :clap2::clap2:Many thanks to them in their efforts making this such an outstanding event. Larry
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Thanks for the updates Tom. Prayers for James & Alice Larry
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Good to hear you guys got down there safely Brad. As to folks moving to Texas my brother did it twice. Stayed for 10 years the first time in Houston, then came back to Michigan for about 12 years, then back to Lubbock for 4 more. He's now in Tennessee and loving it a whole lot better. So who knows maybe you'll eventually end up there anyhow. Note: this is a shameless plug hoping you guys aren't so far away that we can still see ya several times a year as opposed to maybe once in a blue moon if ya all are rooted in Texas. Anyhow don't rule out Tn entirely. Check on jobs there as well. Larry
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I have to agree with the folks here looking after their fellow members in time of need. Like JB & Robbie I had the unfortunate experince of going down 2 years agao at Vogal. I can't thank the folks there enough for their concerns and help during the time I was there. In fact I also need to thank even those who sent well wishes from their homes all across the country. Glad to hear it wasn't worse than it is for you and robbie. Bikes can be fixed/replaced much easier you know. Larry
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Update on coolers. No worries as they have plenty on hand for the group to use as well as tubs that can be iced down. If anyone brings their own coolers then you'll have them to use in their rooms as well of course. Larry