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l like your thinking Scott. Way less hassle if it works too. Larry

After getting side lined a couple of years I finally got my 83 back on the road. Took it out yesterday for a shake down run and everything is working good. I initially had put a couple hundred miles on it after getting the bike in late summer of 2012, Then got "T" boned by a cage on the 05 trike in September. While healing up from that I purchased another 2nd gen, 09, and proceeded to get that bike to where I wanted it including triking it during the winter. I had done some work on it off and on the 83 this summer, namely removing the carbs and giving them a good cleaning, fresh spark plugs, a syn, and rebuilding the rear master cylinder and flush the system, new thermostat with fresh "O" rings. Also cleaned up a nest of wires & updated the fuse box. Anyhow this week after returning from BongoBob's BBQ weekend I jumped back into the project finishing up the 83. Oh there's more to be done but for now I'll enjoy it as is. Next winter I'll rebuild the front forks and whatever else needs doing after evaluating it till it's parked for winter. Larry PS: Pics later

Good luck Bob. My 09 had both rear coils go out last year when I first got it ready for the road after having it triked. Whether both went out at the same time or not I have no idea but once they were replaced the bike ran fine. And still does today at a year and a half later. Ma Yamaha questioned two going out together but eventually replaced them under warranty. Anyhow hope you find a simple & cheap fix. Larry

Good for her and you too. Nothing like having your partner enjoying the ride with you. Larry

It's a great magazine and have subscribed to it for a number of years now. Rider is the only other magazine I receive. Larry

Rick. Hope the docs find a problem and get you back to normal as can be. Larry

Currently don't have any and don't know just when they'll be available again thus no listing for them in classified. Sorry Larry

Yep no problem with not keeping those arm rests. In fact your passenger will benefit even more with them in place once or if you decide to convert to 3 wheels. The guys here who have already triked their rides are spot on with their input. Like many my wife rides a whole lot more now that we have the trike opposed to when the bike was on two wheels. Larry

Thanks for letting us know about Buddy Mike. Sorry to hear he's still having some health problems. I lsst saw him and snowflake at the B2D & D2Mom's M&E last May. Wishing & praying the docs fing out what ails him. Larry

Two things come to mind on whether it'll be strong enough. One is the thickness of the tubing being used in the receiver, and its length. Two would be the overall size of the carrier itself and the size of the material being used. At 50 lbs max weight I don't really see any problems. Larry

Interesting concept and it's been done before. Rex and the one that was made by Corbin come to mind. My guess is that they'll try competing head to head with the BRP Spyders. so look for a $20 k+ price tag. They'll have to really offer some incentives if they intend to sell many. Larry

Still thinking and sending up those prayers for Skid and Warden. Hope both are getting well. Larry

Happy Canada Day to all of our Canadian friends here at VR.org. Larry

A couple recent posts reminded me of a preventive measure I took when I had the trunk off the trike while adding my auxiliary tank. When I repositioned the trunk on the trike I made a base out of 1/8" aluminum. I did this for two reasons. One was I not only moved the trunk back a bit but also changed the angle slightly per Joyce's request. Having done that the trunks bottom wouldn't be sitting flush on the luggage rack and would of only been supported in a small area. Two was there had been reports , one recently in fact, of the trunk bottoms cracking for either becoming loose or flexing on rough roads or overloading or a combination of all these. My trunk was in excellent shape but did this just the same to keep from future problems. At the time I added this sheet of aluminum Jay and I added one to Jeanie's trike as well. I can't recall for sure just now if hers had cracks on the bottom of the trunk but we added one just to be safe. Larry

Brenda it's good to see you posting AND enjoying the trike. Thanks for the auxiliary tank plug too. Larry

Cool stories for all posters so far. Nothing colorful from me thou. Went from a Allstate scooter at age 15 to Harley Sportsters into my late 20's with a few Honda's, BSA and a VW trike in between them. Raised our family and then came back into biking in 2001 getting a new Volusia at the time, From there to my 05 Midnight and now 09 RSV/Hannigan trike. Oh and my 83 I picked up about 4 years ago. Still in the process of getting that baby road worthy. Anyhow thanks for sharing your stories guys. Larry

Strictly dealer or factory install. They don't sell to individuals doing their own installs. Sorry. Had the factory do mine and was happy with their work. Larry

Here's what I have on the trike. http://www.leatherconnexion.com/-Mud-Flap-Small-Bulb-Style-P1002C234.aspx Mine has red piping to match the bikes red. I had these on the 05 as well & really like them. Had a custom made set for the rear of the TRI-WING 05 but not needed on the rear of the Hannigan. Larry The inner section is a thick rubber with the leather on the outside. Very durable and easy cleaning. with whatever you choose but do get one for the front. Larry

Yep right on all accounts. Glad to hear you & your Mrs. are enjoying the ride even more now. Larry

Yep they just need to head north. Larry

I'd be nervous just walking that road let alone traveling on 2 ,3, or 4 wheels. Give me a surefooted mule and off we'd go. Larry

All of Hannigan's trikes I've seen have been for the RSV. The top of the body has a recessed area that allows the trunk to attach to the luggage rack as normal. Hannigan may well have a flat topped body for the RSTD's but best to give them a call. Just a thought but the luggage rack on the RSTD may well still utilize the opening Hannigan uses for the RSV's trunk. TRI-Wing is the only other company offering a trike conversion to my knowledge for these bikes. with which ever way you go. Larry

Get well ASP Jonesy. Hope this will all be behind you soon enough. Take care & mind the Docs orders. Larry

Probably hopelessly lost. That's cause everyone tells you where to go. No storms here , nothing but nice weather thou we are expecting some rain to come thru tonight and maybe tomorrow. Larry

Nice find Joe. Hope you'll get a lot of happy miles on it. Fitting you so that you're comfortable is all that matters as to what you're riding. Enjoy it. Larry