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Handle is too long and would interfer with the trunk. Probably made for a garage door. On the flat cam of the one I used I didn't have to cut a slot . It just fits tight against the body. Maybe mine is too short to reach that metal tab but it felt pretty strong. I'll revisit that today. Larry UPDATE: OK so after checking the cam it comes just short of the metal bracket Hannigan uses. So I'm going to add an extended cam to the latch so it'll engage the metal bracket. Needed or not my thinking is it'll be a stronger locked trunk then.

Here's the link --http://www.triketalk.com/forum/bmw-trikes-234/trunk-lock-hannigan-kit-14784/

I like Jeff's idea. I also feel your pain as I had a similar experience once. I was using a thin screwdriver and ended up breaking the tip off. OMG. Now what I thought. First I tried using a thin pencil type magnet to retrieve it. Nope that didn't work so then I tried using a stiff wire with a very strong magnet above the cylinders hole. Nope again. I finally had to loosen the cylinder head, slowly turn the motor over until it reached top dead center, then at that point I could fish the bit out with the aforementioned pencil magnet. Never again will I use something hard in the cylinder to feel for top dead center. So you're not the only one to be stuck in such an embarassing spot. Larry

Considering the responses thus far you may as well go ahead an check into seeing what it'd cost us for a pod cover. I'd say start at a dozen and work your way up from there as orders came in. To save time and money on your part just offer the cover and let the owners get whatever gauges they prefered. Larry BTW: Great job on your project.

My 83 came with a rocker switch the previous owner installed to be able to turn on the fan as needed manually. You do need to watch the temp gauge to know when to turn it on but really haven't had it on but a couple of times and probably didn't need to then. Larry

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Adding rain pants over your jeans will not only keep you dry but warmer too. A decent light weight jacket to break wind will keep you warm on those cool to cold riding times. Same can be said about adding a raint coat over the jacket. Layering with a sweat shirt helps a lot as well. You can always take stuff off if too warm. Enjoy your trip and keep us posted on your progress. Larry

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Now that's a thought. Did the keyless push button to open still function? Larry

Yes the hole had to be enlarged a bit. I used a dremel tool w/ carbide bit. But any rasp type bit would of worked. Even a round rat tail file with elbow grease. LOL It cost me about $30 with shipping from Vancover, BC, Canada. I'm not sure how much or even if they'll sell the T handles for over the counter customers if not having been a previouse customer. They use a lef and right to open latch but were out of the left to open ones when I ordered this one. Larry

OK I got my latch installed I ended up using the one I bought from Tri-Wing. And since using that one have been internet shopping for either a wholesaler or manufacturer for others to puchase from if they want one. Also Jay and I are looking at other altenative types that would look good and function well for these lids, Attached are the 4 latches that I bought. Left to right - E-bay T handle latch, Tri-Wing T handle latch, Plastic push button latch, and Hannigan's push button sidecar latch. The e-bay latch isn't too bad but the quality isn't as good as the Tri-Wing one I ended up using. Forget the plastic push button one. The sidecar latch wouldn't work unless I did some serious catch mods due to the catch facing the wrong way plus I would of had to enlarge the lids hole more than I felt comfortable doing. If I had opened up the hole much more and decided this wasn't going to work the hole would of been too big for the other latches. Could of made a cover plate if the hole was too big but in the end I decided to go the easiest route. Best of all there was no need to do anything to the catch on the trike. Larry

You need what is called hex bit sockets - http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/search_10155_12602?keyword=metric+hex+bits and/or Allen wrenches - http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-26-pc-standard-and-metric-ball-end/p-00946274000P?prdNo=28&blockNo=28&blockType=G28 Larry

I'd thought of that too but then you still have to carry around a remote or have it attached to the bikes key ring. I just think either the T handle latch or push button lacth is simpler in use In the unlocked position which would be most of the time, just open and close the trunk as needed. Lock her up when planning on being away from the bike. Larry

Ok as Jay stated I've recently looked and purchased 4 different lock combinations but haven't installed any of them yet due to wanting to get this right the first time. Once the lock's hole is altered there's no going back as the replacements will enlarge the current locks mounting hole. In the case of two "T" handle types there's also the requirement of drilling two holes for the fastening screws as well as the last push to close - push button latch I bought. None of the locks I've bought have had a cover for the key hole to keep water out but in the 5 years I owned my 05 with the Tri-Wing conversion I never had a problem with the key or lock tumbler working. The main reason for me for even changing the stock latch Hannigan is the fact we don't want to have to use a key to open and close the trikes trunk every time we want to put or retrieve something inside it. Here's a rundown of what the latches I've but to date. First was a T handle from a vendor on E-bay. While it was cheap, $8.50, I was concerned about the top "T" being too long . I was wanting to move the trunk back to the last set of mounting holes but hadn't done so yet so didn't know for sure if there would be clearance problems between the two. Next was purchasing another "T" handle from Tri-Wing which is a well made latch/lock plus has a shorter T. I got one of these last summer for B2Dad and he loves it so know it'd work good. In the mean time Joyce was telling me she saw some push button latches with a lift finger tab being used on some of the sidecars Hannigan had in their showroom. So another search online gave me a latch with these features. However after getting it home I was disappointed in that the latch I received didn't match what was described in the literature. It was an all plastic latch used in marine applications. The web site described it as a chromed unit. While this latch would probably of worked well I was unsure of strength thou its rated at 80lbs plus I would of preferred the chrome look opposed to flat black plastic. OK so now we decide to go to the source and call John at Hannigan. After talking with him we ordered a latch that is used by them on some of their sidecars as I said above. He said they import them from overseas, UK I think Joyce was told. John also said it was important to keep them well lubed. Looks good and will have to fabricate a catch for the latch but would of had to do that regardless of any of the latches I've bought to date anyhow. Also this latch from Hannigan will have to have a square hole made in the lid opposed to the round holes of the other latches. Bottom line now is to determine which latch to actually use and proceed fom there. At this point it'll be either the Tri-Wing "T" or the push button model from Hannigan, with me leaning towards the push button model. I'll report back with pics once I get this done. Larry

I'm good for a couple as well. Need to keep a couple for other riders and exchanges. Larry

Great news Miles and do be careful for a while. Don't want to be re-injuring that leg now would we? on side car class too. Larry

They can also be folded if you need to use a bike cover or need the height reduced. Larry

Been following Justin's progress and it sounds like his will is there so should make it. Keep up the hard work Justin and thanks for your reports Roy Larry

2 Yamaha's. 09 RSV/Hannigan trike 83 Venture Standard and a Motorvation side car for it to be added in the future. Larry

Neat ya but practical - NO. With a 28 mph top speed and a 30 mile range and then sit for 3 hours for a full charge you're pretty limited on where you can go. Nope not gonna work in my area. I can see something like it thou in the future if it has a better eletric motor or better yet small gas motor. Larry

Good questions and I for one would be interested to hear the responses as well. I do know that like you I'd have a rear tire mounted up front but from there it gets cloudy. On my 05 I used a bias Dunlop 404 mounted in the normal direction. That tire had about 10 k on it when the bike got totaled. At that time it was showing some cupping wear but still had decent thread. I had planned on replacing it during the winter. Larry

Confirm a yes for 1. Now to fgure out what to use it for . Larry

I think the coupler is reused with the driveshaft when Hannigan does their thing. At least I didn't get that back with the take off parts. Larry

Once again Don. No getting around it this time. LOL Larry

I'd like to 2nd that. The folks working on these committees are doing an outstanding job thus far in my humble opinion. Larry