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There is a lift available, but my brother "SEAlaskan" HOGs it.
In his defense, it is his shop.
In his defense, it is his shop.
Winter Project
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There is a lift available, but my brother "SEAlaskan" HOGs it.
In his defense, it is his shop.
Now that must make some interesting conversation, brothers, one Harley and one Honda:laugh:.
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Yeeeah!! To be truthful, I'm in away jealous, I've always liked the Goldwings.
Butch
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It is back together. Still need to add mud guards and trike wings.
Not the best picture, but it sure looks sweet.
Not the best picture, but it sure looks sweet.
pretty color, looks great
Very nice!...Great color...
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Yesterday, got the trike out for it's first ride of the year. The streets were a little wet and the temperature was about 36*F.
Some first impressions:
- I feel like I'm forgetting something. (Seat Belt?... Kickstand?)
- My Wife likes the idea that she can get on and off without me being there to hold it.
- The running gear seems smoother since I went through it.
- Have to approach potholes a little differently.
- Don't have to worry about the gravel at the intersections.
- It didn't get as dirty as I expected and seemed easier to wash.
Some first impressions:
- I feel like I'm forgetting something. (Seat Belt?... Kickstand?)
- My Wife likes the idea that she can get on and off without me being there to hold it.
- The running gear seems smoother since I went through it.
- Have to approach potholes a little differently.
- Don't have to worry about the gravel at the intersections.
- It didn't get as dirty as I expected and seemed easier to wash.
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Added the Trike Wings and a fender extender.
Took it for a short ride. Some of the roads were wet from melting snow and there was still some ice on the road near the glacier. The Trike Wings did help keep a lot of the road spray off the rear fenders.
Took it for a short ride. Some of the roads were wet from melting snow and there was still some ice on the road near the glacier. The Trike Wings did help keep a lot of the road spray off the rear fenders.
Added the Trike Wings and a fender extender.
Took it for a short ride. Some of the roads were wet from melting snow and there was still some ice on the road near the glacier. The Trike Wings did help keep a lot of the road spray off the rear fenders.
The trikes looking good.
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Nice Very Very Nice
Beautiful, I love the color and now you have a trike you know you can depend on. Just watch the wide rear end when you are getting close to fuel pumps, and ride safe.
Man, wish I could do what you are doing. No way!!!! I am a total dunce when it comes to mechanicing. So, being a dunce I can ask, what is a delrin disk? What does it do?
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Thanks for the positive comments!
I took the front wheel in today to have a new tire put on. I went with the Battlax BT45 and am having it mounted in normal rotation.
Jackpoet, I didn't know what a Delrin Disk or a rzeppa joint was until I looked into doing this project.
Delrin is a registered trademark for a crystalline plastic that has good wear and abrasion properties.
The disk fits in the center of the adapter (see picture) and serves a duel purpose.
First it provides a wear point for the tail end of the drive shaft. You can see in the picture where the drive shaft has been wearing into the adapter.
The drive shaft is connected to the rzeppa joint (CV Joint) with a snap ring. The disk forces the drive shaft forward so that the bearings in the rzeppa joint are centered and also pushes the front of the drive shaft further into the yoke (universal joint assembly) for a more secure connection.
Not the best explanation, but I hope you get the idea.
I took the front wheel in today to have a new tire put on. I went with the Battlax BT45 and am having it mounted in normal rotation.
Jackpoet, I didn't know what a Delrin Disk or a rzeppa joint was until I looked into doing this project.
Delrin is a registered trademark for a crystalline plastic that has good wear and abrasion properties.
The disk fits in the center of the adapter (see picture) and serves a duel purpose.
First it provides a wear point for the tail end of the drive shaft. You can see in the picture where the drive shaft has been wearing into the adapter.
The drive shaft is connected to the rzeppa joint (CV Joint) with a snap ring. The disk forces the drive shaft forward so that the bearings in the rzeppa joint are centered and also pushes the front of the drive shaft further into the yoke (universal joint assembly) for a more secure connection.
Not the best explanation, but I hope you get the idea.
Very Nice, Job well done !
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Brother and i got out for a short ride. The temp was about 34* and there was frost on the road where the trees hid it from the sun.
Spent as much time cleaning them after as we did riding them.
BTW..... Love the Trike!
yah, that was a great ride and today looks like another great day for putting some miles on.
Butch
Butch
Re: Body/Ground Effects Repair
Chose to do the repair work on the running boards myself. Figured that they were going to be covered with a spray-on bed liner, so didn't need to be as perfect.
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What brand of spray-on bed liner paint did you use??
Chose to do the repair work on the running boards myself. Figured that they were going to be covered with a spray-on bed liner, so didn't need to be as perfect.
What brand of spray-on bed liner paint did you use??
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Re: Body/Ground Effects Repair
I don't remember the name of bed liner, but it was one of the few options I had in my home town. I see a lot of folks have had good luck with Line-X, which is probably sold in your area.
I don't remember the name of bed liner, but it was one of the few options I had in my home town. I see a lot of folks have had good luck with Line-X, which is probably sold in your area.
Nice to see the progression of your project.
I wish I had the talent to tackle large scale trike issues.
2 wheels are a lot easier to do your own home work.
I wish I had the talent to tackle large scale trike issues.
2 wheels are a lot easier to do your own home work.
Well I liked what you have done! Next question is WHEN can you do mine? just need the running boards, but a new paint job would be nice too ! ThumbUp
That really would give me an excuse to bring the wife up for a couple of weeks on a road trip!! Hopefully you have a good campground up there, so we could brind the new bunkhouse up and do some camping in the late spring !!
That really would give me an excuse to bring the wife up for a couple of weeks on a road trip!! Hopefully you have a good campground up there, so we could brind the new bunkhouse up and do some camping in the late spring !!WOW!! Nice looking trike! I love the colour. You should be very proud of that unit!!!....Ken
Fantastic report, with great pictures. Doing the work yourself just adds to the enjoyment of riding. ThumbUp
John Luciano
One Of The Origionals
Not a big fan of running boards ( aqua Shields ) but after seeing yours in Black I liked it. Body color makes the trike look to big IMHO. I already get the " why didn't u just by a Miata . " looks good nice job...
job...
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Not a big fan of running boards ( aqua Shields ) but after seeing yours in Black I liked it. Body color makes the trike look to big IMHO. I already get the " why didn't u just by a Miata . " looks good nice
Thanks John!
I like things that are functional. To have running boards that are not usable is like having a pretty woman in a glass case. Nice to look at but not good for much else.
I did some work on my running boards to make them weight bearing and added the Comfort Controls to put the rear brake and shifter down and forward. This allows me to put my feet where they are more comfortable.
It actually does make the trike feel bigger or more roomy.
rmrc51
Lost In The 50's
I like the idea of coating the Aqua Shields, Wing Boards or what ever your running boards are called with a product such as LINE-X! ThumbUp
Not only for the protection it provides, but in my opinion it looks great as well!
This might be a small project for me as well in the future, We'll see,,,.
Not only for the protection it provides, but in my opinion it looks great as well!
This might be a small project for me as well in the future, We'll see,,,.
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I like the idea of coating the Aqua Shields, Wing Boards or what ever your running boards are called with a product such as LINE-X! ThumbUp
Not only for the protection it provides, but in my opinion it looks great as well!
This might be a small project for me as well in the future, We'll see,,,.
I think that it should be an option when you have your trike built. It is less expensive and more durable then paint.
BTW..... It was your posts that got me looking at the Comfort Controls..... Thank you!
rmrc51
Lost In The 50's
I agree 100% about the LINE-X or equivalent being an option.
As far as the Comfort Controls go, no thanks needed. Glad to help. ThumbUp
I hope you found they were worth the cost regarding foot/leg comfort. I still think it was a worth-while option.
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