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'08 Yamaha V Star 1100 Trike build
Some more pics - realized I didn't show the tank, seats and fender on it. As I said, I did go for a "test" ride. I went before I started trimming the body, right after I mounted the exhaust. 1st thing...It's a Yamaha V Star 1100 - So not a "heavy" bike to start with. I had been told about...- BladeDreams
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'08 Yamaha V Star 1100 Trike build
Okay, MUCH progress! Started Mocking up the body, mounting and fitting. Started to run into an issue - Of where the exhaust would mount, exit - Or even Look. So, we stopped, mounted up the Exhaust and - Test ride - First ONE!!!!:DThumbUp:cool: ^^ Had, an ongoing issue with the brake lines -...- BladeDreams
- Post #23
- Forum: Trike Builds
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'08 Yamaha V Star 1100 Trike build
Wanted to upload some pics of my "progress" : ) The "T" bar that the body mounts to...all 4 holes stripped out. Looks like they "tried" to clean out after the powder coating... I got that cleaned up : ) Starting to "look" like a trike now - ! 1st TEST fit of the body :clapping: Trying to...- BladeDreams
- Post #19
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'08 Yamaha V Star 1100 Trike build
^^I completely agree. Yes, I can do all the needed machine work, clean up and re paint...But, For what I paid - I shouldn't have to do it :AGGHH:. Okay! I got the rims in today!- BladeDreams
- Post #18
- Forum: Trike Builds
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'08 Yamaha V Star 1100 Trike build
Only 6 weeks to arrive, after they received my swing arm for conversion. After removing all the shrink wrap, and setting the body off to the side. Opposite view One of the 1st "issues" I have found. Looks like they had to "modify" the mount - using a cut off wheel grinder... I have nothing...- BladeDreams
- Post #15
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'08 Yamaha V Star 1100 Trike build
Been looking into this "triple tree rake"....the ones making my kit "recommend" a 5 degree rake. Damn! These things are not cheap, either! I am not sure if I need or want one.... From what I have been reading, alot of people say they are like adding "power steering" to your bike. Other say, if...- BladeDreams
- Post #5
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'08 Yamaha V Star 1100 Trike build
Pulling the Swing arm off. Inspecting, for just under 7000 miles - still looks new :) Re attached the final drive differential and final gear drive gear - to ship off to be converted to the trike axle. Built plywood crate for it... Needs much more padding - filled it with old news papers...- BladeDreams
- Post #4
- Forum: Trike Builds
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'08 Yamaha V Star 1100 Trike build
Removing the 2 nuts for the axle. Sliding wheel and final drive off the swing arm. Remove the final drive assembly. Remove the nuts holding the final drive gear from the wheel. Had to remove the rear exhaust manifold to get to the bolt for the swing arm. also the battery, and battery box.- BladeDreams
- Post #3
- Forum: Trike Builds
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'08 Yamaha V Star 1100 Trike build
Starting to remove the stock mufflers. Pic of it from left side. Start removal of the bar for the saddle bags, the Rear disk brake caliper. Make sure to hang disk caliper by a wire or other such, dont want to just hang it by it's hose... Pic of the two nuts holding the right side of the...- BladeDreams
- Post #2
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'08 Yamaha V Star 1100 Trike build
Hello, I have had my bike since new -ish, I'm the second owner, but purchased it with just over 100 miles on it. Think it was a little to intimidating for original owner. So, Now I'm up to 6969 mile on it, And have decided I want a Trike. I spent the last winter (since Thanksgiving 2015) doing...- BladeDreams
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- Forum: Trike Builds
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Opinions on the Triwing conversion
I know, this is an old thread - but wanted to toss my two cents in the hat... I spoke with Darlene and Jim via email for a conversion kit for my V star 1100 - with shaft drive. they are one of 3 places I was able to find that will do a "kit". They have NO pictures on their site of the shaft...- BladeDreams
- Post #19
- Forum: Yamaha Trikes
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Hey, Im from Nebraska...Going to be Starting a Trike Build!
Hello, I have been reading, watching as many forums and youtube videos as I can.... Decided I wanted a Trike. I currently have a 2008 Yamaha V Star 1100 Silverado. As this particular bike is shaft drive, and few to very few make a " kit " for it - and I simply cant see paying $2 to $3K to have...- BladeDreams
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