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[Frozenshrimp]

Good afternoon everybody I'm from Oklahoma. I'm new to trike riding and have been wanting one now for about 30 yrs now so I went out and bought me a 68 VW Trike. I look foward to talking to everyone and getting to know as much as I can about triking. Here are a few pics for eveyone to check out,If anybody have any sugestions of info that would be helpful I would be greatful.

Thanks Frozenshrimp

 

[John Luciano]

Long wait was worth it VERY nice

 

[RPM54]

Looks good Newbe, Just joined today make me a newbe too.

 

[Nana]

What a great trike you found, Frozenshrimp! Welcome to TrikeTalk <img src="images/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Smile" class="inlineimg" />. You'll find lots of great discussion here.

 

[skuuter]

WELCOME to TRIKE TALK......NICE VW Trike.....I really like the VWs.....:wtg:

 

[Gorilla]

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<div class="message">Good afternoon everybody I'm from Oklahoma. I'm new to trike riding and have been wanting one now for about 30 yrs now so I went out and bought me a 68 VW Trike. I look foward to talking to everyone and getting to know as much as I can about triking. Here are a few pics for eveyone to check out,If anybody have any sugestions of info that would be helpful I would be greatful.<br />
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</div>Welcome to our world. Now yours also. Nice trike.

 

[wingking51]

What took you so long I know that you will ask yourself the same question after you get a few miles under your belt. Welcome to Trike Talk! This is the place for information and help with answers to questions that you may have. Ride far, ride often!

 

[trikes4ever]

That's a beauty! Someone took very good care of it - or did a terrific job restoring it. Congratulations. Springers & girders rule.

 

[trikes4ever]

Drop in at Brothers of the Third Wheel. Lots of VW people there too.

 

[3WHELAR]

Don't forget the Aussie's 80%VW,..... Aussie Trike Riders and Lovers Group on Facebook. Nice rig looks to me like an early Bonn Trike Have fun.

 

[Blondie Gal]

Great looking trike! (Curiosity is killing me - what's the story behind your TT Forum name?)

 

[Ozarkryder]

Nice! Welcome to the Three World! We rode a TrikeShop Runabout for about 14 years before we got the "Wing. Loved that hot rod, but started really touring and The Blue Trike was hard to run those 400 to 600 mile days we do now. Man, I miss that trike.

My advice would be to go the the General Forum and read the "Experienced Trike Riders" thread. Lots of good info there.
My secon piece of advice is to be careful when bending your right wrist. Front end of that trike is mightly with most of the engine behind the rear axle. Pretty easy to get that front wheel off the pavement. Don't ask me how I know that.

 

[Frozenshrimp]

BlondieGal I was the 3rd son out of 4 and I got the short end of the height gene, all my brothers including my younger bro are 6'2'' or taller and I'm only 5'9'' so they always called me the shrimp.Well one winter day I came in from running around playin and I was shaking so much from the cold (no jacket of course) and one of my older brothers said look a frozenshrimp and the name stuck. Don't you just love siblings

 

[Blondie Gal]

BlondieGal I was the 3rd son out of 4 and I got the short end of the height gene, all my brothers including my younger bro are 6'2'' or taller and I'm only 5'9'' so they always called me the shrimp.Well one winter day I came in from running around playin and I was shaking so much from the cold (no jacket of course) and one of my older brothers said look a frozenshrimp and the name stuck. Don't you just love siblings

Love the story! Congrats on being part of our TT Forum!

 

[Frozenshrimp]

Thanks Wingking I have had my trike for about 2 1/2 weeks now and have put almost 700 miles on er and the better half and I r just lovin it. I'm trying to talk Kristi into going to the Turner Falls run Oct 1st thru the 3rd but don't think she is up to the full ride there and back. I told her we could stop as many times as she needed but don't think she is going for it maybe next time

 

[Frozenshrimp]

Re: Frozenshrimp

Thanks for the warm welcome everybody. I was reading some older post about getting a riding group started and a patch made if there is any more info on it I would be greatful. I like the riding group idea than riding club 4 sure and like the threedom riders

 

[Nana]

Re: Frozenshrimp

We are in the early stages of organizing the group, Frozenshrimp. But for sure we'll keep you in the loop, and you can help with your area!

 

[Frozenshrimp]

I would be honored to help in any way I can thanks Nana