Newbee from Northern Ireland

[angie198]

Hi folks I have two trikes 1995 Yamaha Virago 750cc my friend and I built and 1999 Yamaha royal star venture which I have bought recently.

 

[consitter]

Welcome to Trike Talk!

 

[Bikerbozo]

Welcome Angie and greetings from Long Island, NY, USA, planet Earth.:qpnmt:

 

[jaxbobg]

It's always a pleasure to hear from new members in far away places. I'm envious that you can travel to other countries as easily as I travel to other states.

Come back often, tell us of your travels, and post some pictures.

 

[angie198]

Thank you

Thanks for the warm welcome folks...

 

[Rod69]

Welcome from Southeastern Illinois.

 

[Ed Hobgood]

Welcome to Trike Talk, Glad to have you on board, Ride safe and have fun.

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard. Glad you joined us.

 

[Lucky]

Welcome glad you joined us. RIDE SAFE

 

[kybigmac]

Welcome from KY. My son and I have always want to come to your part of the world ,our ancestors came from Ireland and Scotland . Maybe some day:laugh:

 

[Recall]

Welcome to TT from WV.

 

[Keystone]

Welcome to TT!ThumbUp

 

[angie198]

Royal star venture speedo issues!!

Hi Folks when I bought the venture trike there was a digital speedometer fitted, I didn't think much about it at the time, on closer inspection the original one is still in place it lights up and fuel gauge works, the speedo does not work and the total miles is stopped at 18,600.

I asked the previous owner why another digital speedo was fitted and he tried to explain that the original speedo was connected to the rear motorbike wheel and when converted to a trike it was not possible to connect to a trike axle, I asked could it not have been re-routed to the front wheel? he said NO but gave no reason why not? I would very much appreciate any help on this folks, I love the retro style speedo on the trike and would love to get it all running properly.ThumbUp

 

[Pegasus1300]

All the equipt to drive the speedo in inside the rear third member and there is no place to put such stuff in the front hub. It isn't just a a drive gear box such as used to be seen on older bikes. Now as I was typing this I thought if you already have replacement digital speedometer can you hook that drive up to the original RSV speedometer? If it is not accurate then get a Speedo Healer and adjust it until right.

And BTW welcome to the group. This is a great group. Do you have any information on the build of your trike,it looks quite different.
You might also post your question over on Venturers.org and venturerider.org

 

[angie198]

Hello Paul Many thanks for your help, Yes your Idea is well worth investigating, I will let you know how I get on. My trike is a home make conversion using a 1999 Yamaha Royal star Venture and the independent rear suspension off a 1990 Jaguar car. She is very heavy at the front and hard to turn, I have recently widened the handlebars which is a big improvement, also thinking of a narrower front tyre, and maybe lowering the front forks 10mm, also fitting a pair of K&N air filters which speeds her up a wee bit. I have a few other bits to do and will post some pic's shortly Thanks again for your help Cheers Angela :Coffee:ThumbUp

 

[nova]

welcome to the site. i have been a member for at least 72....hours lol. i am sure you will find lots of stuff to read and look at. i myself am waiting a few months to trade my 2 wheeler for a 3 wheeler....can't wait to get out on the road

 

[Pegasus1300]

So in looking at your bike picture it appears that you already have a narrower tire/wheel on the front then a standard RSV. I think that the problem with your steering is that you don't have enough rake in the steering head. See what you can do about moving the rake out 4 to 6 degrees. Talk to the people over at Hedingham Sidecars. I would either see if they can make you a set of raked triple trees or a leading link front end.

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[skuuter]

WELCOME to TRIKE TALK from "across the Pond".....ThumbUp