Re: BMW Trike Pics
+1 on that. Very nice. ThumbUp
+1 on that. Very nice. ThumbUp
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Great Trike! i am thinking about doing the SAME THING! What did the conversion cost?
Great Trike! i am thinking about doing the SAME THING! What did the conversion cost?
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That is a very nice looking job. Congratulation.
That is a very nice looking job. Congratulation.
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Excellent build.
Feels VERY solid, just added the armrests (original) without problems at Nicks BMW in Green Bay today.
If you ask me what I would change in future models it would be:
a) The reverse engine is VERY strong, feels lika rabbit when you backup. I should have chosen something that starts a bit slower.
b) The flaps to avoid my feet to get to hot looks silly. I would remove that section like the LT
c) The tail lights - I would have built in two rows - one for running AND turn (no turn at all now) and one row for stop/brake light.
d) Include an option for highway pegs
The good is:
a) Extremely nice quality workmanship, nice details mirrored from the original bike, not much had to be changed of the original look (I know a lot have been changed under the cover!)
b) The lock on the back trunk smart to be covered by rubber
c) Excellent paint job
Excellent build.
Feels VERY solid, just added the armrests (original) without problems at Nicks BMW in Green Bay today.
If you ask me what I would change in future models it would be:
a) The reverse engine is VERY strong, feels lika rabbit when you backup. I should have chosen something that starts a bit slower.
b) The flaps to avoid my feet to get to hot looks silly. I would remove that section like the LT
c) The tail lights - I would have built in two rows - one for running AND turn (no turn at all now) and one row for stop/brake light.
d) Include an option for highway pegs
The good is:
a) Extremely nice quality workmanship, nice details mirrored from the original bike, not much had to be changed of the original look (I know a lot have been changed under the cover!)
b) The lock on the back trunk smart to be covered by rubber
c) Excellent paint job
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Here's a picture of my 2005 LT. I found this in Fargo,ND it had 35586 miles on it. The trike kit was installed about two years before but it was not driven. The trike warranty started at 35500 miles. I'm sure the warranty is over. Since than I had put about 2000 miles on it. It has a very cushy ride and power to spare for what I need.
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Here's a picture of my 2005 LT. I found this in Fargo,ND it had 35586 miles on it. The trike kit was installed about two years before but it was not driven. The trike warranty started at 35500 miles. I'm sure the warranty is over. Since than I had put about 2000 miles on it. It has a very cushy ride and power to spare for what I need.
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Yes there are a few Grinnall 1F/2R trikes in North America along with 30 or so Grinnall Scorpion 111 2F/1R trikes with BMW "K" drivetrains. I had one for a while and it was a blast to drive; much more sophisticated than the T-Rex IMO.
Yes there are a few Grinnall 1F/2R trikes in North America along with 30 or so Grinnall Scorpion 111 2F/1R trikes with BMW "K" drivetrains. I had one for a while and it was a blast to drive; much more sophisticated than the T-Rex IMO.
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I drove one of these that looks exactly like yours for a couple of hours while visiting the guys at the Hannigan plant last weekend and LOVED it. It will absolutely smoke a Honda GL1800 Hannigan trike. In a roll off drag race starting at 40MPH, the K1600GTL Hannigan Trike ran off and left the GL1800 Trike and steadily pulled away until we backed off at around 90 MPH. This was on a wide open 4 lane on a long straight while crossing Kentucky Lake...It was a beautiful view and lots of fun. After that, Herb (Hannigan GSM) and I rode twisties for an hour, switching between the K1600 and the GL1800. The GTL was very impressive in the twisties, very tight.
Herb, Me, Dave Hannigan one of Dave's 75+ Classic Bikes
Great BBQ Joint, BBQ Bison was good & sauce was HOT!
K1600GTL Hannigan at Kentucky Lake
I drove one of these that looks exactly like yours for a couple of hours while visiting the guys at the Hannigan plant last weekend and LOVED it. It will absolutely smoke a Honda GL1800 Hannigan trike. In a roll off drag race starting at 40MPH, the K1600GTL Hannigan Trike ran off and left the GL1800 Trike and steadily pulled away until we backed off at around 90 MPH. This was on a wide open 4 lane on a long straight while crossing Kentucky Lake...It was a beautiful view and lots of fun. After that, Herb (Hannigan GSM) and I rode twisties for an hour, switching between the K1600 and the GL1800. The GTL was very impressive in the twisties, very tight.
Herb, Me, Dave Hannigan one of Dave's 75+ Classic Bikes
Great BBQ Joint, BBQ Bison was good & sauce was HOT!
K1600GTL Hannigan at Kentucky Lake
Re: BMW Trike Pics
2013 BMW K1600 with Hannigan Trike Kit, with their widened front wheel option. Russell Day Long Seat, 7Jurock big windscreen, PDM60, Skene upper brake light, CBDane amber running lights, Louder Horn, and painted red to make it go faster. Just waiting for warmer weather.
2013 BMW K1600 with Hannigan Trike Kit, with their widened front wheel option. Russell Day Long Seat, 7Jurock big windscreen, PDM60, Skene upper brake light, CBDane amber running lights, Louder Horn, and painted red to make it go faster. Just waiting for warmer weather.
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Other than the fact that it was spotted at a Swedish bike meet and uses a VW front axle I can tell you no more.
Other than the fact that it was spotted at a Swedish bike meet and uses a VW front axle I can tell you no more.
2003 K1200LT Hannigan
Just returned from 6,000 Mile adventure on the backroads of America & Canada. 6 Weeks of everyday riding and everyday fun.
Just returned from 6,000 Mile adventure on the backroads of America & Canada. 6 Weeks of everyday riding and everyday fun.
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Hannigan BMW K1600GTL
Sept 1st didn’t start out too well. A woman going north decided she wanted to turn left as I was going south. Good thing I was.going only 25.
Looks to me like it is a total but her insurance company is not so sure.
Looks to me like it is a total but her insurance company is not so sure.
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Glad to hear no one was hurt, that's the most important! And another loss for the "constantly shrinking" BMWLT community.......
Zammy
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Bummer Bob, glad you're ok.
Jack Klarich
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What a mess, glad you are OK
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