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This is our 2000 BMW K1200LT with Hannigan conversion. Bought the bike new in 2000 and was going to sell it when I bought my K1600GTL a year ago. But the wife said she wanted to learn to ride but wanted a trike. It was cheaper and easier for us to convert the LT. Rides great. I like it a lot more than I thought I would. She still hasn't learned to ride it but maybe this Spring.
This is our 2000 BMW K1200LT with Hannigan conversion. Bought the bike new in 2000 and was going to sell it when I bought my K1600GTL a year ago. But the wife said she wanted to learn to ride but wanted a trike. It was cheaper and easier for us to convert the LT. Rides great. I like it a lot more than I thought I would. She still hasn't learned to ride it but maybe this Spring.
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Here is my BMW R1200c Grinnall trike.
It has a few adaptations for my disability. Klictronic push button gearchange, both brakes on the right hand lever, electric reverse. Wheelchair rack and a crutch rack for when i'm not using the wheelchair.
Currently he (Boris the Beemer) is in hibernation owing to our horrible winters but I'm looking forward to the spring.
Tom
Here is my BMW R1200c Grinnall trike.
It has a few adaptations for my disability. Klictronic push button gearchange, both brakes on the right hand lever, electric reverse. Wheelchair rack and a crutch rack for when i'm not using the wheelchair.
Currently he (Boris the Beemer) is in hibernation owing to our horrible winters but I'm looking forward to the spring.
Tom
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Two super nice BMW trikes! The Hannigan is a beauty and the Grinnall is too. Where is the Grinnall built?
Two super nice BMW trikes! The Hannigan is a beauty and the Grinnall is too. Where is the Grinnall built?
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Hi Bazooka
The Grinnall is built in the UK as either a turnkey conversion or an owner fitted kit. They also trike the Triumph Rocket 3.
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I believe they will sell kits to overseas customers.
All the best for 2013 and ride free on three!
Tin
Hi Bazooka
The Grinnall is built in the UK as either a turnkey conversion or an owner fitted kit. They also trike the Triumph Rocket 3.
Trikes, Specialist Sports Cars and Kit Car Manufacturer
I believe they will sell kits to overseas customers.
All the best for 2013 and ride free on three!
Tin
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I knew I had heard that name...I've seen a pic posted by a Rocket 3 owner quiet a while back. They do a real nice job on their conversions.
I knew I had heard that name...I've seen a pic posted by a Rocket 3 owner quiet a while back. They do a real nice job on their conversions.
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Got some pics up on my profile of my beautiful 2000 K1200LT colorado red conversion. Can no longer ride and still have it on consignment here in San Angelo, Tx. Less than 9000 miles on it. The Hannigan has about 1000 miles on it.
Got some pics up on my profile of my beautiful 2000 K1200LT colorado red conversion. Can no longer ride and still have it on consignment here in San Angelo, Tx. Less than 9000 miles on it. The Hannigan has about 1000 miles on it.
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That's a bonnie trike! Sorry to hear you can't ride anymore, are there adaptations that would help or is it doctors orders?
Take care.
That's a bonnie trike! Sorry to hear you can't ride anymore, are there adaptations that would help or is it doctors orders?
Take care.
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A couple of photo's of my Grinnall conversion BMW R1150 Rockster.
The original bike begged to be ridden like a hoon! The conversion hasn't changed this! I bought this for my wife, and intended to ride it around occassionally while waiting for her to get a bike license. She has never followed through with her intent, so I will probably be selling due to having four other BMW's (R80GS, R1150RS, R1200ST, R1200RT)
NB I can't get more than one image to upload, so will add a second post.
A couple of photo's of my Grinnall conversion BMW R1150 Rockster.
The original bike begged to be ridden like a hoon! The conversion hasn't changed this! I bought this for my wife, and intended to ride it around occassionally while waiting for her to get a bike license. She has never followed through with her intent, so I will probably be selling due to having four other BMW's (R80GS, R1150RS, R1200ST, R1200RT)
NB I can't get more than one image to upload, so will add a second post.
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Other picture of Grinnall.
Other picture of Grinnall.
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Nice grinnall Sparra.
Hope the fires aren't too close to you.
Tom
Nice grinnall Sparra.
Hope the fires aren't too close to you.
Tom
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Thanks Tom. Fortunately, at this time, the fires on the mainland are many hundreds of k's south of Queensland. There was a couple of fires on an island just off the coast here that burned out a resort, but I beleive was contained before it could get to any of the villages.
With your Grinnall, have you had issues with the 'outrigger' mudguard brackets breaking up? Are you running 205/45 17 tyres?
Thanks Tom. Fortunately, at this time, the fires on the mainland are many hundreds of k's south of Queensland. There was a couple of fires on an island just off the coast here that burned out a resort, but I beleive was contained before it could get to any of the villages.
With your Grinnall, have you had issues with the 'outrigger' mudguard brackets breaking up? Are you running 205/45 17 tyres?
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I haven't had any problems with he outrigger brackets but I have only owned it about 6 months and its only done 7k miles since new in 2002! Funnily enough I was looking at them only tonight and wondering if he might be susceptible to vibration cracking. I was checking my rack for cracks as I thought it felt a bit loose.
I have no idea what tyres I have on the rear I will have a look and let you know.
I haven't had any problems with he outrigger brackets but I have only owned it about 6 months and its only done 7k miles since new in 2002! Funnily enough I was looking at them only tonight and wondering if he might be susceptible to vibration cracking. I was checking my rack for cracks as I thought it felt a bit loose.
I have no idea what tyres I have on the rear I will have a look and let you know.
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It's battery time again, for my KLT trike. I am seeing the same old choices, including a second mortgage option in order to buy the BMW battery. Anybody have a suggestion for a top of the line, quality battery for less than $100.00?
It's battery time again, for my KLT trike. I am seeing the same old choices, including a second mortgage option in order to buy the BMW battery. Anybody have a suggestion for a top of the line, quality battery for less than $100.00?
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Hi Tinbasher and Sparra, I had a new 2002 R1200C Grinnall Trike and I had issues with the mudguard brackets. I lost one mudguard as I was riding. Mark Grinnall replaced both mudguards and reinforced the brackets by adding another strut, but I cannot remember if they originally has two or three struts. Never had a problem after that and I must have done 20,000 miles plus after the change. I think Mark's improvement was added to all his trikes after that which would be September 2002ish.
Hi Tinbasher and Sparra, I had a new 2002 R1200C Grinnall Trike and I had issues with the mudguard brackets. I lost one mudguard as I was riding. Mark Grinnall replaced both mudguards and reinforced the brackets by adding another strut, but I cannot remember if they originally has two or three struts. Never had a problem after that and I must have done 20,000 miles plus after the change. I think Mark's improvement was added to all his trikes after that which would be September 2002ish.
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Thanks John
Never noticed how many struts I have!
Some of our roads are in a shocking state at the moment it must put a lot of strain on them.
Tom
Thanks John
Never noticed how many struts I have!
Some of our roads are in a shocking state at the moment it must put a lot of strain on them.
Tom
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Taken on Skyline Drive, Virginia in early September 2012.
Taken on Skyline Drive, Virginia in early September 2012.
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Here is a shot of the Dragon.
Here is a shot of the Dragon.
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I hadn't noticed the Dragon on the back rest's of the other picts. Are they embroidered in? Do you have a close-up of them? You've also done a great job on the paint.
I hadn't noticed the Dragon on the back rest's of the other picts. Are they embroidered in? Do you have a close-up of them? You've also done a great job on the paint.
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The Dragons on the back rests and the knee pad areas are embroidered. My wife has a Viking Diamond Embroidery sewing maching which we used to do the Dragons. We first had the upholstery cut out in leather then installed after adding the Dragons. The back if the trike also has a mural of a Dragon. I can add that pic but a closeup of the embroidery will need to wait until I get back home. Enjoy.
The Dragons on the back rests and the knee pad areas are embroidered. My wife has a Viking Diamond Embroidery sewing maching which we used to do the Dragons. We first had the upholstery cut out in leather then installed after adding the Dragons. The back if the trike also has a mural of a Dragon. I can add that pic but a closeup of the embroidery will need to wait until I get back home. Enjoy.
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Love the colors and have been thinking of doing as BMW with the same (but not exact??) colors but a very different looking machine. I am working in partnership with the guys at Tremoto to build their first ever on road quad for my own design company SpeKter Designs. I am expecting a render of the machine in the next couple of months and so I will post it up then.
Would love to see the embroidery closeup. Is it something that you do professionally??
Cheers
Gavin "i ride it 4 on the floor" :wave4:
BTW Heres a copy of my logo I did a couple of months ago now.
Love the colors and have been thinking of doing as BMW with the same (but not exact??) colors but a very different looking machine. I am working in partnership with the guys at Tremoto to build their first ever on road quad for my own design company SpeKter Designs. I am expecting a render of the machine in the next couple of months and so I will post it up then.
Would love to see the embroidery closeup. Is it something that you do professionally??
Cheers
Gavin "i ride it 4 on the floor" :wave4:
BTW Heres a copy of my logo I did a couple of months ago now.
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2009 K1200LT Hannigan with a little over 35K miles on both the bike and trike conversion. Aux fuel tank holds about 5 gallons.
Have added a few farkles, such as Beadrider seat cushion, Centech AP-2 fuse block, amplified internal antenna, Bakup back rest, luggage box LED running light and turn signal strips, flashing luggage box brake light, LED underbody lighting, and GPS mount with waterproof case. (Oh, yes, and twin Guardian Bells)
So far, only mechanical work has been clutch overhaul, radio repair, battery replacement, new front tire, aux tank fuel pump upgrade, and routine maintenance.
The clutch and radio issues are common to the K1200LT and not really unexpected repairs.
I really enjoy this trike for both long road trips and local commuting.
2009 K1200LT Hannigan with a little over 35K miles on both the bike and trike conversion. Aux fuel tank holds about 5 gallons.
Have added a few farkles, such as Beadrider seat cushion, Centech AP-2 fuse block, amplified internal antenna, Bakup back rest, luggage box LED running light and turn signal strips, flashing luggage box brake light, LED underbody lighting, and GPS mount with waterproof case. (Oh, yes, and twin Guardian Bells)
So far, only mechanical work has been clutch overhaul, radio repair, battery replacement, new front tire, aux tank fuel pump upgrade, and routine maintenance.
The clutch and radio issues are common to the K1200LT and not really unexpected repairs.
I really enjoy this trike for both long road trips and local commuting.
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Just got mine back from Rob & Jim at Nicks BMW in DePere, WI
Just got mine back from Rob & Jim at Nicks BMW in DePere, WI
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CONGRATS! ThumbUp
Thanks so much for your business and most of all, your Trust!
*Same to Jax and ALL our cherished HMS Family
Thoughts on your new K16 Trike so far?
CONGRATS! ThumbUp
Thanks so much for your business and most of all, your Trust!
*Same to Jax and ALL our cherished HMS Family
Thoughts on your new K16 Trike so far?
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Wow, that's the first K1600 trike I've seen, looks very nice, good luck with it......
Wow, that's the first K1600 trike I've seen, looks very nice, good luck with it......
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Very nice K1600. First one I've seen.
Very nice K1600. First one I've seen.
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