Hi
New to the forum.
As part of my midlife crises I have bought a 1400GTR Trike, I have wanted a trike since I was 16.
New to Trikes, and the only biking I have done was around fields and woods etc on a Lambreta 150, DT125, KT250 (I think)
I will try to be an active forum member, rather than the more common find out what you want and run
Richard
Welcome onboard Richard, i'm pretty new to the forum myself, but its an excellent forum, full of lots of useful info, not noticed anyone else on here with a trike, so that that could be a first
Hi Richard.
Welcome from another newbie. Look forward to seeing some pictures of the trike
FD
congratz & very welcome here!
it was this one ? :
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/kawasaki-1400-gtr-trike-/221174805098?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item337f0bb26a
Thanks for the welcome.
Yes it is that one, its the only 1400GTR I can find any reference to, on ebay, google, bing etc etc, it can not be the only one can it?
Richard
:185: Richard, and yes, I 'm sure that you are our first member with a GTR trike....Brilliant. :clap: :clap:
I've had three GTRs but never one with three wheels
As has been said this really is a fantastic forum with lots of help and useful advise, maybe just a little mickey taking too, so don't be offended.
The GTR is a stunning machine and will no doubt be equally satisfying in three wheeled format :yes:
Maybe you can post some pictures of your new machine ?....that'd be good
Hi Richard and welcome to this complete mad house..
We discussed this trike back in October 2011.. It was up for £16k then reduced by £3k with £15k of conversion done on it..
http://www.gtr1400.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic,899.0.html
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010-Kawasaki-GTR-1400-Stunning-Trike-Conversion-FSH-/190655584038?ViewItem=&item=190655584038&nma=true&si=12LLL4gwKIRV2Ujq8PGU6jkoVeo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
I also emailed the seller [the one you bought it off] asking what his reserve was.. Im sure you got a right bargin there... :yes:
Richard :185: yes that trike has been discussed on here a few times. Its possibly unique and will be a real head turner, top result. :clap:
Hello Mr Richard and welcome to this 'ere forum ! :laugh: :laugh: A Trike ? Brilliant .... must see some piccies please ! Good luck and all that ...
Hi again
I think I did OK on the price.
Yes I will post a load of pictures once I have sorted a few bits I don't like.
The forum looks friendly enough, I am a member of a few other forums for my hobbies inc vintage technology - valve radios and amps, a bit of mickey taking is fine.
I have already been asked by a few biker friends when I am taking the stabilisers off...... :mfr_lol:
Having done a few miles I have a few things I want to change / tweak
Plans so far, in no particular order, as time and money allow: -
Bigger pegs (see, learning the jargon already :grin: ) for the Mrs on the back
Stainless exhaust down the centre and out where the number plate is now
HID lights
Better lights on the mudguards, front and back - whats there now is flash and not functional enough, on coming cars need to see the extra bits sticking out the sides, I am looking for something along the car DRLs for the fronts, and something bigger and brighter for the back, with a reflector, the only reflector on the back at the moment is by the number plate, nothing on the outer edges at all.
I am considering these for the back
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110985364812ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Get the speedo to read correctly, its way out due to the different final drive ratio in the dif compared to the original hub unit
Change the rake / trail to lighten the steering, any suggestions on how to :ohplease:
Ideas on all this are welcome :ohplease:
Not being familiar with this forum yet should each of these requests for info go in its own section?
Thanks
Richard
Richard , as far as I'm concerned you're fine just asking your questions in one post.
A few members on here have installed extra , sometimes HID , lighting to their GTRs, so no doubt they will be happy to offer advice and installation tips.
With regard to the exhaust, there are a number of different options available to you for your GTR, however the main difference will be with the front pipe on your Trike, and that may require some individual fabrication, but basically its a length of pipe from the front collector to the rear 'end can'. The rear end can choice is pretty much up to you I would say and different forum members favour different makes of can, Beowulf is popular as it looks good and sounds good too without creating too much noise which would no doubt irritate the good lady after a while, here's a link showing their products.
http://www.beowulfuk.com/
In many ways you will have more choice of accessories available to you as I imagine that your trike will be more able to accomodate items without the need to conform to bike type requirements/parameters.
There is an accessory section on here which provides loads of links for you to browse and then decide on appropriate modifications, I don't know if you plan to complete the mods yourself, but either way you will have great fum personalising your machine, and don't forget we, well some of us, are of a certain age and love to see pictures :mfr_lol:
The steering adjustments that you mention would, in my opinion, be more complex to address, I'm presuming that there is some type of adjustment already available on the bike, but I've no experience to be able to advise, out of interest does the bike have standard handlebars or are 'risers' fitted, these lift the standard bars up and towards the rider, ( they are additional alloy blocks fitted between the bars and the headstock, and are usually easy to see. if these aren't fitted this may be a way of adjusting the riding set up to be more suitable for you and at the same time lighten the steering somewhat
The speedo re-calibration would have to be completed by an expert, and again i'm not sure what would be required in order to complete this task. :no:
Keep asking your questions as I'm sure t here will be some good response from members on here, and hopefully we will get chance to see the trike one day
The exhaust is the first thing I would change as I would like to be able to put the pannier on for more storage.
How about emailing Beowulf and taking a ride up to them in Bradford. :yes: Im sure they would make up what you want. You could also pop in and see Lonewolf (Steve) and gt him to put the kettle on :yes:
Me again
Speedo error sorted, one of these on order
http://www.bikersdiscountstore.co.uk/speedo-healer/healtech-electronics/speedo-healer-v4-pd-18.php
That was easy, been reading about Rake, Trail and Offset to make the steering lighter, don't think that is going to be so easy to sort...
Thanks for the link for the exhaust, will do some reading there as well
Richard
Welcome Richard!
Congratulations on your latest acquisition :clap:
Pictures definitely required :punk:
Cheers
Ros
Welcome aboard.
Speak to these people about their Leading Link front suspension.
http://www.hedinghamsidecars.com/Unit-Leading-Link-Forks.php (http://www.hedinghamsidecars.com/Unit-Leading-Link-Forks.php)
Also may be worth talking to EML.
http://www.emltrike.com/en/ (http://www.emltrike.com/en/)
Either way, cheap it ain't! :no: :no:
Hi
Thanks for the links, I will make some calls
Richard
Quote from: Boomer on March 20, 2013, 05:32:19 PM
Welcome aboard.
Speak to these people about their Leading Link front suspension.
http://www.hedinghamsidecars.com/Unit-Leading-Link-Forks.php (http://www.hedinghamsidecars.com/Unit-Leading-Link-Forks.php)
Either way, cheap it ain't! :no: :no:
I have spoken to a few companies.
There does not appear to be a cheap option, but having spent what I have there is no point having something which is not perfect so....
Hedinghamsidecars - Richard clearly knows what he is talking about, very helpful and happy to answer all my questions. I am very tempted to order a set of leading link forks from him, the only issue at the moment is he will need to see the trike to measure the front end as he has never done forks for a 1400GTR before, which for me will be 4 1/2 hours riding, 30 mins measuring, then 4 1/2 hours home again....
I have pm messaged a fellow member who is near him in the hope he can ride over for him to make the measurements
Once this job, and the exhaust is done I will post a load of pictures.
Richard
Quote from: Richard on March 21, 2013, 11:08:17 PM
I have spoken to a few companies.
There does not appear to be a cheap option, but having spent what I have there is no point having something which is not perfect so....
Hedinghamsidecars - Richard clearly knows what he is talking about, very helpful and happy to answer all my questions. I am very tempted to order a set of leading link forks from him, the only issue at the moment is he will need to see the trike to measure the front end as he has never done forks for a 1400GTR before, which for me will be 4 1/2 hours riding, 30 mins measuring, then 4 1/2 hours home again....
I have pm messaged a fellow member who is near him in the hope he can ride over for him to make the measurements
Once this job, and the exhaust is done I will post a load of pictures.
Richard
You've hit the nail on the head Richard, The bike is your pride and joy, so if you would feel better with further modification then go ahead and have it done :yes:
The way I see it is that it's an investment in the machine as well as an improvement to its handling/riding characteristics
Hi
I got around to fitting this on the weekend
http://www.bikersdiscountstore.co.uk/speedo-healer/healtech-electronics/speedo-healer-v4-pd-18.php
Bit of a fiddle getting the fairings off to run the wires, and the tool box under the seat had to come off to get at the ECU, this is held on with 4 anti undo screws which slowed me down for a few mins, a pair of long nose vice grips got them all out.
Unit fitted as per the instructions, easy to program and does what it is sposed to do, speedo is now spot on according to TomTom.
Then a cold run down to Cardiff, trike now with the people who are making the new exhaust, Stainless Steel full system, silencer where the back wheel used to be, number plate moved down.
Richard
Lets hope the speedo healer does its job Richard, I'm sure it will
AND lets see some pictures of the new exhaust system once its installed :clap:
Quote from: olde coney on April 02, 2013, 05:43:40 PM
Lets hope the speedo healer does its job Richard, I'm sure it will
AND lets see some pictures of the new exhaust system once its installed :clap:
Yes it worked well.
Once its back I will do a load of pictures, promise.
hi richard, welcome,,,where abouts are you? im in cwmbran :yes:
Hi
Jenros - I am near Ammanford
Get my trike back tomoz, new exhaust all fitted, can not wait, pics will be up soon :banana: :banana:
Hi
The sun was out today, so as prommised some more pictures
Quote from: Richard on April 21, 2013, 12:49:52 AM
Hi
The sun was out today, so as prommised some more pictures
Nice pictures...
I love how they have done the cans.. Looks so much better than the spud shooter sticking up... :clap:
Can we see some close up pics of how they did the cans.. :ohplease: :banana:
Quote from: Debs on April 21, 2013, 07:38:25 AM
Nice pictures...
I love how they have done the cans.. Looks so much better than the spud shooter sticking up... :clap:
Can we see some close up pics of how they did the cans.. :ohplease: :banana:
:stupid: :mfr_lol: The cans are sooooo much better exiting under the seat plus that means you've now got the bike looking more balanced/practical with both panniers fitted....great pics too :clap:
Now get the top box fitted and your sorted.
Looks a real nice bike.
Alan
Quote from: BigAlan on April 21, 2013, 09:05:36 AM
Now get the top box fitted and your sorted.
Looks a real nice bike.
Alan
Hi Alan
Top box mount is there, it just clips on, I leave it off when I can.
Richard
Quote from: BigAlan on April 21, 2013, 09:05:36 AM
Looks a real nice bike.
It may look nice but it isn't a bike! :no:
Richard,
The trike looks magnificent, thanks for sharing the photos. That rear subframe/wishbone/driveshaft/differential arrangement is a work of art, some serious talent gone into engineering that.
Enjoy the bike.
Martin.
@Mecki, what was the point of that comment for f&*%s sake? No need at all fella.
Quote from: mecki on April 21, 2013, 10:49:26 AM
It may look nice but it isn't a bike! :no:
Martin :agree: no need for that comment from mecki.
mecki, sometimes you can be a real p***k
Definition extract of "Bike" from Wikipedia :yes:
A motorcycle (also called a motorbike, bike, moto or cycle) is a two[1] or three wheeled[2] motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task they are designed for, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.
Motorcycles are one of the most affordable forms of motorised transport in many parts of the world and, for most of the world's population, they are also the most common type of motor vehicle.[3][4][5] There are around 200 million motorcycles (including mopeds, motor scooters, motorised bicycles, and other powered two and three-wheelers) in use worldwide,[6] or about 33 motorcycles per 1000 people. This compares to around 590 million cars, or about 91 per 1000 people.
Most of the motorcycles, 58%, are in the developing countries of Asia – Southern and Eastern Asia, and the Asia Pacific countries, excluding Japan – while 33% of the cars (195 million) are concentrated in the United States and Japan. In 2006, China had 54 million motorcycles in use and an annual production of 22 million units.[7][8] As of 2002, India, with an estimated 37 million motorcycles/mopeds, was home to the largest number of motorised two wheelers in the world. China came a close second with 34 million motorcycles/mopeds.[9][10]
As far as I'm concerned Richards Trike is a Bike, and I think it looks great :cool: :cool:
Shouldn't matter what it is as long as its interesting and fun.
I think that we can all agree that bike is short for bicycle even though motorcyclists tend to use it for motorcycle as well.
Of course there is neither a B nor an I in motorcycle so it doesn't really make sense.
Cycle obviously means that it is a vehicle you sit ON with one or more wheels .
If you sit IN it it is called a car even if it only has 3 wheels. :smartass:
Furthermore most cycles are steered using handlebars while cars usually have a steering wheel.
The prefix determines how many wheels are on a cycle.
If it has only one wheel it's called a unicycle, if it has two it is a bicycle, if it has three it is a tricycle and then there are quads which have four wheels.
The prefix 'bi' comes from the Latin word 'bis' (twice) and means TWO not THREE. :hammer:
A trike unlike a three wheeled car is obviously a motorcycle since it has a motor, wheels and you sit ON it not IN it.
But I can't see how a vehicle with 3 wheels can be a bicycle. :no:
'What about a bike with side car?', you may ask.
Well, it is still a full bike (2 wheels) but with a bolted on side car (1 wheel).
And if you've ever ridden one you know it doesn't behave like a bike when you go around corners.
A trike is different since it may have the front end of a bike but the rear is that of a car.
Well, and since I would rather bite my tongue off before I would call a scooter a bike, even though most have 2 wheels and you sort of sit on them, I don't regard trikes as bikes either. :scooter:
But of course this is only MY opinion, and regardless that some people here obviously seem to think only their opinion counts I don't understand why I shouldn't be allowed to express it. :no: :punk: :single fuck:
Hi
Its a 1400 GTR trike, not a car, not a bike, a bike based trike, thats what I wanted and thats what I got.
Having spent most of Sat on it enjoying the sunshine, called at a few bike shops and bike cafés, most people are happy to chat even if they don't think its a "proper"bike, don't bother me.
Did have a debate with one biker who did not see why he had to wear a helmet and I didn't (stuck it in the pannier when I filled up with petrol once I was off the motorway).
I love it, it goes very well, comfy, handles well, accelerates at a scary rate :clap:
Pics showing the new exhaust as requested
Trike now has its own room in the Hall where it will be nice and dry, out of the dust in the main work area.
Richard
Richard, I for one am glad that you are enjoying your trike, its the dogs doo dahs :yes: :cool: :clap: :mfr_lol:
That's a nice seat warmer you got there Rich!
Mecki:
Quote:no: :punk: :single fuck:
:mfr_lol:
Bikes, Trikes - who cares? It's a GTR !! :punk: :clap:
He could have gone for a 'Wing...
(http://www.ridersplus.com/epublisher/uploads/1/trike3.jpg)
I love it and thaks for joining the site and giving us all something different to talk about.
Mecki, you continue to be an arse .. so no surprises there. All sites need to attract new members and your actions puts them off..
Is it a bike or a car , well i would consider it a bike, the reliant robin had 3 wheels and could be driven on a motorcycle license , so the dvla consider it a bike,, good enough for me .
Quote from: Ros on April 22, 2013, 09:09:03 AM
That's a nice seat warmer you got there Rich!
And by the look of it a Top Sellerie seat.
Quote from: viper on April 22, 2013, 09:38:48 AM
Mecki, you continue to be an arse .. so no surprises there. All sites need to attract new members and your actions puts them off..
People who call other people names just because they have a different opinion are extremely rude and put other people off. :ohplease:
I wouldn't sink so deep and insult anyone on this group just because I don't share their opinions. :no:
Hi
Please, no infighting, life is too short to bother.
I have not been put off, this is a great forum.
I thank the people who jumped in to defend me / my bike / trike, no harm has been done, can we move on.
Quote from: mecki on April 22, 2013, 09:39:11 AM
And by the look of it a Top Sellerie seat.
Only realized when I called in a bike shop during my run on Sat, and looked at a new GTR that mine is not the original seat.
Think it is one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GENUINE-KAWASAKI-1400-GTR-GEL-SEAT-TOURING-090SEC0009-/380434892235?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5893afc5cb
the Kawasaki badge and 4 bars looks the same, there is something written on the back but I can not remember now what it is :wacko: , will look tonight.
Its very comfy, but I find I keep on slipping forwards, especially when the mrs is on the back.
Really like the look of these
http://www.corbin.com/kawasaki/kc8fre.shtml
and they have a backrest for the mrs so I can take the topbox off, but lots of $$$$$
Also want bigger foot rests for the pillion, mrs says they are too small and don't offer any grip. Guy in the shop said Versys 650 back pegs are larger and rubber topped and will go straight on in place of the originals.
Richard
Hi
The seat is a "Bagster", found their web site, lots of options to design a seat to your own spec etc.
I wonder If its possible to add packing inside the one I have to raise the front slightly?
Richard
Quote from: Ros on April 22, 2013, 09:09:03 AM
That's a nice seat warmer you got there Rich!
Mecki:
:mfr_lol:
Bikes, Trikes - who cares? It's a GTR !! :punk: :clap:
He could have gone for a 'Wing...
(http://www.ridersplus.com/epublisher/uploads/1/trike3.jpg)
LOL yes the wings are a bit OTT for my taste, the mrs said maybe when I am old and grey :no:
Richard, lovely job that. I'm glad that you are pleased with it, I t's also good to see that you have found a way to fit the panniers, to leave those off would leave you open to the wrath of Mr Wolf. Enjoy the bike/ trike.
Quick pick showing trike in its new dedicated room, which is not finished yet, doors to build etc but you get the idea.
I am lucky enough to own a Chapel with cottage attached - these are found in Wales and a few in Cornwall I am told, so we live in the cottage and the Chapel which later was used as the village Hall with a stage and raised seating etc, and then DHSS offices for about 20 years is my workshop, loads of space to fill up with boys toys :banana:
As you can see I have pulled it apart a bit, my excuse is it was raining so I couldn't go out on it :whistling:
From my riding so far there are a few things I want to sort: -
Back brakes don't do enough for my liking, these are Ford Granada / Sierra calipers and disks operated from the original master cylinder. I know on a bike the back brakes only do about 20% of the braking, but on this I have a lot more rubber on the ground and more weight so the back can do more. After some reading on caliper piston sizes etc etc I decided to start by fitting different pads.
The ones on it were std Mintex, and they have a coefficient of 0.42, I have bought some EBC greenstuff pads which have a coefficient of 0.55, the higher the number the more "bite" they have, I am told this change of 0.13 will make a big difference (the scale only goes from 0 - 1, 0 = no friction, 1 = total grip)
The back lights were strange round wedge shaped things, looked ok but didn't produce much light, also white light out the sides and no reflector :nono: so I am fitting new units.
As you can see from the phone camera flash, the reflectors work well, should get it all back together tonight.
Richard you can never have a big enough garage, I love my Rev Shed, in fact I might sell the house and go and live out there one day :mfr_lol:
I understand that the bias for trike brakes should pretty much be the opposite to that on bikes i.e bikes would be heavily biased towards the front whereas a trike should have the same bias towards the rear brakes, otherwise the trike would be dangerous and basically wouldn't steer under braking
The new rear lights should give better lighting as well.
Does the trike have a reverse gear fitted and what about a parking brake, how does it work when the machine is parked up ?
Quote from: olde coney on April 24, 2013, 03:48:31 PM
Richard you can never have a big enough garage, I love my Rev Shed, in fact I might sell the house and go and live out there one day :mfr_lol:
I understand that the bias for trike brakes should pretty much be the opposite to that on bikes i.e bikes would be heavily biased towards the front whereas a trike should have the same bias towards the rear brakes, otherwise the trike would be dangerous and basically wouldn't steer under braking
The new rear lights should give better lighting as well.
Does the trike have a reverse gear fitted and what about a parking brake, how does it work when the machine is parked up ?
Hi
"you can never have a big enough garage" - that is very true, no matter how much space you have the work expands to fill it, Hall is 26' x 64' inside, and looks full, mainly due to the lack of a sort out and buying big things :innocent:
If the pads don't help enough I will see if there are alternative calipers / disks that will go on.
Due to the linked brakes and electronics, abs etc I doubt much can be changed on the bike side of things.
No reverse, just remember not to park facing downhill against a pavement etc, much like a bike.
I have got stuck once, thankfully it is easier to push than a bike, it does not fall over!!
Handbrake is cable operated on the caliper, but only on one wheel and :shit: - also on my "todo" list :wacko:
Richard
Hi
New back lights all finished, and I fitted 4 of these
http://www.bikevis.com/motorcycle-led-running-lights.html
on the top of each wing, they are nice and small with a good light, definitely get us seen.
Not been out in the dark yet, they may be too bright at night so I will have to fit an easy to reach switch to dim them down a bit.
New back pads fitted, checked the callipers over while they were off, all nice and clean.
The back wheel braking is much better.
I am not sure if its all down to the new pads, the old ones were not very worn but the faces were contaminated with a fair amount of ingrained rust, probably as a result of infrequent use, this may have affected them
Choosing pads with suitable friction material may prove to be a bit trial and error Richard, its good to hear that you now have some which are providing better braking performance.
If the old pads were contaminated then that's almost certainly going to impair their performance.
Hi
New rear lights fitted, huge improvement over the originals and 4 x Bike Vis V2 LED lights on the top of each wing to make it all look wider and get the wings noticed.
Now that's a big improvement :yes:
Hi
Weather forecast says its going to rain all week :no:, so I have pulled it apart again ....
Back brakes are much better after fitting the EBC pads, but I still feel there is room for improvement, so I have ordered new bigger disks, 253mm on it now, biggest I can get without changing hubs and all sorts of grief is 273mm so will start there and see how it feels.
Disk are straight swap, but need to move the callipers out 10mm, found a local company who will water jet cut 2 new mounting plates out of 8mm Stainless Steel for £40 cash :banana:
Also removed the drive shaft, this is the modified original shaft with a Ford Sierra universal joint at the diff end. This is OK but the man who built it did not fit a sliding joint which is bad practise, and the spline joint on the back of the gearbox is suffering as result. Gong to see a man tomoz who i hope can rebuild the shaft with a sliding joint, pics to follow
Richard
Blimey Richard this must be costing you a fortune! Hope the Mrs understands.
Good luck mate and get yer ass out on it soon, rain or shine, else before you know it the bloody snow will be back! You're not made of sugar, so you won't dissolve and neither will the trike :mfr_lol:
Quote from: shaggs147 on May 09, 2013, 12:42:46 AM
Blimey Richard this must be costing you a fortune! Hope the Mrs understands.
Good luck mate and get yer ass out on it soon, rain or shine, else before you know it the bloody snow will be back! You're not made of sugar, so you won't dissolve and neither will the trike :mfr_lol:
Yea the Mrs is very understanding.
I don't do rain :nono: and neither does my trike, the whole purpose of buying it was to have fun and enjoy it, and that does not include getting wet, that's why I have booked us all a stunning summer :banana: :biker3:
Prop shaft back from the specialist.
As I knew and he confirmed it was not straight, and the lack of a telescopic section would have been causing issues as the frame flexed under the stress put on it by hitting bumps, accelerating etc
So it has a new back joint and spring loaded telescopic section and is straight and true, refitted over the weekend.
New plates to hold the calipers were cut wrong so waiting now for them to try again :no:
I'm sure the sliding coupling will not only relieve strain on the whole drive train Richard but should also very much improve the bike from a riding perspective. Let us know if it's improved :clap:
Nice one Richard. Sounds like someone did a conversion to get the trike up and running and now you're sorting it properly. I would imagine that the prop would've caused a lot of vibration in its original state and now it'll feel like a different bike.
Hi
Finished the brakes, 273mm disks have made a big difference, well happy with the back brakes now, reasonable pressure on the pedal will get the ABS kicking in and the linked brakes etc bringing the front brake into action, hit them both and it stops very quickly, hurts your arms :mfr_lol:
New drive shaft is smooth, vibrations at 55 - 60 all gone.
New handbrake cables all fitted, works well but need a bit more travel in the lever so its off and in bits now, cut new plates for it tonight, will weld it back together tomoz if I get out of work on time.
Did 100 miles or so on Sunday in the sun, great fun.
Quote from: shaggs147 on May 14, 2013, 07:20:07 PM
Nice one Richard. Sounds like someone did a conversion to get the trike up and running and now you're sorting it properly. I would imagine that the prop would've caused a lot of vibration in its original state and now it'll feel like a different bike.
90% of it has been done very well, but the prop shaft was bad, and I am not happy with the drive shafts but they can wait till its off the road in the winter.
Good stuff! Now you can go touring properly and post some more pics :popcorn:
Ros
Handbrake lever modified, original lever did not have enough movement on the cables so: -
Cut the plates off it, ground off the welds, cut 2 new ones out of 1.2mm Stainless Steel, drilled the holes for the pivot, trigger lock and 3 holes for the cable - giving me 3 options, welded them onto the original lever, few coats of mat black paint, and refitted.
Works a treat, 3 clicks and the brake is holding well.
Also moved the top-box mount back about 45mm, more room for the mrs on the back, much better.
Fitted new front tyre, 130/70 17 but still a front tyre, (may still try the idea of fitting a back in reverse next time). Fitted it myself, fairly easy job, but sadly there is a slight wheel wobble at about 40mph so I will have to take the wheel off again and get it balanced.
Went out in the sun on Sunday
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Garnant&daddr=llangadog+to:builth+wells+to:Llandrindod+Wells+to:llandeilo+to:51.7939896,-3.9897369+to:garnant&hl=en&sll=52.022081,-3.694759&sspn=0.883927,2.458191&geocode=FX1tFgMdFm3E_ykr3RByg1duSDHxsxepQCi7uA%3BFTqDGAMdlcDE_yktqwNdv1RuSDFWCBtQIreHeQ%3BFQe_GwMd0AzM_yn50129FcRvSDEHYPzG5NneQQ%3BFSQlHQMdsnXM_ymHDo-LCcFvSDG7Xs7f5zFynA%3BFZKyFwMdehjD_ylLCjO1VFRuSDHYoXR8jR6a1Q%3BFUVQFgMdGB_D_ykXVY2ZLfhuSDEfyFTnXvxj5w%3BFX1tFgMdFm3E_ykr3RByg1duSDHxsxepQCi7uA&mra=dpe&mrsp=5&sz=9&via=5&t=m&z=9
Some lovely country roads crossing the Black mountains.
Richard
Very neat job Richard..you should fit some pillion pegs with rubber covers for 'er indoors' :yes:
Quote from: olde coney on May 28, 2013, 07:54:44 AM
Very neat job Richard..you should fit some pillion pegs with rubber covers for 'er indoors' :yes:
Yes, it high up the "to do" list, problem is the only ones I can find to fit the back are Versys ones, £97.00 for the pair new :no:
GTR1000 pillion pegs fit, but they are big and blocky.
so do ER6 'F' or is it 'N' but they are pricey
OK thanks olde coney and Boomer, I will see what I can find.
Here Richard :wink:
http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=59&zenid=rkbbvhuju1ulskr6dfs769cfv2
Quote from: olde coney on May 29, 2013, 07:38:33 AM
Here Richard :wink:
http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=59&zenid=rkbbvhuju1ulskr6dfs769cfv2
Thanks for that, but I hope to now buy the ones you are selling :clap:
Quote from: Richard on May 30, 2013, 12:17:40 PM
Thanks for that, but I hope to now buy the ones you are selling :clap:
You have done sir.. :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :clap: :clap:
Timed that well I'd say :wink: and I hope that SWMBO will be pleased too
Quote from: olde coney on May 30, 2013, 04:57:14 PM
You have done sir.. :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :clap: :clap:
Timed that well I'd say :wink: and I hope that SWMBO will be pleased too
Hi
Fitted the bigger rubber passenger pegs, SWMBO is well happy with the results
Richard
:smiley: :smiley:
Quick update, having great fun with the trike, in the lovely summer weather we have had.
Latest addition is a tank cover, bought via the forum, and home made tank bag for Tiny Tina to ride in.
Tina has been getting used to the trike from the 1st day we bought her at 8 weeks old, just sat on to begin, then with engine running, building up to he 1st ride. She loves it, knows she is going somewhere.
Few pics
Richard
:mfr_lol: That third picture made me laugh. She's just peeping out and looks very mischievous, I think she's eyeing up those grip puppies. :whistling:
Priceless, Nice one Richard, tiny tina looks really at home there :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
Hey you need to do something about your gloves...'Trumpet specials' :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: O.C. on October 07, 2013, 06:55:13 AM
Priceless, Nice one Richard, tiny tina looks really at home there :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
Hey you need to do something about your gloves...'Trumpet specials' :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
She is totally at home, and on the way back from a walk she curls up inside and goes to sleep.
Sadly she is getting a bit big for my home made tank case so I need to find something a bit bigger
We do get some funny looks from people in cars when they spot her :mfr_lol:
Gloves came with the trike, last man bought them from the Triumph garage when he got it.
Richard
Quote from: Lonewolf on October 07, 2013, 12:32:08 AM
:mfr_lol: That third picture made me laugh. She's just peeping out and looks very mischievous, I think she's eyeing up those grip puppies. :whistling:
As puppies go she is very good, only things she has chewed so far is a pencil and a nibble on my glasses arm.
Pic of us on way to RTTW 2013
:cool: :cool: :cool: :clap:
As the trike is hibernating for the winter I pulled it apart today to do a service and a few other jobs including finding the oil leak on the front.
The state of the air filter shocked me, I was told it had been changed not long before I bought the trike, and I have only done 2500 miles....
Front wheel off so I can fit a new tyre, Michelin Pilot Activ Rear 130/70-17, not sure which way I am going to mount it yet
and looking at the pads I will replace them as well.
Disks measure 4.7 / 4.8mm so I will leave them, they work fine and do not appear distorted.
Oil leak looks to be the cam shaft sensor (common problem from what I have read), there is a fair bit of oil about, does this look to be just the cam shaft sensor oil blown about or maybe another leak?
Who ever last fitter the cover ahead of the tank fitted an over length screw, and bottomed it out very tight - I had to drill it as the hex was rounded out :censored: , just need to get the rest of it now ........
Yep that air filter looks a bit tired! :mfr_lol:
Right all back together and on the road, been to work on it twice this week in the sunshine :cheesy:
Jobs done:-
New oil + filter
New air filter
New headstock bearings - had to pull it all apart to make measurements for the custom yokes I am having made, and there was visible wear marks on the bottom bearings, so I fitted "All Balls" roller bearings in place of the original ball bearings.
New front wheel bearings and seals
New spacers that go between the front wheel bearings and the forks, these are aluminium with a chrome plating and the chrome was flaking off where the seals run, Kawa wanted £40+ for the 2 so I got a pair made from Stainless Steel for £10
Fitted "Screaming banshee" horn inside the front R/H fairing, with the compressor and control unit under the side panel. It works well, and makes a good noise
http://screaming-banshee.com/full-split-screamer-black-version-3.html
Few pics
Richard
Richard, is there a UK supplier of the screaming banashee?
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on March 13, 2014, 07:50:25 AM
Richard, is there a UK supplier of the screaming banashee?
Yes I think I found a UK supplier, will try and find the info for you.
Richard
Quote from: Richard on March 13, 2014, 12:10:47 PM
Yes I think I found a UK supplier, will try and find the info for you.
Richard
Thanks. My crappy horn needs an update
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on March 13, 2014, 12:46:16 PM
Thanks. My crappy horn needs an update
The Screaming Banshee is a good system with the control box, when you press the horn the first .25 or .5 of a second is the standard horn, then the Banshee cuts in, so you can still do a little peep peep when you see someone you know without scaring the shit out of them :-)
Richard
Hi
Found it
www.screamingbanshee.co.uk/products-page/full-banshee-horn-systems/full-split-screamer-system-black/
Richard
Thanks Richard.
Where did you mount the horn? I'm trying to think of a location unrestricted by the fairings
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on March 14, 2014, 11:43:53 AM
Thanks Richard.
Where did you mount the horn? I'm trying to think of a location unrestricted by the fairings
Hi
After lots and lots of trying it in different places I fitted it inside the right hand fairing, just below the indicator. Then cut a hole in the inside of the fairing which you can see in the 3rd picture so the sound is coming out and down from the front of the trike.
I will see if I have any other pictures
Richard
Hi
I have hunted through my phone for the other pictures but can not find them :sad:
Best I have is an enhanced pic showing the horn inside the right hand faring.
After waiving it around and debating how to make a bracket inside a limited space I cheated :embarrassed:
Cleaned the inside of the fairing, applied several large dolops of black (only cos that was what I had open) Stixall and pushed it into place.
The position was dictated by the size of the space, trying to get the outlet as near the inside of the fairing as possible.
These modern adhesives are very good, and as the name suggests stick to virtually anything.
Next day when it had set I started cutting the hole using a small burr type cutter on the Dremil, work out roughly where it needed to be, cut a hole in the centre and then once I could see where the horn was enlarge to the shape.
Tiny Tina out grew my home made tank bag, I blame the mrs for feeding her :whistling:
So after lots of hunting around I decided there is just not enough room on the tank for her, being a trike you use all the steering movement a lot more than a bike, so I bought a brand new top box, cut a hole in it, lined the hole with a trim (not yet fitted in pics) and hey presto!
The cushion from her bed fits in nicely and she can see all around as we tootle down the road.
Its a bit more windy than behind the screen, and she is not keen on her pink goggles....., so I am going to make a screen to go on the front of the box, just need to find an old screen to adapt.
Will take some more pics when we are on the road, when I manage to remember......
Richard
Screen made, used 6mm Polycarbonate, cut with the band saw.
Haha superb Richard. Will certainly turn a few heads
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I shall keep my eyes open for you on the trike. I live in South Wales ( Near Pontypridd). We probably ride the same roads. I ride Blue GTR1400, usually with my better half. (Her opinion)
Quote from: wile e coyote on May 07, 2014, 07:44:53 PM
I shall keep my eyes open for you on the trike. I live in South Wales ( Near Pontypridd). We probably ride the same roads. I ride Blue GTR1400, usually with my better half. (Her opinion)
Hi and welcome
We do head that way sometimes when we go and see the Mrs Mum n Dad in Barry
Richard
Few pics from my ride to work, it would be rude not to go on the trike when the weather is like this, and took the scenic route :whistling:.
Is someone trying to sell your trike on eBay again.....?
Ebay 251531796956
Quote from: stig414 on May 15, 2014, 09:39:41 PM
Is someone trying to sell your trike on eBay again.....?
Ebay 251531796956
Yep, some scammimg bastard :shit:
I will report it to ebay again.
Thanks
We can all start bidding on it if you like ... start about 50K ? :yes:
Quote from: Rusty on May 16, 2014, 01:10:37 PM
We can all start bidding on it if you like ... start about 50K ? :yes:
I am winning it at the moment, I have asked for more picture to see exactly what I am getting.
Anything to waste the :shit: s time.
Hi
No real news on the trike front, been using it all summer including a trip to France.
Bike rear tyre that is now fitted to the front is doing very well, hardly any wear and its been on for 1000s of miles.
May get a different ratio diff and fit this winter, also remove the back brakes from the ABS / linked system, yokes still to do....
Pic from a trip out few weeks ago
Richard
Hi
Trike passed its MOT today :banana:
Over the winter I have:-
Fitted custom made 5' raked yokes - the basic fitting was fairly straightforward ish, biggest problem was removing 1.7mm from the bottom of the frame head, took some heath robbinson engineering, some time spent adjusting the brake pipes and making one fixing on the front of the bottom yoke, and trimming the bit of plastic on the bottom yoke.
The main problems came refitting the kipass key block, I made 2 spacers to hold the block under the top yoke, which worked fine but because the yokes and now at an angle to the frame head I had to make a curved plate to fit to the front of the top head so the steering lock still works.
Also fitted 55W HID projector headlights with angel eyes, they work very well, and did the normal service, and fitted a Garmin Zumo base permanently wired in.
Raked yokes - riding pros and cons: -
The steering is much lighter, its a pleasure to go round sharp corners.
The reduced trail has resulted in it going into a bit of a tank slap at higher speeds if you hit a pot hole or bump.
I have not yet tried tweeking suspension settings etc to try and get rid of this.
Few pics
Richard
Would fitting of a steering damper assist in controlling the tank slapper problem Richard :yes:
Quote from: O.C. on May 28, 2015, 07:11:40 AM
Would fitting of a steering damper assist in controlling the tank slapper problem Richard :yes:
Hi
As a last resort yes I expect it would, but so far I have not found one intended for the GTR, and I have risers on which may get in the way?
Richard
Quote from: Richard on May 28, 2015, 10:14:49 AM
Hi
As a last resort yes I expect it would, but so far I have not found one intended for the GTR, and I have risers on which may get in the way?
Richard
Understood ....I guess that a damper would have to be carefully chosen/mounted so as not to affect the Trikes steering,...just a guess on my part
On early Kawasaki Triples a damper was mounted much lower, beneath the fuel tank
Hi
Long time since I updated this.
After a lot of debate I have decided to take my bike test and go to 2 wheels, and have already bought a 2013 Triumph Rocket III, with only 740 miles on it! start off nice and gentle........
I have sold the trike, to a guy from Bradford.
Will pop in occasionally, and have a few GTR bits to sell so will offer them here first.
Richard
hiya Richard, good for you moving to two wheels from three, I'm sure you will enjoy your Rocket 111, and dont forget to post some pictures of your new bike.
The Bradford guy that has bought your Trike isn't known to us is he ? :whistling:
Could it be the Wolf?
:mfr_lol: