Hey everyone, been doing my homework now for about a year.. everything is pretty clear to me as far as the build goes...
Economically, I am going to have to really pinch to get this done... But I am sure with the experience in this Site, I will get a lot of useful and concise information and advice.
Here is what I have in my mind and some on paper as to what my considerations are for this build.
a) Economics; obviously I am looking for the most bang for my buck so-to-speak... so my considerations there are size 750cc max/insurance/fuel mileage/reliability/availability of parts.
b) I live in a hilly area, am 5'11 230lbs. so will a 750 carry me and perhaps a 130 lb passenger with enough power to pull us around with some authority up hills.
c)Geometry specifics; wheelbase/rake/trail distance... high speed vs low speed stability, where is the "comfort zone"
d) Technical information; most of the mechanicals I believe I will be fine with, spent mosta my life wrenching so got the basics.. The Drive shaft adaptation has me a bit curious still, so any leads on that would really help me put the rest of the build together in my head.
I am looking seriously at the early to mid-eighties Yamaha 750 Maxim.. they seem to be plentiful, as are the Honda DOHC 750's my second choice...
would LOVE to go Kawi for those extra ponies, but they just aren't as plentiful...
I am leaning towards the Yamaha xj series... are these frames adequate to handle the stresses a Trike will offer?
I have a background in metal fab and 1/4 milers... so have taken that to my rear suspension design... now am actually considering making it a bolt-on Hardtail... will there be as big a difference with a Hardtail Trike vs Softail, as there are with a Hardtail vs Softail bike? *I have rode many bikes in my years, so am aware of the different characteristics.
I have read much in here and other places to try to get as prepared as I can for this, and make as few mistakes as possible... I do believe failure is a reflection of unpreparedness.. and I plan not to fail.
...any and all information in regards to any of these points/thoughts, or ones I may not have considered or missed, would and is greatly appreciated... Thanks
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