Yamaha xj900 diversion into a trike

Daz Bezza · Sep 27, 2017

hi all

i have a xj900 diversion which i am looking to make into a trike .

i have the old trike swing arm & axle assembly off my old xj650 trike but was wondering if to keep it as a mono shock like on the xj900 or try & find a way to attach the dual shock .

anybody have any ideas which is best .

thank you all

rhino 2 · Sep 27, 2017

I can't help you on your built, But i'm sure someone will chime in soon with the info you need...

In the mean time welcome to Trike-Talk ...:wave4:

Daz Bezza · Sep 27, 2017

thank you rhino 2

Gorilla · Sep 28, 2017

Hi Darren welcome aboard. I am not greatly familiar with the setup you are talking about, but I would think on a trike rear suspension the 2 shocks would do a better job them one. Good luck with the build. post pictures

Daz Bezza · Sep 30, 2017

Thank you Gorilla

think you could be riight dual shocks might be best if can find away to attach them on my 1995 900 diversion

Daz Bezza · Sep 30, 2017

1st pic is of my xj650 before i triked it

2nd is of the trike backend i will be tryiny to fit on yamaha xj900

3rd picture of a yamaha xj900

FuzzyWuzHe · Sep 30, 2017

Welcome to the Gang from Western Colorado.

I'm no pro, but It makes sense with the third wheel a third shock would give you a more stable ride. Probably more comfortable too.

jrob · Oct 1, 2017

Chain to shaft drive

Daz Bezza said:
1st pic is of my xj650 before i triked it

2nd is of the trike backend i will be tryiny to fit on yamaha xj900

3rd picture of a yamaha xj900

what type of rear end is on your xj650?

rhino 2 · Oct 2, 2017

jrob said:
what type of rear end is on your xj650?

Hey Joe, Welcome to Trike-Talk...........:wave:

Daz Bezza · Oct 12, 2017

jrob said:
what type of rear end is on your xj650?

i made the backend of the xj650 trike myself

Daz Bezza · Oct 22, 2017

here is some pictures of the trike backend i made for the xj650 trike (duo shock setup)

jjvw · Nov 11, 2017

Since I put a Champion kit on my Road Star 1700 myself, I might help enough to get you thinking. My solo shock is ahead of the swing arm. They kept it and added 2 coil over shocks between the axles and the upper frame which is a extension of the rear fender and seat frame. Check the instructions on their site to see what I mean. http://championsidecars.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/road_star_trike_guide.pdf

(the blue part is what the shocks attach to)

Good luck

Daz Bezza · Nov 13, 2017

jjvw said:
Since I put a Champion kit on my Road Star 1700 myself, I might help enough to get you thinking. My solo shock is ahead of the swing arm. They kept it and added 2 coil over shocks between the axles and the upper frame which is a extension of the rear fender and seat frame. Check the instructions on their site to see what I mean. http://championsidecars.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/road_star_trike_guide.pdf

(the blue part is what the shocks attach to)

Good luck

Thank you very much it has got me thinking how i can exactly do it

Thank you

pcombe · Nov 13, 2017

axle to shock tower

Daz Bezza · Nov 13, 2017

ive been told that with me usuing a reliant axle that 17" wheels would be best for gearing purpose

i am hoping to get a day on trying to make a frame for the dual shocks to fit (UK weather isnt best)

i appreciate all the feed back from you all as its helped me alot

below is picture of my swingarm on yamaha xj900 diversion & blown up picture of rear suspension on bike (with mono shock) that was on bike