TRIKE CONVERSIONS: What did you do to your Trike this week?

[tom w]

installing a AIM 480Lb clutch spring. Will I need more air in the shocks ? (just kidding) been having a slipping problem about 3000 rpm . if Im running about 3000 rpm and get physical with it ,it slips. should finish this afternoon , and give it a try.

[Rosy]

Well, how is it! Still slipping? Hope not.
I wonder what Honda uses for spring pressure on the GL 1800s?

Rosy

[tom w]

got it done . clutch still easy enough to pull. it rained just before I finished so really testing it was out. but I did all I could with wet roads to get it to slip and couldn't . we have a bug spot ride this week end. I will know more after that.

BIG CAUTION!
the bolts on the retaining ring in a harley torque at 8 ft lbs. I broke one off and was lucky enough to be able to get it out with out much trouble.

[msocko3]

got it done . clutch still easy enough to pull. it rained just before I finished so really testing it was out. but I did all I could with wet roads to get it to slip and couldn't . we have a bug spot ride this week end. I will know more after that.

BIG CAUTION!
the bolts on the retaining ring in a harley torque at 8 ft lbs. I broke one off and was lucky enough to be able to get it out with out much trouble.

You have to watch the torque on those bolts, I had one strip on me at 100 in/lbs which is still short of the max torque on my 06 Ultra. I ended up replacing the inner clutch hub, which I then decided to change the clutch basket and primary gearing while I was at it.

[Rosy]

Well, made it back to NH from NM, 5000+ miles in our car today. Went to see how my baby is coming along and here is what I found! Hope the picture goes through.

Rosy

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More pictures.

[Rosy]

Here she is back together again. Need to order a new tail light assembly, corner cracked.

[DTR 11TG]

Hey Rosy, I like that light brown seat on black bike, but it looks a little lumpy!

[Rosy]

Had to fight for the color match, but, just like a down pillow, it is comfy! LOL
I do have a sheep skin from one of my old wings that was brown, maybe I'll try that, but I will have to do it while Janice isn't looking or else, KAAPOW, on the side of the head, or that funny look, like what is wrong with you! Naw..I will leave the one that's on it right now! LOL

Rosy

[Rosy]

The Donkey trailer's bearings are ready to roll to the NETT Rally in West Dover, VT. Pictures below show the start to finish. Painted the rims also.

Rosy

[John Luciano]

Good job I should do mine too. Bike looks fantastic. I can barely see the chip in the light. See you soon.

[87Trike1200]

Rosy - bring the grease - - you can get additional practice on my trailer.

[tom w]

got it done . clutch still easy enough to pull. it rained just before I finished so really testing it was out. but I did all I could with wet roads to get it to slip and couldn't . we have a bug spot ride this week end. I will know more after that.

BIG CAUTION!
the bolts on the retaining ring in a harley torque at 8 ft lbs. I broke one off and was lucky enough to be able to get it out with out much trouble.

well, it is better . still wants to slip about 4300 when I hit it hard. may just be time for clutch plates. I don't normally ride that hard any way. the changing the fluids was a good idea . shifts a little harder but it is quiet and feels a lot better.

[Rosy]

Warren, I am a good teacher, so, I will sit on the cooler and give you hints as to how to repackage your bearings on your trailer! LOL
What do you say?
I tell you what, let me know if you want me to bring you some clean rags so you can wipe your greasy hands!
See, we can have lots of fun at the Rally!

Rosy

[John Luciano]

Got it back together. Could not imagine driving all the way to VT with a 96db air horn blaring or with out a horn at all . The relay was buried under the front fairing. So far we are still coming. Looks like it might rain any min. now should be past us by Thurs afternoon.

[tom w]

Here she is back together again. Need to order a new tail light assembly, corner cracked.

like the B.P.O.E emblem. I need to get about 20 of them . where can I get some?

im the pres. of our local #2452 elks riders association.

[John Luciano]

We sell them at our elks club at the bar. Along with pins ,hats ,shirts , jackets etc.
found this . Not as nice a Rosie's
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BPOE-ELKS-LO...-/290839705155

Is this site running slow or is it just me? Keeps locking up .

[Rosy]

like the B.P.O.E emblem. I need to get about 20 of them . where can I get some?

im the pres. of our local #2452 elks riders association.

As I am PER Dover a Lodge 184, here is the place you can order them. Your lodge secretary, where do they buy their jewels, pins and such?
Go to Google: Harry Kitzner Company
Good luck!
Let me know if you need more help!

Rosy

[EnjoyingTheRyde]

The only thing I did to the trike over the weekend was fish out the trailer light wiring that the previous owner installed. Found an awful mess of wires under the seat so I'll have to sort through that eventually. Other than that, I did assemble my new HF trailer. The bed of the trailer is quite a bit higher than my hitch so I think I'm going to weld an extension to the under side to lower the coupler and make it a little close to level. I understand you say to pitch it down some but I feel it's too much as is.

[John Luciano]

Before I did any welding, I would attach the hitch to the trike and teat the weight. It should be 10% If the trailer weight is 300 lb there should be approx 30# on the ball?more is better less is in danger of a weaving trailer , don't ask how I know.....

[rmrc51]

I dusted mine off,,,,, again,,,.