Some more pics - realized I didn't show the tank, seats and fender on it.
As I said, I did go for a "test" ride. I went before I started trimming the body, right after I mounted the exhaust.
1st thing...It's a Yamaha V Star 1100 - So not a "heavy" bike to start with.
I had been told about, and looked into getting a triple tree as was told it would be difficult to steer as too heavy.
Okay, I said...and did NOT get the 5 degree raked triple trees.
"PHFFFT! it's easy to turn." I said.
Okay....after ridding it...I was wrong! LOL
But, not for the reasons Iwas told - Or should say "Incorrect way" of describing the issue.
It's not that it's "heavy", it's that the rear wheels are so close to the front wheel - geometry - that the rear wheels want to go straight.
The front wheel, being so close to them, is over powered, and "forced" to go straight.
You can fight it, and turn - One could even become "used" to this, and "live" with it...
I'm, going to still wait - get the body painted and re learn how to ride again
Then go from there - but after my first 20 minute ride, I think I agree with needing the raked tree's.
2nd - {damn, I'm long winded...} - I had full plans and intentions to re jet the carbs....
Until I started it the first time, rode it...again, youd have to watch the build 18 youtube video, at about 28 seconds;
to "hear" why i dont think I will be making any changes to those carbs.
It starts better, runs better, SOUNDS amazing!
Granted, I have not really rode it yet....so that may change, but for now - I'm NOT messing with what is working so good.
I'll get the lights mounted on and add those pic's before I send it out for paint.
Otherwise, next will be the pics when I pck it up just before mounting it on, then after pics.
All in all....I really, really am glad I decided to do this build!
I was cautious at first - lot of cash to just send to someone up front, and hope - they complete the deal.
Then to get it, and find sooo many "issues" that I was very much taken aback by it.
But, in the end...I would do so again.
Just...next time I'll know that these companies overcharge a lot! and argue them down.
Maybe I just got a "bad one"...I dont know, but all the things I had to fix, re powder coat - I shouldnt have had to.
It should have been ready to "bolt on" as soon as I received it. [not talking about adjustments, and shipping "dings"].
Mac, at American Trike was decent enough to listen to me "vent" my feelings when I first received the axle...
and still, provide the help and send the needed replacement parts to make it "work".
So, YES, I would still very much recommend them!
Just remember the sign at your favorite fast food burger place...You are NOT going to get exactly what you see in the picture :xzqxz:
But, you still get what you ordered...