Yamaha xj900 diversion into a trike

[Daz Bezza]

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]

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 ...

[Daz Bezza]

thank you rhino 2

[Gorilla]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

what type of rear end is on your xj650?

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

[Daz Bezza]

what type of rear end is on your xj650?

i made the backend of the xj650 trike myself

[Daz Bezza]

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

[jjvw]

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-conte...rike_guide.pdf

(the blue part is what the shocks attach to)

Good luck

[Daz Bezza]

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-conte...rike_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]

axle to shock tower

[Daz Bezza]

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

[jjvw]

you might want to check out the instructions for the frankenstein kits. http://frankensteintrikes.com/instal...onversion.html

[Daz Bezza]

This is brilliant

Thank you jjvw for your help its much appreciated

[jrob]

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

Thank y'll sorry took so long to answer

[rhino 2]

Thank y'll sorry took so long to answer

Thats ok, Better late than never......

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Ya gotta love this place ... people go out of their way to find help for others.