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Thread: Yamaha xj900 diversion into a trike

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    Default Yamaha xj900 diversion into a trike

    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

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

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    thank you rhino 2

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    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
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    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

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    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

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daz Bezza View Post
    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jrob View Post
    what type of rear end is on your xj650?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jrob View Post
    what type of rear end is on your xj650?
    i made the backend of the xj650 trike myself

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjvw View Post
    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

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    axle to shock tower

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

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    This is brilliant

    Thank you jjvw for your help its much appreciated

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    Quote Originally Posted by rhino 2 View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by jrob View Post
    Thank y'll sorry took so long to answer
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