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[jjk1646]

Hello from beautiful Western North Carolina.....Two wheeler now triker, left leg issues...Ride 05 VTX1300/Motor-Trike. Enjoying the transition,, Few questions: this trike did not have a trailer receiver on it. Motor-Trike offers no after production install kits They weld them to the frame during production. Would a bolt on unit be okay if so does anyone know who makes a bolt on units or should I fabricate one from an extension tube and sheet steel with u-bolts.<br />
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This trunk is a DB model by Ridebikegear.com... Does anyone offer arm rests for that back seat .After market that will adapt to a VTX1300.<br />
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Thanks for all the good info so far. Would like some details on next year meet in Maggie Valley. That is my back yard John

 

[trikeleader]

Welcome to Trike Talk. We are all freindly and helpful...well some of use are hopeless, but that is another story LOL. We welcome all who join.<br />
Tom

 

[wheels]

Welcome!! Enjoy your ride, and ride safe. If shifting should ever be a problem, give me a holler and I would be happy to pass along what I know in the way of electronic shifters on the market. All the best.

 

[Nana]

Hi, and welcome to TrikeTalk!<br />
This link will take you to the information about our June rally in Maggie Valley:<br />
<a href="http://www.triketalk.com/forum/rallys-rides/3344-triketalk-rally-iv-2011-dont-miss.html" target="_blank">http://www.triketalk.com/forum/rally...dont-miss.html</a><br />
We'd love to have you meet up with us there. The Ramada still has some rooms available; if you call be sure to tell them you are with the TrikeTalk group.

 

[Papa Zook]

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<div class="message">Hello from beautiful Western North Carolina.....Two wheeler now triker, left leg issues...Ride 05 VTX1300/Motor-Trike. Enjoying the transition,, Few questions: this trike did not have a trailer receiver on it. Motor-Trike offers no after production install kits They weld them to the frame during production. Would a bolt on unit be okay if so does anyone know who makes a bolt on units or should I fabricate one from an extension tube and sheet steel with u-bolts.<br />
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This trunk is a DB model by Ridebikegear.com... Does anyone offer arm rests for that back seat .After market that will adapt to a VTX1300.<br />
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Thanks for all the good info so far. Would like some details on next year meet in Maggie Valley. That is my back yard John</div>

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</div>There are no bolt on receiver hitches available for the VTX-1300 MT. The MT rear subframe is made from 1 1/2" OD round tubing and the only good way to mount one is to just buy a basic 15" receiver adapter (see pic) and weld it to the front and rear lower subframe tubes. Look under it and you'll see what Im talking about. An easy job for a good welder.

While youre at it, be sure and weld on a couple of safety chain loops on either side near the end of the hitch to secure your trailer chains.<br />
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Also there are no armrests available for your trunk that I am aware of.

 

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<div class="message">Hello from beautiful Western North Carolina.....Two wheeler now triker, left leg issues...Ride 05 VTX1300/Motor-Trike. Enjoying the transition,, Few questions: this trike did not have a trailer receiver on it. Motor-Trike offers no after production install kits They weld them to the frame during production. Would a bolt on unit be okay if so does anyone know who makes a bolt on units or should I fabricate one from an extension tube and sheet steel with u-bolts.<br />
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This trunk is a DB model by Ridebikegear.com... Does anyone offer arm rests for that back seat .After market that will adapt to a VTX1300.<br />
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Thanks for all the good info so far. Would like some details on next year meet in Maggie Valley. That is my back yard John</div>

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</div>Welcome aboard glad you joined us.

 

[skuuter]

WELCOME to TRIKE TALK....where are You at in Western NC....We ride there a lot.....:wtg:

 

[Doc]

Just remember if you take it to have it welded to the Frame Tubes, MT recommends that the Body be seperated from the frame to prevent damage to the Trunk! It would also allow the space to slip some support brackets, for the receiver tube, over the frame.<br />
And welcome to the Group...<br />
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Ed

 

[jjk1646]

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<div class="message">Welcome!! Enjoy your ride, and ride safe. If shifting should ever be a problem, give me a holler and I would be happy to pass along what I know in the way of electronic shifters on the market. All the best.</div>

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thanks for the reply, presently the leg issues it just lifting and lowering from the floorboard of my Victory. Can handle when solo but sometime difficult with wife on back, Doin some PT to try to get it back in action.<br />
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John

 

[jjk1646]

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<div class="message">Welcome to Trike Talk. We are all freindly and helpful...well some of use are hopeless, but that is another story LOL. We welcome all who join.<br />
Tom</div>

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</div>Hi Tom <br />
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Looking forward to being a member. Have friend in Washington MO. Last year a buddy and I did a ride using Sikeston. MO as home base. (home of the throwed rolls) What part of the state are located.<br />
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John

 

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<div class="message">Hi, and welcome to TrikeTalk!<br />
This link will take you to the information about our June rally in Maggie Valley:<br />
<a href="http://www.triketalk.com/forum/rallys-rides/3344-triketalk-rally-iv-2011-dont-miss.html" target="_blank">http://www.triketalk.com/forum/rally...dont-miss.html</a><br />
We'd love to have you meet up with us there. The Ramada still has some rooms available; if you call be sure to tell them you are with the TrikeTalk group.</div>

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</div>Nana, Thanks for the info on the Maggie get together. If we are in town, Wife does antique shows, can I just day trip it from the house only 20 minutes away.<br />
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John

 

[jjk1646]

Welcome aboard glad you joined us.

Thanks for the welcome
John

 

[jjk1646]

WELCOME to TRIKE TALK....where are You at in Western NC....We ride there a lot.....:wtg:

Thanks, I eaten is some of for WNC/TN picks. You got them right. Will try some of the others. John

 

[jjk1646]

Just remember if you take it to have it welded to the Frame Tubes, MT recommends that the Body be seperated from the frame to prevent damage to the Trunk! It would also allow the space to slip some support brackets, for the receiver tube, over the frame.
And welcome to the Group...

Ed

Thanks for the advice.. I gather welding is way better that doing a bolt on with u clamps.

john

 

[wheels]

thanks for the reply, presently the leg issues it just lifting and lowering from the floorboard of my Victory. Can handle when solo but sometime difficult with wife on back, Doin some PT to try to get it back in action.

John

Best of luck with the PT and follow those Doc's orders. Ride safe and all the best with you trike.

 

[Frozenshrimp]

Welcome jjk1646 to TT, As you can tell there's lots of knowledgeable people here.. Have a great time and ride safe.