VANDERHALL: Vanderhall Forum

[Brummbar]

Vanderhall has seemed to embrace social media like twitter and Facebook instead of any standard on-line forum. I for one do not like or use social media; and, I would like to have a normal forum dedicated to Vanderhall vehicles to allow me and other to share our experiences and

questions.

I approached Pappa Z. about the possibility of the TrikeTalk forum about it; but, he turned me down, feeling there was not enough interest in Vanderhall to warrant its own forum at the time. I feel Pappa Z. was overlooking the potential of supporting them at this early stage. A forum allowing people to share experiences, data, and ask questions is truly invaluable – to the vehicle, its owner-base growth, and the manufacturer.



But, I do want to try to start some level of forum support for Vanderhalls; so, I will use the “Other” forum for it. I will try to always start the subject of my posts with “VANDERHALL” in caps to let everyone know (and, would like to request others try to as well when starting a thread on Vanderhall vehicles).

BRUMMBAR

[bikerbillone]

Randy 'Zook" runs a great forum here, there's no way he can develop a special 'forum' for every three wheeled vehicle on the planet. I notice you're new here, no problem we like new posters and welcome them, but come on, you can't tell him how to run his own forum. He pays for the forum, he develops it, he proofs it, he's independent, has not sold out to the special interests, and way more lenient than that 'other forum' and mods that police it.

[1dn5up]

At the moment, I can’t think of any member here other than you that has one

Lots of talk on them, but not enough ownership.

[rhino 2]

At the moment, I can’t think of any member here other than you that has one

Lots of talk on them, but not enough ownership.

Is it Just me Frank.......But when i read the threads on it....It almost sounds like Chinese instructions translated into English....I know there made in Utah......But...

[pmar6004]

Vanderhall has seemed to embrace social media like twitter and Facebook instead of any standard on-line forum. I for one do not like or use social media; and, I would like to have a normal forum dedicated to Vanderhall vehicles to allow me and other to share our experiences and

questions.

I approached Pappa Z. about the possibility of the TrikeTalk forum about it; but, he turned me down, feeling there was not enough interest in Vanderhall to warrant its own forum at the time. I feel Pappa Z. was overlooking the potential of supporting them at this early stage. A forum allowing people to share experiences, data, and ask questions is truly invaluable – to the vehicle, its owner-base growth, and the manufacturer.



But, I do want to try to start some level of forum support for Vanderhalls; so, I will use the “Other” forum for it. I will try to always start the subject of my posts with “VANDERHALL” in caps to let everyone know (and, would like to request others try to as well when starting a thread on Vanderhall vehicles).

BRUMMBAR

Jim,

Just recently, I introduced TrikeTalk.com to members of the Vanderhall Owners Forum. Initially I just wanted to see how many of their members were also members of TT or were interested in learning more about TT. Since then, one Vanderhall owner (screen name SandyKen) became a member of TT and this is what he posted on Vanderhall Owner Forum:



"I cannot thank you enough for your invite to TT. It is so much more than just a trike forum. Good and kind people found there. It's like walking into a lounge where anything may be discussed with friends. I've just scratched the surface as there are so many threads. Some are informational, some will make you laugh, and some will make you cry. I will post more there when I figure out how everything works".



It's just a matter of time as the word spreads around their forum, before more V. owners will look at TT and see if it suits their fancy. Many think of their rides as an "autocycle" and not as a "trike". TT will change that conception. Afterall, we're all in the same boat, in that somewhere along the line, we either gained or lost a wheel.

pmar6004

[1dn5up]

Is it Just me Frank.......But when i read the threads on it....It almost sounds like Chinese instructions translated into English....I know there made in Utah......But...

Hay, there three wheelers. I’m sure Zook will add them to the menu with enough interest.

After reading the Cycle World review on the 2017 , I’ll pass for now.

[rhino 2]

Hay, there three wheelers. I’m sure Zook will add them to the menu with enough interest.

After reading the Cycle World review on the 2017 , I’ll pass for now.

Frank , If my Harley dealer sold the Vanderhall instead if Slingshots i would have the Vanderhall....Not that theres any problems with my Slingshot, its just that the Vanderhall would suit me better with its narrower profile and that i ride only solo except for sort rides with a Grandchild....

[harleyujoe]

I have had it over a year with new red leather interior hand made full rear fender which can only be driven with no passenger and the hand

made trim radius on hood to give it finished look and next Spring will powder coat the wheels in silver.

My wife hates the Vanderhall Venice for to hard to get in & out of and to tight interior for my elbows always hitting her while driving.

So I now have a vehicle I can go for a ride along in Yippie!

[tomg]

I've had a test ride twice now and really like the way it handles! Would you explain why your full rear fender has anything to do with not being able to have a passenger or am I reading it wrong. Also be nice if you could tell others about what parts you used for that fender and where you purchased them as the factory option is too small in my opinion. Have you driven in the rain yet?

Being a distance rider, I've ridden in the rain for many, many miles in a rain suit. I was told yesterday (Dec 8) that the factory does NOT install options you order? Nothing like having extra parts you don't need and extra labor costs to boot! I hope the guy telling me that was misinformed as getting items you want and can wait for the build SHOULD save a few bucks if done while building the vehicle. I do hope this is read by any and everyone at Vanderhallmotorcycle to think about this. Tomg9

[harleyujoe]

I've had a test ride twice now and really like the way it handles! Would you explain why your full rear fender has anything to do with not being able to have a passenger or am I reading it wrong. Also be nice if you could tell others about what parts you used for that fender and where you purchased them as the factory option is too small in my opinion. Have you driven in the rain yet? Being a distance rider, I've ridden in the rain for many, many miles in a rain suit. I was told yesterday (Dec 8) that the factory does NOT install options you order? Nothing like having extra parts you don't need and extra labor costs to boot! I hope they guy telling me that was misinformed as getting items you want and can wait for the build SHOULD save a few bucks if done while building the vehicle. I do hope this is read by any and everyone at Vanderhallmotorcycle to think about this. Tomg

The reason the rear full fender will not work with heavier loads is that when suspension is fully loaded the full rear fender may travel up and hit extended over hang of body..

The rear half fender kit you purchase will not hit over hang of body . The full rear fender I hand made has touched the upper body one time with just me in it .

I did tighten spring tension 2 turns and it has not hit but that is with just me in it.. You put a passenger I think good chance of it hitting.

You need to buy the full length front fenders so that road debris does not fly into cockpit.. When I took my interior out to installed my new interior I found all kinds of stones

under the seat and even in storage behind seats..

If you are large in being heavy weight I would not suggest Venice and if you are going to have a passenger and you have long arms like I do , your passenger can not find enough

side room to stay away ,its that tight .. The Slingshot has so much more room than VH that my wife will only ride in Slingshot.

Which in some ways I am glad that I have a vehicle that I can drive by myself now and enjoy few rides up to covered bridges..LOL

Vanderhall is coming out next year with Carmel Model and it has door and few more inches interior space but hear it will be close to 40k vs 30k for Venice or 22k for Basic Slingshot with 5 speed

and all Vanderhalls are automatic, with approx 180 to 200 HP both with turbo.

I have turbo on my slingshot with approx 280HP and with 5 speed manual will blow away my Vanderhall and the front tracking width 10" wider on Slingshot (78") vs 68" on Vanderhall

and the fact that steering is narrower you can not make tight turning radiuses as you can in Slingshot..

I find that you need the optional bump shifter more for slower speeds for when going around 30 to 45 mph in automatic it is always searching for proper gear and with bump

shifter you put in manual mode and just put it in gear for speed traveling.

I find my Slingshot more for days I want to hotrod though the corners and using the gears just to be more adrenaline rush and the Vanderhall more a cruiser .

The Vanderhall from stop light does kick ass but after that it lacks the power of Slingshot 2.4 GM motor vs VH having 1.4 GM motor and the new Carmel will have a 1.5 200HP motor.

I have been thinking of selling my Venice with all the extras for about 25k but having 10k extra and now will have to come up with 17k to purchase Carmel and only putting 2,500 miles

on it, I think I would be wasting to much money .

As far as riding in rain..Hmmmm I have been a 2 wheel motorcyclist going cross country and driving in pouring down rains and some snow in Western U.S and doing

75 to 80 mph with wife on back ..

Well these auto cycles you will not be thinking of speeds like that with none of them.....

Going to Maggie Valley N.C. from NJ I will tell you I was doing 80 mph keeping up with traffic and then rain started and all of a sudden buckets and felt Slingshot lift and start

to rotate and left off gas and tried to do 60 no and then 50 no and was down to 35mph on I85 and tractor trailers passing us like we were standing still.

They hydroplane so easy with puddling and I believe the vanderhall could go a little faster in conditions being front wheel drive but I would not push it

much over what I was driving Slingshot in puddling conditions..

And I thought Mogan 3 wheelers would be better with narrower tires and friend in Calif doing highway speeds in rain hydroplaned and spun off road.

So do not think you are going to drive any 3 wheeler the speeds of a 2 wheel motorcycle or car .

If you do try we will be reading about you on one of these forums.

Will note the Vanderhall has a look that most will like over Slingshot the reason I have made 3 bodies for mine and making my 4th and last body.

But the Slingshot as ugly as it is has more room and with manual 5 speed 173 HP and tighter turning radius and wider tracking is still worth giving it a try.

Note Vanderhall at this time does not install options and yes you end up with parts being thrown away or useless and laying around.

I have talked to them about this but they don't seem to care for they know you will need the bigger fenders and will purchase them.