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    Steering Dampers

    Are steering dampers the same as lightweight shock absorbers? If not, where do I find steering dampers? Thank you.
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    Looking for a Member

    A few days ago, a new Trike Talk member sent me a private message asking about some trike parts that I had for sale. But there was no way to contact him. His name was Ryder. If you are Ryder or know him, please tell him to contact me as soon as possible. Thank you. Mike...
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    Front Disc Brakes on a V8 Trike

    This is for all the trikers who have a car wheel and tire on the front end and added custom disc brakes--- I am wondering the best way to mount the disc brake calipers--- Are the calipers mounted SOLID on the forks or do they "Float" ? Any help is appreciated. Thanks...
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    Help With a V8 Trike

    I need some help with my V8 trike--- Basically help with some wiring and getting it started. It has a 1980 Chevy SBC. The previous 2 owners really messed up the wiring and it was not safe. I am a 65 yr.old Viet Nam vet and need some wind therapy. I am in Orlando,Fl (32810)--in north west...
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    Car Tire on a Harley 16" Front Rim

    Does anyone Know what tire will fit on a stock Harley 16 x 3.5 front rim? Has anyone ever done this? Is there a secret to getting it on the rim? Before you ask, here is the deal: I have a V8 trike. The front weighs 750 lbs. The weight rating of a motorcycle tire is around 783--827 lbs. I...
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    Push Pull Steering

    I am asking for any trikers who have built any trikes with "Push-Pull" steering to give me their insights about that type of steering--- Or anyone who has a thought about this type of steering. In Push-Pull steering, there are 2 bars that the steering rods connect to... A FRONT bar on the forks...
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    Pattern in Chrome on Forks

    I have a mystery on my hands... If you look at the picture I have posted with this post, you will see that there is a pattern in the chrome on the forks of a 2005 Fatboy. I have tried polish, car wax and steel wool, but nothing affets it. It is a though the pattern is "IN" the chrome not on...
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    Rake & Trail

    Can anyone direct me to a good link that describes rake & trail and has diagrams? I want to show my welder / fabricator so they know EXACTLY what I am talking about. Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays to all the great members on here. :pepper: :clapping:
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    Trike Help Needed

    Are there any trikers that live in or around the Tampa,Florida area? I have a V8 trike that has a Chevy 350 engine and I need help with the wiring. I have worked on it for over a week, but cannot find what is wrong. So if any triker is good with wiring and knows about small block engines...
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    V8 Trike Cooling

    Here is the scene: *a V8 trike with a radiator mounted in the rear. *The radiator has a single, large, electric fan on it. *The trike operates in the normal range. *The radiator and fan is moved to the front of the trike. *Will the trike run... 1--The same temperature or 2--Run hotter ...
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    Trike Shipping Company

    Any triker know of a good company that will ship a trike? If so, please contact Mike--drumdoctor at live dot com---40 Seven--95 Three--500 Seven :Shrug:
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    VW Trikers Location

    Are there are any VW trikers living in or near Tampa,Fl? Please contact Mike---drumdoctor@live .com or 407-953-5007
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    Clutch is Stuck---HELP!!!

    I have a 1600 single port. My clutch is stuck!!! I went on a short run the other day, then parked the trike. Everything was working great. I went out yesterday and replaced the clutch cable--- I pushed the clutch to check on the amount of play in the cable--- I then discovered the clutch would...
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    Mississippi Trikers and Homemade Trikes

    Asking all the trikers who live in Mississippi and built their own trike from scratch, the procedure that they had to go through in order to register and title their homemade trike. Thank you. :wave4::wave4:
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    Springer Front End

    Is anyone on this website building springer front ends for sale? Thank you and Happy New Year!!! pepper

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