Yamaha 1800 vtx

[cavie]

found a 2005 triked for sale and thinking of having a look. Anything special to look out for? Didn't know what brand kit is on it.

 

[Veritas44]

VTX 1800 is a Honda.
Post a pic. Kinda need to know what Brand Conversion to tell you something about it.

 

[cavie]

Shows you what I know. I'm a Suzuki guy. Info came from Creigslist. Should have known better.

 

[cavie]

Re: Honda 1800 vtx

VTX 1800 is a Honda.
Post a pic. Kinda need to know what Brand Conversion to tell you something about it.

Honda 1800 vtx now we are on track. owner stated "real trike" but the fender is still there.

 

[trikerron]

It is a real trike the trike part is made by Motor Trike . I have the same body on my Honda Valkyrie.

 

[Veritas44]

Definitely an older conversion by design of body.
It will be what most call a Solid Axle conversion and not IRS.
You will want to test ride it with your Second Up passenger onboard if you are buying it for such.
Careful of the offset driveshaft design. Will want to see if front end Triples have been modified or replaced for a set with increased Steering Angle or not.

 

[cavie]

Definitely an older conversion by design of body.
It will be what most call a Solid Axle conversion and not IRS.
You will want to test ride it with your Second Up passenger onboard if you are buying it for such.
Careful of the offset driveshaft design. Will want to see if front end Triples have been modified or replaced for a set with increased Steering Angle or not.

I am aware of the solid axel but don't think I can afford IRS. How would I know if the tree has been modified?? Motor Trike brags that rake is not need on there kits.

 

[Veritas44]

They say THAT huh ????

 

[cavie]

04[/COLOR]]They say THAT huh ????

Here is copy from their web site

Motor Trike does not significantly increase the wheelbase length when installing a trike conversion onto a motorcycle. This preserves low-speed maneuverability similar to that of a two-wheel bike while still allowing the trike to handle and ride smoothly at any speed without a rake kit.

 

[Veritas44]

Well then By All Means ThumbUp

In keeping with the Season,,, Must have been some "Magic" in that ol' Trike they found.....

I'd ask some MT Owner's experienced in both With & Without. Great source would be George P. Aka KJ5IX on here and GL1800riders. He "wrote the book" so to speak.

P.s. Wheels is another great source for info and input. He had over 150k on his MT.