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GL1100Trike
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Posted: Sun Jul 27th, 2008 02:09 pm | 1st Post |
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I will be receiving a trike kit possibly tomorrow from Triwing Ind for my 1983 GL1100. I bought this bike a few months ago for this purpose. I figured it was the best choice because of the fact it has under 40,000 miles, priced right, and eligable for historic. When I bought the bike it needed at least a silenoid or possibly a starter. I got over that easily thanks to Ebay. Also a few weeks after purchase it aquired the common issue of the neutral light comming on when the clutch is engaged. I am bringing you up to speed on the bike as I know it.
Getting to the point of this post, as stated earlier I am looking forward to turning this GL1100 into a trike. Is there anyone who has any knowlege in this area to help me in this project? I hope the fact of not having reverse to be a big problem. I was figuring if it had a reverse the extra weight on the starter motor would be an issue.
I plan to repaint the trike in a yellow fitting the goldwing. What color should I be looking for? Thanks for your attention.
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GL1100Trike
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Posted: Wed Jul 30th, 2008 01:34 am | 2nd Post |
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| I received the trike kit monday as expected. After reviewing the contents of the crate I began reading the instructions. The instructions rely on and assume the fact that you already have a shop manual. Of course monday eve I began the task of disassembling the necessary parts. Tuesday eve I completed disassembly and began building the trike beginning with the new 2 piece swing arms. Tomorrow I hope to install the rear and the day after install the tires to begin aligning everything. Ill keep you posted if you are interested.
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litfuse
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Posted: Wed Jul 30th, 2008 02:58 am | 3rd Post |
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| I am interested in the goings on there. Where are you from? You might be close enough for me to interfer with the process. Where did you get the trike kit and what was the cost?Please keep me posted.
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Bagmaster
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Posted: Wed Jul 30th, 2008 03:37 am | 4th Post |
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Yea, update your location in your profile as it helps a lot as far as finding local, cheap help for the price of a 6-pack or 2.
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GL1100Trike
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Posted: Wed Jul 30th, 2008 10:09 pm | 5th Post |
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| I live in Leonardtown in Southern Maryland. I bought the Kit from Triwing Industries. They had 3 or 4 styles of kits but the one I chose was $6300. It had to be shipped via Vancover Washington. So far the only down side of the kit was the wheel selection is limited. They use a 7.5 mustang rear with a 308 gear ratio. Meaning its a rear off an mustang II(14" 4 lug). The kit included everything except the tires and wheels. They would have supplied them at extra cost but I coulnd see paying the extra shipping for something I could get locally. Im going to work on it some more tonight. Keep you posted
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tory
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Posted: Wed Jul 30th, 2008 10:18 pm | 6th Post |
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| Please do,Id love to see pics of the process if possible also.
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redbaron
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Posted: Wed Jul 30th, 2008 11:12 pm | 7th Post |
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I went to their web site and the only thing that will stop me from buying one of their kits is the braking system.....They use 9 1/2 in Ford drum brakes, not disc brakes as on later models of Ford products...... I know that with a few trips to the local auto salvage yards I might could find all the pieces, parts and assemblies to change them over to disc brakes , but my question is ....why do they use "old technology on their kits????. In the chemical plant where I used to work, we had several 72 volt electric carts....built by Taylor Dunn.....The rear ends were from a late model Ford, cut down to fit the width of the carts, with disc brakes.....our older Taylor Dunn 48 volt carts used a cut down 9 in Ford rear ends also, but with disc brakes made by the cart manufacturer ????????
I hope yours comes out the way you want it, and by all means post pictures as you go, so we can see the progress.....
Claude...
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Oregonwinger
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Posted: Thu Jul 31st, 2008 01:46 am | 8th Post |
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/kenvb/81GL-1100Trikesideview.jpg
Is this an earlier one? I notice it has what looks like a Vetter trunk. This one is in Alberta. He says it runs about mid 4k's at 65. He's wanting to get that down some, but, I wonder if the low torque will be feasable at freeway speeds.
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POLKWING
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Posted: Thu Jul 31st, 2008 04:06 pm | 9th Post |
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You don't give trade name of what you call the trike kit.
I have a VOYAGER, been on my 1500 for two years; kit is removable and you can go back to two wheels any time you like. On'Off you can handle yourself if you follow instructions to the letter.
Some derisively call them "training wheel" and not for those who like to do twistys. However, at my age, 81, the Voyager is on my 1500 to stay. It has been off only once for installation of a new rear tire.
Good luck.
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PS; Voyager costs a fraction of a traditional trike conversion.
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GL1100Trike
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Posted: Sat Aug 2nd, 2008 01:48 am | 10th Post |
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| The trike kit as stated before is from TriWing Industries. I looked at the Voyager kits but my concern was looks and what do you do when the drive tire raises higher than the outer tires on uneven terrain??
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POLKWING
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Posted: Sat Aug 2nd, 2008 02:53 am | 11th Post |
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True, occasionally one outside tire may come off the pavement, especially on a turn or when you run over a high spot with the rear cycle tire. If twistys are your thing, the Voyager is not for you.
However, I have not found this to be any particular problem. You have not the degree of lean you had without the Voyager, steering is primarily from pressure on handlebars. No matter how sharp you try to turn you will always have three wheels down...two on the cycle and one on the Voyager.
Looks? Well that is a matter of personal choice and decision. At my advanced age it seemed wise to have stability with four wheels on the pavement than two. Had knee replacement back in April and was able to ride with Voyager long before I would have trusted stability at a stop with my feet and legs, one still recovering from surgery.
Again,all a matter of personal choice. I am sure all the conversion kits have positive features which may appeal to a prospective buyer. Hope you are satified with which ever product you choose.
Polkwing.
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GL1100Trike
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Posted: Sun Aug 10th, 2008 12:41 am | 12th Post |
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Hey, Sorry for the delay..been very busy. I finally got the trike frame mounted. Got the new brake line connected requiring an adapter to the pressure control valve, bled and adjusted brakes. Cut and welded the old drive shaft to the new drive shaft adapter supplied with the kit. Took it for a little spin yesterday A little more adjustments need to be made then I will begin installing the body. Might need a different front tire. I think it might be original and the rubber has hardened making the front end rigid. Does anyone know of a type of tire I could get that has a flat tread area like a car tire? I know years ago one was made for a harley? I will get some pix posted as soon as I can get time. Also does anyone Know about steering dampers for a 83 GL1100? Thanks.
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GL1100Trike
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Posted: Mon Aug 25th, 2008 03:40 pm | 13th Post |
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| Update:: Worked all weekend on the trike. The body is in place, added the stock trunk atop the body pushing it back and raising it 2" for passenger comfort. installed the supplied LED tail lights ready to complete the wiring. Install the rear trunk lid with the supplied hinges and locking hardware. I still need to come up with a tag holder and light. Will be comming up with some pics soon. I'm thinking about going with the Bridgestone Spitfire S11 for a front tire replacement, Anyone have any suggestions??
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GL1100Trike
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Posted: Thu Aug 28th, 2008 02:50 pm | 14th Post |
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PICTURES FINALLY POSTED IN MY GALLERY !!
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oldtoys1961
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Posted: Fri Aug 29th, 2008 12:20 am | 15th Post |
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| What do you do about a reverse? THings got to be tough to backup. WOuldn't you have to find a parking space where you could always pull forward? JR Last edited on Fri Aug 29th, 2008 12:20 am by oldtoys1961
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jimsjinx
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Posted: Fri Aug 29th, 2008 01:31 am | 16th Post |
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| Nice job!! Good lookingtrike. If I can be any help, just let me know, mine is a MotorTrike, but has the same ford rear end.Lots of adjustments, huh! Took me about 16 hours to get mine dialed in.I had it standing straight up and down,then found out that it leans too much to the right, cause of the radius in most paved roads.(turns out to be about 3 derees).So, I put 3 deg. of lean in and now it feels perfect.You can really dial em in to exactly what you want! I love it!! Have a great time with her, and again,that was no easy job, and you ACED it!!! jimsjinx
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GL1100Trike
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Posted: Fri Aug 29th, 2008 01:50 pm | 17th Post |
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oldtoys1961 wrote: What do you do about a reverse? THings got to be tough to backup. WOuldn't you have to find a parking space where you could always pull forward? JR
Actually, It is MUCH easier to back up now as a 3 wheeler as it ever was as a 2. Just get off, left hand on the left grip and push the body fender with the right. Rolls very smoothly. Backing into my garage is a breeze compared to before. I admit I was worried about backing before the conversion but no problem. Thanks.
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GL1100Trike
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Posted: Fri Aug 29th, 2008 01:55 pm | 18th Post |
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jimsjinx wrote: Nice job!! Good lookingtrike. If I can be any help, just let me know, mine is a MotorTrike, but has the same ford rear end.Lots of adjustments, huh! Took me about 16 hours to get mine dialed in.I had it standing straight up and down,then found out that it leans too much to the right, cause of the radius in most paved roads.(turns out to be about 3 derees).So, I put 3 deg. of lean in and now it feels perfect.You can really dial em in to exactly what you want! I love it!! Have a great time with her, and again,that was no easy job, and you ACED it!!! jimsjinx
"dialed in" What are you refering to? My kit seemed to be pretty much straight forward. There only adjustments other than a couple of year specific modifications were the brake shoes. Please explain. Thanks.
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