The Belray stuff is very clean as well. I love it.
Chain, Belt, or Shaft?
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Originally Posted By: RonH
The only bad thing is if something does happen to go wrong with a shaft it can be expensive. Guy recently on the GL1800 forum had his rear final drive fail and the dealer quoted him some figure like $2200 to replace it.
The solution is to get the components off of a GL1800 that has been triked, for next to nothing.
The only bad thing is if something does happen to go wrong with a shaft it can be expensive. Guy recently on the GL1800 forum had his rear final drive fail and the dealer quoted him some figure like $2200 to replace it.
The solution is to get the components off of a GL1800 that has been triked, for next to nothing.
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
Originally Posted By: RonH
The only bad thing is if something does happen to go wrong with a shaft it can be expensive. Guy recently on the GL1800 forum had his rear final drive fail and the dealer quoted him some figure like $2200 to replace it.
The solution is to get the components off of a GL1800 that has been triked, for next to nothing.
Neighbor has a Goldwing trike and still thinks it is a motorcycle
Originally Posted By: RonH
The only bad thing is if something does happen to go wrong with a shaft it can be expensive. Guy recently on the GL1800 forum had his rear final drive fail and the dealer quoted him some figure like $2200 to replace it.
The solution is to get the components off of a GL1800 that has been triked, for next to nothing.
Neighbor has a Goldwing trike and still thinks it is a motorcycle
Originally Posted By: Zedhed
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
Originally Posted By: RonH
The only bad thing is if something does happen to go wrong with a shaft it can be expensive. Guy recently on the GL1800 forum had his rear final drive fail and the dealer quoted him some figure like $2200 to replace it.
The solution is to get the components off of a GL1800 that has been triked, for next to nothing.
Neighbor has a Goldwing trike and still thinks it is a motorcycle
I guess if you're disabled to the point that you can't hold up a bike, it's better than nothing.
Originally Posted By: mrsilv04
Originally Posted By: RonH
The only bad thing is if something does happen to go wrong with a shaft it can be expensive. Guy recently on the GL1800 forum had his rear final drive fail and the dealer quoted him some figure like $2200 to replace it.
The solution is to get the components off of a GL1800 that has been triked, for next to nothing.
Neighbor has a Goldwing trike and still thinks it is a motorcycle
I guess if you're disabled to the point that you can't hold up a bike, it's better than nothing.
Motorcycles have 2 wheels. Tricycles have 3 wheels. It's semantics....
Has nothing to do with "better than nothing."
Has nothing to do with "better than nothing."
Legally speaking, he's right. However, in my mind, two wheels represent the "real thing."
In Canada and the United States[3] three-wheeled motor vehicles fall under the auspices of motorcycle regulations. The laws and regulations for legal moped usage in the U.S. vary by state.[4]
In the United States, licensing requirements vary widely among the states and territories, but generally riders are required to pass written and practical (on-cycle) competency tests. In about half the states, successful completion of a rider education course (such as those offered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation) is accepted by state licensing agencies in lieu of examination. The specifics of the motorcycle and moped laws in the U.S. can be obtained from each individual state's Department of Motor Vehicles website.
In Canada and the United States[3] three-wheeled motor vehicles fall under the auspices of motorcycle regulations. The laws and regulations for legal moped usage in the U.S. vary by state.[4]
In the United States, licensing requirements vary widely among the states and territories, but generally riders are required to pass written and practical (on-cycle) competency tests. In about half the states, successful completion of a rider education course (such as those offered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation) is accepted by state licensing agencies in lieu of examination. The specifics of the motorcycle and moped laws in the U.S. can be obtained from each individual state's Department of Motor Vehicles website.
I just have a mental block about trikes -- I'm not willing to accept that they are motorcycles. It's hard to believe that some people spend upwards of $40K for some of them.
Originally Posted By: Zedhed
I just have a mental block about trikes -- I'm not willing to accept that they are motorcycles. It's hard to believe that some people spend upwards of $40K for some of them.
I agree. I'd probably give up motorcycling before owning a trike. You have to hand it to the people who love the activity enough to have the courage and be willing to spend that kind of money to keep...."sort of" riding.
I just have a mental block about trikes -- I'm not willing to accept that they are motorcycles. It's hard to believe that some people spend upwards of $40K for some of them.
I agree. I'd probably give up motorcycling before owning a trike. You have to hand it to the people who love the activity enough to have the courage and be willing to spend that kind of money to keep...."sort of" riding.
I almost got in a fist-fight with a 60+ gentleman who was riding a Goldwing with the "fold-down" stabilizing wheels. I had never seen these before and when I was following said gentleman in Ouray, CO I saw them fold down as he approached a stop sign and I couldn't believe what I saw.
So, being the smart-aleck that I am, I pulled up beside him and said: "Nice training wheels!"
Whoa, I couldn't believe how fast he got off that bike and wanted to fight me. Can you imagine getting whipped by a guy 25 years older than you with a physical disability? I didn't fight him however. I couldn't take that chance --- like fighting a girl, no way to win.
Needless to say, I watch what I say to guys like that now.
So, being the smart-aleck that I am, I pulled up beside him and said: "Nice training wheels!"
Whoa, I couldn't believe how fast he got off that bike and wanted to fight me. Can you imagine getting whipped by a guy 25 years older than you with a physical disability? I didn't fight him however. I couldn't take that chance --- like fighting a girl, no way to win.
Needless to say, I watch what I say to guys like that now.
Was waiting for a trike to pass me as I was waiting to pull into traffic on my 2-wheeler. Dude gave me "the nod" which I returned. Pulled in behind him and he had a handicapped MC plate! Even better, my small state is up to four digits on that style plate.
Guy likes wind in his face.
Guy likes wind in his face.
Originally Posted By: boraticus
Originally Posted By: Zedhed
I just have a mental block about trikes -- I'm not willing to accept that they are motorcycles. It's hard to believe that some people spend upwards of $40K for some of them.
I agree. I'd probably give up motorcycling before owning a trike. You have to hand it to the people who love the activity enough to have the courage and be willing to spend that kind of money to keep...."sort of" riding.
There is only 1 trike I'll consider if I ever get to a point where I can't somehow mount a bike and hold it up by myself. These are just too cool to overlook... Spyder
Originally Posted By: Zedhed
I just have a mental block about trikes -- I'm not willing to accept that they are motorcycles. It's hard to believe that some people spend upwards of $40K for some of them.
I agree. I'd probably give up motorcycling before owning a trike. You have to hand it to the people who love the activity enough to have the courage and be willing to spend that kind of money to keep...."sort of" riding.
There is only 1 trike I'll consider if I ever get to a point where I can't somehow mount a bike and hold it up by myself. These are just too cool to overlook... Spyder
If I have to ride a "tricycle" some day, it will be a Spyder...
Depends on the application. The belts of modern components are good up to 125 hp. Put them on street cruisers for the most part.
Chains are better for applications with dirty conditions, manuvering, and use above 125 hp.
Shaft drives are good for any size motor and torque. Good for touring and straight line driving. Easier to keep a bike clean. Modern shaft drives are even good in the curves with power applied.
I have owned all three, and basically use these guidelines for picking.
I currently own a Triumph Rocket III Classic Tourer(140 cubic inches, 140hp and 147lbs. torque) with a shaft drive. I also owned a Dual-Sport 125 hp bike(chain drive), and a 90 hp v-twin street cruiser(belt drive). No problems with any of these drives, as long as I kept them in their performance parameters.
If I had to pick one, it would be a chain drive. But not necessarily the convenient choice in all applications. But a chain drive will get it done.
Chains are better for applications with dirty conditions, manuvering, and use above 125 hp.
Shaft drives are good for any size motor and torque. Good for touring and straight line driving. Easier to keep a bike clean. Modern shaft drives are even good in the curves with power applied.
I have owned all three, and basically use these guidelines for picking.
I currently own a Triumph Rocket III Classic Tourer(140 cubic inches, 140hp and 147lbs. torque) with a shaft drive. I also owned a Dual-Sport 125 hp bike(chain drive), and a 90 hp v-twin street cruiser(belt drive). No problems with any of these drives, as long as I kept them in their performance parameters.
If I had to pick one, it would be a chain drive. But not necessarily the convenient choice in all applications. But a chain drive will get it done.
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