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Thinking about building a trike 13 Dec 2016 11:12 #750118

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what the hell Leon? that banshee isn't black!

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Thinking about building a trike 14 Dec 2016 06:07 #750170

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lol :laugh: !

well not entirely





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Thinking about building a trike 29 Jan 2017 13:45 #753212

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It's appears that six weeks have gone by since my last update. Hey What can I say? Shoveling snow has taken time away from my more pleasant projects.
I've been busy even so. I just got what I call the fender rails fabricated and mocked up.




They're 6061 aluminum and will support a couple of copper segmented fenders.
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Thinking about building a trike 29 Jan 2017 14:33 #753215

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Nice
Cant wait to see the fenders :lol:

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Thinking about building a trike 30 Jan 2017 05:54 #753249

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what !
copper segmented fenders :evil: !

que the dragon slayer!

really nice work and lines with what you have going so far,can't wait to see what comes next. B)

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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Thinking about building a trike 18 Feb 2017 20:46 #754542

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OK. I can't say I'm thrilled with the fenders but they'll do for a while. I cheeped out on the segmented look, may have to go back to something like that sooner or later.



Still gotta work out some carrying capacity. Thinking more like a deck than a trunk.
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How about a rear view Bill ?
I like the workmanship
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Street Fighter LTD wrote: How about a rear view Bill ?
I like the workmanship
DaveB) B) B)


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very effective.

leon
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1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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Hi Bill,
Tom here. I started a post here about 2 weeks ago called 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 Trike and you have been highly recommended as the one to talk to concerning this project. After reviewing your post here I can see why. Our Projects are similar in some respects, but quite different in others.
I must come clean as to the fact that I have not even ridden this bike as yet. My one attempt ended with me on the ground, thankfully not underneath it (it's one heavy bastard). Since then I have been attempting to change it into something I could ride. The handlebars help and I am working on trying to figure out how to raise the seat to a proper position. I am sure that before this project is through I will be paying a fortune for welding but most of that will come later, when installing the rear end.
Anyhow, I will be updating my post as progress is made and would more than appreciate any help, tips, or comments you may have.
I look forward to hearing from you.
One question about your Bike? Have you done any more on the back of your Trike?
These are a couple shots that I am thinking of combining for mine, in a much smaller version, of course. Let me know what you think.
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Thinking about building a trike 27 Aug 2017 10:38 #769875

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Hi tparks9243,
Sorry about the WAY delayed response! I'm still recovering from a stem cell transplant I received in late June,

Wow! That's very nearly the same idea that I started with when I imagined what my trike might look like. I pictured a small wood stake side deck wrapping around the seat. As you can see that's not how it unfolded. One big limitation was that I tried to keep the overall length as close to stock as possible. I ended up with a wheel base that's just 3.5" longer than the bike was originally.
Still I'm not dissatisfied with the way it has unfolded.
I've now built some "SaddleBags" or probably better described as storage compartments for my trike. They're made from 1/4" birch plywood and will eventually be painted with sheet copper applied to the top curved surfaces. I just now ordered some flush mount LED stop/Tail lights.
Here are some pics:




What do you think?
Bill
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1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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Thinking about building a trike 27 Aug 2017 13:26 #769882

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Looks good. I'd seal them with resin.
Steve

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