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Yoda
27-08-2004, 09:31 AM
okay not quite as easy as it sounds

but main requirements are
1, Low seat height (but not too low)
2, Back support (Or space which wold allow me to adapt for back support)
3, bike engine, 1000cc or above
4, NO tiller bars, the front view needs to look like a bike when i am sitting on it
5, i like VN1500 so you can guess the sort of style i am looking for from that (but am flexible so will consider most things)
6, NEEDS to be registered correctly and if a one off frame is used i would prefer a Q plate
7, a short trike with a towbar is preferable to one with more seats
8, needs to have space benind seat to allow a rack to be fitted for my wheelchair
9, the shaft must be able to accomodate a quaife reverse gearbox so it would need a 8" x 8" empty space around the middle of the shaft for about a 14" length
10, i prefer a showy trike to a ratty one (sorry rat owners)

now i have been surfing the mags and ebay for a while but nothing comes close, so please dont be offended if i dont go with some things offered as i really do need it to suit my disability, as i want to be able to do some serious mileage on it

Yoda

deadhamster
27-08-2004, 01:45 PM
Surely Yoda, if you where considering spending as much as 8 grand you could get a reputable builder to make you a trike to suit your needs? I know it takes ages but wouldn't the end result be worth it dude?
Of course you (Yoda) might say ' Alone, money not always a pleasing trike makes'-credits to MZR.
Ok ok I've still got an MZ.

regards


shed

Yoda
27-08-2004, 02:01 PM
Surely Yoda, if you where considering spending as much as 8 grand you could get a reputable builder to make you a trike to suit your needs? I know it takes ages but wouldn't the end result be worth it dude?
Of course you (Yoda) might say ' Alone, money not always a pleasing trike makes'-credits to MZR.
Ok ok I've still got an MZ.
regards
shed
the trouble is i am not sure exactly what i want/need i know what i like but that isnt necesarilly what i need, and to be honest getting one built may be the best option in the end, but i aint in any rush, and as it is nearing the end of season, more trikes will start appearing on the market
Yoda

deadhamster
27-08-2004, 04:12 PM
Yeah, I'm with you there, I want nice and shiney, I need my 'kin Reliant rat to start and do wot I want!!!
Anyway rally season don't finish till after the Dragon rally in Feb!!!

regards

shed

Yoda
27-08-2004, 04:45 PM
Yeah, I'm with you there, I want nice and shiney, I need my 'kin Reliant rat to start and do wot I want!!!
Anyway rally season don't finish till after the Dragon rally in Feb!!!

regards

shed

i started a bit early this year and have suffered for it now, dont think i can do any more camping this year, may do some one dayers though

but some definates for next year though
so far

nabd
Kelso
bulldog bash

dracken1
27-08-2004, 05:56 PM
i do have this aforementioned xs1100 still here.
and although i only build vw trikes now i used to do bike engined ones.
its just that i get a faster turnover with vw ones.
if you'd like to email me pics of trikes you seen which have a part you do like i could get a design up for you you might fancy.
you did'nt mention anything about a bouncy rear or not