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    hi all! replies welcome,, i,m buying another xs11 to covert to a trike health reasons! any help or suggestions are welcome ,,i have a reasonable idea on what to do but help is needed,,ie front end suspension ect,,thank you all ,,ride safe ,,slow mo!
    The Belfast Express {1980 xs11oo special/TC fuse box/mikes xs pods/bad boy horn!/mikes green coils/mac 4 into 2 exhaust/ standard bars/vetter fairing c/w ipod CD iphone am/fm radio/tkat fork brace ,,,tuned by tinman
    moemcnally@hotmail.com
    i AM THE KING OF NOTHING

    the people here are great , doesn't matter about the bike really/hamjam ////

  • #2
    Wow a XS1100 trike!! I cannot wait to see how it comes out. Sorry I dont have any ideas on how to help you.

    Just out of curiosity, why a trike? If its a balance issue maybe a sidecar would be a easier / cheaper option.


    Good luck with the project!!

    Ozz
    Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.

    ATGATT, It could save your life!

    1980 XS 1100SG
    Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
    Pod Filters
    DynoJet Kit
    T.C.'s Fuse Block
    Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
    Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
    V-Max Auto CCT

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    • #3
      There are a few trikes on the UK site. I know it's not much help, but it's all I can give!
      I DO know of the "conversions" for the newer Goldwings and HDs. I don't know what it would take to fit one of those onto an XS, though.
      Ray Matteis
      KE6NHG
      XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
      XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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      • #4
        What like this?



        And how to build one?
        http://rides.webshots.com/album/562427999XAtKhj
        Last edited by subike; 09-28-2010, 06:28 PM.
        http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/DSC00009.jpg
        1980 XS1100 Std English Assembled, 378k miles
        In stock untouched contion.
        http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/seatside.jpg
        1979 XS1100F Std NZ new,
        Mikes XS coils
        Jardine 4-1
        Pod filters
        Harley Davidson Rear Fender
        Bullet signal lights
        Twin 75mm headlights
        Self made single seat

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        • #5
          Try and get ahold of member trikerneil either here or the UK site, I think he is from the UK, and see what he did for his. Good luck!
          Nathan
          KD9ARL

          μολὼν λαβέ

          1978 XS1100E
          K&N Filter
          #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
          OEM Exhaust
          ATK Fork Brace
          LED Dash lights
          Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters

          Green Monster Coils
          SS Brake Lines
          Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

          In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

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          • #6
            hi ozzy

            i can trike an xs11 for about 2500 bucks that includes rear end purchase ans one axle shortening stock suspension for now i may be fooling myself but i have friends who will help ,,all replies welcome why a trike? due to an illness my legs are weak ,,enough said ,,but the spirit is strong!!!!! ride safe ,slow mo!
            The Belfast Express {1980 xs11oo special/TC fuse box/mikes xs pods/bad boy horn!/mikes green coils/mac 4 into 2 exhaust/ standard bars/vetter fairing c/w ipod CD iphone am/fm radio/tkat fork brace ,,,tuned by tinman
            moemcnally@hotmail.com
            i AM THE KING OF NOTHING

            the people here are great , doesn't matter about the bike really/hamjam ////

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            • #7
              Originally posted by slow mo View Post
              i can trike an xs11 for about 2500 bucks that includes rear end purchase ans one axle shortening stock suspension for now i may be fooling myself but i have friends who will help ,,all replies welcome why a trike? due to an illness my legs are weak ,,enough said ,,but the spirit is strong!!!!! ride safe ,slow mo!
              If i can find it i will post a link to a pic of a guy who did one out of an old gold wing, used either a chevy s10 or ford ranger rear end, what he did was make a swing arm that bolted to the outside of the fame and just came back to the rear end and conected it, used motor cycle shocks for the suspention, i will look for the pic
              1979 xs1100 f
              142 main, 45 pilot, Jardeen crosover 4/2, no air box
              floats @ 25.7

              1979 xs1100 F
              1978 gl 1000 goldwing
              1981 gl 1100 goldwing
              !986 venture royale 1300

              Just an ol long haired country boy, come to town to spend some egg money
              when ya get bucked off, get back on

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              • #8
                trike pic

                http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiRFr6Lo4NM/TK...4090_sized.jpg

                Hope this works, just figured out yesterday how to post links to pics, not a real good detail of it but may give you some ideas.
                1979 xs1100 f
                142 main, 45 pilot, Jardeen crosover 4/2, no air box
                floats @ 25.7

                1979 xs1100 F
                1978 gl 1000 goldwing
                1981 gl 1100 goldwing
                !986 venture royale 1300

                Just an ol long haired country boy, come to town to spend some egg money
                when ya get bucked off, get back on

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                • #9
                  http://lh5.ggpht.com/_IiRFr6Lo4NM/TK..._xM/p23579.jpg

                  here is another pic of one i realy like, a honda valk. I beleave, i have been thinking about building one myself, have got some rear wheels and tires and the rear end but i got plenty of unfinished projects got to take care of first.
                  1979 xs1100 f
                  142 main, 45 pilot, Jardeen crosover 4/2, no air box
                  floats @ 25.7

                  1979 xs1100 F
                  1978 gl 1000 goldwing
                  1981 gl 1100 goldwing
                  !986 venture royale 1300

                  Just an ol long haired country boy, come to town to spend some egg money
                  when ya get bucked off, get back on

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                  • #10
                    Sorry about the legs, Mo, the trike should be a lot of fun to build. Member catdna had a trike in the UK check it out!
                    -- Scott
                    _____

                    2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
                    1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
                    1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
                    1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
                    1979 XS1100F: parts
                    2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.

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                    • #11
                      I actually saw an old Harley that had car tires on the outside kind of like training wheels no drive train mods
                      91 kwaka kz1000p
                      Stock


                      ( Insert clever quote here )

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by GARTHXS View Post
                        I actually saw an old Harley that had car tires on the outside kind of like training wheels no drive train mods
                        That was probably a Voyager kit...
                        http://www.mtcvoyager.com/
                        Much cheaper than a full-blown conversion, and they're rather heavy. Steering is pretty heavy too, as 'normal' rake/trail is too much for it, much like a sidecar rig. I've got a friend who put one on a bike for his wife (she couldn't reach the ground, even after lowering the bike) but it was too much for her to steer.
                        Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

                        '78E original owner - resto project
                        '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
                        '82 XJ rebuild project
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                        '79F parts...
                        '81H more parts...

                        Other current bikes:
                        '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
                        '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
                        '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
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                        Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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                        • #13
                          Yeah Steve it looks to be the standard voyager
                          91 kwaka kz1000p
                          Stock


                          ( Insert clever quote here )

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                          • #14
                            Trike

                            How about one of these. It's called an "Instatrike". I know a few guys that have put them on their Classic Goldwings.
                            http://www.tow-pacinc.com/instatrike%20page.htm
                            LuckyEddie
                            1980 XS1100LG Midnight special
                            1982 XV750J Virago
                            1976 GL1000
                            1978 GL1000 Supercharged
                            1981 XV920RH (chain drive)

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                            • #15
                              No, Mo! Hang a chair on it!

                              Originally posted by slow mo View Post
                              i can trike an xs11 for about 2500 bucks that includes rear end purchase ans one axle shortening stock suspension for now i may be fooling myself but i have friends who will help ,,all replies welcome why a trike? due to an illness my legs are weak ,,enough said ,,but the spirit is strong!!!!! ride safe ,slow mo!
                              Hi slow mo,
                              sorry about the legs and all the physio in the world can only help so much, eh?
                              Admittedly, I'm prejudiced in favour of a sidecar instead of a trike but a sidecar is a far simpler install, a decent used chair can be had for $1,000 less than your $2,500 budget and my complete XS11 & sidecar "how to" is available on this very site.
                              Admittedly you will have to get used to the asymmetric riding technique but that can work for you once you are used to it.
                              Fred Hill, S'toon
                              XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                              "The Flying Pumpkin"

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