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Post by tr6ke on Jun 14, 2014 22:12:21 GMT
Hi all.
Thought I'd say hi. I've been thinking about building a tr1ke for over a year now. But due to other projects etc never got round to placing an order.
Last week the story changed, I was put on to the possibility of a factory built trike that may be for sale.
I am now the proud owner of mev tr1ke no2 a 3 year old trike fitted with an r6 engine.
It may not be the full fat r1 version but hell of a machine.
I picked it up yesterday and nervously drove the 15 mile or so home. Having never ridden a bike or driven anything like this it was a very steep learning curve. But a very enjoyable one at that!!
Any way enough for now. I'll be back for advice and tips soon!!
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Post by slugshot on Jun 14, 2014 22:40:44 GMT
Welcome tr6ke I'm Impressed having never ridden a bike or driven anything like it, I'm sure you'll have fun getting to know the tr6ke  |
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Post by tr6ke on Jun 14, 2014 23:26:57 GMT
I did want to trailer it home and "learn" in my own time but was bullied in to it by colleagues and probably the best thing to be honest as I did not have chance to be too nervous.
Keith
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Post by paulh on Jun 15, 2014 1:28:43 GMT
Welcome to the asylum!! madness will be a great help
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2014 10:54:37 GMT
Is that a red trike ?
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Post by tr6ke on Jun 15, 2014 11:16:05 GMT
Yes it is. It was previously owned by an 82 year old gentleman
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2014 8:28:40 GMT
Yes I know which trike it is now, does it still have the reverse system fitted and 1 tank? You can always remove the reverse, because I imagine its a fair weight already, and replace the space with another tank. You could always go down the starter motor reverse route like we have. Will you be coming to Curborough on the 19th July?
If so, get booked in
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Post by tr6ke on Jun 16, 2014 10:26:59 GMT
As far as I'm aware it never had a reverse and only one fuel tank.
Don't know anything about Curborough?? What is it?
Keith
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Post by paulh on Jun 16, 2014 10:34:47 GMT
Curborough is the annual moggers (mev owners group) meeting see amm thread on here
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2014 11:03:30 GMT
Yeah it had a reverse initially. I would say if it's not fitted anymore then there is no reason you can't fit a second tank. After all it's 2 gallons extra fuel and will equal out the weight distribution. Or certainly help.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2014 11:04:42 GMT
Did you buy the trike from the bloke in Barick in Elmet or from RTR?
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Post by tr6ke on Jun 16, 2014 15:11:11 GMT
Oh right well there must be a reason it was removed. I'm going to visit RTR over the next week of so. I'll talk to them about it in more detail.
I did buy it direct from Peter. I'm in South Yorkshire so only 15 mile from previouse owner.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2014 16:05:05 GMT
I'm just in Huddersfield so by all means pop over if you need to view anything.
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Post by tr6ke on Jun 17, 2014 20:45:47 GMT
That would be great. Not really confident to drive that far in the trike at the moment as some of the "modifications" make it difficult for me to drive.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 23:33:07 GMT
well, im more than happy to come to you.
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