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« on: May 05, 2013, 04:30:08 AM » |
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Saw this advertised on evilbay. Looks like it's got about 18"-21" of negative trail.  Adaptors to fit very long forks to the standard head stock and bottom yoke. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CX-500-trike-chopper-springer-forks-/310661953672?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item4854e53888At first glance thought that with a little work this might make a tidy little trike, then started wondering what the handling might be like with such a massive amount of negative trail. |
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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2013, 08:51:28 AM » |
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lethal,,,,,,,  forks are all ready bent and bodged half way up the headstock and no v5 yet again,,  seam to think this was for sale with a v5 just before christmas,,,,,,,,, |
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2013, 12:41:30 PM » |
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Ugly as...
Rear wheels too big and the forks are just horrible.
The bit in the middle looks ok!
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2013, 12:53:11 PM » |
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Third time Ive seen this one up for sale.....It never looks any better
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2013, 02:32:29 PM » |
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The bit in the middle looks ok!
Hope whoever buys this is just after the engine. The rear end looks to be attached by welded on lengths of 8x20 flat bar. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2013, 04:49:31 PM » |
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look at the prop angle in pic 4 |
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« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2013, 07:17:29 PM » |
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Went for just over£1000.
Hope the new owner knows what they are doing and are happy.
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« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2013, 08:02:08 PM » |
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O.K, so it's not well put together, but I kinda like it's stance. It's got a sort of 60s show trike vibe going on. Like the colour too. Yeah, the steering will be heavy with the turning circle of a super tanker, but so's my truck. Any custom will involve compromises in handling or performance. Take it apart & put it back together properly & it'd be cool.
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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2013, 05:57:31 PM » |
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You beat me to it Andy..I like the stance a lot.Looks kinda cartoony.
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2013, 10:04:20 PM » |
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depends whether you want to look at it or ride it I spose.
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« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2013, 01:37:55 PM » |
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Just seen this one. I have to say that I like the look of it very much. Ok so it's got a few problems... Nothing that couldn't be sorted I'm sure.
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