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Author Topic: Kawasaki VN750 Bolt on??  (Read 45464 times)
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« on: June 11, 2014, 02:45:41 PM »

Hi All.My bro has offered me his Kwak 750 Vulcan for using as a trike via a bolt on. 13k on the clock and in decent nick. Anyone any thoughts on the suitabilty of this for that? Looks like a nice machine, but I know nowt!
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« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2014, 09:24:24 AM »

I built a vn750 trike,it was really good,a good strong engine,sounded a bit like a Harley depending what pipes you use,i had to get rid of the exhaust collecter box as it was in the way,and with it being low sling it was a really comfortable ride.go for it.
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2014, 09:45:23 AM »

yeah go for it andy  Grin
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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2014, 10:03:03 AM »

Not a great fan of bikes being converted using a bolt on, but the frame looks to be strong enough (perhaps strengthen the swing arm mounts).
Keep this one light  (no using great big car seats  Grin) and go for it.
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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2014, 11:05:49 AM »

Thanks for the replies guys. I am getting itchy to get out there, so this seems like a relatively quick way to get rolling while the main build continues. Think I'll go for it, no seating alterations Olds, I promise Smiley
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« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2014, 01:52:23 AM »

Bugger, its already gone to his mate. Ah well, was a nice daydream
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« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2014, 08:56:11 PM »

his mate gave it him back. game on!
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« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2014, 09:26:25 PM »

Woo hoo! Trike it quick before he changes his mind!
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« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2014, 09:38:03 PM »

Not a great fan of bikes being converted using a bolt on, but the frame looks to be strong enough (perhaps strengthen the swing arm mounts).
Keep this one light  (no using great big car seats  Grin) and go for it.

Nothing wrong with a bolt-on, I've done thousands of miles on my GT550 trike!
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« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2014, 09:45:50 PM »

Not a great fan of bikes being converted using a bolt on, but the frame looks to be strong enough (perhaps strengthen the swing arm mounts).
Keep this one light  (no using great big car seats  Grin) and go for it.

Nothing wrong with a bolt-on, I've done thousands of miles on my GT550 trike!
Done correctly you are right. But I have seen one and heard of several others where the swing arm mounts or frame in that area have fractured.
A trike axle adds a lot more stress than the frame was originally designed for. I'm just suggesting being careful.
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« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2014, 08:10:58 PM »

His bike has arrived. it's georgeous. Not sure I should trike it, too nice Smiley
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« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2014, 08:18:16 PM »

Trike it, trike it, trike it!!!
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« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2014, 08:42:37 PM »

His bike has arrived. it's georgeous. Not sure I should trike it, too nice Smiley
sell it me  Wink Wink and i,ll trike it  Grin
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« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2014, 08:45:21 PM »

What manky says
Trike it, trike it, trike it!!!  Smiley
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« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2014, 10:25:55 PM »

It will make a beautiful trike!
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