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dmarshall · 05-08-2007, 01:01 PM

Hello, names pretzel, new here, building a ruup trike powered with a suzuki 850.
Question is it possible to use existing rearend w/reverse on a shaft drive tranny?
Would I be able to modify the final drive to fit? Anyone welcome to reply.
Thanx

palanon · 05-08-2007, 01:20 PM

Welcome.

Not sure, you could post you question in the "mechanics corner" for more replies.

Uncle B · 05-08-2007, 07:33 PM

A TEXAS

HOWDY "

" NEIGHBOR

To the new members that I have missed!!!

Westward ho 6/2-9/2007 look out New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, & Colorado.

red_hot · 05-09-2007, 04:25 AM

hi all

i am newbie here but not to biking

i am from INDIA and have an riding experience of over 70ooo kms (=some 40k miles)

actually india is country of biker and almost everybody has an bike

i am doin ENGGINEERING in mechanical offcourse with major in MOTORCYCLE engines..........

am i the first indian here?????

lc2009 · 05-09-2007, 08:41 AM

Hi - NEWBY from chitown - wanted to post because i am new and to say hello. I just got my motorcycle permit 6 days ago - cant wait to ride

lc2009 · 05-09-2007, 09:04 AM

ok I am new to this forum but in others for some reason i can't load my avatar

it meets the 100x100 byte size and is only 19kb - so what am i doing wrong.. it wont point to the url or upload . i am sooo sad

lc2009 · 05-09-2007, 09:31 AM

i cant get my pics to work in my profile

but can load them in threads ...... a little help

palanon · 05-09-2007, 09:36 AM

There is a test thread. Try it there, usually one of the Mods will check in to help when you have a problem.

Brewtus · 05-16-2007, 01:38 PM

Hey I just picked up a 93 CBR600 F2 and I am new to the motorcycle world. I thought that this would be a good way to learn the ins and outs of it.

RebelFlag · 05-16-2007, 04:17 PM

I am new here. Lots of good info to be had.

tj4ndirish · 05-16-2007, 06:49 PM

Hi all. I just bought my first bike, will get it at the end of the month. It's a 91 Suzuki VX800. Only problem, I've never riden before. Got talked into it by my fiance.................what us dummies do for love. Anyways, I hope to pick up a lot of tips here and hope to have lots of fun.............once I learn to ride

**inspiron** · 05-17-2007, 03:38 AM

Hi tj4ndirish and

There is a wealth of information around here ... sometimes you need to blow away some cobwebs to find it.

Here's the Cliff's Notes version of our "newbie" advice:

1) Take the MSF course (Motorcycle Safety Foundation)

2) Look for a used bike to begin with - 35-40 horsepower is more than enough - and use the money you save on the bike to get the best gear (helmet, jacket, spine protector, gloves, pants and boots) along with the best insurance you can afford.

3) Start out riding (wearing full gear) in a parking lot, away from any traffic. Practice the slow-speed maneuvers and get comfortable with the controls (clutch, brakes, turn signals, gear shift, etc.) before you try to enter traffic.

4) Don't ride with others unless they are willing to accept your level of experience. Don't try to keep up with others - ride your own ride.

5) Learn how to maintain your bike, too. At least the basic stuff - tightening bolts to specification, changing the oil/filter or spark plugs, etc.

**Trapper** · 05-17-2007, 07:03 AM

Welcome to all the recent newbies. I think you'll like it here.

butters · 05-18-2007, 01:27 PM

Hello: I'm new to the forum. I ride a red Katana 600, live in Dayton OH, I'm a member of Women On Wheels (Wright Lady Riders Chapter) also TORO'S MC member by association (dating a member). I've been riding for over 12 years. I do alot of my riding on benefits/charity runs.

ninjagranny · 05-21-2007, 09:27 AM

Hi,

Well I am a newbie to this site and to riding on the front half of a motorcycle. Spent most of my life as a passenger and decided that it was time to move up front. It is a lot scarier and harder than I ever thought. I agonized over what bike to buy and landed on a Kawasaki ZZR250, I hope it is not too much for me. I would love to hear from others who have dealt with the fear part of learning. I love bikes and don't want to give up, I don't plan on giving up. Yes I have taken the course and did badly so I decided that I needed to practice because there was too much to learn at the pace they were teaching. And yes, as my name implies, I am in the granny stage of life though at the younger end of that designation. I would like to find beginning riders in the Ottawa area to go out and practice with. Any ideas on another forum I could join for that purpose?

nj

bikerbrew · 05-21-2007, 09:41 AM

Hello all, 1st post and wanted to say hello to all. I have been riding for around 18 yrs. First bike was a 91' 250 Nighthawk, then had CR 125, then a 87' Supermagna, then a 93' CBR 900RR, currently, I don't have a bike right now, because of lil one, but she's getting old enough that I can start riding again. Currently looking for a cruiser type bike, since I dont' need all that speed nowadays, in my older yrs. LOL Any info on what's out there would be greatly appreciated, I've looked at the new Suzuki M109, I like the look and it would suit my need, or the Yamaha Warrior, but if I can, I would like to have a Harley too, so whatever comes around to me first.......Thanks again!!

**Trapper** · 05-21-2007, 01:08 PM

Welcome, Butters, Granny, and bikerbrew. I hope you enjoy your stay!

Duckonin · 05-21-2007, 10:47 PM

I would like to say Hi to all before I make my way around this site, not to good with a puter but really am trying, plus at times the speeeling is not to good ha ha...I ride a C50T (suzuki) and live in New Zealand age 55 doing this is like going back to school...

Ride safely all..

Cheers Duckonin

sandyman · 05-25-2007, 11:56 AM

Hello from newbie here. Can anyone direct to where I might find help with the below listed question?
I have an 83 Suzuki GS450GA. It has worked fine for years but now was driving down the road and suddenly stopped and could not be jumped. Put in a new battery and ran for a few days and then suddenly stopped. It continues to drain down the battery. I can keep it running with a starter hooked up or a new battery for a while but that is all. I no about zilch about repairing an electrical problem or where the alternator and the other important items are on the bike. Can anyone help?

DeRiggi · 05-25-2007, 05:36 PM

Hello All....Just wanted to say hello and say how wonderful i think this forum is. I just purchased a new 2006 (leftover) blue M50 for what i consider a deal borderline illegal =]

When investigating different Midweight Cruisers, this forum and this community sealed the deal...then i fell in love when i sat on it.

Only have 150 miles so far, but i plan on using a lot of the tools and tricks i learned on the posts here to enhance the performance and my riding pleasure.

05-08-2007, 07:33 PM	#1183 (permalink)
Uncle B Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 4,108	A TEXAS HOWDY " " NEIGHBOR To the new members that I have missed!!! Westward ho 6/2-9/2007 look out New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, & Colorado. __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

05-16-2007, 01:38 PM	#1189 (permalink)
Brewtus Newbie Joined: May 2007 Bike: 1993 Honda CBR600 F2 Location: Midwest Posts: 20	Just joined Hey I just picked up a 93 CBR600 F2 and I am new to the motorcycle world. I thought that this would be a good way to learn the ins and outs of it.

05-16-2007, 06:49 PM	#1191 (permalink)
tj4ndirish Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 18	New in Ohio Hi all. I just bought my first bike, will get it at the end of the month. It's a 91 Suzuki VX800. Only problem, I've never riden before. Got talked into it by my fiance.................what us dummies do for love. Anyways, I hope to pick up a lot of tips here and hope to have lots of fun.............once I learn to ride

05-17-2007, 03:38 AM	#1192 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,785	Hi tj4ndirish and There is a wealth of information around here ... sometimes you need to blow away some cobwebs to find it. Here's the Cliff's Notes version of our "newbie" advice: 1) Take the MSF course (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) 2) Look for a used bike to begin with - 35-40 horsepower is more than enough - and use the money you save on the bike to get the best gear (helmet, jacket, spine protector, gloves, pants and boots) along with the best insurance you can afford. 3) Start out riding (wearing full gear) in a parking lot, away from any traffic. Practice the slow-speed maneuvers and get comfortable with the controls (clutch, brakes, turn signals, gear shift, etc.) before you try to enter traffic. 4) Don't ride with others unless they are willing to accept your level of experience. Don't try to keep up with others - ride your own ride. 5) Learn how to maintain your bike, too. At least the basic stuff - tightening bolts to specification, changing the oil/filter or spark plugs, etc. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-17-2007, 07:03 AM	#1193 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 8,950	Welcome to all the recent newbies. I think you'll like it here. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

05-08-2007, 01:01 PM	#1181 (permalink)
dmarshall Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	Hello, names pretzel, new here, building a ruup trike powered with a suzuki 850. Question is it possible to use existing rearend w/reverse on a shaft drive tranny? Would I be able to modify the final drive to fit? Anyone welcome to reply. Thanx

05-08-2007, 01:20 PM	#1182 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	Welcome. Not sure, you could post you question in the "mechanics corner" for more replies.

05-09-2007, 04:25 AM	#1184 (permalink)
red_hot Newbie Joined: Apr 2007 Location: INDIA Posts: 2	hi all i am newbie here but not to biking i am from INDIA and have an riding experience of over 70ooo kms (=some 40k miles) actually india is country of biker and almost everybody has an bike i am doin ENGGINEERING in mechanical offcourse with major in MOTORCYCLE engines.......... am i the first indian here?????

05-09-2007, 08:41 AM	#1185 (permalink)
lc2009 Newbie Joined: May 2007 Bike: honda cb750 Location: Illinois Posts: 3	Hi - NEWBY from chitown - wanted to post because i am new and to say hello. I just got my motorcycle permit 6 days ago - cant wait to ride

05-09-2007, 09:04 AM	#1186 (permalink)
lc2009 Newbie Joined: May 2007 Bike: honda cb750 Location: Illinois Posts: 3	ok I am new to this forum but in others for some reason i can't load my avatar it meets the 100x100 byte size and is only 19kb - so what am i doing wrong.. it wont point to the url or upload . i am sooo sad

05-09-2007, 09:31 AM	#1187 (permalink)
lc2009 Newbie Joined: May 2007 Bike: honda cb750 Location: Illinois Posts: 3	i cant get my pics to work in my profile but can load them in threads ...... a little help

05-09-2007, 09:36 AM	#1188 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	There is a test thread. Try it there, usually one of the Mods will check in to help when you have a problem.

05-16-2007, 04:17 PM	#1190 (permalink)
RebelFlag Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2007 Bike: 2008 105th Anniv Street Glide 2007 Black M50 (Sold) Location: Northern IL Posts: 69	I am new here. Lots of good info to be had.

05-18-2007, 01:27 PM	#1194 (permalink)
butters Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1	New the forum Hello: I'm new to the forum. I ride a red Katana 600, live in Dayton OH, I'm a member of Women On Wheels (Wright Lady Riders Chapter) also TORO'S MC member by association (dating a member). I've been riding for over 12 years. I do alot of my riding on benefits/charity runs. Last edited by butters; 05-20-2007 at 11:33 PM.

05-21-2007, 09:27 AM	#1195 (permalink)
ninjagranny Newbie Joined: May 2007 Bike: Kawasaki ZZR 250 Location: ottawa Posts: 1	Hi, Well I am a newbie to this site and to riding on the front half of a motorcycle. Spent most of my life as a passenger and decided that it was time to move up front. It is a lot scarier and harder than I ever thought. I agonized over what bike to buy and landed on a Kawasaki ZZR250, I hope it is not too much for me. I would love to hear from others who have dealt with the fear part of learning. I love bikes and don't want to give up, I don't plan on giving up. Yes I have taken the course and did badly so I decided that I needed to practice because there was too much to learn at the pace they were teaching. And yes, as my name implies, I am in the granny stage of life though at the younger end of that designation. I would like to find beginning riders in the Ottawa area to go out and practice with. Any ideas on another forum I could join for that purpose? nj

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