I had the commercial unit and didn't like them. Found that whenever I pulled up for the lights, I automatically leaned a little to put my foot down, then the wheels would suddenly jolt me upright. Not enough control over when they were up or down. The minute you moved, they came up again, making it ...

You are right. I seem to remember saying something along those lines. I did use 6 inch. Wouldn't want to go any bigger though. The purpose of the whole rig is to simply balance the bike while you push it around, or while you put the kick stand up and select low. When both feet are on the ground, the...

Can you tell me the size of the tires on the training wheels In the instructions, I said I used a 5 inch wheel. This wheel had solid tyres and had bearings pressed into it's center, and was bought at my local hardware center. The only consideration for the wheels is that if too large, then they wil...

I read that the Lazareth conversion was based off the Piaggio MP3 - I assume that's the one you have. What do you think of it? How does it ride, how is it in turns? Though nowhere near the excitement of a wing, it is a great ride. 400cc fuel injected motor sits on highway speeds easily, however mos...

I provided the link in my post above yours.

I have towed a small automatic Suzuki car many miles behind my motorhome. You can't tow an automatic for the same lubrication reasons mentioned multiple times here. The Suzuki has a transfer box which allows it to be put into neutral, however the oil pump still does not function during tow. Suzuki o...

Unfortunately, their website says it's a one off for a special order, and will not be produced by their company. Wonder if client they built it for will develop it for production? http://www.microsofttranslator.com/BV.aspx?ref=IE8Activity&a=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazareth.fr%2Fproject%2Fhonda-goldwing-laz...

Speaking as someone who can no longer hold a wing up on 2 wheels, I would be in heaven with a tilting model that stood on it's own when stopped. I enjoy my conventional 1500 trike I currently ride, however also own a Piaggio with parallel front wheels, and get immense enjoyment from it. To duplicate...

It's some time now since I have used the Triggs kit, as most of my riding is now on the full trike (93 1500) I enjoy so much. But the Trigg kit was ok for what it is. I understand they have now improved the kit, adding a lot more ridgidity (spelling) to it, and this would improve it on corners. Very...

The magic word here was 'push'. So you are already standing beside the bike. Cheers.

I have found that if you back up on a board, then the rear wheel is still on the board when on the center stand. I find it better to raise the front wheel. I normally have a piece of inch or so, followed by a 2 to 3 inch piece, and push the bike's front wheel onto this. When then pulled back onto th...

Yes, unfortunately. New business at their premises, as well as one of their dealers, have confirmed they are no more. I guess their website will disappear when the current domain subscription expires. Which is a shame, as I bought a Retract-a-Trike kit from them a couple years ago, which I still hav...

Gee, thanks for this reply - it was just in time. I was about to order ferrite magnets, however have now ordered "Neodymium Cylinder - 9.5mm x 10mm". They are ridiculously cheap, with the postage being the main expense. Guess Mr. Google will tell me how to orient them for a positive output. Don't kn...

Gary, this is a second hand unit I bought, and the magnets are still attached to the seller's rear wheel. When I approached a magnet manufacture to buy some magnets, they got all technical, saying I couldn't just use any old magnets, and many tests would be required to determine the correct ones. Ho...

Thanks for the feedback guys, but I'm still unsure if anyone has actually said 'Yes the magnet pulse wire will read the speedo pulses' or 'No it will not'. I approached a large company who manufacture magnets telling them what I wanted them for, and they said they would not suggest a magnet without ...

Guess I may not have asked that question plainly. What I meant to ask is, do the magnets flying past the magnet sensor, give the same type of impulse as the electronic speedo output? Cheers.

I've bought a second hand set of Ghost Wheels, which allow support of a bike while stopped, as well as leaning through corners. This is achieved by hydraulic cylinders on each side wheel, which lock when required by flipping a switch. However, the locking mechanism will only work below a certain spe...

Read all the advice, and it all says to learn to handle the weight. Unfortunately, with old age can come infirmity. I'm just 71 years old, and own 4 wings, 3 of which are on the road. I started with an 85 1200, and enjoyed riding it immensely. However, as I aged, my hips started to complain, and wit...

Email me at merv@kroll.id.au and I'll be happy to email them back to you.

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Thanks for this post, great idea. Wonder if it could be taken further and rather then run a light from the switch, maybe have it interrupt the ignition switch when the stand is down. If the motor won't start with it down, then it should be impossible to ride off with it down.

Thanks 2manywings. Wish you were a little closer - I'd have you look at both the carbs and the sound. I have added a couple of foot long Hotdog mufflers which make it acceptable now, however a 75 mile ride two up yesterday drank 3/4 tank of the dear stuff. So I'll look for a local who is experienced...

Thanks for the tips, guys. The extra noise is now explained by the loss of the muffling effect of the crossover chamber. Bike is quite loud at highway speeds, and it was my intention to fit a couple of short Hot Dog mufflers at the rear. And the carb tune and vacuum line inspection are definately on...

Hi all. Anyone know the implications of removing the exhaust cross-over chamber beneath the bike? I have bought the most wonderful 93 1500 Trike, however part of the conversion was to remove the balance chamber and have seperate exhausts for each side. I'm looking for the reason my fuel usage is so ...

Thanks Bob. Checked the eBay listing and the pic reminded me I had one of those left over from my other 93 radio project. Have fitted it and it worked first go! I'm just about on top of it all now.

Cheers

Merv

Thanks for this info. I better hit Google and see if I can find such a device. But perhaps I'll revisit my Honda Dealership mate first......

Cheers