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Post by DaveC on Mar 22, 2013 8:38:06 GMT -5
I don't have a RT, I'm getting a regular trike (I guess that IS an RT).
I did look at these Sunny RT's tho, and read up on em
The main issue I read about was getting the front end aligned properly.
How is yours (front end/err front wheels) on the RT?
Hows the handling?
Or maybe a review of the bike/trike/RT.
I'm thinking of getting teh girlfriend something new (she has a 150 Wildfire now, but it's time to get something else)
But, it does look nice.
And matches the truck
Thanx
Dave
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Post by DaveC on Mar 22, 2013 0:44:19 GMT -5
I think I missed the humor in that one
Just call me Stumpy
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Zodiacs
by: DaveC - Mar 21, 2013 17:46:20 GMT -5
Post by DaveC on Mar 21, 2013 17:46:20 GMT -5
I just ordered a new Zodiac from Jim via Calf.
IAvatar is off their site)
Jim has called me a couple time just to let me know the status of the trike
That all the paperwork had been completed and they were starting to put the trike together
Then he called to say the PDI was done and waiting on the Post PDI inspection of the first PDI.
Then to let me know they wer building the crate and it would be delivered sometime next week.
I'm like a kid at Xmas.
300cc water cooled new toy.
I chose a trike for one (well maybe more) reason
I lost my Left leg 10 months ago in a MC accident
I need a place to put my crutches, when I don't wear my leg
I'm not comforable riding my Goldwing or my Shadow 100 with a missing leg.
(I got a prostetic leg, but not sure it would hold up the bike, with psgr, etc)
I don't have $30K for a new GW trike (or $20K for a used one)
I don't wanna spend $10k to trike out my Honda Sabre. (at this time)
But I do have enuf to buy this Zodiac,and get my knees (well, actually knee) back in the wind, as I was told.
But, in my research I do have a couple questions, mostly dealing with maint of the trike and engine.
So, here goes:
1. I understand the oil to be used is NON energy conserving oil. Just like the Wing and Shadow. Without the oil additives. Right or no?
2. I know Jim used the manual for a YP250 Yamaha for enging maint. But, just exactly what is the nomenclature of the engime?What type/name/etc. And, I understand there is no manual ,per se, to assist in maint, to further enhanse ones knowledge of the trike.
3. Oil changes at 1000 miles (or 600 miles 1000 km's), as well as oil changes during break in period. which is at xxx miles? I read to change oil every 500 miles for 4 changes to get al the 'bad stuff' outa the engine case.
4. Rear gear oil at the same time as engine oil or every other oil change?
5. The fluids and plug have been changed during the PDI. Should I change the hoses also (gas line, etc)
6. How about regreasing the front axle? Is chinese grease (I read on another forum on the Harbort Freight trailers, that there is little to no greasre on the wheel spindles) acceptable?
7. I also understand the need to periodically do a pre flight inspectioin, nuts bolts screws oil air etc etc.
8. Are there any simple (even a cave man can do it) performance upgrades one can do to this engine? I don't wanna do a cold air/hi air flow air cleaner cause I don't feel like (really don't know) how to rejet, and which jets to use? Also, should the air intabke between the carb and manifold be changed? (the PO of my 150 Wildfire had to change his out shortly after getting it)
9. Valve adjustment; (my hondas don't need valve adjustments) but what is the time table for a valve adjustment? I'm reluctant to go by 'when it starts starting hard/running bad, it's time to do a vavle adjustment'. Every 4000 miles?
10. Tire pressure for these trike tires. On my wing and Sabre, I keep like 35 in front and 40 something in the back. What is the proper tire pressuer in these fat tire trikes?
11: all right, you got me, I'm intentionally trying to revive this Trike thread, re energize the interest in trikes, (but I am serious about my 10 questions above). and enjoying the riding season.
What say y'all?
Show me your titt....trike.
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Ohio
by: DaveC - Mar 20, 2013 23:10:42 GMT -5
Post by DaveC on Mar 20, 2013 23:10:42 GMT -5
DaveC
Columbus, Ohio
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newbie
by: DaveC - Mar 19, 2013 17:35:18 GMT -5
Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 17:35:18 GMT -5
maybe even some normal size pics I thought it was just me Thanx LOL |
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 16:41:24 GMT -5
Yep little older than you guys  Thanks folks, I get a little wacky sometimes in the wee hours might be the bullet that went through my steel pot in Nam and knocked me out for about 8 hours. Woke up was bald and all stitched up spent a week back in Camp and right back out humping through the jungle, mountains and Rice Paddies. I was an 82nd Paratrooper stationed at Fort Bragg got deployed to Nam Jan of 1966 was assigned to the 1st Of The 12th Air Cav in Ane Kne Central Highlands. I was drafted in June of 1965, basic training in Fort Knox Ky, took Paratrooper training at Fort Benning Ga. Alleyoop Which is why I give you the utmost respect Sir. I got my draft notice in Sep 68, and immediately ran down to the Air Force recruiter. Went to Clark and other places around SEA Got out in 73, back in in 75 and did 20 more. Retired in  . Did 25 years active duty, 20 years civil service, get ready to retire and get hit by a truck and lost my leg, which is what brought me here and to a soon to be delivered Zodiac. In fact. Jim called a few minutes ago to tell me the trike is built, PDI completed and awaiting a final post inspection before shipping. Can't wait. John Thanx for having me in your part of the house. |
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 16:00:58 GMT -5
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 15:52:01 GMT -5
Morning Alley Can't wait to see what you got planned for us next. In my worthless opinion, I think you be the best help here, and at your age, and you can remember stuff, and everything. You da man. (Just ribbing ya, I'm only 63 and got a very bad case of CRS) Not the CRS as in the Air Force (Component Repair Squadron) I remember that I was part of the squadron. Jim That's cause you're old How about FMS? And OMS? (I was in OMS for a while-Phase hanger) |
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 14:47:21 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about your experience, davec, and glad you're back up on the horse. To OP: I hate pigs. That's why I always follow the law (except speeding in a 25) so if they **** with me, I **** back and if they badger me while I'm riding, they will be up on YouTube the next day. I don't put up with their shi8. I know the laws and I know my rights. I know too many of them after having a brother-in-law in the force (plain clothes officer, ultra-corrupt) that abuse their power. You gotta push back to keep that line from creeping in too close. No problem I'm dealing with the new life changing requirements Yea, the cops lately are becoming something. My GF drives a little white Mustang with personalized plates. She gets stopped, every time now, if she's in a certiain part of town. They must have the puter flaged so when the cops check plates, her's pops up as "stop and harass her just for the heck of it'. |
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 14:20:22 GMT -5
And like it has been asked in the past. Please keep sig line fotos to 150 pixels tall I'm working on it that's why this is a TEST OK Tink I got er now Tanks |
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 14:11:27 GMT -5
this is a test
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 13:20:22 GMT -5
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 13:15:36 GMT -5
I did find it on their website, but that company says they don't have the part. It is the running lights. or here I was thinking if you could find the name/part#/etc, you might be able to do a google search on that. |
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Real cheap
by: DaveC - Mar 19, 2013 13:10:54 GMT -5
Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 13:10:54 GMT -5
there is a site chinese parts wholesale they have a bbk.windshield,and perf muffler cheap at the top of there page i just ordered some stuff from them the other day and cant say how good they are yet Like this site?? |
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Post by DaveC on Mar 19, 2013 12:52:57 GMT -5
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