Insurance Questions Answered
September 8th, 2009 | Posted by Justin Kaiser in Title and Registration | CommentsJust received this from a reader of the blog…
Bob,
The rules & regs are the provence of your State DMV/MVD…
Most states these days will refer to it as a “special construction”, after all it’s no longer a 1966 VW, is it?
This is a quote you’ll want to shop extensively as it can vary by hundred’s of dollars.
Full coverage is likely to be “agreed value”. For a store bought, like “Boss Hoss”, or the new H-D trike, this coverage can be desirable.
If however it is a home built, as all mine have been, then I feel its money wasted.
Also, consider what might happen if you somehow managed to get it all done as a ‘66 VW, and then were found at fault in an accident.. I’m sure the ins.co. will cry “foul” and deny coverage liability!
TRIKE ON !!!
Questions about Insurance
September 6th, 2009 | Posted by Justin Kaiser in Title and Registration | CommentsJust received a call from Paula asking how she needs to insure a 1966 VW Trike. Is it insured as a motorcycle or a VW?
Paula, I’d assume it would be insured as whatever the title says it is, but I’d talk to whoever carries your insurance for your vehicle. They might be able to better answer your questioon.
This is a work in progress for me as well. Good luck.
As for where I get my parts, it depends. JC Whitney is great, e-bay, and swap meets.
JK
A Couple Of Trike Links
July 4th, 2009 | Posted by Justin Kaiser in @ Big Bob - General Discussion | CommentsJust received an E-mail from Redneck Ray…
If you’d like go to this site www.trikedepot.com a great place for all trikers and others, fun place to chat and have some fun on there, you must sign up for FREE to join us in the chatroom, no BS there, just good old trikers there,
Redneckray
www.rednecktrikes.com
Thanks for the links and resources Ray and keep on trikin’.
Which Wheel and Tire To Use With My Wide Glide Front End
May 30th, 2009 | Posted by Justin Kaiser in Tires and Wheels | CommentsJust received the following from one of the Big Bob VW Trike Readers…
“fwiw, H-D thru 1999 used 3/4″ axle, 2000- uses 1″. worth checking.the tire choice somewhat limited by the 21″ size, just be sure to use a quality brand like Dunlop, Avon etc. NO cheapchit chink tire if you value your health, not the place to skimp.”
Thank you greatly for the input.
Also, I’ve found a great many friends online at the Motorcycle Riders Club of America…
http://mrcaclub.ning.com/
Check it out!
Justin
Wheel Found – Need Tire Suggestions
May 12th, 2009 | Posted by Justin Kaiser in Tires and Wheels | Comments
I found a brand new 60 spoke Harley 21″x2.15″ wheel on E-Bay brand new for $75… $95 shipped.
The description was as follows… Front Wheel, 60 Spoke, 21″ x 2.15″, steel hub, chrome steel rim, Single disc, assemblies come complete with bearings, seals. It is BRAND NEW, bought it about a year ago for a electric chopper project that never happened. I am just moving stuff out from under as cash is good, better than spare parts laying around. As to what it fits I am not a bike guy so I have no clue.”
Based on my conversations with my mentor Type 1 Bud, this should fit like a charm and I don’t really need a dual disc brake setup in the front. The lowest price I’ve found anything like this in the aftermarket arena has been $160.
Now I just need to find a great deal on a tire and mounting.
Looking For A Front Wheel/Tire Suggestion – Cheap
May 12th, 2009 | Posted by Justin Kaiser in Tires and Wheels | CommentsI’m looking for a Wide-Glide Wheel and Tire for my Trike build… if you have one reasonably priced, let me know.
Rear wheels will look like this… http://www.flickr.com/photos/jrkaiser/2722341284/
So, something that would look nice with them is nice.
Harley Wide Glide Front End Ordered For The VW Trike
May 11th, 2009 | Posted by Justin Kaiser in Frame Tech, Front End Tech | CommentsAfter some conversation with my mentor Bud, I’ve decided to make the major purchase decision of a front end for the build…
I’d been watching these on e-bay for quite some time. One of the vendors that kept coming up was Demon’s Cycle. For a total cost of $442 with Free FedEx shipping I’ve picked up a Chrome Billet Smooth Front End 2″ Over for Harley Wide Glide…
I am NOT the Glassmann – Here is HIS contact information
May 9th, 2009 | Posted by Justin Kaiser in Body Tech | CommentsI’ve had several people call me and e-mail me recently asking to purchase one of my trike bodies. Just to put it out there… I DON’T MAKE THEM. I understand that because of this blog and my trike build I have been indexed in the top 5 search results for “Trike Bodies”
If you are looking for a trike body, or need to talk to Eric “The Glassmann”, pleaes visit HIS web-site at http://www.trikesinc.com or call his phone number at (678) 492-9181.
I’ve also had several comments regarding Eric and his bodies… Good and Bad… My experience was good. I paid, he shipped, it arrived.
I’m always willing to talk about the project, build, and how-to’s, but not at 11:30pm and 1am… I share everything I learned here… http://www.BigBobTrike.com
Trike Build – Harley Neck Options
May 9th, 2009 | Posted by Justin Kaiser in Frame Tech | Comments
It’s been a while since I posted an update on the trike build… I haven’t touched it for over 6 months as some other things came up. I’m still looking for a Fat Boy front end at a reasonable price.
In the meantime, I figure I can get the frame finished. Rather than use the front end and the neck from the donor bike, I’ve opted to find a good Harley front-end and a custom machined neck.
I found one on E-Bay today from the seller http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant/kirk1.309
His description is as follows and will help you in your build…”IF YOU ARE BUILDING A FRAME OR JUST CUSTOMIZING YOUR EXISTING ONE, YOU WILL NEED A NEW STEERING NECK. THIS NECK IS CUSTOM MACHINED FROM 1026 DOM STEEL. THE OD IS 2″ AND IS ID IS MACHINED TO 1.312″ TO ACCEPT THE BEARING CUPS. THE LENGTH IS 5-5/8″& IT ACCEPTS STANDARD 1″ TRIPLE TREE SHAFTS. SHOP AROUND & YOU WON’T FIND ONE CHEAPER! THESE ARE BRAND NEW & MADE IN THE USA. I WILL SHIP NEXT BUSINESS UPON CLEARED PAYMENT. THANKS FOR LOOKING!!”
Total cost was $25 plus $8 for shipping from Monmouth, IL. It was certainly worth my time to purchase rather than make one of my own. 20 minutes after the purchase I received an e-mail that he had already dropped it in the mail. Now that’s service.
I’m also looking at Fat Boy front-ends from the following…
http://stores.ebay.com/DEMONS-CYCLE-SOUTH
and
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/MOTOTEKS
If you have any input I’d love to hear it.
Justin
Testing
February 1st, 2009 | Posted by Justin Kaiser in @ Big Bob - General Discussion | Commentstesting