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Message started by Armen on 01/13/22 at 06:36:48

Title: Savage Trike
Post by Armen on 01/13/22 at 06:36:48

Not sure if this is the right place, but I had to post it somewhere!
Was at the local independent shop, and got to talking Savages. Shop owner loves them. Built a few cruisers/bobbers/whatever.
Then he says "I even have one thats a trike!".
Gotta see it.
Bought it from someone who did the deed. Not a conventional trike. It's a kit that you basically back a bike into, and bolt it up. Different adapters for different bikes. Even has leaf springs. You have to adjust the springs so that the trike wheels travel with the bike wheels.
He swears it rides great, and can turn on a dime!
Of course, I had to check. With all that weight, the rear pulley bearing was murdered. Told him I'd bring by a bearing and modified spacer next time I came by. Maybe I can get a ride on the beast!

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by Armen on 01/13/22 at 06:37:30

Another pic:

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by oldNslow on 01/13/22 at 06:53:56

Never saw anything like that. Kind of a neat idea.

It's a quad though.

Trikes have a differential where the rear motorcycle wheel usta be.

This one's got giant training wheels :)

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by ckahleer on 01/13/22 at 08:18:47

Looks like a bike being self trailered.

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by Serowbot on 01/13/22 at 08:33:31

I test road one like that years ago. It scared me to death.
Rear brake is useless and front brake plows you straight ahead no matter what.
Not safe at anything over golf carts speeds.

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by TZK on 01/13/22 at 09:11:37

I remember seeing a booth at the NY Motorcycle show many years ago with these contraptions - or something very similar. That was many years ago. I don't think I've ever seen one on the road.

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by Armen on 01/13/22 at 10:14:57

Apparently they sold for $3-4K.
The lady who owned the Savage had it done.
She sold the bike to my bud for about the price of a decent Savage.
I’m sure the brakes are eye opening. But, all he’ll do is put a box on the back and use it to go get parts or coffee 5 minutes away.

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/13/22 at 13:23:47

If I'm too old to ride, I'll get a junked out miata. I don't figure I'm riding if it won't lean in a corner. Sidecars Look cool, but require a conservative rider. I'm not Good at that. The trike setup is a heavy load and won't lean,except for the two seconds prior to landing on your head. The newfangled fancy three wheelers that flop over turning? IDK..Hafta rent one and see what that is about. Still, it's just Not my idea of riding..
Signed
Stodgy Old Fart

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by Armen on 01/13/22 at 14:03:31

Hey Justin,
I too wonder what to do when I can’t ride three wheels. A bud rented a Harley trike and said it was great. Lots of graybeards buying them now, so there should be a ton of used ones down the road.
Miata sounds like a good compromise. My fantasy vintage car is a ragtop Kerman Ghia, but for what a decent one goes for, you can get a Miata with brakes, A/C, handling, and appliance-like reliability.
I put enough miles on sidecars to know they aren’t for me.

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by Ruttly on 01/13/22 at 19:47:18

Some Velcro grips and pegs and I’m ready for some drunk riding , LOL

JOG and training wheels , like carrots and peas.

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/13/22 at 20:22:16

My fantasy vintage car is a ragtop Kerman Ghia, but for what a decent one goes for, you can get a Miata with brakes, A/C, handling, and appliance-like reliability.

That those Kharmans are so popular is a bummer, but honestly, shifting a VW is not exactly invigorating. It's like a plunger in a bucket.

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by Ruttly on 01/13/22 at 21:17:25

7E767C757178786F1D0 wrote:

Looks like a bike being self trailered.

Fred Flintstone had it back in the 60s. ;D

Yaba Daba Doo

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by Dave on 01/14/22 at 03:09:08

My plan on being an "old" rider.....is to just keep getting lighter motorcycles until even those get too heavy. The Savage that I am currently building will have mid mount pegs and an upright seating position and become my Geezer Glyde"....it should weigh around 340 pounds and have a reasonable seat height.

When that becomes too heavy......maybe a Suzuki TU250 or something similar. I am still looking around for a Honda Trail 90 or 110 to add to the fleet.

Title: Re: Savage Trike
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 01/14/22 at 09:28:58

Very reasonable plan, Dave