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Message started by Arhardy27 on 09/13/22 at 08:18:03

Title: Has anyone turned their 650 into a trike?
Post by Arhardy27 on 09/13/22 at 08:18:03

I had a stroke 3 years ago and can no longer hold a bike up or balance one. I was thinking of turning mine into a trike so I could still ride. Thoughts?

Title: Re: Has anyone turned their 650 into a trike?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/13/22 at 08:54:26

Some years ago I think someone did that, not sure. IIRC the setup is heavy and expensive.
I've thought about The Day I can't ride a bike, and AFAIAC, If you're not leaning in the corners, it's not a motorcycle. The funny looking three wheelers that lean the front wheels Might scratch that itch, IDK, but I'd probably be okay with a tired old Miata.

Title: Re: Has anyone turned their 650 into a trike?
Post by verslagen1 on 09/13/22 at 09:53:08

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1642084609

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1365934808

google search "trike site:suzukisavage.com"

Title: Re: Has anyone turned their 650 into a trike?
Post by Needles on 09/13/22 at 10:30:53

Unless you re-angle the front end, you'll have to be STRONG to ride a trike. Nashville Metro PD used Honda Shadows fror parking tickets years ago. They were hard to steer. Single front trikes are not stable anyway. You might want to see if you can find a used Polaris Spyder--- it'll probably be cheaper than a Savage trike conversion, plus they have ABS and power steering available.

Title: Re: Has anyone turned their 650 into a trike?
Post by verslagen1 on 09/13/22 at 13:38:45

I agree with you needless, 2 up front would be better.
wonder if you could make your own sub frame from 2 scrap bikes?

Title: Re: Has anyone turned their 650 into a trike?
Post by zipidachimp on 09/15/22 at 00:26:46

bombardier make a less expensive 3-wheeler with a 600cc engine.looks nice!
https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/en/models/3-wheel-vehicles/ryker.html
Cheers! 8-)