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    Time to look at the future of 3 wheeling...

    For those of you that didn't get a chance to check it out at TF, here's my completed YTZ450. This bike was built by Jason Hall to my exact specs. The frame geometry and ergonomics are all tailored around my size and weight.

    We built this bike as if Yamaha would have designed it. (Although we were smart enough to borrow the better parts from Honda).

    Anyhow, all the details can be found in the build thread, here are the pictures.

    Yes. Before you ask, I am very proud of this bike and Jasons talents as a custom fabricator and my friend. This bike was a year in planning and 6 months of building. Great job Jason, and thanks for the nice bike!





    2007 YAMAHA YTZ450 went to a great home RIP Sam


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    Beautiful! Had trikes stayed in production, that right there IS the 2008 Yamaha Tri-Z

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    Truly a fantastic machine and a great build. The tech knowledge and the detail put into that bike truly show...... GREAT JOB. And, congratulations for being the owner of the "future" of trikes.

    Keep up the good work and future innovation
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    I was wondering how this was going to turn out....
    IT'S AWESOME!
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    Do the Banshee rear fenders bolt up with no mods or trimming?

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    Yeah Derrick I gotta say that ,that is a very beautiful machine,and you and Jason get a nice pat on the back with that machine.I could'nt keep mine covered up as long as you,LOL,but I was and still am very impressed with your build.
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    that is a very nice looking machine indeed. great job guys looks like a factory machine.
    down to parts because i no longer have a place to ride trikes.

    GIT IT RAAAGGGGG !!!!

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    Ahhh Craicky!!! She is a fine specimen....

    No seriously,I got a chance to check it out up close and the tailored fit of all the parts they used is nothing short of extraordinary.Awesome job guys!!.

    Hey!!I never did get to take her for a spin
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    WOW that is very nice work!!!!!!!
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    Other smaller or lesser known companies, such as Tiger ATV, Franks, and Cagiva, produced racing three wheelers, but in much smaller numbers. Few of these machines are known to exist today and are highly sought by collectors.


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    One word: AWESOME!!!
    Now, who will build the first trike with electronic fuel injection and the first diesel trike???
    Again, simply amazing...

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    so when are these going into black market production?
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    Looks awesome man, I spent some time drooling over it this weekend at Trikefest. the pictures really dont even do it justice, up close you can see that every thing on it is brand new and done right. It makes you wonder what it would be like if these kinds of conversions became more popular, would be pretty cool. Why wait for the big 4 to build something that we can make ourselves? Well when I say we I mean a few very skilled builders. anyways, very nice job guys I now have a new background for my computer


    Quote Originally Posted by Yamada View Post
    One word: AWESOME!!!
    the first diesel trike???
    Its funny you should mention that, my buddy is actually building one right now. more on that later
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dammit! View Post
    Do the Banshee rear fenders bolt up with no mods or trimming?
    No. But they work with minimal modifications. Remolding the seatpan is the most complicated part.
    2007 YAMAHA YTZ450 went to a great home RIP Sam


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    I to, spent quite a bit of time looking at how this AWESOME trike was put together. And each time i did, i found something else to marvel in. This truly is a piece of art work, and craftsmanship at its finest. Great job guys, and continue to pave the road into the future. I for one applaud your efforts!

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    I am one of the most picky, meticulous, anal-retentive guys you guys will meet, and I must say this machine is AMAZING. Got to see this work of art at trikefest, and let me tell you what, its just about as close as its going to get. Sounds dorky, but one of the things I liked most was the paddle style kick start. Way Kool!!!
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