Hi,
I'm starting researching getting my bike converted to a trike.
It's a Kawasaki EN500 bought new in '89 and and has less than 1K miles on the clock - stored for 18 years - brought out of retirement last year and it obviously sailed through its MOT. Now needs the carbs looking at as I can get it to start, but then it dies on me!
Being short of stature and getting on in years, the bike is a bit of a handful for me in solo trim. Although it's in near 'as bought' condition, I think I'd only get pennies for it hence the conversion route.
Want it so I can ride the bike out to our holiday home in Crete - car journey is too boring and getting expensive!
Oh, I've been riding bikes continuously from '62 - 93 and a few miles last year! Been through the gamut of british bikes - mainly AMCs with a Vinnie, BSA, Royal Enfield,bonneville engined Triton and a Kawasaki 350 triple thrown in for good measure!
regards
David
PS the username 'twistgrip' was given me many years ago by mates in the RAF.
Used to have the logo 'Twistgrips rule forever' on my helmets!

Hi twistgrip anything you need to know just ask the members on here, they are really helpful as I am sure you will find.
Welcome

Hi mate,welcome to YT theres lots of great lads n lasses in the group,some of who can offer plenty of advice and help.Ash

Ok twistgrips, firstly I am presuming it's the EN500 shaft drive.
Secondly too many people go down the long road of trike conversion only to find they don't like or can't ride them, especially after being a bike rider for many years. The question is are you sure your ready to be a triker?
I await your reply to these 2 questions.
Cautious Bob

hi dave welcome to yt mate iff you need anthing or advise just ask thats what we are hear for. if you need any parts give me a shout all the best kev

hi dave hears someting fot you to have a look at just as an idea. have a look at this item on ebay item no 370365125640. are you doing it your self or getting some one else to do it cheers kev

Thanks for the welcome folks
Just to clarify a point - the EN500 is a belt driven bike, although being based on the GPZ500, it shouldn't be difficult to change it over to a chain driven version.

Am I ready for a trike? well seeing as I don't fancy dropping the kwackers ( I did it once and ended up on crutches for 6 weeks!)and don't want a sidecar outfit, my only recourse to keep on biking is a trike/

I'd be looking at farming the conversion out as I haven't the means to do it myself.
Actually the wife is now searching the web for a s/h trike that would fit our budget!
Cheers
David

lol weird I just put mine up for sale at £4,500
Anymore info on conversions etc just ask.
This is mine

Hello and welcome. Triking is great fun and you get to meet some great people particularly the ones in Yorkshire Trikers (although some are a little bonkers and some are completely bonkers, but I think they are fairly harmless). If you get someone to build the trike for you, make sure they have been recommended. There are far too many cowboys out there ready to take your money for a crap build.
Ride safe.