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  1. 11-16-2016, 10:42 PM #1
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    Default Custom Reverse Trike - From A Spyder!

    Not mine, I just found it on Craigslist! Culpepper, VA. $9,500

    Custom Reverse Trike - From A Spyder!

    http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org...860681315.html

    3 wheel reverse trike, based from a Can-Am Spyder
    Stretched body
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    14" front wheel, 15" rear wheel
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    Street legal with proper inspection

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  2. 11-16-2016, 10:45 PM #2
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    Default Custom Reverse Trike - From A Spyder! - More Picts

    Custom Reverse Trike - From A Spyder! - More Picts

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    Current:
    2016 Honda CTX700 DCT ABS (faring model)
    Kip Moto SherpaX Cargo Trailer

    Wife Has:
    2014 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited
    2016 Lees-ure Lite Camping Trailer

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    2013 Can-Am Spyder RS SE5, zoom-zoom!
    2011 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SE5, Foot Burner - Gasoline Boiling Stinker - Gas Tank Vacuum Puller


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  3. 11-16-2016, 10:47 PM #3
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    Weird.
    6 speed? That looks like a GS or RS which would be 5 speed.
    Not my cup of tea.

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  4. 11-16-2016, 11:19 PM #4
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    Slingshot wannabe - why not just buy one if it floats a tickles one's fancy?
    "A Wise Man Once Said, I Should Ask My Wife."
    2017 Champagne Metallic RT-S SE-6 Rivco Dual Flag Holders; Slingmods Highway Pegs; (Hate Them) Airhawk Seat Cushion; Show Chrome Black Touring Rack w/ Risers & Touring Windshield; RAM X Mount For TXTAG; TackForm Phone Mount; Lidlox; Magic Mirror Mounts; Guardian Bells; WOLO "Bad Boy" Air Horn; Dual USB Power Outlet With Voltmeter; 12V outlet for misc. stuff; Spyderpops Full View Mirror Turn Signals; Large Brake Pedal; Kott Grilles; Large Mud Flap; BajaRon 3 Piece Sway Bar, Last But Not Least, Kuhmo Rear Rire, Vedrestien Fronts.
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  5. 11-16-2016, 11:21 PM #5
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    Why not buy this?

    Jim

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    Default SPYDER CONVERSION ?????

    Un-fortunately that frame is - steel - ( you can see the rust ) so the weight increase is going to be major. Plus the size of the body another weight increase. Yes it will be more aerodynamic but not near enough to overcome the added weight. Don't even get me started on the LOOK ........jmho.......M
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  7. 11-17-2016, 08:00 AM #7
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    why?
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  8. 11-17-2016, 08:02 AM #8
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    Thanks for those pictures of the Prong...
    It's actually been out there for about six years or so...

    But those are the nicest pictures that I've seen of it!
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black
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  9. 11-17-2016, 04:34 PM #9
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    An interesting look at another iteration of

    Some people like to tinker, and they do it well.

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    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

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  10. 11-17-2016, 06:15 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by akspyderman View Post
    An interesting look at another iteration of

    Some people like to tinker, and they do it well.

    My thoughts exactly.

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  11. 11-17-2016, 06:22 PM #11
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    I wonder how many of them were ever made?
    If they were to update their ride with the 1330/speed; it'd be awesome!
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black
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  12. 11-17-2016, 06:54 PM #12
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    Not for me!
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  13. 11-17-2016, 07:30 PM #13
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    I doubt if they are getting their money back, unless they bought a wreck to start with. Mike's right about the steel, maybe they couldn't weld aluminum.
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  14. 11-17-2016, 08:28 PM #14
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    Default Always interesting...

    How people buy things so they can make them into something else they can buy ready made....
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  15. 11-17-2016, 09:07 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Thanks for those pictures of the Prong...
    It's actually been out there for about six years or so...

    But those are the nicest pictures that I've seen of it!
    Prong
    For those of us that have not been here that long please share info O Eponymous one

    Looking in the shops background i see they do fiberglass & probably custom work.
    the 6speed MT & few visible RS parts are curious. Not to mention street legal or not is one thing, making nanny happyWith new weight & dimensions they have some big hurdles.
    Not enough info on CL to go with but only other rational reasons I can think of besides a bored builder going "can i do this?" Would be a customer ordered a custom build, then changed their mind. I would like to know more for sure, just so I know. It is a rather interesting Frankenstein vehicle & going rat rod with it would be fun just to do.

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  16. 11-17-2016, 09:44 PM #16
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    That was around for quite some time before the slingshot.

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  17. 11-18-2016, 08:14 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bfromla View Post
    Prong
    For those of us that have not been here that long please share info O Eponymous one
    http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/05/v...-lenos-garage/
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  18. 11-18-2016, 08:56 AM #18
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    I remember back in 2009 when this project started using at the time a 2009 GS. From the photos does not looks like it was cared for very well.
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  19. 11-18-2016, 09:01 AM #19
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    The Fellow who developed them, is named Hong Quan.
    I think that they came out of this shop
    www.zercustoms.com

    EDIT:
    another, more direct link to it:

    http://www.zercustoms.com/photos/Pro...ike-3.jpg.html
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