steppenwolf
Vetter Master
How was that 850?
couple of my Vetter in action
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Kynan C.
Admin
Loved the 850, although I had so many issues with the transmission. I had no first gear until I rebuilt it, then I lost 2nd gear! I ended up selling it and getting a XS1100.
steppenwolf
Vetter Master
Second gear issue was a problem for a lot of bikes that were "beat" a little.I still have original tranny.I ride on the easy side.I only have 85k on mine due to not enough time to ride. This year I have not ridden since april 7th,health issues and it maybe another year before I ride again
That had an oil cooler on it from the factory if I remember right....I didn't like that fact..ran hot in my mind .
That had an oil cooler on it from the factory if I remember right....I didn't like that fact..ran hot in my mind .
steppenwolf
Vetter Master
Not the warmest of days to be riding but a little snow and salt...I was warm more or less..no electrical vests or gloves.
Terraplane Tom
Vetter Aficionado
Where are you Hippo Hands?
steppenwolf
Vetter Master
No Hippo Hands but always wanted them
Terraplane Tom
Vetter Aficionado
I bought a set early summer and used them this fall, they sure made a difference. My hands stayed warm, even without gloves. The were a little awkward to use at first, but I got used to them quickly. A pair usually goes for about $50 on E-bay.
steppenwolf
Vetter Master
I bought a set early summer and used them this fall, they sure made a difference. My hands stayed warm, even without gloves. The were a little awkward to use at first, but I got used to them quickly. A pair usually goes for about $50 on E-bay.
I have not ridden since april 7th this year after a SWOXS man cave day.I fell getting off my bike and dropped it,luckily I still had helmet,gloves and road jacket on,no damage. 10.0 from the judges on skill level on drop but deducted 8 points for language after words
Have not needed good bike gloves in awhile but I hope to be riding again in a year or two.
I get a new right knee feb 3rd and then some major work on my left foot before I can ride again,may need a three wheeler.
I have not ridden since april 7th this year after a SWOXS man cave day.I fell getting off my bike and dropped it,luckily I still had helmet,gloves and road jacket on,no damage. 10.0 from the judges on skill level on drop but deducted 8 points for language after words
Have not needed good bike gloves in awhile but I hope to be riding again in a year or two.
I get a new right knee feb 3rd and then some major work on my left foot before I can ride again,may need a three wheeler.
Kynan C.
Admin
Yikes steppen, how did you dump it? Is the bike still alive? What kind of damage to the XS?
Terraplane Tom
Vetter Aficionado
Steppen,
How about this 3 wheeler?
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Love the Terraplane !!
Terraplane Tom
Vetter Aficionado
Thanks John. I bought it at a garage sale last year.
Kynan C.
Admin
That is the coolest ever. Wow Tom. I would love to have a Trerraplane.
steppenwolf
Vetter Master
A Terra plane would be cool...I always liked them on an original nakid Wing
I would really like this set up...
Bike is fine and I am fine,no damage as I was dismounting at the time and not moving.
I have a right knee and left foot problem which is pretty bad right now and makes riding very unsafe but I hope to have part of the problem fixed before spring and then...I am not too sure but I am gonna ride again on my 11
on an original nakid Wing
I would really like this set up...
Bike is fine and I am fine,no damage as I was dismounting at the time and not moving.
I have a right knee and left foot problem which is pretty bad right now and makes riding very unsafe but I hope to have part of the problem fixed before spring and then...I am not too sure but I am gonna ride again on my 11
Terraplane Tom
Vetter Aficionado
The Terraplane is another of those rare Vetter options, since only about a thousand were made. I got lucky to find one and at a reasonable cost.
Terraplane Tom
Vetter Aficionado
I saw on the Vetter Terraplane group website that there is one for sale for $1000 in Frostproof, Florida.
brianinpa
Five Star Vetteral
What is reasonable? Seems that $2000 is the norm for the ones I see. I am not a sidecar person, but a Terraplane is the only one I would own. I only paid $1700 for my GL1100. I can't justify paying more for the sidecar than what I paid for the bike.
Terraplane Tom
Vetter Aficionado
The average price is usually around $1500, but like anything the price is determined by the condition of the unit. I paid $350 for mine but it needed a tire ($100), brakes rebuilt ($100), a windshield ($150), and the seat reupholstered ($300). Plus a few minor parts, bushings and such. So it all depends on the work and money you want to put in it. I like the sidecar cause it's a novelty item that few have, and it's fun to take others who have never or will never get a chance to ride in one.
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brianinpa
Five Star Vetteral
$350 plus parts and labor is my kind of price. I am not afraid to get dirty and enjoy it, so I just have to keep looking for a deal like that!
Terraplane Tom
Vetter Aficionado
The guy was asking $575, but I asked what his out-the-door-bottom-line price was, and we loaded it into my pickup.
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