speedyxjs
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| posted on 24/12/13 at 08:19 AM |
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Trike front wheel options
Im trying to decide what front end setup to use on the trike.
So far the options i have found are conventional bike, presumably with uprated shock absorbers but unsure if the bars are designed to carry the sort
of weight of a V6 or V8
The only other option i have found is to use a car hub mounted at the side like used for the peterbuilt trike on monster garage and this one.
I would prefer to use option 1 for the looks but not sure where to get the parts from but don't have a clue what bike to scavenge bits off.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Dingz
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| posted on 24/12/13 at 11:18 AM |
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The Mitchigan Madman (E J Potter) used I think, Royal Enfield Constellation front forks on his bike in the 60s, I know it wasn't a trike but it
did have a Chevvy V8 in it! Google him for pictures, certainly lived up to his name, saw him once at Santa Pod.
For option 2 how about a 2CV front corner?
[Edited on 24/12/13 by Dingz]
Phoned the local ramblers club today, but the bloke who answered just
went on and on.
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clairetoo
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| posted on 24/12/13 at 11:41 AM |
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I realy like the look of that supercharged V8 one - a bit of googleing found this one in NZ -
http://www.normanbycustomfabrications.co.nz/v8-trike-supercharged/
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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ReMan
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| posted on 24/12/13 at 11:52 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by clairetoo
I realy like the look of that supercharged V8 one - a bit of googleing found this one in NZ -
http://www.normanbycustomfabrications.co.nz/v8-trike-supercharged/
The original one is Frogman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeNLMN_RqSI
I love it
www.plusnine.co.uk
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mark chandler
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| posted on 24/12/13 at 12:44 PM |
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Buy this little beauty and re-body, a trike in a trice
My eyes
link
I love the note at the bottom
If u are seriously interested in this car, I recommend u to view it before buying because of its uniqness and all the bits in it.
[Edited on 24/12/13 by mark chandler]
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ReMan
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| posted on 24/12/13 at 12:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
Buy this little beauty and re-body, a trike in a trice
My eyes
link
I love the note at the bottom
If u are seriously interested in this car, I recommend u to view it before buying because of its uniqness and all the bits in it.
[Edited on 24/12/13 by mark chandler]
That is superb!
Seriously youve gotta work hard to make a car engined trike not look like a reliant chassis and that is my fear for you speedy 
www.plusnine.co.uk
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 24/12/13 at 12:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
Buy this little beauty and re-body, a trike in a trice
My eyes
link
I love the note at the bottom
If u are seriously interested in this car, I recommend u to view it before buying because of its uniqness and all the bits in it.
[Edited on 24/12/13 by mark chandler]
HAHAHAHA, i haven't laughed so hard in a while! I love the 'several inner tubes' to make it float lol
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 24/12/13 at 12:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
Seriously youve gotta work hard to make a car engined trike not look like a reliant chassis and that is my fear for you speedy
I like a challenge
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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trikerneil
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| posted on 24/12/13 at 04:05 PM |
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One of the nicest V8 trikes around.
Twin forklegs per side.
Neil
ACE Cafe - Just say No.
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