dan8400
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| posted on 7/9/17 at 01:40 PM |
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Reverse Trike Question
Hi
I am planning a reverse trike build. I need to tidy up and MOT my tiger to sell so I have a budget for this build.
The question I cannot find an answer for is: do I need reverse gear?
I looked on the DVLA website and looked at the MSVA manual. It didn't mention it anywhere I can see. This either means I don't need it or
I missed it in the text.
Any help appreciated
Thanks
Dan
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loggyboy
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| posted on 7/9/17 at 01:57 PM |
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Pretty sure its not required. Even road registered quads dont have them. Cars only.
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dan8400
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| posted on 7/9/17 at 02:02 PM |
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Thank you
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nick205
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| posted on 7/9/17 at 02:02 PM |
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What engine/transmission do you have planned for your reverse trike.
Presumably one from a motorbike?
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dan8400
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| posted on 7/9/17 at 03:07 PM |
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Sports bike. 750 or bigger. Not really sure. I'm not a bike guy at all. So I have some homework to do.
I'll use commercially available front wishbones and geometry from the locost book.
There won't be much else to it. I want it simple and exciting
Thanks
Dan
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nick205
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| posted on 7/9/17 at 03:32 PM |
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Understood.
Past experience has shown me that a letter to the DVLA often works and gives you written clarification from them.
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Shooter63
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| posted on 7/9/17 at 03:34 PM |
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I've been thinking along the same lines, but a more traditional type ala Morgan, I think the easiest engine to use is a moto guzzi, it's
across the frame and shaft drive so very simple to set up, air cooled as well.
Shooter
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dan8400
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 posted on 7/9/17 at 03:58 PM |
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Thanks shooter. That's definitely worth considering
Nick205, good idea. If I have a peice of paper it will put my mind at ease. Something to show plod too
Thanks
Dan
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bart
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| posted on 7/9/17 at 03:59 PM |
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I am currently building a reverse leaning suspension trike and from my home work you do not need a reverse but it depends on finished weight. you will
however need a parking brake !
BE ALERT > BRITAIN NEEDS LERTS
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