dan8400
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| posted on 16/9/17 at 04:17 PM |
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Handbrake for reverse trike - suggestions.
Hi everyone
I am starting a reverse trike build based on a zx9r. I just wondered how I would do he handbrake. I either need some front calipers that can be made
to use a handbrake or add a calipers to the bike rear wheel / disc.
Does anyone have any ideas?
I'm planning on using sierra front uprights and locost suspension.
Thanks
Dan
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jps
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| posted on 16/9/17 at 06:24 PM |
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If it were shaft drive to the back wheel I'd say could you have something that locks the prop? Is there anything equivalent that can be done
with a chain drive?
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JAG
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| posted on 16/9/17 at 08:29 PM |
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A reverse-trike would be light enough to use some rear axle calipers off a car with an integrated park brake - on the front axle.
Running a park-brake cable to each front wheel is simple enough.
That's what I would do  
Justin
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dan8400
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| posted on 16/9/17 at 08:32 PM |
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Thanks for that Justin.
Is there anything in the Ford 'parts bin' that will bolt straight on? Sierra rears?
Thanks
Dan
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bart
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| posted on 16/9/17 at 10:27 PM |
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I'm using a small spot caliper from hi spec on mine , mounted separately on rear disk.
manual operation (law) enough to lock rear wheel.
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craigdiver
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| posted on 17/9/17 at 07:25 AM |
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My motorbike, an Aprilia Mana 850, has a handbrake fitted as standard. It has a second caliper mounted next to the main caliper.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
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JC
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| posted on 17/9/17 at 07:34 AM |
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You might be able to use the Rally Design/VW calipers? On my midi they bolt straight on to the Fiesta upright I am using.
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luke2152
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| posted on 17/9/17 at 07:54 AM |
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I've seen a show bike with a caliper operating on the back sprocket. It would be utterly ridiculous as a service brake due to all the chain
lube but might be ok for a parking brake.
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froggy
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| posted on 17/9/17 at 08:56 AM |
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I've got a pair of new mechanical spot calipers that i don't need £50 plus postage
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dan8400
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| posted on 17/9/17 at 09:02 AM |
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You have u2u Froggy.
Thanks
Dan
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blue2cv
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| posted on 18/9/17 at 07:06 AM |
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Im sure i have a Wilwood spot caliper still boxed going spare too if anyone needs one
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 18/9/17 at 03:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JAG
A reverse-trike would be light enough to use some rear axle calipers off a car with an integrated park brake - on the front axle.
Running a park-brake cable to each front wheel is simple enough.
That's what I would do
Do you think the Cable and sleeves would be OK with all the Up-and-down and twisting required for steering?
I would think not.
The Cable sleeves on my donor are pretty stiff...
Maybe on a lighter car they are thinner and more flexible and more suitable.
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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