This forum seems to be getting stagnant, so I'll post a quick summary
on my latest build, David Staton has many good pics on his site, so mine
isnt really any different,
His Outside drive gear box Kit is a real Winner, This kit installed in less than 3 hours start to finish, no surprises, These RS 35's are great little engines
Starting is quick and easy, I used the Sen Dec HourMeter/Tach from Northern Tool, Mounted with a good Kill switch on the Handlebars, Works well.
The Folding wire basket that came with the Trike Kit is junk, it Rattles ALOT.
I don't really need it, I'll probably replace it with a flat pc of plywood or some sort of tote box
The non- drive rear wheel was Severly warped, but I got it trued up pretty easy. I think alot of folks are intimidated by the Trueing of a wheel.
it Ain't that big of a deal. I would like to possibly replace the 2 rear wheels
with something heavier & 12 gauge spokes, bit I think these are somewhat Odd & proprietorial??? The drive wheel is pretty much just a regular front wheel with 2 washers welded on the end of the hub with a flat spot for the drive, no bearings. The freewheel has bearings.
The trike itself is fun to ride, Its a bit different than a bike, so you have to know this going into a trike project, I've only got a few short runs on it as of yet, but it seems fairly stable on long straight country roads up to my top speed of 26 mph
I got the Bike at Academy Sports for $249, not bad at all
Dave
on my latest build, David Staton has many good pics on his site, so mine
isnt really any different,
His Outside drive gear box Kit is a real Winner, This kit installed in less than 3 hours start to finish, no surprises, These RS 35's are great little engines
Starting is quick and easy, I used the Sen Dec HourMeter/Tach from Northern Tool, Mounted with a good Kill switch on the Handlebars, Works well.
The Folding wire basket that came with the Trike Kit is junk, it Rattles ALOT.
I don't really need it, I'll probably replace it with a flat pc of plywood or some sort of tote box
The non- drive rear wheel was Severly warped, but I got it trued up pretty easy. I think alot of folks are intimidated by the Trueing of a wheel.
it Ain't that big of a deal. I would like to possibly replace the 2 rear wheels
with something heavier & 12 gauge spokes, bit I think these are somewhat Odd & proprietorial??? The drive wheel is pretty much just a regular front wheel with 2 washers welded on the end of the hub with a flat spot for the drive, no bearings. The freewheel has bearings.
The trike itself is fun to ride, Its a bit different than a bike, so you have to know this going into a trike project, I've only got a few short runs on it as of yet, but it seems fairly stable on long straight country roads up to my top speed of 26 mph
I got the Bike at Academy Sports for $249, not bad at all
Dave
