Best way to motorize my trike????

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Is it possable to rig one closer to the frame?

I may have to use an electric motor under the seat just to make it all fit and to elemintate the rear derraileur that drags in the grass on my way out tothe road.

maybe rig a motor under the seat with a cassett on it.










vegaspaddy said:
http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=19249

http://www.motoredbikes.com/showthread.php?t=16012

this is the best chain drive system you are going to find for your trike ..... because of mounting limitations with the chain drive these kits hang of your rear end so to speak, now if only you had have given friction try....

http://www.motoredbikes.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12175&d=1224733304
Click to expand...
 
i will say this jawnn, anythings possible, all you have to do is spend time surfing around and you find fellow bikers coming up with amazing drive systems of their own accord or buy prebuilt kits and modify them to there needs.

It just depends on your own level of engineering ability mine been 1 on a scale of 1 to 10 thats why i stick to prebuilt kits, with the name brand reliable engines. Start sketching up ideas of the system you envision, get some measurements, engine size etc and go from there,

There are plenty of members in here that will give you the heads up on your design and lead you in the right direction etc. etc. but the more you post with diagrams, pics of your ideas, the more people will be able to help you.

my first suguestion for you would be to get an idea of the engine you want to use and work from there designing your drivetrain. the mits 43cc (2 stroke) titian or honda 50cc (4 strokes)should all work comfortably for you with the right gear ratios.

So if you think you can fit the engine under or behind the seat then you should be work out a system to power your rig this way.
 
If you reconfigured your seat-back support, you could probably fit an engine behind the seat.

The fact remains, though, in order to get a reasonable speed AND enough torque to get 400 lbs up a 14-15 percent slope means that you will need a variable gear ratio, and most likely, the Honda GSX-50 (or larger) 4-stroke motor...
 
electric is the future thats for sure but unless you are building a custom trike its going to take up just as much room as a gas engine. Yes you have a resonable sized electric motor, but the batteries are the biggest concern.

Lead acid which i use, two small 12 volts for my 500 watt motor does move the trike around distance increased with pedalling, but once you start tackling hills and extra weight you will need at least 48 to 60 volts, lead acid thats 4 to 5 batteries, litium-ion another power soruce but way too expensive.....

Honestly for the weight i think the staton kit with the honda engine is whats going to fit you best, you will have plenty of power to be able to ride pretty much anywhere with the right gearing, a well designed kit built specifly for your bike, it costs up front, but i dont think you will have any regrets.

Here is a video of the staton kit, been sold by another vendor,

http://www.motorizedbicycles.biz/audio.php?osCsid=vu1c0n95th6jdclfmgdbqb2f50

straight away you can see the quality of the build, just reconfigure your storage and you will have a realible mode of transport for many years to come,

keep looking,

VP
 

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