DeltaWolf Trike - 49cc

[hlombard]

Here is my work in process Trike with a 49cc engine.

The neigbourhood kids are stress testing it for me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxrPb4VeBY4

Not enough torque for my 190 lbs + 70lbs of the trike. Kid at 90 lbs can start off without pedalling. Changed from 11 tooth to 10 tooth last night. Now its a little better. Can only fit 44 tooth on the axle. If only I knew! - could have made space for the 56 tooth.

Top speed I got was 59 km/h (37 mph) on a little bit of down hill. 53 km/h on flat.

Now I'm planning a jackshaft to use existing bike gearing.

 

[azbill]

good lookin trike
did you build from atomiczombie's plans?
how is the handling under power ???
first motored delta I've seen

ps...have you checked out Alaskavan's trike ???
it's pretty darn kewl as well

 

[hlombard]

Yes - bought 3 of his plans so far - very good.

I've done 59 km/h straight - no problem. Going around corners I have to go slow.

I found the frame cracked under the seat. Had to reinforce. Also looks like the 5/8 " axle has bent a little under the power.

 

[Alaskavan]

Good looking trike. So you have to pedal to start off, so do the guys without engines.

 

[hlombard]

Poor buggers! They should get motorized.