Hi Noobie looking to build a trike

[darwin]

Don't even consider the honda 25cc you'll be disappointed.

 

[mark20]

Thank you so much for a warm reception. I am lucky to have a very mechanically inclined husband but I want this one to be mostly my baby. I have been searching let go, offer up and Craigslist for a single speed trike. If I dont find one by next week I am gonna buy an inexpensive new one off Amazon or EBay so that I can start getting around town asap. I'm on a very tight budget so I will buy a fd front mount kit next month probably as cheap as I can get to start with. Then slowly start upgrading and customizing as I go. I'm super excited and would love to hear insight from this forum. After the trike I want to some crazier builds. I love the rat rod and wizzers.

have you considered going eletric? that would be the good option on a trike (im assuming you want to keep the rear cargo rack)
its not the cheapest but its works

Voilamart 26" Ebike Front Wheel Electric Bicycle Motor Conversion Kit 48V 1000W | eBay

Voilamart says 48V 1000W super power brushless gearless Hub Motor. Power: 1000W / 48V or 750W / 48V. (Only for Twist Throttle). (Only for Pedal Assist System,"PAS"). You’ll be out cruising along at28 mph without a sweat!

www.ebay.com

and you will have to wire the batterys in series
(you can use 12v lead acid ones OR (my personal favorite, 6s lipo packs, you only need 2 of these and while not the cheapest, but is very light wieght and fast)
or get a CG kit and somehow adapt it on the drive side of the trike (most trikes only power one wheel)

and a final option, get a gasbikes 79cc or 212cc kit (i would get the 79cc kit, the 212 is a death trap lol)

and welcome to the world of motorized bicycles!

 

[try 1897]

Is that a bikebug you have there? You can get parts still for those out of tx if you need them.

Bike bug 1969 /70 it will pull the heavy worksman bike + my fat butt and crabbing gear at 20mph . It is flat here though. I caught a snapping turtle the other day that only has one eye. He is now dinning on catfish scraps from yesterday s catch. Ah life on the Chesapeake shore. Tom

 

[Nicci]

have you considered going eletric? that would be the good option on a trike (im assuming you want to keep the rear cargo rack)
its not the cheapest but its works

Voilamart 26" Ebike Front Wheel Electric Bicycle Motor Conversion Kit 48V 1000W | eBay

Voilamart says 48V 1000W super power brushless gearless Hub Motor. Power: 1000W / 48V or 750W / 48V. (Only for Twist Throttle). (Only for Pedal Assist System,"PAS"). You’ll be out cruising along at28 mph without a sweat!

www.ebay.com

and you will have to wire the batterys in series
(you can use 12v lead acid ones OR (my personal favorite, 6s lipo packs, you only need 2 of these and while not the cheapest, but is very light wieght and fast)
or get a CG kit and somehow adapt it on the drive side of the trike (most trikes only power one wheel)

and a final option, get a gasbikes 79cc or 212cc kit (i would get the 79cc kit, the 212 is a death trap lol)

and welcome to the world of motorized bicycles!

I am definitely going gas. I just don't dig on electric. Too new fangled for me, lol.

 

[mark20]

I am definitely going gas. I just don't dig on electric. Too new fangled for me, lol.

alright, makes sense lol.

then a 79cc engine kit is the best option, 200$ gets you a engine thats powerful enough to be enjoyable and ridable

 

[Smooth Ave]

Welcome, I just did a cheap eBay trike. I was able to squeeze a 66cc China girl between the stays. I also grafted a suspension 24" bike to the front. Just throwing it out there as it keeps the cg down low and the rear rack empty. Good luck with your build.

 

[Nicci]

That's sweet!
I think China Girl is the way to go for me for now.

 

[Nicci]

Thank you

 

[Nicci]

alright, makes sense lol.

then a 79cc engine kit is the best option, 200$ gets you a engine thats powerful enough to be enjoyable and ridable

Thank you!

 

[Nicci]

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I love it!