Here's my Trike build

zoood · Oct 24th, 2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by M34M

I've read your threads with great interest and learned a lot about box construction. My project is rather unusual and constructing a body is essential to putting it all together. I'm still looking at fiberglass vs metal.
Thanks Much.
mj

Why dont you combine the two?

zoood · Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:12 PM

The trailer needed more tongue weight. The cargo area of the trailer was past the center of the axle to the rear. Reducing the required tongue weight.

The original length of the trailer to the tongue was reduced by 14.5 inches. I then built a cooler rack, just in front of the trailer body. This will hold a Coleman Cooler that will be bolted down to the rack's surface, The holes for the securing bolts will be sealed for prevention of leakage.

The cooler's inside base will have water sealed freezer bags. When the food or drinks are gone and the bags melt. Their weight will remain. Providing the required tongue weight throughout the trip.

I had raised the cooler rack by 4 inches. This will ensure the required clearance needed to clear the trike's rear bumper. When doing tight turned back-ups.

The wiring for the trailer is just about completed.
There is also added lighting on the inside of the trailer.

zooood/RJ

The build continues

glider · Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:42 PM

Looking real good. Lots of things that we take for granted have to be tested when you build it yourself for clearances.

zoood · Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

Looking real good. Lots of things that we take for granted have to be tested when you build it yourself for clearances.

Thank you and yes I know about having to check everything at every view and or angle before welding it together.

< graduated the School of Hard Knocks

glider · Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:47 PM

Are you considering making these for customers or just this one for yourself?

zoood · Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

Are you considering making these for customers or just this one for yourself?

Im kicking it around, that is,... building complete trikes and even the trailers. Ive already talked with the designer/ owner of DFT trikes.

But it all depends on how busy I get again with the other products Im making now. Ive 5 riders that want me to build trikes for them so far.

Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:12 PM	#102
zoood Product Contributor Ride: 1993 EGC Custom Trike Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: Clinton, NC Posts: 146 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build The trailer needed more tongue weight. The cargo area of the trailer was past the center of the axle to the rear. Reducing the required tongue weight. The original length of the trailer to the tongue was reduced by 14.5 inches. I then built a cooler rack, just in front of the trailer body. This will hold a Coleman Cooler that will be bolted down to the rack's surface, The holes for the securing bolts will be sealed for prevention of leakage. The cooler's inside base will have water sealed freezer bags. When the food or drinks are gone and the bags melt. Their weight will remain. Providing the required tongue weight throughout the trip. I had raised the cooler rack by 4 inches. This will ensure the required clearance needed to clear the trike's rear bumper. When doing tight turned back-ups. The wiring for the trailer is just about completed. There is also added lighting on the inside of the trailer. zooood/RJ The build continues __________________ America without Veterans?!!! There wouldn't be an America!

Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:42 PM	#103
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build Looking real good. Lots of things that we take for granted have to be tested when you build it yourself for clearances. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Nov 2nd, 2009, 06:47 PM	#105
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build Are you considering making these for customers or just this one for yourself? __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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