Here's my Trike build

glider · Dec 11th, 2008, 09:19 AM

Just goes to show that everything doesn't have to be expensive. Great idea.

NEWHD74FAN · Dec 11th, 2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by zoood

Now tell me what you think. I cant wait to ride this!

Other build pictures added -

New Build Pictures

RJ

Looking great! Two more questions, 1) The small chrome circle dead center in the rear...what is it? 2) This is for Hobbit

are you going to put a trailer hitch on the bike?

zoood · Dec 11th, 2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NEWHD74FAN

Looking great! Two more questions, 1) The small chrome circle dead center in the rear...what is it? 2) This is for Hobbit

are you going to put a trailer hitch on the bike?

The chrome center in the rear that i think your referring about is a key lock.

The trike rear already has a trailer receiver attached. DFT Trikes makes their receivers. Round (pipe). The square typical type will rattle when the ball/hitch is in there with no trailer on it.

The receiver is located between the exhaust pipe muffler tips.

RJ

glider · Dec 11th, 2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NEWHD74FAN

Looking great! Two more questions, 1) The small chrome circle dead center in the rear...what is it? 2) This is for Hobbit

are you going to put a trailer hitch on the bike?

I think you were referring to the receiver, not the lock up top.

NEWHD74FAN · Dec 11th, 2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoood

The chrome center in the rear that i think your referring about is a key lock.

The trike rear already has a trailer receiver attached. DFT Trikes makes their receivers. Round (pipe). The square typical type will rattle when the ball/hitch is in there with no trailer on it.

The receiver is located between the exhaust pipe muffler tips.

RJ

Thanks! I have seen HEIM JOINT threaded type hitches that allow the towed trailer to go over very knarly terrain...the round hitch makes sense in either case.

Yeah, the end of the hitch receiver I was seeing as being chromed...my bad eyes!

trikerman · Dec 12th, 2008, 02:38 PM

Thats a very smart trike zoood, are you fitting reverse gear to it. I had reverse fitted to my trike as it was heavy enough to push back as a bike, it amazes folks when I reverse into a parking place.

Regards John.

zoood · Dec 12th, 2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by trikerman

Thats a very smart trike zoood, are you fitting reverse gear to it. I had reverse fitted to my trike as it was heavy enough to push back as a bike, it amazes folks when I reverse into a parking place.

Regards John.

Absolutely,... soon as I raise some more funds. I'll be installing the reverse gear into the Tranny.

RJ/zoood

zoood · Dec 12th, 2008, 11:12 PM

I started planning the next step in my build. The frame work for the body mount and the rear fender. This fender was I believe from an old ford. the previous owner cut it down in size, welded it back together and had it re-chromed. It is not what would come on the trailer body. However, it's a nice touch.

More pictures were added of my build.

RJ/zoood

kennyw · Dec 13th, 2008, 10:38 AM

hi trike looks amazing cant wait to see finished photos

zoood · Dec 15th, 2008, 08:36 AM

I have finished figuring-out and fabricating the required bumper and body mount for my build. This frame is attached at 5 locations on the trike casting. I used 1/8" angle verses 3/16". With the proper bracing applied. I now have a finished fabricated light weight brace with strength. The design of this brace allows for removal as one piece with ease, just in case.

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RJ

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zoood Product Contributor Ride: 1993 EGC Custom Trike Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: Clinton, NC Posts: 157 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build I started planning the next step in my build. The frame work for the body mount and the rear fender. This fender was I believe from an old ford. the previous owner cut it down in size, welded it back together and had it re-chromed. It is not what would come on the trailer body. However, it's a nice touch. More pictures were added of my build. RJ/zoood __________________ America without Veterans?!!! There wouldn't be an America!

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kennyw Start The Engine Ride: 2005sportster 1200custom Join Date: Dec 13th, 2008 Location: birmingham uk Posts: 20 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build hi trike looks amazing cant wait to see finished photos

Dec 15th, 2008, 08:36 AM	#30
zoood Product Contributor Ride: 1993 EGC Custom Trike Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: Clinton, NC Posts: 157 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build I have finished figuring-out and fabricating the required bumper and body mount for my build. This frame is attached at 5 locations on the trike casting. I used 1/8" angle verses 3/16". With the proper bracing applied. I now have a finished fabricated light weight brace with strength. The design of this brace allows for removal as one piece with ease, just in case. Click Here for Up-Dates RJ __________________ America without Veterans?!!! There wouldn't be an America!

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