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NEWHD74FAN · Dec 11th, 2008, 10:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by zoood View Post

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

Quote: Originally Posted by NEWHD74FAN View Post

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

Quote: Originally Posted by NEWHD74FAN View Post

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 View Post

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

Quote: Originally Posted by trikerman View Post

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.

Click Here for Up-Dates

RJ

zoood · Dec 17th, 2008, 07:10 AM

My seat arrived. Tho it's for an 08 with a 6 gallon tank. I modified it allowing it to set lower on the frame instead of the rubber feet that it came with. The newer seats IMO are more comfortable than the seats that were made for my year's build,(93). The nose on these newer seats are shorter for the 6 gallon tanks. Ive future plans of making a modification to my existent center console to allow it to butt against the seat's tip.

I also started altering the trike's fiber-glass body wheel well openings to accommodate 9" wide wheels.

RJ

Dec 11th, 2008, 10:34 AM	#21
NEWHD74FAN Retired Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200R Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 8,270 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build Quote: Originally Posted by zoood View Post 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?

Dec 11th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#22
zoood Product Contributor Ride: 1993 EGC Custom Trike Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: Clinton, NC Posts: 562 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build Quote: Originally Posted by NEWHD74FAN View Post 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 __________________ America without Veterans?!!! There wouldn't be an America! Buy American! or Bye America!

Dec 11th, 2008, 11:59 AM	#23
glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build Quote: Originally Posted by NEWHD74FAN View Post 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.

Dec 11th, 2008, 07:49 PM	#24
NEWHD74FAN Retired Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200R Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 8,270 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build Quote: Originally Posted by zoood View Post 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! Last edited by NEWHD74FAN; Dec 12th, 2008 at 06:01 PM. Reason: typos :O)

Dec 12th, 2008, 02:38 PM	#25
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Dec 12th, 2008, 03:37 PM	#26
zoood Product Contributor Ride: 1993 EGC Custom Trike Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: Clinton, NC Posts: 562 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build Quote: Originally Posted by trikerman View Post 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 __________________ America without Veterans?!!! There wouldn't be an America! Buy American! or Bye America!

Dec 12th, 2008, 11:12 PM	#27
zoood Product Contributor Ride: 1993 EGC Custom Trike Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: Clinton, NC Posts: 562 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! Buy American! or Bye America!

Dec 13th, 2008, 10:38 AM	#28
kennyw Warming The Wheels Ride: dyna street bob 2013 Join Date: Dec 13th, 2008 Location: birmingham uk Posts: 92 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build hi trike looks amazing cant wait to see finished photos

Dec 15th, 2008, 08:36 AM	#29
zoood Product Contributor Ride: 1993 EGC Custom Trike Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: Clinton, NC Posts: 562 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! Buy American! or Bye America!

Dec 17th, 2008, 07:10 AM	#30
zoood Product Contributor Ride: 1993 EGC Custom Trike Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: Clinton, NC Posts: 562 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build My seat arrived. Tho it's for an 08 with a 6 gallon tank. I modified it allowing it to set lower on the frame instead of the rubber feet that it came with. The newer seats IMO are more comfortable than the seats that were made for my year's build,(93). The nose on these newer seats are shorter for the 6 gallon tanks. Ive future plans of making a modification to my existent center console to allow it to butt against the seat's tip. I also started altering the trike's fiber-glass body wheel well openings to accommodate 9" wide wheels. RJ __________________ America without Veterans?!!! There wouldn't be an America! Buy American! or Bye America!

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