Here's my Trike build

zoood · Dec 17th, 2008, 08:10 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

Mattman4403 · Dec 17th, 2008, 11:51 PM

Great job of keeping us updated. Like a virtual garage.

zoood · Dec 22nd, 2008, 08:26 AM

The OEM Horn was removed and replaced with a chrome skull for looks.

A 135 Decibel Air Horn was mounted within the rear fender.

The curvature of the fender would direct the sound down towards the ground.

The compressor and relay are also mounted within this area. Though they are not shown at this time.

RJ

STEVE07 · Dec 22nd, 2008, 08:36 AM

Nice build. Just a quick question is the trunk you are using from a police special servi-car?

zoood · Dec 22nd, 2008, 08:42 AM

No, actually its from a trailer I use to pull with my other bagger.

After all the measurements. I saw that I could use it. It does look like a servi-car.

RJ

Here's the rest of the build in progress

STEVE07 · Dec 22nd, 2008, 08:48 AM

Have you got any artwork done up as to paint schemes yet?

zoood · Dec 22nd, 2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEVE07

Have you got any artwork done up as to paint schemes yet?

Just in my head. Im going to just paint the body black and pin stripe it like the rest of the scoot for now. Other than just riding it like this with it's looks. I also made up an additional look for it. I went and made fender skirts for it as well. I will have to take pictures of that to post. The skirts are actually a compliment to it's looks. Be good for weddings or funerals. Actually those two could be the same thing. lol

RJ

~~Gary12850~~ · Dec 22nd, 2008, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoood

Just in my head. Im going to just paint the body black and pin stripe it like the rest of the scoot for now. Other than just riding it like this with it's looks. I also made up an additional look for it. I went and made fender skirts for it as well. I will have to take pictures of that to post. The skirts are actually a compliment to it's looks. Be good for weddings or funerals. Actually those two could be the same thing. lol

RJ

Yeah...I like the way you think...

This is really something, I rode a trike this past summer and swore never again, rode like a rigid (not what I was looking for) this unit you've got with the dual coil over indepentent suspension looks like a nice ride tho I think it might need some weight on it make that system effective...I like the paint scheme as it is, I'm all for the Black and Red...

zoood · Dec 23rd, 2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary12850

Yeah...I like the way you think...

This is really something, I rode a trike this past summer and swore never again, rode like a rigid (not what I was looking for) this unit you've got with the dual coil over indepentent suspension looks like a nice ride tho I think it might need some weight on it make that system effective...I like the paint scheme as it is, I'm all for the Black and Red...

After the body and lid and all the glass work to enclose the passenger's seating area is on. And with the ability to adjust the initial height over ground and sprung weight of the rear. I believe I'll have a nice ride. After talking with DFT's technician. He stated that I was to either mount the body to the bike's frame or the trikes rear, not to both. I chose the trike's rear. I have .040 aluminum here that I use to build the product I sell on line. I plan on using that to form the required inserts that would encompass the passengers area. This too will be adding weight, along with the fiber glass enforcement for strength.

RJ

zoood · Dec 23rd, 2008, 07:17 PM

I managed to knock a few more things out as follows:
Horn Compressor & Relay,
mounted and wired within the rear fender.

Cover or Trap Door for the Horn enclosure,
allowing access or closed to the proposed cargo area.

Tank Console has been stripped and along with the space between; will be concealed by an extended aluminum cover, bonded with a black vinyl surface and edged with neoprene rubber "U" channel.

A Steel Seat Catch was added under the (2) rear tank mounting bolts.

RJ

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Dec 17th, 2008, 08:10 AM	#31
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 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!

Dec 17th, 2008, 11:51 PM	#32
Mattman4403 Play The Throttle Ride: 2008 Ultra Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 299 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build Great job of keeping us updated. Like a virtual garage. __________________ Change is the only constant.

Dec 22nd, 2008, 08:26 AM	#33
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 OEM Horn was removed and replaced with a chrome skull for looks. A 135 Decibel Air Horn was mounted within the rear fender. The curvature of the fender would direct the sound down towards the ground. The compressor and relay are also mounted within this area. Though they are not shown at this time. RJ __________________ America without Veterans?!!! There wouldn't be an America!

Dec 22nd, 2008, 08:36 AM	#34
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,066 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build Nice build. Just a quick question is the trunk you are using from a police special servi-car?

Dec 22nd, 2008, 08:42 AM	#35
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 No, actually its from a trailer I use to pull with my other bagger. After all the measurements. I saw that I could use it. It does look like a servi-car. RJ Here's the rest of the build in progress __________________ America without Veterans?!!! There wouldn't be an America! Last edited by zoood; Dec 22nd, 2008 at 08:44 AM. Reason: add link to build

Dec 22nd, 2008, 08:48 AM	#36
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,066 My Mood:	Re: Here's my Trike build Have you got any artwork done up as to paint schemes yet?

Dec 23rd, 2008, 07:17 PM	#40
zoood Product Contributor Ride: 1993 EGC Custom Trike Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: Clinton, NC Posts: 146 My Mood:	Added More I managed to knock a few more things out as follows: Horn Compressor & Relay, mounted and wired within the rear fender. Cover or Trap Door for the Horn enclosure, allowing access or closed to the proposed cargo area. Tank Console has been stripped and along with the space between; will be concealed by an extended aluminum cover, bonded with a black vinyl surface and edged with neoprene rubber "U" channel. A Steel Seat Catch was added under the (2) rear tank mounting bolts. RJ Click Here for Up-Dates __________________ America without Veterans?!!! There wouldn't be an America!

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