VW trike,forward mounted motor

[BIBS]

I found this VW trike on youtube>>

What I'd like to know is does anyone have any information as to how he did it?

[trikes4ever]

Here's one way. I contacted them some years back - loved the looks of the engine without the cooling tins. They claimed they didn't overheat, which was my primary concern. I stayed with conventional rear engine with cooling tins. Wheelies are part of the fun of a VW trike.

[BIBS]

Thank you very much 4 ever!!!I can see myself getting into a project like one of those trikes.
If you go to the Photo album....check out 16 &17 of 48....Damn fine lookin Trike!!

[trikes4ever]

Damn fine lookin Trike

Sure is. Looks like many have a-arm / swingarm / coil over suspension like Nova & Cyclestyle - my favorite & proven suspension system for the VW. Should you proceed please post LOTS of pics.

Might have a couple to post myself this week. Harley going in for Frankenstein this morning.

[Nana]

Might have a couple to post myself this week. Harley going in for Frankenstein this morning.

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing those pictures

[trikes4ever]

Looking forward to seeing those pictures

I'm looking forward to taking them. This has been a long time coming. Almost made the Lonestar Rally, but not quite.

[John Luciano]

How is that accomplishes, running the motor backwards or reversing the pinion gear?

[Papa Zook]

I like these:

[Gorilla]

I like these:

Me too. That clean looking motor is just a monster

[TrikerDawg]

Might like to take a peek at this company as well. Nice looking monsters. Lot of info as well. TrikerDawg

[TrikerDawg]

Sorry for the forgetfullness. Here is the site address: Steve Speidel's Wild Man Trikes

[John Luciano]

It almost looks like the 1100 Goldwing motor when mounted that way . I bet a Subaru motor like the SVX (6) or the WRX tubo would be wild mounted that way.. wow I spoke too soon Subaru and the Mazda rotary are in planning stages

[BIBS]

The forward mounted trikes Look awesome!!!...But,I'll bet the motors run warm!!!

[BIBS]

How is that accomplishes, running the motor backwards or reversing the pinion gear?

BUMP>>>Like john asked...how is it possible to run the motor forward of the trans?
Does anyone know?

[KDHUFF]

Ive been told to reverse the pinion gear, but have found nothing to actually tell you how to do it

[caveman50]

Thunderace on BTW UK made a forward engine trike & used a reliant engine, very knowlegable chap, at one time there were some detailed pics of the process on that site, I think he called the trike the candy box, it is a very impressive build. Hope this helps, Cave

[BIBS]

It sounds like reversing the gear is the ticket!!
I stopped by a Place here in South Jersey called Action auto....they do lots of VW work,build motors re-build 'em and transmissions.They also told me to keep my eyes open for a 72 VW bug with the motor and trans intact,they told me that they'd be only too happy to assist in configuring the trans for mid engine placement and help me build a short wheelbase trike(I'm thinking about 80-86") something that sits low...with a seat height of about 22-24"...single seater with a pair of 6 gallon fat bobs up front and essentially a harley front end.


I wish I had have started a VW trike build to begin with....lots less money and the VW seems a natural way to go.

[Ellge]

Take a look at this site trikegaraget.com

[BIBS]

Thanks!!....cool site!
What I dont understand is the need for 2 trans cases when 1 would work fine.....or are 2 cases needed?

[KDHUFF]

hey bibs, why the 1972 model?