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Building trike V6 w 350 Auto, all suggestions welcome
Blending a 91 HD ultra glide, V6 odd fire & 350 auto out of a 76 Buick and S10 limited slip/open rear end. [ATTACH=CONFIG]50925[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]50924[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]50926[/ATTACH]
Engine and transmission rebuild completed.
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Concerning the front axle loading, I took the MAX GAWG: for bike and front end 475 lbs, got the % of load on front axle. then I calculated the dry weight of bike by that same % got front dry factory axle load 257 lbs, Using a construction crane formula to calculate counter weight in order not to overload stock front forks and axle bolt due to weight increase of engine & trans.
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End results is with fuel tank, radiator, battery I need to add some 500 lbs ballast to keep factory loading on front end. { please chime in if I'm off on my thoughts or math}
After reading a few threads C/G {center gravity} concerns have come to light, my build plans is driver riding behind engine above bell-housing of transmission, with passenger two up bike style.
What are your thoughts and concerns? road handling? down hill cornering roll threat?
thank you for all and any help.