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[URL="http://trikerdon.50megs.com/leading_%20link%20_info.htm"]http://trikerdon.50megs.com/leading_%20link%20_info.htm[/URL]
And another.
[URL="http://bettertrikes.yolasite.com/monster-leading-link.php"]http://bettertrikes.yolasite.com/monster-leading-link.php[/URL]
You could even take that back half of the 2 wheeler you cut up and graft it into the front legs.
As long as the axle is in the right place it wont know that that is a rear swing arm and shock that used to be the rear end of a bike.
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As it is storming badly here I have not left the house this holiday. Would like to work on my trike build but just not going out in it.
So now you know... if you are going to build a trike you WILL have to work out the front end geometry.
Now for the "trike" part.
Rear ends.
Converting a bike is a good way to go. I like motorcycle based trikes.
Most start with a shaft drive and put a straight axle from a small car with a hand made mounting swing arm.
Chains and belts are a bit more difficult primarily because it requires more custom parts instead of junk yard salvage.
Tech link.
[URL="http://www.thechopperunderground.com/forum/index.php?/topic/37455-building-a-bike-based-trike/"]http://www.thechopperunderground.com/forum/index.php?/topic/37455-building-a-bike-based-trike/[/URL]
This link is dead.
The Chopper Underground is gone. It may be rebuilt and up in another form one day
Keep it light and simple.
The motorcycle clutch wont take a huge load.
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When it cames to belts and chains I have seen some odd stuff but by far the most viable option is the bought diff units.
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Here is an interesting link.
But would take more than a hobby shop garage to build.
[URL="http://choppercompendium.com/ccforum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=166&sid=09b3a210e6bb06cf198ae65fc17f3019"]http://choppercompendium.com/ccforum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=166&sid=09b3a210e6bb06cf198ae65fc17f3019[/URL]
Personally I would not do a hard tail.
Unless.....
It is only a sport about toy and the seating positions are well forward of the axle and the seats on springs.
Big V-8 and other automobile engine trikes are still all the same geometry, just weight and spring rate differences.
Lots of good stuff at the junk yard for a big trike.
Ford in particular has a lot of independent rear suspension units in a bolt on package. Then there are misc others that could be used.
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