instead of using automotive wheels for the back 2, there are plenty of motorcycles that use a single-sided swing-arm... on those bikes, it's often a 5 hole pattern -- couldn't those wheels/tires be used for conversions ?
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instead of using automotive wheels for the back 2, there are plenty of motorcycles that use a single-sided swing-arm... on those bikes, it's often a 5 hole pattern -- couldn't those wheels/tires be used for conversions ?
yes, they'd be quite a bit more money...
but there'd be a big savings in weight, and the difference in sidewall characteristics would be a positive -- alot of the poor handling traits of conversions would be lessened (if not eliminated).
On the plus side, automotive tires increase friction, which helps with acceleration, cornering and braking. On the minus side, they decrease gas mileage. Take your pick...
the original HD ServiCar trikes had spoke motorcycle wheels, and they were mounted with motorcycle tires, for this very reason.
I suspect that HD used spoke motorcycle wheels BECAUSE they already had them, purely economics.
Jon
I suspect that HD used spoke motorcycle wheels BECAUSE they already had them, purely economics.
Jon
To the best of my knowledge tubeless tires were not around then so spokes were in vogue. Also the Servicar wasn't expected to be a sporting or touring machine. I remember it only being used by auto dealers. They would deliver Hoed serviced car to your home by towing the Servicar with your car, drop it off, then disconnect it and ride it back to the dealer.
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