1600 Rebuild for new trike

[usnavy8084]

Here is a photo of the engine that I just finished rebuilding. As anyone who has done this knows, there are lots of hours involved.........but worth every minute! Had the engine case main bearings saddles and thrust bearing line bored by Hilltop Motors in Jacksonville Fl. These are really great people who have great advise and don't charge an arm and a leg for their services. I highly recommend them to Trikers in the north Florida area. Starting on the frame this week.

 

[DeathBySnuSnu]

Very nice. Enjoy!

 

[superfox1]

Very nicely done!

 

[rbourne3]

Yell at me if you get stuck. I'm just north of Jax in Fernandina.
rbourne3@thebournes.us
904-535-3104

 

[usnavy8084]

Thanks for the offer. Like the way you did the leading link front end. Do you happen to have the dimensions for this? Would appreciate anything you could send regarding the front end design.

 

[rbourne3]

They are all built to fit the trike. I start with the wheel and bend the U, and let that determine the width of the trees. I'm probably going to build one using stock harley trees and round tubing shortly. I'll let you know when, so you can watch/help. Give me a call and I'll try to drop by one weekend to see how you are coming along.

 

[Rsw]

Gong to try and start a new trike build in early fall. Please post pics of your front end builds.

 

[rbourne3]

You can find pics of the front ends here. My VW Trike and Other Toys Probably the best one is Larry's Trike. Bob's Trike has a leading link made from round tube and stock trees

 

[Rsw]

thanu you for the link! Just looking for the best way to put brakes on one.

 

[rbourne3]

Here is all the info on installing disc brakes on a springer, which works the same way. I think he has been building bikes for a while.

The font

 

[usnavy8084]

Build update: Lots of progress this last week. Completed most of the frame work and mounted seats. Using a 77 Transporter torsion assembly which poses a lot of design challenges. Purchased fenders from tractor Supply and seats from Summit Racing products. Going to use saddle bags, trunk, and fork assembly from my 83 Honda Goldwing Aspencade.

 

[Gorilla]

lookin good

 

[saab9k]

All looking good. Used to build vw engines back in the 70's.