reliant 850cc rat/army trike

[dave 67]

Well its a start off a reliant 850cc trike
It started with the engine mounts from some cds tube and m12 nuts this is what you end up with

Hope the pic works

 

[dave 67]

Good the pic worked so will continue
So I made a simple wooden jig and lined up the engine and axle and forks and got them all lined up

Then the first off the tubing bent up and put in place

With the tank in place to determin the head angle and top stem length

 

[dave 67]

More tubing bent up and tacked in place ,, the propshaft was shortend as well so its going to be a stumpy little thing

Head stock at 50% angle tacked up

 

[dave 67]

Tried this seat first but didnt like it that much to much movement in it so change off mind and went down this road

Made the seat pan up

 

[dave 67]

So started to make up some gussets to strengthen the frame and tank mounts

 

[dave 67]

Battery tray and handbrake tacked in place

Now time to think about the back rack

Start off the back rack

 

[dave 67]

Numberplate mount and back bumper put in place

Electrics box made up under the seat

More done to the rack

 

[dave 67]

Thats it up to now will post more up as and when its been done

 

[Bill Reber]

Hey it looks real interesting , what motor did you say that was ?

 

[dave 67]

Hey it looks real interesting , what motor did you say that was ?

Its a reliant robin engine bill
Its a three wheel car we have in the uk itas only a 850cc but with the frame being light it will go like stink

 

[dave 67]

Try this site in the uk theres lots off reliant builds on it plus loads more
http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php

 

[caveman50]

Gotta love those reliants, I really like the style you are going for, keep up the good work. Does thunderace still have his reliant trike? Cheers, Cave

 

[Bikerbozo]

Looks like a nce project Dave. Keep up the good work and pics.

 

[Tinbasher]

Nice work so far Dave!

Are you going to be on the road for summer?

Tin

 

[addjunkie]

your axle clamp set up looks good, but you also need to add a bit extra somewhere to make sure the axle cant rotate in the clamps under hard acceleration or braking

 

[Nana]

It is fun to watch the trike take form! Great work

 

[Doug D.]

Pretty cool! Can't wait to see it finished. What are you gonna use for a front end?