short trikes..4wheeler rear axle assy

[bj tribble]

i have seen several home-made trikes using a 4wheeler rear axle. several using 450-500\cc honda
for rest of their trike. one fellow loves his. it was built for his wife & she wont get off of
it. has put several thousand miles on it since completed. no rake was added to the front
end. anyone on here tried it yet???

 

[RTDillon]

The thing to watch for with this idea is to make sure the Quad axle has a differential. Most of the quads with enough axle strength for the street are "live axle" which means no differential. Interesting trying to turn on the pavement!

 

[bj tribble]

i see where u r coming from. didnt notice but will next time. several in area but seldom get a close look
i wasnt sure they could handle hiway speeds.