New From Brighton, MI; want to build a trike using a Suzuki S40

[gydcgreen54]

I'm a retired Marine Corps Gunny; looking for info on parts availability, suitability, etc. I want something SMALL, so I'll probably build from scratch. I'm leaning toward starting with the Suzuki S40, and going from there. I'm not ever going to carry a passenger, and at most will only take 40-50 lbs of gear along when I ride. My personal cruising speed is 60 mph, so I don't need or want a big engine. I'd like to stick to an air-cooled engine to keep it simple, and would appreciate any suggestions along those lines.

Thanks

[TouringOn2]

WELCOME to Trike Talk from Ohio. Good luck with your build. Be safe and enjoy the ride. Larry

[Lucky]

Welcome glad you joined us. Good luck with your build. RIDE SAFE

[Rick Kay]

Welcome fellow Michigander!

[Ed Hobgood]

Welcome to Trike Talk from Missouri. Good luck with your build and ride safe.

[Jonesy]

I would have concerns on a s40 having enough power, people with a c70 wish they had more.

[gydcgreen54]

I want a SMALL trike. I won't be installing a passenger seat, and rarely get above 60 mph (I avoid freeways). All I need is a seat and a small rack on the back for a little bit of gear; I don't need more than 50 hp. I plan on just cruising the back roads and exploring the small towns.

Gunny Green

[87Trike1200]

Welcome! Can't help you much with your trike build, but would love to hear of your progress on the project. Have fun, post often, ride safe!

[wehrme]

Welcome!

I think I would plan a little bigger... you'll probably want to do it later anyway, or

Insta-Trike or any of the other put on/take off units.

[Ohio Eddie]

Welcome to Trike Talk.

[Bikerbozo]

Welcome Gydcgreen and greetings from Long Island. Remember, better to have too much power and not use it than have too little and wish you had more.

[skuuter]

WELCOME to TRIKE TALK.....Good Luck on Your Project...I've had everything from 650cc to 1800+ cc......always managed to get wherever I was going with all of them.....