Only 6 weeks to arrive, after they received my swing arm for conversion.
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After removing all the shrink wrap, and setting the body off to the side.
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Opposite view
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One of the 1st "issues" I have found.
Looks like they had to "modify" the mount - using a cut off wheel grinder...
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I have nothing against "RVT", but, when you get it all over your hands, gloves - go wash them, or change gloves!
Also, you will see my next "issue". The axle "hub" is...a little crooked.
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I was advised by American Trike / Extreme Trike, that there is a bearing inside, and that it is straight, and shouldn't be an issue.
Um, okay....yes, I will be checking and watching this through out the build...
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Checking the alignment for the drive shaft
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"Test" fitting to the bike / Trike.
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Checking side to side and centering.
looks good, so far.
Now, I'm just waiting on wheels, then can mount the body and trim to fit.
Then send out for paint.
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So, as you can see from my previous post, I have a bit of "cleaning up" to do.
Then Paint.
Then can get back to assembly of this.
No instructions, no pictures - lol Just gonna have to "figure" it out...
Anyone have a "starting point" for the preload on the rear axle?
Think I saw somewhere to put a 1" thick board under both rear wheels,
Loosen all bolts,
Use a floor jack to "level" the trike - mostly the oil has to be "level".
Then tighten everything back up.
Sound right, or close?