Custom Trike

[SiRF]

Hello guys,

Im new to the bike scene, ive loved bikes since i was little and love all things customizable when it comes to them.

Im wanting to create a Reverse Trike or 'Tadpole' using a normal standard motor bike. The difficulty lies with the front end conversion. I wondering if there is a way to use the front of a quad bike and use this but im worried about weight and engine size limitations etc

If there is anyone who can advise or help i'd very much appreciate it

Thanks

 

[Nana]

Welcome to TrikeTalk, SirF! We've got several trike builders on here...... I'm sure you'll get some good feedback

 

[SiRF]

Welcome to TrikeTalk, SirF! We've got several trike builders on here...... I'm sure you'll get some good feedback

Fingers Crossed haha

 

[John Luciano]

I have a friend in Ind that built this from a crashed 1500 he found in a wrecking yard. It is one of the most complicated reversed trike I have ever come a cross. I am not sure what was used for parts.

 

[SiRF]

Yeah i can see that he's built his own steering rack looks awesome, im not the most mechanically minded person in the world though haha

 

[Gorilla]

Yeah i can see that he's built his own steering rack looks awesome, im not the most mechanically minded person in the world though haha

Welcome aboard. Good luck on the project.

 

[Bob Witte]

Although you couldn't give it to me, if I ever really wanted a non-Canadian tadpole trike (two in front, one in rear), then I would likely opt for a customized Hannigan Roadster front end:

http://www.hannigansidecar.com/content/xSpecsPDF/HRT-Spacs.pdf

They sell it as a "super quad," but I can't see any reason why one couldn't just convert the front and leave the single wheel drive system in place. Hmmmm, don't think their quad would be street legal in a number of states -- four wheels in that configuration would be an automobile in many jursidictions.

Has anyone ever done it I wonder??

Bob Witte
The Trinity Trike

 

[SiRF]

Thanks Bob that concept looks awesome although speaking of that idea, one of my engineer mate suggested getting a quad and swapping the engine over from a Yamaha R6 and fitting a rear swing arm, he reckons 150-160mph tops so happy days haha

 

[PhilGilbert]

I have seen a write-up on such a trike here:

Reverse Trike Motorcycle Club

 

[John Luciano]

2 many turn out looking like CARS .... a lot of the ones on the list either didn't open or went to something different.

 

[SiRF]

2 many turn out looking like CARS .... a lot of the ones on the list either didn't open or went to something different.

I agree i had a look at the site earlier and in my opinion their not true trikes or atleast my idea of one

 

[Boscoporp]

Welcome! You are in for a learning experience!

 

[skip20]

This is a 3 Wheel CAR I built a few years ago. Still isn't finished but is lic'ed as MC & has over 600 miles on it.
Subaru XT6 6 cyl w/ 5 speed, seats 2







This link goes to pictures of all of my project,
http://community.webshots.com/user/skip20

The 3 wheel car is the RAKOONS

 

[Gorilla]

This is a 3 Wheel CAR I built a few years ago. Still isn't finished but is lic'ed as MC & has over 600 miles on it.
Subaru XT6 6 cyl w/ 5 speed, seats 2







This link goes to pictures of all of my project,
skip20's photos and albums on webshots

The 3 wheel car is the RAKOONS

Quite the project.

 

[skip20]

Thanks, it's been a fun project on & off.
It is lic'ed & very driveable.

 

[PhilGilbert]

I've seen it. I'm very impressed.