Meziere-Reverser-web-ad-90x750-r3 copy

150 Most Recent Posts

Thread AuthorPostersPost AuthorForumThread/Post Link
Grandpot43W-loneriderHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20202woodyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Trampas3PanheadSteveHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Trampas3SeaweedHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Grandpot4cycle7447Honda TrikesFront tire?
Grandpot4tourmanHonda TrikesFront tire?
ultrafxr5TrampasHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Trampas3TrampasHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Grandpot4GrandpotHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20202Geep2020New Member Introduct...New Member
Oldman-TriGlide3NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Oldman-TriGlide3ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Noodles1073BrokenBackJackHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Oldman-TriGlide3Oldman-TriGlideHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
RedOregon13Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Papa Zook239SullyNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
RedOregon13NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
phillipschuckann7NotgrownupHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Papa Zook239ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2pawsHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
ultrafxr5Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1073NotgrownupHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
ultrafxr5NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Papa Zook239rhino 2New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2PKLGWHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
Papa Zook239skisnow806New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
Speedy Pete12JTJerseyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
ultrafxr5Longbeard71Harley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5TrampasHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1073Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Speedy Pete12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
phillipschuckann7Papa ZookHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bama boy4Grey_Ghost_27Stallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Speedy Pete12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11RustyBNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11ZammyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12SullyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Chief80138520fdHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
RISal24!12GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12RISal24!New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
woody19woodyHonda Trikes2019 Goldwing CSC
DK Custom Products362NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
phillipschuckann7GorillaHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
rjd637brianlHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
DeathBySnuSnu19GorillaVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
DK Custom Products362520fdHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
SHARKDIVER4DK Custom ProductsGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7ol' schoolHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7rhino 2Honda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7phillipschuckannHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Bowie11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
DeathBySnuSnu19DeathBySnuSnuVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
Bowie11woodyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Just BOB2GorillaStallion Trikesinfo
SHARKDIVER4WindyOneGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
Bouncer10GorillaHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
Chief80138CagmoHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
PopPop13consitterNew Member Introduct...New Member
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
PopPop13Pegasus1300New Member Introduct...New Member
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
PopPop13ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New Member
Bowie11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Chief80138DOKKHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bowie11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
SaltBushBill11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member
Bowie11BowieNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Rick Sinacore9RawhidekenHarley Tri GlideTour pack reinforcement
SaltBushBill11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member
Burnerboy3tommyv333Harley Trike Convers...Hey Bozo (Andrew)
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Noodles1073JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Noodles1073trike ladyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Phu CatHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11SullyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242Papa ZookHarley Tri Glidequestion
TxHarleyRider2TxHarleyRiderHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Chappy KC5StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein Kit
jerry1@iw.net4StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein owners
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Skavoola14SkavoolaNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Old Aviator5GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
El Lobo10El LoboHarley Tri GlideBeen away for a while
SaltBushBill11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member
cissywalton2GorillaCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Noodles1073Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242ronc4424Harley Tri Glidequestion
Old Aviator5SkavoolaHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5rhino 2Honda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
cissywalton2cissywaltonCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Skavoola14PosseRiderNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Skavoola14woodyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
PopPop13woodyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Speedy Pete12woodyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Vulcanology10woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
SaltBushBill11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member
RedOregon13NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
SaltBushBill11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
D'07ShadowAero6ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...My Older and Dear Friends Gideon! M...
SaltBushBill11scuzziNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11SaltBushBillNew Member Introduct...New member
PopPop2Pegasus1300Can Am Spyder Trike...New Member
Vulcanology10GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Vulcanology10Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member
TxHarleyRider2TxHarleyRiderHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Speedy Pete12trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
rjd637trike ladyHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
DrCrazyTrain13Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...Introduction
Vulcanology10Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Likes Likes:  34
Thanks Thanks:  0
Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 40

Thread: Stratoliner

  1. #1
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Stratoliner

    I post in the VW Trike forum (it's for a friend of ours) but mainly ride have a 2007 Stratoliner. Two years ago I converted it to a trike (my design and build) putting approximately 15,000 miles on it. Couple months ago while on a trip to Peoria, IL, an axle bearing burned up causing the axle to move around and destroy the carried end. Now using a Chevy S-10 (8.5") I am back designing and fabricating another one. Actually three of them as the second one is for my wife's Road Star and the third for my father in law's Harley. He "volunteered" me to make one for him by dropping off a rear axle and said it's for me to convert his bike and left. Anyhow, I'll post pictures as I fabricate each part for everyone to follow along.

  2. #2
    700+ Posts kybigmac's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Location
    murray.ky usa
    Posts
    744
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I’ll be watching this thread,it sounds very interesting. I rode a Stratoliner for 7 years and thought about converting it to a trike but cost and very few kits changed my mind. I now have a RSV trike that I really like but I still miss the Strat. The Strat’s are torque monsters. Good luck with your project!

  3. #3
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Progress Pictures

    Funny thing about this. I joined this group for the VW Trike portion and here I am posting about progress on my Stratoliner Trike.

    A bit on how I got to this point: Three years ago I was in a bet that I couldn't build a trike rear end assembly for my 2007 Stratoliner for under $500. I accepted and spent the next 9 months designing and building one. I did get it built and road tested for just under $300! Of course I had to fabricated some molds and fiberglassed a body with fenders to top it off.

    Painting it myself, and wiring it up, along with new tires my wife calculated I spent between $800 to $900 total. The original rear axle was from a wrecked Ford Expedition which I got for $50, rims were free, paint was $150, 2" square tubing was $35, Sprocket for $45, Tires were around $200, bearings and seals under $100, air shocks I bartered for, and of course I put a butt load of time into it. The bet was just for getting the axle built and working so I won a case of Diet Caffeine Free Coke. PAYDAY!!!!

    After putting around 15,000 miles on it a bearing blew out while on a very long road trip destroying the center assembly (six months ago). Of course going 80 MPH pulling a loaded bike trailer in the mountains didn't help any. Well now to present day, I have a new carrier unit from an old Chevy S10 and fabricating a new one with pillow block bearings. I did research the bearings for this use and I should not come close to their max RPM's nor load capacity.

    So I will now shut up and begin posting pictures of what I've done. Oh yea, I'm adding reverse this time which explains the flexplate. Pictures will be posted one at a time with an explanation.

  4. #4
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Sprocket adapter

    I am using the belt sprocket from my first rear end assembly which is why it looks quite "used". I used 1/8" steel plate and cut the outer diameter to match sprocket diameter and the hole matches the ring gear inside diameter.

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Sprocket Adapter Cleaned Up.jpg 
Views:	503 
Size:	359.0 KB 
ID:	52789

  5. #5
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Sprocket Adapter on Carrier

    Test fit of sprocket adapter on carrier with belt sprocket.

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Sprocket Adapter Fitted to Carrier.jpg 
Views:	483 
Size:	171.9 KB 
ID:	52790

  6. #6
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Flexplate Mount

    Going to put a reverse on it this time and will use a starter with flexplate. Using 1/4" steel, I turned an adapter to be welded to the carrier and the flexplate bolted to. Got a bit carried away when drilling the holes and drilled the alignment hole which isn't needed. It will be welded and sanded smooth. The carrier has two gears held in position with a shaft and that is locked in with a bolt. I drilled a hole allowing access to to it once the mount is welded in position.

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Flexplate Mount Drilled.jpg 
Views:	501 
Size:	605.1 KB 
ID:	52791

  7. #7
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Flexplate Mount

    Test fitting the flexplate mount on the carrier. You can see where the pinion shaft bolt goes through. The carrier had to be turned down/back for the mount clearance. Can't figure out why the carrier has a huge "plate" formed on one side. While turning it on the lathe, the balance was horrible. I strapped some lead to the opposite side so my work bench would vibrate. Seems the off-balance would affect other components in the S10 rear axle. I'm considering balancing it by permanently attaching weights to it. Cutting off the "plate" might affect its strength.

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Pinion Gear Shaft Bolt Access.jpg 
Views:	496 
Size:	416.0 KB 
ID:	52792

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Carrier Turned for Flexplate Mount.jpg 
Views:	486 
Size:	465.0 KB 
ID:	52793

  8. #8
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Mocked Up

    Showing the mock-up with the Timken bearings, belts sprocket, and flexplate for reverse on the carrier.

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Carrier with Sprocket and Flexplate.jpg 
Views:	499 
Size:	496.2 KB 
ID:	52795

  9. #9
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Carrier Cover

    Trying to buy a small piece of 5" diameter tubing around this area is impossible. Not next to it, it is! So I will use a 4" PVC coupling as a case to enclose the carrier gears. Why not? I used a plastic one gallon paint can on the first carrier and it worked. As you can see, sometimes a bit of luck is required as the length is dang near perfect (I turned the inside a bit to slide over the carrier).

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Axle Assembly Mocked Up.jpg 
Views:	492 
Size:	384.7 KB 
ID:	52798

  10. #10
    Meme Master
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Farmington, NH USA
    Posts
    8,539
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Nice work, Hugh!

    The pillow block carriers should provide plenty of strength. I like the PVC sleeve idea too.

    I only wish I had the machine shop know how & skill to build my own parts.

    I'll be following your progress on this rather unique rear design...

  11. #11
    750+ Posts jjvw's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2013
    Location
    Jenison, MI
    Posts
    745
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Good Job! Have you figured out what caused the bearing to go?

    I wanted to do that but being over 70, I didn't know if I would be around long enough to finish it. Plus I didn't want my bike down that long. So I bought a kit and installed it myself.

  12. #12
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default First Rear Axle

    Best guess from the autopsy:

    I used the same size carrier bearings that are in the Expedition rear axle housing. Remember, I used the Ford the first time. The new bearings were single piece with internal races built in, but not sealed. On the right side bearing, I had a little space where oil could sit and flow into when turning left. Turning left only allowed so much oil to flow out while keeping some in the bearing area. Now for the left or sprocket side bearing which is the one that blowed up, blowed up real good!!!

    I mounted the bearing right up against the carrier and put the seal smack up against it. Seems there was just enough oil getting past the axle gear that prevented it from going completely dry. On level ground and easy riding, enough oil was present to lubricate it, but in the mountains, higher speeds, and pulling extra weight, there wasn't enough oil to "cool" the bearing. Heat and poor lubrication caused it to fail allowing the axle shaft to vibrate enough where the "C" clip then failed allowing the axle to pull out of the carrier gear and bounce around destroying even more.

    The disk brake caliper kept the axle from flying out!! The original design didn't have braces supporting the carrier section and was positioned simply by the axle tubes. Once the axle pulled out enough it allowed the center section to be pulled out of place by the drive belt twisting the right half into a pretzel. Upset about the failure while so far from home, pissed at the expense getting both me and the bike back to South Louisiana, but glad I didn't get into a wreck. Here is a picture of the old axle showing lack of center support. Live and learn.


  13. #13
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Trikeoliner

    Here is the Trikeoliner before the axle broke:




  14. #14
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Progress Today

    Got the axle brackets welded together and test fit on the swing arm. Before welding them in place I need to complete the axle housings so I can line everything up.

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Axle Bracket Welded Up.jpg 
Views:	329 
Size:	201.6 KB 
ID:	53152Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Axle Bracket Positioning 3.jpg 
Views:	335 
Size:	149.4 KB 
ID:	53154Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Axle Bracket Positioning 2.jpg 
Views:	356 
Size:	113.4 KB 
ID:	53155

    The swing arm assembly is being used from the first trike.

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Swingarm 1.jpg 
Views:	340 
Size:	153.0 KB 
ID:	53156Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Swingarm 2.jpg 
Views:	366 
Size:	157.2 KB 
ID:	53157Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Shock Arm.jpg 
Views:	321 
Size:	173.9 KB 
ID:	53158

  15. #15
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Progress

    Here are images of where I got to on the rear axles. Still need to make a can to cover the gears on my carrier and weld the triangle brackets together on the Roadstar.

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	My rear Gears Assembled.jpg 
Views:	315 
Size:	191.0 KB 
ID:	53646Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Roadstars Gears.jpg 
Views:	325 
Size:	139.9 KB 
ID:	53647

  16. #16
    200+ Posts ItBeMe's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2017
    Location
    Carrollton Ga
    Posts
    177
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Great work, can't wait to see it done. Please keep posting your progress on this with a lot of pictures.

  17. #17
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Finally Back

    I'm back to work on the trike conversions for the Roadstar and Stratoliner. My father in law bought a Harley Trike so that's one I need not worry about. I stopped working on the trikes because my wife bought me an ultralight airplane which I just finished rebuilding from the ground up. Haven't flown it yet due to surgeries both my wife and I have recently undergone.

    Nothing major, but surgery non the less. At the moment I'm picking up where I left off and began installing the disk brake calipers. The right side is in position and still need to machine and weld the left wheel hub on the axle. Once that is finished everything will be fitted and final welding done, sandblasting and painting. Then do the same for the Roadstar. The forms for the Stratoliner rear body have been dug out, need rebuilding in spots, and I'll be fiberglassing up a body for the Roadstar.

    One thing I'm considering is raking the Roadstar forks for a chopper look. But that is expensive. I do have an idea for a modification and will attack it once the bike is road worthy. Anyway I did attach a few pictures of what I have.

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Axle 1.jpg 
Views:	308 
Size:	709.7 KB 
ID:	77958Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Axle 2.jpg 
Views:	288 
Size:	613.5 KB 
ID:	77959Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Brake Caliper Mount Modified.jpg 
Views:	278 
Size:	509.6 KB 
ID:	77960Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Right Brake Caliper in Position 1.jpg 
Views:	287 
Size:	565.4 KB 
ID:	77961Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Right Brake Caliper in Position 2.jpg 
Views:	279 
Size:	612.1 KB 
ID:	77962

  18. #18
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Progress

    Need to get a starter for my reverse and once mounted I can take the rear end completely down, media blast it, and paint. Then reassemble it to put it back on the Stratoliner. I have also begun building the rear axle for my wife's Roadstar.

  19. #19
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Reverse

    Spent today fitting a starter to give me reverse. Cut a bracket to hold it and positioned it next to the flex plate. I placed several layers of duct tape on the flex plate teeth for gear spacing. Adding a second vertical bracket holds the end of the starter shaft. I am turning a cap to house the brass sleeve snug with a grease fitting on the end for maintenance. I'll post that once I get it tuned down. The plate cross the front should prevent rock and crap from flying into the gear area. This needs to be repeated for my wife's Roadstar now.

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Fitting Starter for Reverse.jpg 
Views:	280 
Size:	259.0 KB 
ID:	79136Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Fitting Starter for Reverse Shaft Support.jpg 
Views:	232 
Size:	256.4 KB 
ID:	79134Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Complete Starter Reverse.jpg 
Views:	246 
Size:	244.2 KB 
ID:	79135

  20. #20
    100+ Posts
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    Chauvin, La
    Posts
    107
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Starter Support

    Fabricated the starter shaft support busing grease cap. The holes are larger than the mounting screws allowing the cap to move with the starter if I need to fine tune the gear mesh. Inside of it you can see the brass bushing. Next step is to mount the rear end on the bike, fit the drive belt guard, brake line mounting points, and air shock mounts, remove the assembly, final welding, sandblasting, and paint. It should be ready to put back on the bike permanently. I'm getting it done slowly, but getting it done. My wife will ride my bike while I finish hers.

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Starter Shaft Support Grease Fitting 1.jpg 
Views:	232 
Size:	236.4 KB 
ID:	79162Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Starter Shaft Support Grease Fitting 2.jpg 
Views:	244 
Size:	261.4 KB 
ID:	79163Click image for larger version. 

Name:	Starter Shaft Support Grease Fitting 3.jpg 
Views:	253 
Size:	180.7 KB 
ID:	79164

Page 1 of 2 1 2 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. CCS trike(Yamaha Stratoliner) - squeak from left rear wheel
    By WHASSUP02724 in forum California Sidecar Trikes
    Owners Forum
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 03-28-2017, 11:15 AM
  2. Anybody triked a Stratoliner?
    By Big Juice in forum Yamaha Trikes
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 01-29-2014, 10:10 AM
  3. CSC's new Vantage for Yamaha Roadliner / Stratoliner
    By Trike Talk News in forum Yamaha Trikes
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 11-24-2013, 09:44 PM
  4. CSC/Stratoliner in Gator Country
    By lazyace in forum New Member Introductions
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 12-11-2012, 08:26 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •