TriPod

[TomyJ]

Aluma Trike, Since this is not a tricycle and will be powered by a front wheel electric motor or a Briggs and Stratten motor I am going to post this as a possible build. The frame material will be 6061-T6 aluminum (aerospace) the forks will be from a 1940s whizzer with 26" hub motor, the rear will have 16"x3" or 18"x 6" 8" rim dia. I want the rear to have a suspension so I am thinking wide 16" swing arm with coil over shocks and a motorcycle seat, This will be used for local travel (parts/beer chaser) 25 MPHish and bike lanes, This will also be Ca DMV compliant. The first photos will be of Tri Pod1 I built many years ago so this will follow the same build but different. This should also be a low budget fun thing that you can also drive on the streets...EDIT: 36V 350W 25MPH 20 miles of travel.



First build I was so proud, then the neck broke-

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Big Wheel, Chopper style. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE your opinions count, Shall I build TriPod2???

[Zammy]

Tom, I don't have the skills or imagination like you do, but whatever you decide, I'll be thread watching for sure.

[Rmitchell55]

Will I see any of these creations zipping by on the streets of Hemet when I come by on Saturday afternoons on Hwy 74?

[TomyJ]

Will I see any of these creations zipping by on the streets of Hemet when I come by on Saturday afternoons on Hwy 74?

I guess this means we are close? HomeBoy's? heeheehee... PM me and stop by, I am 2 minutes south east of 74 and Lyons...

[TomyJ]

- Started working on the drawings and mock up...

[TomyJ]

- Aluminum frame is aerospace 6061-T6, 1"x3" channel, some boxing, Rear axle will be 1"x 30" go cart live and dead hubs 4x4 with 8" rims and 18" x 6" wide tires, M/C solo seat, If I do not hear from my neighbor it will be electric, 1K Watt x 48 Volts x 20Ah, lith ion Batts, I hope to hit 30 MPH. There will be no DMV necessary with this one...

[LarryA]

When in doubt...Build! keep in mind, the possibility you may have to go in production...looks like something many folks could want/need.

[TomyJ]

New eBay Headlight on RebelRouser went out on low beam, problem was in the wiring from the previous owner, so I will use it here for attention of other drivers NOT to run over my azz and yes it will be flashing with a tail light,

[TomyJ]

-Full Kit Brushless 48v 1800w Electric Motor Speed Controller eTrike. This is what I am thinking because everything is there even reverse, BUT! It should only be good for about 30-35 MPH? Not bad for local kick azz driving/riding... EDIT: And maybe???

[wlivin2]

looks like a great project and FUN

[TomyJ]

-Full Kit Brushless 48v 1800w Electric Motor Speed Controller eTrike. This is what I am thinking because everything is there even reverse, BUT! It should only be good for about 30-35 MPH? Not bad for local kick azz driving/riding... EDIT: And maybe???

EDIT AGAIN: This fork assembly was ordered and I get a eBay email from them saying they do not have the tire (chinese meaning for wheel) 1 week of emails meaning no wheel no deal, so they send the assembly less the wheel and will discount $90.00, again I tell them no wheel no deal, now they (HongKong) say wait for delivery and send back for refund, such assholes...EDIT AGAIN: Just caught the FedEx guy and he put down refused...

[TomyJ]

Tires got mounted and colored, -AND, Damn the clevis people on eBay sent the wrong size OD threads, I ordered 1-12" threads and 1" ID for the size of the axle, DAMN! now I need to send them back also, DAMN SELLERS ON eBAY...The size on the right is 7/8 thread and ID...

[TomyJ]

Plan "B" Monarch Springer, With disc brake and 26" tire, This is HD bicycle forks...

[Allen Clark]

This looks like a fun build, hopefully it will turn out well.

[TomyJ]

Mock up, Control arms, Frame to rear axle need to support the coil over shocks and a panard bar for side movement.

[TomyJ]

- Swing arm mockup, The Wife say's this will also hold the basket? If I put a alum. diamond plate cover between the 2 arms it might work...

[TomyJ]

Mock up swing arm (aka control arms) and coil overs,

[TomyJ]

--Mocking up ride height 7.5"?, Control Arms 16.5" long?

[TomyJ]

These shocks are off a ATV front and they are soft, no adjustment, I was getting 4"+ travel on RebelRouser too much for speed bumps, Do you think this configuration will work better? I really do not want vertical...

[stacebg]

These shocks are off a ATV front and they are soft, no adjustment, I was getting 4"+ travel on RebelRouser too much for speed bumps, Do you think this configuration will work better? I really do not want vertical...

sorry but nope.. not if the are soft with the amount of leverage you have you need a wicked strong spring and very little travel.. to get an idea take the chocks out and measure the shock an the amount of travel... you will finw the wheel travel a lllooootttt you might put a bell crank in