Found this forum on The Samba site so had to come check it out, very cool trike subjects going on in here.
I've got a special formula 1 style Rat Trike I started 3 years ago 'till I lost my job and had to move...the trike is further along than the current pictures show...it had a Honda Shadow 650 front end on it but I hacked it off a month ago cuz the steering sucked and I want to build a one off custom front end that will match my rear suspension...my rear suspension design removes a LOT of weight over the VW torsion housing.
I've been a VW fanatic since I was 16 and have become very handy working on VW's...in the last 25+yrs. I have mastered the metal fabrication to a level I am happy with...I own a lot of metal working tools and enjoy a challenge...the stub axles are modified 914 stub axles so I have rear disk brakes...the heim joints are rated for over 5,350lbs of sheer force so I should be good there.
Heavy duty side covers were used on both sides of the case so I would have a flat mounting surface to mount the inner suspension to.
You guys have the best smiles!:beerchug:
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I've got a special formula 1 style Rat Trike I started 3 years ago 'till I lost my job and had to move...the trike is further along than the current pictures show...it had a Honda Shadow 650 front end on it but I hacked it off a month ago cuz the steering sucked and I want to build a one off custom front end that will match my rear suspension...my rear suspension design removes a LOT of weight over the VW torsion housing.
I've been a VW fanatic since I was 16 and have become very handy working on VW's...in the last 25+yrs. I have mastered the metal fabrication to a level I am happy with...I own a lot of metal working tools and enjoy a challenge...the stub axles are modified 914 stub axles so I have rear disk brakes...the heim joints are rated for over 5,350lbs of sheer force so I should be good there.
Heavy duty side covers were used on both sides of the case so I would have a flat mounting surface to mount the inner suspension to.
You guys have the best smiles!:beerchug:
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