Greetings All
I have a V-Star 1100 Classic that I want to convert to a Trike.
I'm looking for info on which rear axle and diff ratio would be best to make this happen.
This is a winter project for my sons and myself.
Greetings All
I have a V-Star 1100 Classic that I want to convert to a Trike.
I'm looking for info on which rear axle and diff ratio would be best to make this happen.
This is a winter project for my sons and myself.
Aurbo, Welcome to Trike talk from West Virginia, USA.:wave4::wave4:
The ratio should be close to 3:1 on most shaft driven bikes.
You will need to do some research since your drive is on the left side and rotates opposite of most conventional rear axles.
Trike manufacturers sometimes flip the rear upside down to accommodate.
There are some smaller 4X4 vehicles that use a reverse rotating differential that can fix this.
Time for some homework.....(Headbang)
Thanks for the info.
The shop manual for the VStar indicates a 2.875/1 ratio.
I think I got lucky acquiring a mid '60 Ford 7.25" 3.08/1 for under a hundred bucks so, for now, This project is in the garage beginning this weekend.
Shortening the axle carrier to around 42" then send the axles for a re-spline after trimming. I will have to flip the axle which may result in an even narrower axle base to keep the diff close to the output shaft.
Re-use the rear pivot/wheel frame assembly as a base for the new axle yolk, replace the original mono shock for a dual mount.
mini Truck box fabrication from sheet metal
I'll try pressing my luck with a rerouted rear cylinder exhaust out the left side to even the exhaust appearance.
This will either become a fun project or a slow way to create scrap metal!
Greetings All
It's been a few years but I am knee deep into this conversion now.
1100 Classic, rescued from parked under a tree for 12 years! stripped down, rebuilt and ready for it's new life.
propshaft/driveshaft question- the final drive wheel will be replaced with an Audi or BMW final drive unit so I need to sort this out. Any recommendations on how to convert the shaft to mate with an input flange?
I know the u-joint requires a yoke flange, but I am unsure of the shaft side of things.. get the shaft shortened and re-splined, slip yoke with lock screws, weld the slip yoke?
firebob22 - did you reuse the stock rear shock with the modified swingarm or did you weld it onto the frame?
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