new project

[WestTexasS2K]

I have been wanting to do one of these for a while. So with high gas prices now is good as any.

 

Idea reverse trike. Kind of like the Can AM Spyder. Power comes from a Honda Goldwing 1500 6cyl. It will have shaft drive and single side swing arm from a Goldwing 1800. I will then build a dual a arm front suspension like a Locost. It should get 45-50 MPg and be a hoot to ride.

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1606849421_DSC02022.JPG

 

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/2101503414_DSC02021.JPG

[slngsht]

so you'll sit behind the engine, sort of above it?

 

Have you thought about putting the engine in the back and sitting closer to the front wheels?

[Ian7]

"Have you thought about putting the engine in the back and sitting closer to the front wheels?"

 

... and you'd have a T-Rex by Campagna

[slngsht]

"Have you thought about putting the engine in the back and sitting closer to the front wheels?"

 

... and you'd have a T-Rex by Campagna

 

There are many 3 wheelers with that config... wasn't the tri-magnum from the 70's that way?

 

I think from a stability perspective, it's better to put the center of mass closer to being in between the front wheels.

[BusaLoco]

If you were building a T-Rex, I fear you wouldn't be using a Goldwing powerplant.

 

I recon you should enjoy your Trike "Super Cruiser".

 

[southwind25]

it looks good the way it is...

 

oh wait.

 

[Arya Ebrahimi]

What sort of handling quirks does the inability to lean the bike around corners introduce?

 

PS, are you looking for any 24 year olds to adopt?

[WestTexasS2K]

I have talked to several people that have built similar designs and they all state that the trike in this configuration will pull enough lateral G that it is hard to stay on it. It essentially is no longer a motorcycle so no lean angle in needed. It is a 3 wheel car, that looks like a bike. The dual rear trikes handle poorly in comparison to this design.

 

I am thinking of putting my seat on a pendulum so that it can swing from side to side this would allow you to lean into the corner and keep most of the G force on your butt not to the side.

 

I had thought of rear engine and I have thought of a 4 wheel design with IRS all the way around. I think with the engine near center. The flat six will put the center of gravity very low. If I figure my roll center correctly this thing should be glued to the road.

 

I test road the Spyder yesterday and it is a blast. But the Cg is very high in comparison to my design. Mine will be about 15k cheaper to boot.

 

Some examples

 

 

[powderbrake]

That looks like a great project. I know you have nothing but time on your hands.

 

That guy in the video did a burnout INTO the garage. Not the direction I would have chosen.:ack:

[solder_guy]

Three wheelers can run in the HOV lanes in Ga. :thumbs:

 

Rob

[WestTexasS2K]

This is pretty cool looking too.

 

 

 

http://www.leftlanenews.com/quadrazuma-street-legal-atv-hits-the-pavement.html

[BusaLoco]

http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/2101503414_DSC02021.JPG

 

You know, looking at the picture and the basic configuration of this little beastie, I think I've come up with a good trike project "kit" for that Goldwing Powerplant.

 

 

:ack: :leaving: :ack:

[Mandurath]

Grinnall Scorpion III. A bit of a different nose and you have a 7 trike imho. May check out the LocostUSA site, there are other like minded guys there building trikes.

 

http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/cinema.htm

 

7th video down on the right, sorry but its in quicktime. Death of a top fuel bike is pretty interesting too.

 

 

[WestTexasS2K]

I have seen those and they are very cool.

[solder_guy]

Remember the Corbin? RIP!

 

Rob

[WestTexasS2K]

To bad the Corbin isnt still in production they would be selling like hot cakes. I would love to get my hands on one of those bodies.

[7evin]

I'm a little concerned about the oil pan clearance.....

I think you have the power plant mounted a little to low....

 

My other concern is where are going to mount the twin superchargers......

Because I quite confident after riding it for less than a week you'll decide

it needs more power.....

Just a thought.....

 

Now get your a#$ back to work on the Ultra ultralite so we are ready for Run-n-Gun

 

7evin