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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2011 5:55:13 GMT -5
Hi guys thought that I'd just introduce myself. I live in devon and am new to reverse trikes. Going to start a build soon from an XJ600 and a whole bunch of quad bike parts. Managed to get some parts from a Honda TRX400EX to use on the front. I'm going to build a front 'cradle' to take the TRX front end. I'm thinking bolt on as I saw one on youtube which looks very nice. I'm also thinking that I may not have to have an MSVA as its bolt on....we'll see about that. If I've got to get it MSVA'ed thats ok too. That's about it really. Anyone else in Devon? It would be good to talk.
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Post by srx660 on May 30, 2011 7:23:05 GMT -5
Welcome Devon, to the reverse trike forum. I hope you find all the information you need to help you build your dream. If you can't find the info you need then ask people to help you find it. Check out the links pages.
While i would not suggest using a narrow quad front for a street trike simply because it may flip over easily at higher speeds, i do admit that with the narrow roads in England, it may be a bit handy for your application. I remember having to back down a longish winding road near Torquay because a large truck i met about halfway down the road would have had a very hard time backing up. I could not even turn around until i was so close to the first intersection i didn't even bother. I would think about lowering the suspension as much as possible on the front end as they are usally set up for high ground clearance.
Take pictures while you build the trike and post them here on the forum. We all like seeing others building their trikes. A second reason for seeing other builds is you can get ideas from their experiences, so everyone win's.
Good luck to you on your build.
SRX660
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2011 9:57:43 GMT -5
Hello srx660. Thanks for the welcome. Not been in much, got loads of other commitments but hope to get in a little more often. I'll probably have quite a few questions as I go along The roads around Torquay can be a bit narrow. I'm using a quad front end ie A- Arms calipers etc but I'm going to build my own frame for everything to fit on to. Hoping to achieve a front end somewhere around 60 inches wide. It should be stable enough. I'll be posting pics as I go along. I'm still pondering 'how to' at the moment. Now you experienced RT builders might find it easy, but this will be my first RT build so lots of thinking done and still more to do before I start I've done a couple of bike to trike conversions in the past few years but am looking for a new challenge. What better than a reverse trike. Regards Dozer
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Post by scooterrebel on Jun 6, 2011 15:02:35 GMT -5
Welcome, and I have no idea where Devon is.
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Post by Liteway on Jan 8, 2012 19:20:27 GMT -5
Is Devon England, U.S. or down under (can't spell Austrailia).Anyway welcome. I built my trike using a Sport AT V front end and of course you have to widen the track. Keep it light. remember you are stuck with the tiny 6 " dics. Use an oversize master cylinder and braided lines. At 50 I can still lock them up on my 575 lber but I doubt they would hold up in hard mountain driving. none in area, thankyou. My track is 54" for 6 ft overall width, and the inside wheel can lift under certain extreme conditions. Keep all componets as low as possible and at least 50 to 55 percent of weight on the front. If you want to know how not to do it, look at a can-am. I could write a book about this, but ask me anything and I'll offer my opinion, right or wrong.
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