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Post by Giovanni LiCalsi on Feb 3, 2010 15:10:13 GMT -5
Maybe your next trike will be battery electric.No trans needed and faster than ice with twin-turbo!
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Post by nitrotate on Feb 3, 2010 16:18:43 GMT -5
Yeah I actually would like to plan an electric one for the next build for sure!
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Post by Giovanni LiCalsi on Feb 3, 2010 23:54:03 GMT -5
Try to find a series III XJ6 Jaguar steering column.It has colapsible shaft and is fully adjustable in/out.They are very cheap,too!
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Post by nitrotate on Feb 8, 2010 0:04:13 GMT -5
Yeah it came out a little shorter than I had hoped for but I am still thinking of sort of a cage idea anyway so that will bring it up a little higher. Cool, I'll definitely check that out. thanks |
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Post by nitrotate on Feb 8, 2010 0:07:21 GMT -5
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Post by nitrotate on Feb 17, 2010 17:55:41 GMT -5
Just a quick update, I got the shifter done now too. Now I'm just trying to get the dang thing to stay running when I put it in gear. I know the kickstand and the clutch both have to be up/in and I've addressed that but it still kills the motor so I'm missing something somewhere. I'll find it I just need to get in there and start figuring it out.
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Post by nitrotate on Feb 18, 2010 9:27:04 GMT -5
Ok yeah I just had a bad jumper wire hooked up so it still thought the kickstand was down. So that was my first test with the shifter and clutch and all! It works perfect!! The shifter is super smooth and easy to shift too. Basically one finger shifting. That push pull cable I used was from a boat supply place online and it worked out perfect. Woohoo, now as soon as I get the radiator holes fixed and get it mounted I'm good to go for road testing!!! Can't wait!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx-hsR9qztg |
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Post by fiorano on Feb 25, 2010 1:03:02 GMT -5
looks alright
any idea for a body or will it be Exoskeleton style
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Post by nitrotate on Feb 25, 2010 14:17:14 GMT -5
I've got some body ideas I'm kicking around but haven't nailed one down yet. It's definitely going to be enclosed cockpit so I can drive on colder days here in CO.
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Post by nitrotate on Mar 3, 2010 12:27:53 GMT -5
Ok guys haven’t posted for a while but I have been working. I’m in the long tedious phase of all the little details like wiring and locking things down so I can get ready to drive it. I could probably drive it by this weekend but we’re going to be out of town so it will be another week and then I’ll be able to get some video of me driving it!! Here’s a few pics of my current progress; Got the battery mounted  Started getting the rats nest of a wiring harness built, 58 wires total!      |
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Post by nitrotate on Mar 3, 2010 12:28:44 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2010 0:04:04 GMT -5
wow!! very nice work...did you studied enginnering or something like??
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Post by cptwfcall on Mar 13, 2011 17:12:37 GMT -5
I dig it keep the updates coming can't wait to see it done
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2011 20:19:39 GMT -5
Hey, nice job. I built one with a VW front end and would like to go a arm on next one. So you mentioned that your front end is out of Toyota truck? Looks good. It looks like you have shaft drive? Mine does as well. Wish mine didn't limits the tire type and size. They don't last long. Keep up the good work.
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Post by scooterrebel on May 17, 2011 10:56:17 GMT -5
Any updates on this build?
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Post by nitrotate on Jun 10, 2011 9:22:45 GMT -5
Sorry guys, just saw this. Yes I've completed the trike and I've been legal and riding around all over Colorado now for a couple months. It's a total blast and rides so perfectly it's amazing! I get an enormous amount of attention! I already entered it in a local car/bike show and won 2 trophies; Best Exotic and Best Custom. Here is a link to the longer build thread and a video also bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=124253&st=180 |
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Post by scooterrebel on Jun 11, 2011 15:38:48 GMT -5
I went through that thread on that forum, boy they had a bunch of spamming done by some guy. Anyway nice to see the rest of the story.
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Post by mtntech on Jan 18, 2013 22:05:51 GMT -5
What's the latest?
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Post by tryota on Mar 18, 2013 22:34:00 GMT -5
I like your dogs they are nice looking co pilots
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2014 14:15:32 GMT -5
Very cool project! I read over the linked thread, but it's been awhile since the last post - is the trike still running? Any updates? This build is being featured in the BikeBuilds.net directory here: Nitrotate's FJ1300 Reverse TrikeWe're currently displaying only a reduced-size photo (similar to what you'd find in Google Images). We'd like to ask for your permission to publish the original full-size image with your build listing. If anyone would like to have a build of their own listed, just send me a message with a link to the build thread and we'll take care of the rest. Ken |
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