LF's Trike powered by TITAN Front Wheel Drive!

Large Filipino · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 08:11 PM

I got Duanes new assembly the other day! All Chrome!
So working on it,getting it on Cronus so what to do with the old assembly?
Well,put it on my trike,that's what.

Pics below. Only 5 I'm allowed. They'll be more.

First pic: Not only is the new assembly on the left chrome,look at the extra holes! You can move your plate back and forth now for a more universal fit. And even the torque strap holes are on each end. Basically you can't go wrong installing just make sure the jackshaft is on there right.

Pic 2: How my trike sits. That's a 20 inch wheel up front. 40 tooth sprocket from my donor BMX bike drilled and bolted right on the drum hub no spoke mounting epic win! The Titan carriage holders fits right up to the axle. Pretty cool,huh. Just had to open up the holes slightly.

Pic 3: First brainstorm to the Torque strap. Acquired from Lowes under 2 bucks. Notice how the gooseneck moves with the entire assembly so the bolt never moves except with the entire assembly.

Pic 4: Look at how the engine sits. Nice and low! Exhaust comes out below my knees.

Pic 5: A better brainstorm on the Torque strap. Yes. I think I like it there!

It took a little while to get the money up for the chrome carrier so for now I'm sharing the Titan engine among both bikes. Now saving up for another engine!

I had to flip the old carrier upside down meaning remove everything,flip and install everything up again just so I don't have to drill a hole for the Torque strap.

Things I have yet to do. Remove throttle assembly from Cronus,install new throttle assembly,try out Duanes extended throttle cable. Put old throttle on my trike I can shorten up that cable rather easily because on the end I have a cable pincher made for the chine engine clutch cable.

Also I went to radio shack for some quick connects so that I can switch off the kill switch wires without having to take the cover off. Also when the engine is on the trike just rotate the rope starter and it sits right on your left hand facing you.

A name. I need a name.

This trike belonged to my buddy. He was Developmentally Disabled wasn't supposed to live past 12 yet lived to be 34. His death was quite hard for me. Still is but I know with what he had going against him,I'm glad he's in peace.
Every time I ride this trike,I'm gonna be thinking about the good and the horrible times I've had with him. He was one of my hardest people to work with yet he was my favorite. Go figure.

He called me "Buggy" whenever he saw me. So maybe the Buggy Bike.

Anyway,worksman trike,super thick spokes. There's no way this trike can fail me. I'm gonna get this trike some NoMoreFlat tires because I know they work well on little 20 inch wheels. And some better tires all around.
But for now I just want to finish this dawg up and ride it!
40 tooth on a 20 inch yea it's a bit low as far as gearing. But this trike is made for hauling!
In fact,I got a flat tire on my truck when I got back home from Duane's. When I get this trike going it's gonna carry that front tire to the used tire place!
Yea. That's my winter ride/grocery getter/doggy carrier.
For the long hauls I'm still going with Cronus. Unless it's a blizzard out.
That Front Wheel Drive should pave me a decent path!

lennyharp · #2 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 10:43 PM

That is pretty cool. You should be pretty stable even in the ice. I remember now why I just spent 5 months of 100 degree days and 80 degree nights with some 115/95 thrown in for good measure. Now I don't know if I can handle these 70 degree days and 50 degree nights too well, it's soo cold!!.. Should I get some long johns?

Large Filipino · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 11:18 PM

Well I know when I'm riding in the winter time I'll be wearing a set!

Gas went down but I'll still be "that crazy guy" in my neighborhood.

It's gonna be fun!

Large Filipino · #4 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 04:43 PM

First Video! I've been procrastinating getting my flat fixed on my truck but I've been tweaking the Buggy Bike. Yea. I like that name.
It's all tweaked out now been riding it all day.
Here's a video!
YouTube - My Buggy Bike!!
Tomorrow I'll yank out that flat wheel on my truck and use the Buggy Bike to bring it to the tire shop! Hopefully all it needs is a flat fix.
I'll spend the rest of the evening with Cronus. After the tire fix,I'll swap my engine back and test out this new carrier!

OSCAR383 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 05:24 PM

Awsome Dog Cage . Ive Been Contimplating Building A Trike To Play In The Snow(more Like Freezing Rain) With This Winter

Large Filipino · #6 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 05:40 PM

I can't wait to drift this thing!!

thatsdax · #7 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 10:45 PM

Hey Large.. Do you have any pictures of the Trike as finished? or did I miss them. The Video is cool, but I want to see the profile of the bike with the Titan on the front. How is the handling with the Titan up front? Does it pull the Bars straight, any torque steer? Lets meet somewhere. I would like to see it in person and maybe try it out. I have thought of putting a Titan up front for some time. A Bike with Dual Titans.. Cool...

Large Filipino · #8 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 10:55 PM

We can definitely meet Duane! And I would be absolutely HONORED for you to ride it!
It handles funny but it does so even without the engine. I think it's me being so used to riding bicycles.
I'll post some more pics tomorrow.
When the road is level it pulls the bars straight but with the crown on the road I find myself pushing on the right side of the handlebars.
But what I find rather amazing is the sheer flexibility of this kit!
I mean if you wanted to,you can have this set up on a BMX bike up front AND in back!! 20 inch,24 inch like in Scotts bike,26 inch,seems wheel size does not matter!
I thought the carriage holders would work on that 20 inch wheel. It more than surpassed my expectations!
And that new throttle cable is SPOT ON for cronus!! It's the PERFECT length.
Thanks again Duane! YOU RULE!!
Not this friday but next friday the 24th

I'm free all day.
I should be able to ride up.

Large Filipino · #9 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 11:07 PM

Here's a couple of pics.
First pic is the bike from the rear.
Second pic is a closer inspection of the torque arm.
To make the torque arm stiffer I screwed in a screw between the torque arm and the gooseneck.
More pics tomorrow.

Finfan · #10 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Large Filipino

Anyway,worksman trike,super thick spokes. There's no way this trike can fail me.

He's DOOOOOOOMED!!!!!!