Tricycle going 50km/h ?

Harp · #1 (**permalink**) 03-14-2009, 06:10 PM

So I took out my 80cc gas bike last night. I had pulled over in a road because I heard
something really loud and fast.
And all I see was this about 12yr boy zipping on a tricycle. With a motor on the back.
I couldn't stop laughing but that seems like a project I want to try.

deacon · #2 (**permalink**) 03-14-2009, 06:56 PM

If it weren't for the right turns I would love to have one of those.

tol_mol · #3 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 12:01 PM

I am thinking about building a motor trike!! I have no experience building anything but I hope it turns real! I am finding some kind of plans, any help?
THANKS!

GUTENBERG94 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 06:37 AM

Hi,

As I "cannot post links until I become an active member of the forum", may I suggest you go on YOU TUBE, search for TRIKER SOLEX, and you will se a video showing my tricycle based on TRIKER (built in Holland) with a SOLEX friction motor.
My next step will be to replace the SOLEX motor by a SCOOTER engine. With this we may get close to the 50 Km/H...

Amicales salutations de Paris - FRANCE. (Regards from Paris - FRANCE).

**BarelyAWake** · #5 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 07:11 AM

o.O

This 'un? YouTube - KartSolex édition 2009 Wow man - crazy build, thats awesome lol

(BTW you'll be able to add links after 3 posts, its done to fend off spam)

GUTENBERG94 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 07:34 AM

You did it for me.

Merci

If you "google" "triker with solex engine" you will get more photos.

Salutations,

GUTENBERG94

deacon · #7 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 09:01 AM

I started my thrift store bike to a 'sorta' trike conversion yesterday. When it is a little farther along I will post a picture. It is electric though.

**BarelyAWake** · #8 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 09:05 AM

Electric deacon? Really? I never woulda guessed lol

We wants pics o.o

Michigan Mike · #9 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deacon

I started my thrift store bike to a 'sorta' trike conversion yesterday. When it is a little farther along I will post a picture. It is electric though.

Looking forward to the pics.

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deacon · #10 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 02:00 PM

This is the best I can do till the sun comes out.

It's attached to both sides of the frame so it's pretty rigid. It stays upright pretty well, so maybe it won't dump me when I try to get on and off it. I haven't had a chance to ride it yet. I should be able to ride tomorrow.

I have plenty of 20" front wheels so maybe next time I'll do it all in 20" wheels.