got my engine on my trike, 5hp B&S with a 10 tooth cent. clutch and a 54 tooth on the rear axel. put it up on some jack stands seems to work good. Not sure of the speed though. Will post some pics in a little while. Joe
10 tooth on front 54 on back
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Well great!
...there's speed calculators out there someplace... feed in your data and it will tell you what it will do in advance... GPS probably the EZ way, though.
Have fun!
rc
...there's speed calculators out there someplace... feed in your data and it will tell you what it will do in advance... GPS probably the EZ way, though.
Have fun!
rc
I still like alittle work to finish it up, Kill switch, throttle cable and brakes. And a whole lot of cleaning to make it shine. If the weather clears, I will get it out for a test run, and see how she runs. Joe
Looking good Joe, I put your T's in the gear ratio calculator, and you'll be looking at a good 35mph at only 2500 rpm. That's plenty quick, eh? 
What are you thinking of for brakes?
What are you thinking of for brakes?
hadn't got that far yet, looking around for ideas. what do i need to do for coaster brakes? Thanks Joe
doh, just saw your other thread, good you found the calc already. A couple of ideas for rear brakes, Deacon and a couple others used a bar going across, with a caliper for each rear tire:
or there's the band brake route too:
to go with a coaster brake you'd need a coaster hub driving the non-motorized tire I think. Depends on your setup, but a front brake is always good to have too
or there's the band brake route too:
to go with a coaster brake you'd need a coaster hub driving the non-motorized tire I think. Depends on your setup, but a front brake is always good to have too
That is a very cool and fast looking build! Kudos!
I would suggest a live axle and disc setup in the rear with a disc in front as well.
You're gonna need good brakes...
:O
I would suggest a live axle and disc setup in the rear with a disc in front as well.
You're gonna need good brakes...
:O
Hello friend, my congratulations your trike is very good, it will have a brute force, I also setou with an identical design, with a morini 50cc engine, and check that your system does not have differential, traction is done both wheels?
thanks, you have pics. of your build? I have a split axel, one wheel to the pedals and one to the motor. Joe
fabbed a chain guard
Here's a few pics of my chain guard that I fabbed up today. Got to protect the rider.
Here's a few pics of my chain guard that I fabbed up today. Got to protect the rider.
