trike motor kit

imhardkore · #1 08-14-2009, 09:34 AM

noob here. i tried a search already. i cant find any info on a kit the helps you mount a motor in the back of a trike. does one exist. something like a plate that bolts up to the holes in the trike frame kit.

kind of an advanced project for a first build but heck winter is coming.

azbill · #2 08-14-2009, 12:30 PM

try
Staton-Inc motorized bicycles, bike kits & gear drive kits.

all recumbent stuff tho

TerrontheSnake · #3 08-14-2009, 02:10 PM

Just build a mount for a china girl, it can't be any harder than what your already trying to do right?!?

imhardkore · #4 08-14-2009, 03:00 PM

thanks guys. spooky is the closest to what i want so maybe they can help me get it done.
a plate that can mount the motor with a slot for the chain so it can be run vertically. the wheels are turning.

Kennylinh02 · #5 08-16-2009, 03:22 AM

I'm interested too.

imhardkore · #6 08-16-2009, 07:38 AM

spooky said no dice. since i have never built one i have no idea why. if you built two mounts off the frame to mount the motor why cant you run the chain vertically.

i only want to mount it there because the one i am reproducing had it there. here is a pic of the bike and what i have to start with. the royal scot i have to start with looks like a good frame to mount a motor. it also looks to be able to handle a trike rear end.

since its my first any comments or suggestions would be helpful.

NEAT TIMES · #7 08-16-2009, 10:55 AM

The Trike With The White Walls Looks Like It Is Worth More Than My Car. Lol. Not What You Are Planning But I Will Take And Post A Pic Of My Friction Drive Trike. It Was Very Easy And Simple. I Think A Titan Friction Drive Would Be About As Trouble Free As Any BUILD. Ron .

imhardkore · #8 08-16-2009, 02:19 PM

titan friction drive, by titan? friction drive might be a cool addition to this build.

NEAT TIMES · #9 08-16-2009, 05:59 PM

I Meant A Standard Friction Drive With The Titan 4 Stroke Motor. I Have A Titan On My Cvt Dual Suspension Bike Now. I Took Pics This Morning, Will Post Pics Tonite. Ron

azbill · #10 08-16-2009, 08:24 PM

if you could rig a low, rack-type mount in the back, I don't see why Spooky's set-up wont work
I have built a trike using his whole arraingment...it should work
the trike rear will extend the back (bolts to orig drop-outs), so, a mount up tight to your seat-stays will work
as an example...check out how George from tuscon's trike is mounted