2Door's Titan Trike

2door · Dec 9, 2009

I've owned this strange little 3 wheeler for about 10 years; long before I got into motorized bicycles. I used it as a plant bike at my job but that was before upper management started feeling sorry for me and bought me a golf cart to get around on instead of this trike. It has been setting, nearly abandoned in a dark corner of a warehouse until a few days ago when I dragged it out, dusted it off and decided to motorize it for the summer...if summer ever gets here.
I picked up a Titan motor from Dax and did a trial fit today after removing the white grocery basket from behind the seat. As of now all I need is a sprocket, chain, twist grip throttle and some rear brakes ( it currently has only a drum brake on the front wheel) and the thing will be rideable. I'll keep you informed on any and all progress from this point.
Tom

Dave31 · Dec 9, 2009

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That is cool Yoda, I have never seen a trike like that before. Is that front wheel solid rubber? Oh and whats up with that frame? Is that for being able to sit in it better or did someone cut that out?

2door · Dec 9, 2009

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The frame is made like that so all you have to do is sit down in it. The front tire is just a small, 12 1/2" scooter tire with a tube. The brand name is a Trailmate. I saw one in Florida several years ago exactly like it but made for two people to sit side by side. The rear wheels are 24" so I'm going to start with a 28T sprocket and see how it runs. It might be scary fast. Typically anything with only 3 wheels is inherently unstable so I'l probably have to take it easy on the speed.
Tom

Dave31 · Dec 9, 2009

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I think with that small front tire and the low center gravity it might be somewhat stable? It is one cool looking trike.

Elmo · Dec 9, 2009

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Tom I love that klaxon horn. That is an interesting trike, never seen one like that. Should make an nice build and get questions for sure. Maybe get you several of "That Looks". Do you have any ideas about rear brakes? Keep us posted.
Elmo

Youngbird · Dec 10, 2009

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I would think a gokart band brake on the rear axle or possibly a gokart disc rotor and caliper. Great start though! .trk

2door · Dec 10, 2009

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I've been considering a disc brake setup, either one or two. Probably get by with just one mounted inboard, like a Corvette or Jag...lol. The thing has an early Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub that is mounted between the pedals and the rear axle. The 1st and 3rd gears went out and I was unable to find parts. The coaster brake parts were also bad but for indoor/warehouse use I didn't really need good brakes and just used the second gear for all my riding. I might consider replacing the hub with a new style with a coaster or go the disc route which would be better brakes. This is gonna be fun.
Tom

bairdco · Dec 10, 2009

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just screw a 2x4 to the side and make a go kart drag brake...

BarelyAWake · Dec 10, 2009

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Dang - that's a nifty trike, I've never seen anything like it!

The pedal crank makes my brain hurt... nothin' wrong with it or it's design ofc, it's just downright weird, which matches the rest of the trike perfectly lol

That's gonna be a great build

Bikeguy Joe · Dec 10, 2009

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Tom, you are really building this so you can do looooong wheelies, aren't you?

I have a Trailmate Easy Ride. They are (were?) well made, moderately priced bikes.

Bikeguy Joe · Dec 10, 2009

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3 wheeler+ Titan= Tritan!

civlized · Dec 10, 2009

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I am likin' that bike! You intend on putting some wheely bars on it, maybe some spark tips? That is gonna be slick!

silverbear · Dec 10, 2009

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Tom,
You can be pretty sure you'll be the only kid on your block with one like that... definitely different, for sure. Being low to the ground like that your sense of speed will be that much greater... a rush at 20mph for sure. I don't even want to think about 35mph. Got a helmet? Roll cage? Should be a blast!
SB

Sharksfan · Dec 10, 2009

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What a cool lookin' bike. I was thinking along the lines of a wheelie machine myself. Can't wait to see more pictures.

Sharksfan.

skjjoe · Dec 10, 2009

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Tom i might have the three speed hub. If not a friend of mine may has the same trike setting out in the rain rotting away.im sure he would give it to me if i asked. although i might have to get the chain saw out to clear the weeds growing though the frame..

scott

Blakenstein · Dec 10, 2009

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2door said:
I've owned this strange little 3 wheeler for about 10 years; long before I got into motorized bicycles. I used it as a plant bike at my job but that was before upper management started feeling sorry for me and bought me a golf cart to get around on instead of this trike. It has been setting, nearly abandoned in a dark corner of a warehouse until a few days ago when I dragged it out, dusted it off and decided to motorize it for the summer...if summer ever gets here.
I picked up a Titon motor from Dax and did a trial fit today after removing the white grocery basket from behind the seat. As of now all I need is a sprocket, chain, twist grip throttle and some rear brakes ( it currently has only a drum brake on the front wheel) and the thing will be rideable. I'll keep you informed on any and all progress from this point.
Tom

Wow!! nice trike that must really move!!!

Ilikeabikea · Dec 10, 2009

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2door, you always come up with the coolest toys. That is going to be a sweet ride for sure...........

2door · Dec 10, 2009

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Just loaded the trike into the back of my pickup. Now all I have to do is find a way to sneak it into the garage...then find a place for it while I finish the install. Four motorized bikes, a hot rod, model airplanes and all my tools have depleted the floor space on my side of the garage. Char says I can't use any of her side for my toys. I can't build a shed in my back yard due to neighborhood covenents. Like the saying goes:
"So many toys, so little room" or something like that. I'm picking up the sprockets this weekend and with any luck I might get to see if this thing will run by Monday. Wheelie bars might be a necessity because it's already tail heavy. Too much twist on the throttle and It'll be like taxiing a taildragger. The problem is it doesn't have posi-traction. The right rear wheel drives and the left free wheels. Circular wheelstands?
Film at eleven...
Tom

NEAT TIMES · Dec 10, 2009

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Tom, Thanks For The Pm Reply. Here Is Pic Of The 4 Wheeler I Have. The Frames Look Like They May Be By The Same Manfacture. This Would Be Fun On A Wide Bicycle Lane!! Lol. Or Keep 2 Wheels In The Grass! Ron . cvlt1

2door · Dec 10, 2009

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NEAT TIMES said:
Tom, Thanks For The Pm Reply. Here Is Pic Of The 4 Wheeler I Have. The Frames Look Like They May Be By The Same Manfacture. This Would Be Fun On A Wide Bicycle Lane!! Lol. Or Keep 2 Wheels In The Grass! Ron .

Ron,
That's like the one I saw in Ocala Florida. I stopped and looked at it up close and I'm certain it was the same manufacturer. So? Looks like a candidate for, what? Two engines? Thanks for sharing.
Tom

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