An example of how NOT to motorize a worksman trike

[Ibedayank]

Maybe the guy that built this should have just bought one made by somebody that had a clue!!! It will be put back to just pedal power for use at swapmeets.

 

[Ibedayank]

the last pic is the only little bit of the weld that held the sprocket in place

nice way to ruin a $800 trike

 

[killercanuck]

What goes through ppls minds sometimes eh? Along with the cut frame, that rear motor bolt looks as solid as a fart in the wind...

 

[rustycase]

lol
yah, I actually got a chuckle from a few of the pics...

I'll gather up cobbled-together projects all day long... and with a bit of adjustment and little expense they can usually be recovered to something serviceable.

Wow! those trikes are really $800 ?
ez to see why I don't have one! lol

Best
rc

 

[Ibedayank]

Rustycase

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[2door]

Another example of what I call a "Hatchet Mechanic". I've seen worse but that's just sad.

Tom

 

[fasteddy]

Ouch, now I see what you mean. Could be part of a how to video.
Mr.Whacken Hacker builds a motorized trike the wrong way.

Steve.

 

[andrewflores17]

what a shame with a difrent gas tank and done right i think that would have made one realy nice looking ride not to mention one comfy one . hope you can make it right