The perfect trike to motorize

[biknut]

I think this might be the perfect trike to motorize especially with the coming economic collapse.

 

[GearNut]

I agree with saving on the cost of gas while traveling, but this is taking things to the extreme!
I agree biknut, a shift kit would be awesome in this application.
Preddy 212?

 

[chainmaker]

I've seen that pic before, I'd really like to see the inside set up.

 

[Allen_Wrench]

That's...uh...I don't even know what to say. I mean, it IS cool. But, like, I dunno.

 

[killercanuck]

Heh heh, that'd be a wee bit top heavy...

 

[BarelyAWake]

I've seen that pic before, I'd really like to see the inside set up.

http://www.kevincyr.net/index.php?/project/camper-bike/

 

[chainmaker]

Thanks BA, there is another cool little bike camper on that site as well!

 

[BarelyAWake]

Practical? Well... prolly not, but this one never fails to warm me heart

 

[silverbear]

http://www.kevincyr.net/index.php?/project/camper-bike/

Mirrors might be a good idea. That has to be heavy and imagine pedaling uphill into a head wind. How do you spell "misery"? I wonder how wide that is. I think I'd rather have a tent with trailer... even a little trailer with the tent able to be set up on it.
SB

 

[BarelyAWake]

I've thought about something like this for the taddy, ofc in my immodesty I thought I'd "invented" it - until I found that jus' wasn't so lol;

http://www.ourwindsor.ca/mobile/sports/article/1321815/

 

[chainmaker]

I've always liked this Kamprite one but the price is way out there

 

[silverbear]

It is something to think about. There must be a ready made tent out there with a footprint of say 4' X 6+'. Weight is an issue, but with bicycle wheels and tires that leaves the platform itself as the challenge... something as strong as plywood without the weight. If the axle was midway then both ends could have telescoping legs at the corners. Even 3' wide would be enough for an old guy & his dog. Platform could be hinged into thirds to fold in on itself. Wouldn't take long to set up a pup tent on it. Come to think of it I have an extra kiddie trailer frame... hmmm...something to think about for sure.
SB

 

[MEASURE TWICE]

This is not needing to be motorized as it already has some advantages over some others, its art and more! But if it were motorized, having enough proof spirits and the engine altered to run both gas / alcohol / or gasohol in it, then there could be extended range.

http://galleries.burningman.com/photos/burningboris/burningboris.6441?owner=burningboris