Tricycle going 50km/h ?

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Harp

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So I took out my 80cc gas bike last night. I had pulled over in a road because I heard
something really loud and fast.
And all I see was this about 12yr boy zipping on a tricycle. With a motor on the back.
I couldn't stop laughing but that seems like a project I want to try. laff
 
I am thinking about building a motor trike!! I have no experience building anything but I hope it turns real! I am finding some kind of plans, any help?
THANKS!
 
Hi,

As I "cannot post links until I become an active member of the forum", may I suggest you go on YOU TUBE, search for TRIKER SOLEX, and you will se a video showing my tricycle based on TRIKER (built in Holland) with a SOLEX friction motor.
My next step will be to replace the SOLEX motor by a SCOOTER engine. With this we may get close to the 50 Km/H...

Amicales salutations de Paris - FRANCE. (Regards from Paris - FRANCE).
 
I started my thrift store bike to a 'sorta' trike conversion yesterday. When it is a little farther along I will post a picture. It is electric though.
 
This is the best I can do till the sun comes out.
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It's attached to both sides of the frame so it's pretty rigid. It stays upright pretty well, so maybe it won't dump me when I try to get on and off it. I haven't had a chance to ride it yet. I should be able to ride tomorrow.

I have plenty of 20" front wheels so maybe next time I'll do it all in 20" wheels.
 
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That video reminded me of a vehicle I saw at Disney World's Epcot Center back in the late 80s. It was called 'The Lean Machine' . It used a motorcycle engine and transmission and the steering was accomplished by shifting the rider weight. It leaned into turns and had a remarkably short turning radius. It had a fiberglass body with a full plexi canopy like a fighter. Really cool but I've never seen mention of it since. The trike in the video appeared to have a similar steering mechanism.
Tom
 
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