2015 Burt's Drift Trike - MTTW Class
I am both MIG and TIG welding the frame. The main frame is 14 gauge 1.5" square tube. For the connection point, I cut 2 round discs to fit where the peddles were. Then I cut 3/4" square out of the middle, slid a 3/4" square tube through, and put 1" 11 gauge tube on from either side. All that is now MIG welded to the bike frame.
BTW, I would love to have comments, suggestions, other information! I still need to order my drive train and I am having problems finding tires, wheels, and hubs that work together. Not being a mechanic, I find the lack of information basic information on-line very frustrating. Seems they would at least tell you that a hub is American or European bolt pattern. Or this tire will fit this wheel.
I want a 11" tire 5" wide to fit a 5" wheel (11x5x5) or something like that. So I need a 5" wheel about 5" wide with American Bolt pattern and a hub with an American Bolt pattern to fit a 1" live axle. Any help finding this so it all fits would be appreciated.
BTW, I would love to have comments, suggestions, other information! I still need to order my drive train and I am having problems finding tires, wheels, and hubs that work together. Not being a mechanic, I find the lack of information basic information on-line very frustrating. Seems they would at least tell you that a hub is American or European bolt pattern. Or this tire will fit this wheel.
I want a 11" tire 5" wide to fit a 5" wheel (11x5x5) or something like that. So I need a 5" wheel about 5" wide with American Bolt pattern and a hub with an American Bolt pattern to fit a 1" live axle. Any help finding this so it all fits would be appreciated.
BTW, I would love to have comments, suggestions, other information! I still need to order my drive train and I am having problems finding tires, wheels, and hubs that work together. Not being a mechanic, I find the lack of information basic information on-line very frustrating. Seems they would at least tell you that a hub is American or European bolt pattern. Or this tire will fit this wheel.
I want a 11" tire 5" wide to fit a 5" wheel (11x5x5) or something like that. So I need a 5" wheel about 5" wide with American Bolt pattern and a hub with an American Bolt pattern to fit a 1" live axle. Any help finding this so it all fits would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]
I have the same trouble sometime but usually find something close to what I want in the trailer tire/wheel market and use a hub with 4 on 4 bolt pattern and 1" hole for live axle setup. Good luck, looks like a fun time.:thumbsup:
I want a 11" tire 5" wide to fit a 5" wheel (11x5x5) or something like that. So I need a 5" wheel about 5" wide with American Bolt pattern and a hub with an American Bolt pattern to fit a 1" live axle. Any help finding this so it all fits would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]
I have the same trouble sometime but usually find something close to what I want in the trailer tire/wheel market and use a hub with 4 on 4 bolt pattern and 1" hole for live axle setup. Good luck, looks like a fun time.:thumbsup:
I have the same trouble sometime but usually find something close to what I want in the trailer tire/wheel market and use a hub with 4 on 4 bolt pattern and 1" hole for live axle setup. Good luck, looks like a fun time.:thumbsup:[/QUOTE]
Comet kart sales (located in Indiana) has a kit that they will sell you for the rear drivetrain, wheels, etc. They have it all. Contact them and ask for Rex.
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Here is where I am as of today. My parts came in last night so I built the axle with bearings, hubs, and sprocket. The tires took a long time to mount on the wheels. I think they look good.
Started on the hybrid handle bars. I cut the original bike handle bars because they did not fit for this. Sleeved the center raised part, and bent new longer ends out of 7/8" 14 gauge tube. I will trim the outside handle area to fit after I finish TIG welding them together.
I clamped the bearings to the frame to see how it will look. I will not drill the holes for the bearings until I get my engine and make my mounting plate. I built a jig last year to cut the slots for the engine plate with my plasma cutter - I have made 3 already and it works pretty well.
I have a few issues to work out. Brakes, new tire, engine and engine mounting plate.
If you are looking for some part information:
40" x 1" gokart axle, keyed and clamped wheel hubs and sprocket hub.
Sprocket is 60 tooth, for 35 chain.
Wheels are 7.75x5
Tires (used) 11x 7.1x5
1" pillow block bearings
Hey OND - thanks for posting that picture. I get ideas from every drift trike I see. The scratch-built are all very different!
Started on the hybrid handle bars. I cut the original bike handle bars because they did not fit for this. Sleeved the center raised part, and bent new longer ends out of 7/8" 14 gauge tube. I will trim the outside handle area to fit after I finish TIG welding them together.
I clamped the bearings to the frame to see how it will look. I will not drill the holes for the bearings until I get my engine and make my mounting plate. I built a jig last year to cut the slots for the engine plate with my plasma cutter - I have made 3 already and it works pretty well.
I have a few issues to work out. Brakes, new tire, engine and engine mounting plate.
If you are looking for some part information:
40" x 1" gokart axle, keyed and clamped wheel hubs and sprocket hub.
Sprocket is 60 tooth, for 35 chain.
Wheels are 7.75x5
Tires (used) 11x 7.1x5
1" pillow block bearings
Hey OND - thanks for posting that picture. I get ideas from every drift trike I see. The scratch-built are all very different!
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