My Trike build

[Old Dinger]

My wife said she would ride with me if I made her a 3 wheeler. So, as in previous builds, no plans, build as you go all scrap tubing, and sheetmetal. It has an adjustable seat, and a large dry storage ( 12 pack, folding stocked mini-14. food etc.):gunsmilie: Fuel tank is a standard rectangular steel one. I built a sheetmetal shroud for it. It has a 6.5 clone, torque converter, 72 tooth rear sprocket. I made my own header, exhaust and springed front forks. Rides really sweet. It's long and wide.:wink:

 

[bigrob]

Very nice ride , I think the paint scheme is cool it gives it kind of a 50's custom cruiser look!!!!

 

[Harleys Papa]

Now that is slick :thumbsup:

 

[KustomKartKid]

very cool...great metal work!!!!

Love the dry storage and the "trunk"...looks like an old Ford Roadster :thumbsup:

 

[KB2ROCKET]

a true craftsman

 

[125ccCrazy]

that is a great build... very nicely fabricated.... definately has a vintage appeal to it.....

 

[mikeglock1982]

Looks great man.

 

[tin solider3]

Very nice :thumbsup:

 

[Old Dinger]

Thank you all for your very nice comments.

 

[bandit 40]

That is very nice, you did a great job Old Dinger..:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Clayon]

Nice work, looks like fun.

 

[mburns5us]

I'm wanting to build something very simular. how wide is the rear axel and does it flex much? what do u call bearnings that hold the rear axel on.

 

[Old Dinger]

Axle is 1"x40" , no discernable flex, used bearing set like this.

 

[Square_Chopper]

That's a really impressive build! Looks FANTASTIC... I'm jealous!

 

[Beal]

That thing looks great!

 

[hbernoff]

Thats a sweet trike, great job on the fabrication

 

[Truckasaurus44]

AWESOME TRIKE! I love the sheetmetal work on the tank and storage compartment. Makes it look like it came off an assembley line and not out of a garage.

 

[tardman]

A nice GIRLS ride. What's that yellow thing in the background?

 

[Old Dinger]

A nice GIRLS ride. What's that yellow thing in the background?

Mike, did you hit your head on your way home?
I am at a loss to try to understand your comments. I invited you over, made you lunch, and showed you around.
The trike is quite big, and although my wife rides it, it is hardly a "girls" ride. As for the yellow thing, you know very well what it is. You rode behind that beast for about an hour on your manly[/U] doodle bug.
So, explain your comments.

 

[tardman]

Just got to see if your payin' attention. We had a great time, and I appreciate your hospitality. Look forward to our next visit. Got my springs ordered for my seat, should be here tomorrow. Next time we ride, I will be sprung. More so than I already am, if that's possible. Talk to you soon Gary.:grind: