Raptor Reverse Trike - ride updated with photos

[calholli]

Looks Awesome!! What did you use for the front hubs, spindles, a-arms, ball joints, tie rods, rack-pinion, shocks?? I need to finish my build, FZ750... I'm trying to research what works best... so any info would be appreciated.. thanks!!

[szpsz911]

wow!!! :) :) :)

[TRodyt1]

looks as you have a lot of fun by driving your Raptor

Like me with my T-Rod...

good job...

[JayOhEnEnWhyEx]

very nice my friend...makes me want 1

[n6ugy]

That looks like alot of fun to drive !

Im tired of building, but that certainly has me doing some serious thinking. :>)

[mrboxg]

sweet build ya have sum ideas or plans i could use i have a vw front half, and a 90 zx 6 i'm use

[kumozzi]

Did you flip the steering knuckles? It seems like your steering inclination angle is opposite of most vehicles. Also - with a reverse trike, I thought the center of gravity should be closer to the 2 front wheels. It appears that your weight bias is significantly towards the rear causing me to believe that a lateral 2g's would be next to impossible with this vehicle. Am I way off base? I'm not trying to rip on you- I'm just curious, thanks for posting the vid!

[kincheloeRaptor]

Yes on the steering; I used the Indycycle plans. I used Mustang II brakes spindle etc. and the CG is almost directly centered. The front assembly weighs about 65 Lbs. each. The CG is right on the roll bar, behind the drivers seat. I have never been able to skid around a turn. If I pull hard, the inside tire will come off of the ground before it skids. I do not have a g meter, but feel sure that it is around 2+ G's before the inside tire comes off of the ground.

[kumozzi]

I don't want to seem negative, but the inside tire lifting is not an endorsement for it's roadholding abilities. In fact, it's scary. It proves that 2 lateral g's would be impossible with this vehicle. I doubt those tires would hold much more than 1 g, and if your inside tire begins to lift before they lose adhesion, your vehicle will roll at less than 1 g. For comparison, the new ZR1 Corvette with Michelin Pilots can only hold 1.06g's. You think you can out corner a new ZR1? I'm impressed...

[mrboxg]

sweet build ya have sum ideas or plans i could use i have a vw front half, and a 90 zx 6 i'm use

[kincheloeRaptor]

I started with the plans from Indycycle...

[disndat11]

I don't of any vehicles that can pull 2 Gs? Do you?

[dkincheloe]

In Texas it is still a 2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100. You do nothing other than getting an inspection like any other motorcycle. You must have a motorcycle lisence to drive it and have motorcycle insurance. That is it...

[BleedingGasoline08]

Is that thing street legal??

If it is, what did you have to do to get it street legal in your state?

I live in CT and I'm in the process of extensively modifying my Yahama FZR600 into a trike similar to this one but mine you still sit on the stock seat...well, the seats not stock at all, along with 85% of the bike... but uses an ATV front end and suspension.

[BleedingGasoline08]

max speed 130 miles per gallon eh??

WTF!!

you mean 130 Miles Per Hour!??? LOL

SWEET FUCKIN' RIDE BRO!!

i'M GOING TO BUILD ONE OUT OF MY YAMAHA VANCE AND HINES RACE REPLICA BIKE!!

[4U2NV71]

Have you done any work on the body yet?

[dkincheloe]

I like the feeling driving with nothing nfornt of you, and being to touch the ground on both sides. THe only down side is it is difficult to talk to your passenger (I use an intercom)..

[doc34thumper]

im still in contemplation of the fighter cockpit style versus side by side seating, what were your thoughts on it?

[doc34thumper]

hey there great work:) ive been redesigning a similar design as yours and concept with a radical carbon body. very cool:) I just moved to the san diego area and having difficulty looking for a formula chassis company. I see you used a dragster chassis with formula front end chassis kit?! where'd you get that?

james

[Sulkyrider]

Cool!!!

[KutRyte]

Hey! Sort of an updated Lotus Super 7!

[OKflyboy]

Very very cool. I purchased RQ Riley's plans for the Tri-magnum but stalled out during the planning stages (too much fiberglass fab, I guess) You've inspired me to look into alternatives. I thank you, sir (although my wife probably doesn't lol!)

[robmill54]

Too cool. Have you built or designed the body?

[sfballach]

@ 1:45 you made a left turn illegally. The CHP will be interested in your post dkincheloe.

[dkincheloe]

I have no idea what you are talking about...we have center turn lanes in Texas, it is not only legal, but required that you turn left out of turn lanes...have a great day!

[arnold02000]

@sfballach Chill robocop, he ain't in california.

[robmill54]

That's way too cool! Can't wait to see the body.