I did mine out of a 71 vw van with IRS. Made very heavy duty control arms which, from axle center to bolt center, are 26.5". Bushing to bushing is 10.5". Spring/shocks (83 nighthawk) mount from 2" below stock IRS, and just ahead of the axle boots are Art Morrison 8" to 12" low rider air bags. Gauge Enterprises 1.3 wheel adapters. Corvette 18" wheels. Van front sway bar, etc. I built this thing (hopefully) to not wheelstand with 200 hp at 3000 rpm, and every part is adjustable to that end.
@n6ugy Hey Thanks. All of the wiring running through the frame is insde PEX tubing that extends through the holes in the frame. This not only protects the wires but makes getting them fished through easier, works great. Dizzy
@n6ugy Cross-linked polyethylene, commonly abbreviated PEX or XLPE, is a form of polyethylene with cross-links. It is formed into tubing, and is used predominantly in hydronic radiant heating.... I just happened to have it on hand but any flexible PVC(NOT HOSE) tubing that is semi-rigiid but has a slick intrior will work. They sometimes call this type of tubing as flexible PVC 3/8 is .20 per foot at my lol hardwre supply.
@n6ugy It may be a little hard to see in these pics but all of the wires inside the frame are are also inside of heavywall clear pvc tubig that exits the frame where ever the wires do. Thanks for the coment and for looking at my channel
Nice build. On mine, I mounted the master cylinders reverse and cammed the pedals accordingly to work with it. I would hate to think of losing hydraulics by hitting something in the road with those sticking out like that.
Other than that, that's going to be a sweet looking trike.
Keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down and ride free on three.
Thanks For Your input, A little danger factor is probably just leftover from riden 9ft chopper for years. I liked the way it looked and thats about where the brake master is on alot of custom choppers(Dont it anything with it) Originally this was a shop build to sell trike and was going to have e-brake disc setup but the buyer cheaped out at the last minute.
can,t wait to see her all finished bro.i have one of my own, the front wheel dos,nt get much action.lol
nickblake64 9 months ago
I did mine out of a 71 vw van with IRS. Made very heavy duty control arms which, from axle center to bolt center, are 26.5". Bushing to bushing is 10.5". Spring/shocks (83 nighthawk) mount from 2" below stock IRS, and just ahead of the axle boots are Art Morrison 8" to 12" low rider air bags. Gauge Enterprises 1.3 wheel adapters. Corvette 18" wheels. Van front sway bar, etc. I built this thing (hopefully) to not wheelstand with 200 hp at 3000 rpm, and every part is adjustable to that end.
frootloopsian 9 months ago
Wow your doing a great build. I especially like the mud guards (fenders) and the LED lights on the back end. AL
TINKSTAYLOR 1 year ago
I hope the wires exiting the frame all get rubber gromets. Otherwise, it looks awesome, great job !
n6ugy 1 year ago
@n6ugy Hey Thanks. All of the wiring running through the frame is insde PEX tubing that extends through the holes in the frame. This not only protects the wires but makes getting them fished through easier, works great. Dizzy
trikelops 1 year ago
trikelops, Never hears of PEX tubing. I'll have to do a search. Sounds like a great way to do it. Dennis
n6ugy 1 year ago
@n6ugy Cross-linked polyethylene, commonly abbreviated PEX or XLPE, is a form of polyethylene with cross-links. It is formed into tubing, and is used predominantly in hydronic radiant heating.... I just happened to have it on hand but any flexible PVC(NOT HOSE) tubing that is semi-rigiid but has a slick intrior will work. They sometimes call this type of tubing as flexible PVC 3/8 is .20 per foot at my lol hardwre supply.
trikelops 1 year ago
trikelops, I've never noticed that stuff at the hardware store before, i'll keep my eye's open for it now. Dennis
n6ugy 1 year ago
@n6ugy It may be a little hard to see in these pics but all of the wires inside the frame are are also inside of heavywall clear pvc tubig that exits the frame where ever the wires do. Thanks for the coment and for looking at my channel
trikelops 11 months ago
Nice job ! Beautiful front end too :>) Very nice, Dennis
n6ugy 1 year ago
@n6ugy Thanks, I had fun building it.
trikelops 1 year ago
Nice build. On mine, I mounted the master cylinders reverse and cammed the pedals accordingly to work with it. I would hate to think of losing hydraulics by hitting something in the road with those sticking out like that.
Other than that, that's going to be a sweet looking trike.
Keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down and ride free on three.
GR8XKP 2 years ago
Thanks For Your input, A little danger factor is probably just leftover from riden 9ft chopper for years. I liked the way it looked and thats about where the brake master is on alot of custom choppers(Dont it anything with it) Originally this was a shop build to sell trike and was going to have e-brake disc setup but the buyer cheaped out at the last minute.
trikelops 2 years ago
That's looking like a nice home build. I like the front suspension.
sibco96 2 years ago
Hey Thanks. Rides perfect, I have expained the geometry to other in reply.
trikelops 2 years ago
Thanks
trikelops 2 years ago
Same IRS that came on the 73 Beetle donor.
trikelops 2 years ago