Video Of Furniture Dave's Trike First Video Below Is For The New Mid-Engine Design Second Video Is For The Old Rear Engine Design
The whole idea behind this prototype is to create a motorized vehicle that is Easy To Build requiring no welding or heavily machined components; Light Weight And Portable so it's easily transportable and movable by users; Economically Feasible so costs are relatively inexpensive; Practical And Useful giving a user the safety of not easily falling over when riding, and experiencing the "motorcycle-like" open air, body-less riding sensation; Beautiful And Eye Appealing so others will enjoy it as it passes by on the street!!!
Design Parameters: NO WELDING [Easily Disassembled], Easy Construction & Material & Parts Availability, Home Depot, Local Bike Shop, Hand Drill, Jig Saw, Hack Saw, Wrenches, Common Tools, Bench Vice, Lots Of Elbow Grease ...
rear wheel swing arm & adjustable coil spring suspension (using a modified Hyper System20 bicycle frame)
caster +8 deg
trail 1.25 inch
tow-out 1 inch
camber 0 deg
front wheels lean +8 deg upon full turn (resulting from initial caster of +8 deg)
engine 49 cc Honda GX50
engine type 4 stroke
clutch centrifugal
rear brake linear pull caliper
stop light rear 6v battery, handle bar switch actuated
other lights LED rechargeable
horn 6v battery car horn, handle bar button actuated
fuel consumption 150 mpg
top speed 50mph
crusing speed 25mph
turning circle diameter 22ft
gas tank capacity .5 gal, fuel regular gasoline
oil splash type .5 cup 30W regular
braking distance from 15 mph 4ft
acceleration 0 to 15mph 3sec
NOTES: This Vehicle Is NOT Intended To Be Driven On Expressways or On Major Roadways And Is NOT Intended For Speed But Rather For Local Neighborhood Transportation...
NOTES: This Vehicle Is Classed As A 3 Wheeled Moped (49cc) And Is Street Legal Requiring No Other Legal Necessities (no title, no registration, no plates or insurance) In My State Of Michigan USA ... {always wear a helmet when driving}! Thank You... please wait for player to load...
