Atomic Zombie Timber Wolf

[leo1287]

It's killing me, too. Trips back and forth to town for a few bolts and oddities. I am obsessed with this project, can't wait for my next fix.
All remaining parts should be here by next Monday.
As soon as it is done I will work on learning to take and post pictures.
Then I am going to start on my new design for a mini.

 

[Hellion]

We don't believe you. Your credibility is below zero. It's just a tall tale for all intents and purposes.

 

[leo1287]

Whether you believe me or not is of no concern to me.
I just received the material to make my forks and cables and grips.
I hope to have the trike operational by thie weekend and then I will have the wife help me to take and post pictures next week.
Sorry if the temporary lack of pictures rubs your fur the wrong way.

 

[leo1287]

I finished the trike enough to test ride it yesterday. Will be taking pictures today and the wife says she knows how to post them, couple of days.
Made 4+ mods already after the ride.
Cut the header I bought for the 212 hemi and added larger OD DOM tube and it sound real throaty.
Not crazy about the disc brake set up and the throttle, too much twist.
Who do you guys buy parts from that knows the most about what they sell?

 

[leo1287]

We have been having fits this weekend trying to figure out how to send pictures. Don't know if we have it or not.

 

[leo1287]

more pictures

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Wow! That's nothing like the suggested pics previously posted!

Pretty cool!

I'd watch the swing arm pivot. Just having one in the middle will have alot of rotational forces on it. Could have wyed the centerline and added another pivot.

Just my 2 cents.

Otherwise great job. Let's see how it all work out.

 

[leo1287]

I rode to our local village, around 10 miles max. The coil spring has the right rate and I can go top speed over most bumps, rides like a Caddie.
Was thinking my final gear ratio was not low enough (16.68:1), but now I think it is okay.
Have made changes already on some minor issues. Working better than expected. I still plan to make a springer front forks in the not too distant future.
The trike is for work around our property and soon I will start on my version of mini bike.

 

[leo1287]

I tried with the recumbent seat first and decided that it would be nice on a street trike, but less nice in the dirt where 90% of my riding will be.