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Technical Section => Trike Tech => Topic started by: Phixer on September 10, 2007, 11:40:00 AM



Title: Relaint Trike Frame
Post by: Phixer on September 10, 2007, 11:40:00 AM
 Hi Guys,

I am completely new to this trike building lark but have convinced myself that I can build a nice squat little trike. I have my engine and axle (which I need to narrow) but I need some help with the frame. Now I have this idea in my head to make the frame a soft-tail (getting to old for bumpy rides)
I have spoken to Panthershaun about this and he reckons you guys are the poel to ask.

Are there any good frame builders out there that I can discuss my design with and how much would I expect to pay for the frame. I want it to look pretty chunky..not this thin old stuff perhaps inch and three quarter tubing?

Any advice would be appreciated? ???



Title: Re: Relaint Trike Frame
Post by: Manky Monkey on September 10, 2007, 11:50:28 AM
Hiya,
All my frames have been hardtails -much simpler to build & not nearly as bumpy as you'd expect.
ByzMax would be the chap to talk to -there should be a couple of threads here concerning his soft-tail XS1100 trike. He's looking to go into business as a trike builder & certainly knows what he's doing.
I can PM you his mobile number if you need it.


Title: Re: Relaint Trike Frame
Post by: Phixer on September 10, 2007, 01:16:38 PM
Hi MM

Yes I would appreciate Bymax's number I met him at Stormin last weekend and spent quite a few hours with him and his missus....ace chap.


Title: Re: Relaint Trike Frame
Post by: Manky Monkey on September 10, 2007, 04:11:22 PM
PM on it's way.


Title: Re: Relaint Trike Frame
Post by: Ziggy on September 12, 2007, 05:51:27 PM
I met Byzmax up at Stormin too, he's a well cool bloke ;)........ 8)


Title: Re: Relaint Trike Frame
Post by: ByzMax on September 12, 2007, 09:10:23 PM
Ohhh ziggy your a top bloke. Was as a pleasure to meet you and am still appyling pressure over the parts you would like to get your mits on   ;D

In fact you all are fantastic . Shame some of the Manky Crew did not make it to Stormin it was a great weekend and you missed a change in the world of Brit Bike, Trike, and Hotrod building.

It was a fantastic event and and a credit to everyones hard work.

Keep it up Mark  ;)



Title: Re: Relaint Trike Frame
Post by: Ziggy on September 13, 2007, 12:06:16 PM
still appyling pressure over the parts you would like to get your mits on   ;D


Wow  :o I forgot all about that :-[ Nice one dude ;)...... 8)