Manky Monkey Motors

Frame Building Articles uploaded
(not quite finished yet, some pictures to add, but all the text is there)

http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/trikes.htm


Yoda

Nice one yoda, just what I like to see nice easy to follow article, let me get the two that i'm doing finished and then........ a frame like the one described.
Dead handy having an set of empty casings though....lucky man.

Confused me then! I thought Yodie had uploaded something new I didn't know about!
Those chapters were added to the site last year -check the date on his posting. I originally wrote them for the Fox & Hounds MCC website -the club SpeedMaster & I belonged to back in the 70s/80s. They need editing cos there's a couple of references to the club & it's members which won't make sense to new readers.
The empty cases are still sat in Ska Man's garage. Originally Brock's -he's annoyingly organised like that, they've been used in several builds now. The only thing we have to remember is to allow for the weight of a full engine when setting the rake of the front end.

Hi MM, i'm a new member if you recall, but you can't remember us all, I was browsing the 'back issues' and saw yoda's article, thought it worth a mention, a thanks and a 'well done'. :)
 By the way this is my 100th post... ;D ;D ;D ;D

 ;D Happy hundredth!
Sorry, I forget some folks are viewing things for the first time. We've talked of deleting some of the older stuff to save bandwidth, but, as you've proved, it all gets read, so I'd rather expand the site size & keep it all.

Please don't delete anything....yet MM. There's a wealth of info that I've only just scratched at the surface of.
K

Don't worry, it's here to stay!
Hoping to get some CAD drawings & templates online soon for things like the rear disc brake conversion plates, so readers can download them for their own use. We've got no trade secrets here -I'm happy to share info & ideas with anyone who wants them. The more fun machines on the roads the better!   

Nice one, MM, I've noticed that on this site everyone seems to share and help....I'll even do what I can with my limited experience, and more than happy to.
K

Thanks  ;)
I'll share my stoopidness with anyone.  :P

I've just been told by someone on another forum that I seem to know more about trikes than a lot of the lads on there - that's cos I read all the stuff you lot post!   ;)

We just make it up really!
When I built my first one, (Sharon's blue XS750 Yam in the Motors, 3 wheels bit), there was no-one to ask for advice. No mates with trikes, no forums to ask in -nothing. I made all sorts of mistakes but learned from them -& made a completely different set of gaffs the next time.
Some guys seem to jealously guard all their little building secrets -maybe they're afraid of the competition, I dunno. Personally, although we don't claim to be experts, I'd rather give what advice we've got, or point someone towards someone who can, than see them build something that's unsafe, or just no fun to ride.
The World needs more fun vehicles!

:( (No mates with trikes,) :(

Not much changed then M.M.

*Sigh*
Hard to believe I pay to run this site just so they can insult me, isn't it dear reader. :-\
I'm very loveable really you know.

I was going to read all the articles before i BUILD A TRIKE, BUT AS i CAN'T EVEN type this evening I shan't bother.
How hard can it be - Don't throw that back at me later.
That reminds me - must learn to weld and make more room in the garage, and the shed, and the lounge -- oops Trike TOOO BIG for lounge build, should be fun though
 i know - take pictures 

Now this I've got to see! Having seen how innovative & imaginative the Pendine Flyer is, I can't wait to see what you do with 3 wheels.

should be good ;D

HELP!!!!!!!! Does anyone know any one that can help me build a new frame for my reliant? Got all the bits! Tubing etc just haven't a "Scoody" where to start? ??? ???

Hi Si,
not in a position to be able to build one for you, but if I can get a few problems sorted out first, I hope to be putting together the basics of Taz's trike frame next week. I'll post a full progress report as I go.

Hi everyone ,can any one point me to a good frame builder(trike) in the birmingham/blackcountry area?

I have a gs1000 shaft drive engine out of my old trike that handled like s..t,i was told that the frame was badly made and twisted.

Now i need some one who could poss build me a new frame but i dont know any one.

Any help would be great.

Well done to you all for a wicked site cheers. 

I might be able to help in the new year but i'm down in Berkshire.  ;D

If you have no luck then get in contact via the PM system on here.


Just a word of advice though... If you find a builder then ask to see some of their work. peferably already on the road and working and make sure that you are 100% satisfied that they know what they are doing.

If your not sure get some additional help from someone who knows what they are looking at.

Your vehicle will effectively be a prototype and your life will depend on their knowledge and ability..  ;)

I can't help but have PM'd a couple of suggestion about where else to ask.

I agree with what ByzMax said about checking they're really good, also I would suggest that you make sure you have it writing what they are going tyo do for your cash.

Thanks for the help ,you may well hear from me in the new year regarding a frame build if thats ok?

cheers Dizzy.