basher
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« on: January 31, 2015, 06:40:57 PM » |
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okay first post and probably a question asked many times but here goes.
just starting a build on a 1800 Goldwing and was wondering what axle to use.
have built over 20 other trikes with the reliant axle but think I want something a little beefier this time and possibly with disc brakes or available kits to convert to kits.
any ideas please.
cheers,Bash
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terry t
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« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2015, 07:28:13 PM » |
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Ford sierra/ Bmw diff with irs. you will loose the panniers swing arm axles mgb/ reliant scimitar or if you got some extra spare cash ford atlas L S D  |
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2015, 08:00:41 PM » |
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once built a 1500 with a jag axle and didn't like it so beam is the way to go for me.
is there an easy disc conversion for the mgb and is it heavier duty then reliant?
they are the one that seems readily available.
cheers,Bash
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2015, 08:05:42 PM » |
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The mgb brake shoe setup should be fine for the 1800. on my gl1000 reliant axle with mg midget brakes work fine always pasted mots on brakes
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2015, 08:55:46 PM » |
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It may be a tad low geared, which can be overcome! but the Rascal axle is extremely robust, and I believe is used extensively, with 'moded' Reliant brake drums to comply with the formula rules, in 750 Club racing, so will handle the output of your motor with little trouble I should think .Morrag
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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2015, 09:16:39 PM » |
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Welcome to MMMotors Steve.  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2015, 09:18:20 PM » |
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Hi Steve
The MGB axle will take the power of a rover V8 but it is also very heavy. With drums I think it's about 165 lbs
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2015, 09:22:57 PM » |
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Does anyone know the weight of the reliant axle to compare.
Thanks for the welcome.
Cheers Bash
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2015, 09:44:07 PM » |
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Not weighed one, but seeing as I can carry one, I would guess less than 70 lbs but that is only a guess.
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2015, 10:24:05 PM » |
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You could use a moggy 1000 or escort mk1 or 2,
They will all convert to disc.
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« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2015, 11:23:45 PM » |
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Moggy,ford escort, not sure about mgb? Are pressed steel axles, that is they don't have round tubes. This makes them difficult to shorten, and, purely my opinion, not so easy on the eye.
The ford cortina mk3,4,5 would be my choice - baby atlas I think they were called, and there would be a fair number of diff ratios too. If you need a heavier one, the rover SD1 is similar.
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« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2015, 08:07:56 AM » |
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Not looking for a heavier one, have around 100kg to play with to keep it under the magic 450kg.
I Do have a couple of reliant axles and have read somewhere about getting thicker tubes made, that way I could easy shorten one side and the disc conversion is relatively easy.
Opinions please as to weather this would handle the power.
Cheers,Bash
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« Reply #12 on: February 01, 2015, 09:37:14 AM » |
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It should handle the power I have seen then used on a v max. not to sure about it taking the weight as the 1800 is363kg dry and the reliant axle having a alloy diff, as for the diff ratio the reliant will be close @3.23 the 1800 is 3.10
you should keep it under 450 depending on how you do the swing arm.
on mine bike was 265kg trike 368kg
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« Reply #13 on: February 01, 2015, 09:46:30 AM » |
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Opinions please as to weather this would handle the power.
Cheers,Bash
Depends how you use the power. If you intend on drag racing it, NO. Stronger tubes and a wide swing arm. |
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« Reply #14 on: February 01, 2015, 09:56:14 AM » |
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Just ordinary riding, the swing arm will be holding the length of the tubes.
This way the swing arm takes the weight not the axle
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