Simon.S
Full Member
Karma: 3
Posts: 147
|
 |
« on: July 05, 2017, 07:24:49 PM » |
|
I'm looking for someone to build a new frame for my trike! Please can anyone help?
My existing frame has seen better days and my welding isn't up to much. (More like pigeon poo) and I definitely can't bend tubes for toffee!
Mechanics and wiring, thankfully I'm capable of! (Phew)
I have seen a lot of different frames out there for sale, however many of them seem to be built by people that frankly shouldn't be let out their front doors unsupervised. (Only my opinion)
However the Manky Monkey Forum Trike is precisely what I've been looking for.
The current frame was wrapped around a lamp post by an ex, (one of the main reasons for her being an ex) it has been straightened but is weakened from its ordeal.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
stinkey
Hero Member
Karma: 93
Posts: 2757
I can't stop building stuff ?,but I'm slowing down
|
|
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2017, 07:58:55 PM » |
|
Depends what engine running gear your using for some people I'm guessing ?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Backyard hotrodder,learnt by mistake,still learning ?
|
|
|
Simon.S
Full Member
Karma: 3
Posts: 147
|
|
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2017, 08:05:19 PM » |
|
Oh definitely! I'm also fully aware that a reliant trike isn't everybody's cup of tea.
Maybe I'm getting fussy in my old age.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
stinkey
Hero Member
Karma: 93
Posts: 2757
I can't stop building stuff ?,but I'm slowing down
|
|
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2017, 08:06:49 PM » |
|
Reliant frames are easy
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Backyard hotrodder,learnt by mistake,still learning ?
|
|
|
Simon.S
Full Member
Karma: 3
Posts: 147
|
|
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2017, 08:24:16 PM » |
|
For someone that knows what they're doing, you're probably right, unfortunately I have no idea what I'm doing.
I have a few ideas what I want.
Was hoping to re-use my existing front end, but that's mainly because I've got a wide front wheel.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
stinkey
Hero Member
Karma: 93
Posts: 2757
I can't stop building stuff ?,but I'm slowing down
|
|
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2017, 10:02:59 PM » |
|
If you have all the parts it's easy.?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Backyard hotrodder,learnt by mistake,still learning ?
|
|
|
Simon.S
Full Member
Karma: 3
Posts: 147
|
|
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2017, 10:34:28 PM » |
|
I'm minus :-
Tubing
Tube bender
Tube bending knowledge
Welding experience
That's just the start. Like I say, I can do basic mechanical and elections aren't a problem.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Stix
Sr. Member
Karma: 31
Posts: 453
|
|
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2017, 11:17:09 PM » |
|
Then Stinky's your man to make you one.😃👍👍👍
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Olds
|
|
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2017, 08:30:32 AM » |
|
Looking for one like this or with rear suspension ?
Not offering, just wondering.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Getting older but no wiser! Just using bigger hammers.
The answer to most problems, fire and lots of it.
|
|
|
mrhutch
Jr. Member
Karma: 4
Posts: 67
|
|
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2017, 08:56:47 AM » |
|
oooooh...
any chance of a side on view of that Olds?
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Olds
|
|
« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2017, 09:50:31 AM » |
|
Yep, very similar to and inspired by a Manky frame.
Designed to allow the head, sump or clutch to be fitted/removed with the engine in the frame. Also no built in rack as it was for a pickup.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Getting older but no wiser! Just using bigger hammers.
The answer to most problems, fire and lots of it.
|
|
|
Simon.S
Full Member
Karma: 3
Posts: 147
|
|
« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2017, 10:57:20 AM » |
|
Definitely along those lines.
I have a King and Queen seat sitting in my garage that I'd like to use on it as well instead of just a single seater.
On the current frame it's a nightmare when just doing the basic service checks like checking tappets, the engine has to be lowered just to lift the rocker cover and I know it sounds lazy and less fun, but I was thinking as unfortunately not getting any younger and I have a couple of large stomach herniours that is time to make life as easy as possible.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
stinkey
Hero Member
Karma: 93
Posts: 2757
I can't stop building stuff ?,but I'm slowing down
|
|
« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2017, 09:46:28 PM » |
|
If you want to make life easier..don't build a trike ?  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Backyard hotrodder,learnt by mistake,still learning ?
|
|
|
Simon.S
Full Member
Karma: 3
Posts: 147
|
|
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2017, 10:29:00 PM » |
|
 lmao I said "Easier " not "Die"! I got this one 12yrs ago after getting devorced and contemplating a bike! Then I was struck by lighting (had a thought more like) I've always liked the look of certain trikes and I've never regreted it! Yes, it's been a "Moo", but it has a lovely engine and goes like the clappers!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
