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« on: October 30, 2008, 07:49:05 PM » |
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evening peeps,ive been collecting parts and asking questions for a good few weeks now .
i think its time i started a write up of my own trike build.
ive got my engine ,box,prop and two axels,(more to pick up).ive got loads of pipe a bender and loads of time as i cant work due to health reasons.
ive got a garage ,a bench and loads of rags to clean stuff.
a stick welder ,five front ends and loads of wheels,
time to build .
photos will be put on later when i suss it out.
tony b.
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« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2008, 08:10:44 PM » |
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That's great. Looking forward to seeing the collection of bits  |
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« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2008, 11:40:44 PM » |
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good luck and happy building tony!!!!
nice to have someone else at this end of the country on with a trike build!!
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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2008, 12:01:18 AM » |
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we are close enough to help each other out with our builds,and perhaps swap ideas .
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« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2008, 12:43:22 AM » |
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Good luck to both of you! We'll be watching over your shoulders! |
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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2008, 01:27:41 AM » |
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all the best with the builds Gents |
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« Reply #6 on: October 31, 2008, 04:44:20 AM » |
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Good luck! can't wait to follow what your doing!
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« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2008, 09:52:17 AM » |
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at the moment im freezin me tits off ,ill have to put a door on me garage.lol
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« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2008, 05:54:38 PM » |
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made me engine mounts today,and started another set of axel mounts coz i didnt like the first set,ive got a 2 meter length of 2"internal bore tube thats got 4mm wall,ima makin em out of that,they will be done in the morning.
ive bent my frame rails and set it out in my garage ,ive got rover 15"wheels on the back and there is loads of room to get the callipers in,just waiting for my calliper brackets ,a mate is making me two sets ,coz i lended him me trailer to pick up a laithe,.he doesnt know how busy hes going to be,lol.
ill try and put some pics on later as im off to cook tea for my family now.
it will be something to do with a ding.lol.
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« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2008, 07:47:39 PM » |
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Ding! It's ready! Check out Ska Man's trike Blue JobI think he's got 15" Rover rims on the back of that. Sounds like you're up & away then Tony. You'll be on the road in no time! 
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« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2008, 08:36:05 PM » |
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just need a decent front end,i mite get some stronger springs for me upside down forks ,they are longer and look the dogs,either that or ill try and get some yolks made,its hard to get them done up here on my money.
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« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2008, 09:18:05 PM » |
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i set my frame rails up today and tack welded them to the engine mounts all true and square.
looks the part .then i realised that i hadnt cut them down ,ill grind the weld off in the morning and start again,(doh).
im trying to win them cream cakes,
one step forward two steps back.
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« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2008, 10:29:01 PM » |
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Don't rush it. You WILL make errors along the way. Manky and I tried to rush my trike frame for the Basingstoke show and it all went wrong and we had to re-do it. Take your time and think each bit through thoroughly. Read the build articles again and have another think. How does the saying go - measure twice , cut once. If you find you are getting tired or frustrated with it then walk away and sleep on it.
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« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2008, 10:34:45 PM » |
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Wise words  Also, don't forget you're doing this for fun! |
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« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2008, 10:49:57 AM » |
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i tryed sleeping on it last night ,but the oil filler cap was hurting me back and the gear stick kept stickin in me arse,shabba.
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