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« Reply #555 on: January 22, 2014, 10:32:17 PM » |
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As a guide how much is it lowered over a stocker and how much lower is the seat than standard ?
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« Reply #556 on: January 23, 2014, 08:22:45 PM » |
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Standard XS650 seat height's around 30", (different saddles on different models, but somewhere around there).
Haven't actually measured the new seat height on mine, but it's about the same as most of my trikes, so about 20".
I've kept the original engine cradle, (frame tubes around the engine), so ground clearance below the motor should be more or less standard -whatever that is. 4 or 5 " maybe?
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« Reply #557 on: January 23, 2014, 10:08:11 PM » |
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It was primarily the frame clearance I was interested in Andy. 10" drop on the seat ,that's pretty low ! Mine is 30" as stock and I was looking at about 4-6" drop as it needs to be comfortable as well as cool looking.
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« Reply #558 on: January 23, 2014, 10:20:16 PM » |
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Cool and comfortable? Is that possible?!
I'll have a proper measure up for you tomorrow Kev.
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« Reply #559 on: January 23, 2014, 10:42:00 PM » |
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It had better be or I'm not playing ! I'd be interested to know as I'm now ready to start assembling my trike as I've got the basic frame made .Probably working arse about face to the way you guys do it but I've no idea what I'm doing .I'm mixing car and bike building methods .
Been looking through the various bobber builds on here to get a feel for frame to wheels to bars relationships.
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« Reply #560 on: January 23, 2014, 10:51:37 PM » |
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 As you say Kev, it's gotta be rideable or there's no point. The thing I always liked about trikes is that there aren't many recognised styles -more or less anything goes. I've said it before- some of the most interesting designs come from "non bikers" cos they think outside the box. Looking forward to seeing this one.
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« Reply #561 on: January 26, 2014, 10:26:16 PM » |
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Checked the measurements Kev. My saddle's curved but the bit you actually park yer bum on is indeed 20" off the deck. I guessed between 4 & 5 inches of ground clearance -it's actually 4 1/2.
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« Reply #562 on: January 26, 2014, 11:33:00 PM » |
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Thanks Andy:) I've dummied up basic ride height and it's 5 -5.5" ,seat will be higher than yours. When sat on yours with feet on ground it was comfortable so will help me with calculations. looks liek seat will be around 25" or so to be comfortable .
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« Reply #563 on: January 27, 2014, 05:38:56 PM » |
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Don't forget that with a trike you DON'T put your feet on the ground!
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« Reply #564 on: January 27, 2014, 05:50:22 PM » |
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Yes, I know BG  Trying to recreate something like Andys feel but when my feet are on the boards ,Indian/ Harley style foot rests. |
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« Reply #565 on: January 27, 2014, 07:44:23 PM » |
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Ha ha! It was one of the first things I was told - not to put my feet on the ground or I'd be sure to run over them - he was right!  |
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« Reply #566 on: January 27, 2014, 10:27:41 PM » |
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Bob, (Baychimp), called at Loon's workshop this afternoon. He now owns my last trike project & is finally getting down to finishing it off. He's looking for a mobile welder & a good auto electrician in the Basingstoke area by the way. Next time you're up this way Kev, I'm sure he'd be more than happy to let you try his for size -we can push you up & down the road to get a feel for 3 wheels!
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« Reply #568 on: January 29, 2014, 11:40:42 AM » |
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When looking for Harley footboards, it's worth noting that rears, tend to be about 2/3 the size of fronts.
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« Reply #569 on: January 29, 2014, 04:57:13 PM » |
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Yeah, those are rear ones, but personally I think the front ones are too big anyway.
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