bigdarren
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« Reply #15 on: May 02, 2011, 05:04:15 PM » |
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most quads run 2 calipers on the rear one for breaks and one for the park break
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if you cant fix it with gaffa tape or cable ties then its broken
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klogan45
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« Reply #16 on: May 02, 2011, 05:50:20 PM » |
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I didn't know that Darren. Mind you I know bugger all about Quads except that they look a load of fun off road.  Note to self. "Must go and try it out at the local uad bike centre." By the way, Thanks for the A arms Darren, given me something to work to, and thanks to Simon for bringing them to torquay for me. Regards K |
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bigdarren
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« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2011, 06:19:11 PM » |
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I didn't know that Darren. Mind you I know bugger all about Quads except that they look a load of fun off road. Note to self. "Must go and try it out at the local uad bike centre." By the way, Thanks for the A arms Darren, given me something to work to, and thanks to Simon for bringing them to torquay for me. Regards K no worries happy to help |
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if you cant fix it with gaffa tape or cable ties then its broken
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Manky Monkey
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« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2011, 10:08:27 PM » |
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How about fitting rear disc brakes, such as the Golf ones we use for Reliant disc conversions, on the front? That'd give you disc brakes with mechanical handbrake operation on all the wheels on one axle, as required by the MSVA.
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klogan45
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« Reply #19 on: May 02, 2011, 10:14:06 PM » |
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Thanks Andy, I did mention that on an earlier post but couldn't remember which of the VW calipers you used.
Would the spot caliper on the back wheel disc be ok as there will only be one wheel on the back? I ask as I'm not sure that I could make the WV calipers fit on the front wheel discs. I've got to get hold of the front hubs from a quad. It's still very much in my head ATM. I won't be able to check untill i'm a bit through the build.
Thanks
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ByzMax
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« Reply #20 on: May 03, 2011, 08:06:39 PM » |
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I'm not certain but before you get too far into this you may want to check if this will be SVA'd or fall under the BIVA scheme.
I think if it's motorcyle type steering then it'll be SVA but check!
Also if you don't alter the main frame cradle and the changes are reversable with spanners (Ie bolt on) you may not need an SVA
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« Reply #21 on: May 03, 2011, 08:58:19 PM » |
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klogan45
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« Reply #22 on: May 05, 2011, 07:52:28 PM » |
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Hello guys, thanks for the words of warning, but i'm sure that with the conversion (if I can get the parts at the right price) i'm intending to do I'll have to MSVA it coz the steering will be from a quad. I don't think that bolting the front end on is a really good Idea, don't even know if it could be bolted on  Have to think around that one. The welding will be done by a professional welder, remember ....safety first triking second I've managed to get hold of a set of A arms from a Honda TRZ400EX its one of those two wheel drive sports quads the quality of the parts is really good. I'm going to need loads of bits.... hubs and spindles, discs, calipers, steering rods etc etc etc, really all of the front end So if anyone can point me in the direction of someone who breaks sports quads I'll really appreciate it. I've tried a few quad breakers but they said that they only break farm quads, no good to me. One of the guys suggested that TRX400EX would be good. I'll keep you posted as and when there's any progress. ( I know that Mr. M would like a write up ) Regards K |
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« Reply #24 on: May 07, 2011, 03:42:17 PM » |
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Thanks Byz, I've got it in my watch list.
Regards
K
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« Reply #25 on: May 07, 2011, 07:15:09 PM » |
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good luck with the build klogan look for ward to reading as you go along
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klogan45
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« Reply #26 on: May 08, 2011, 03:52:58 PM » |
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Thanks Al, looking forward to sourcing all the bits and making a start.
Regards
K
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« Reply #27 on: May 16, 2011, 05:10:22 PM » |
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Hi Byz, had a look at the front end for the quad, it's a 4x4 and what I needed was the front from a sports quad, I've managed to get some running gear from a Honda TRX400 ex which is a sports quad, well happy. I'll be even happier when it all arrives. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for looking out though.
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Shriva
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« Reply #28 on: May 21, 2011, 02:41:09 PM » |
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Looks pretty awesome!
Here in the USA we can't use the quad front end.. (if it was made for off road use, can't use it.)
So I would have to have the front end copied with better parts..
But might.be worth it!
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klogan45
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« Reply #29 on: May 21, 2011, 06:16:26 PM » |
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Hi shriva, the front end that I'm using is for a TRX400ex which is a sports quad, two wheel drive. We can use some quads on the road over here provided they comply with the regs. You should have a look at stealth 11 reverse trike on the reverse trike pages http://reversetrike.com/home.html look in the home built section, its a real nice one. The bloke that built it is in New Prague minnisota (forgive any spelling errors here please ) He used the parts from the front end from a yamaha raptor quad. He says in the write up that he's done 12,000 miles with no problems. Am i right in thinking that the laws can vary from state to state? Regards K |
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