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Post by TexasIceMan on May 22, 2013 12:24:50 GMT -5
Skip, you could drill a hole in your tubular frame and fill it with lead buck shot.
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Post by skip20 on May 22, 2013 13:58:15 GMT -5
Skip, you could drill a hole in your tubular frame and fill it with lead buck shot. It will roll around front to back. It's welded as one piece.  |
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Post by trimagnum on May 22, 2013 15:26:49 GMT -5
I know because it's my idea it automatically sucks but ....... Run a fake motorcycle tank if you want to run ballast up front. Fill that with shot and cement . Remove the cap and smooth the tank for a clean look. Or you could teach a fat dog to ride up on the handle bars  |
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Post by skip20 on May 22, 2013 15:39:05 GMT -5
My little Yoke is getting fat (15#) & love to ride on the M/C.
Don't know about the handlebars though
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Post by zaucy on May 22, 2013 20:27:04 GMT -5
I would just be popping wheelies everyday, forget about adding weight |
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Post by skip20 on May 23, 2013 17:17:01 GMT -5
Finally bolted the seat hinges down.
Little misc. things around the Trike & drove it around the streets. Trying to learn to shift with my left hand.
Work on rear brakes & Alt. tomorrow.
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Post by Dan MacMillan on May 24, 2013 7:29:00 GMT -5
Just a thought  |
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Post by skip20 on May 24, 2013 10:25:46 GMT -5
Cool, but I already have 3 - 3 wheeler & I hate cutting the weeds.
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Post by trimagnum on May 24, 2013 17:21:38 GMT -5
Just a thought Introducing the John Deere "Sturgis Edition" a bad a** mower for a bad a** yard ! |
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Post by TexasIceMan on May 24, 2013 17:54:34 GMT -5
I wonder if Skip's trike has a turning radius as good as that John Deere?
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Post by skip20 on May 26, 2013 8:28:03 GMT -5
O happy days, I hate VW. The Alt I bought was no good or I blow it up by grounding the red light. So off it came. At least I didn't have to drop the engine. But you can't get the fan off the back to get to the 2 nuts that hold it on. So tear down.  Also replace the oil cooler seals now since I was down that far again. Is there an oil seal behind the crank pulley? Looks like I got a leak there also. |
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Post by zaucy on May 26, 2013 13:05:19 GMT -5
there is the rear main seal behind the flywheel, not sure about the pulley. I would also like to know since I'm in the process of a seal replacement which REQUIRED me to pull out my engine  its good experience though  |
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Post by skip20 on May 26, 2013 15:06:49 GMT -5
I don't think there is a seal, there's grove on the pulley to pull the oil back into the engine.
Craze idea's them Germans.
Remember, this designs goes back to before WW II.
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Post by Gary Hammond on May 26, 2013 15:24:18 GMT -5
Hi Skip, No, the stock ACVW doesn't have a seal on the crank pulley, only "threads" on the pulley and a close clearance to the hole in the case to "screw" the oil away from the opening and back into the case. With a little bearing wear they always tend to leak oil and also pull in dirt (or sand) causing internal damage.  But......you can upgrade to an aftermarket pulley with a sand seal and eliminate the problem!  Gary Hammond,  |
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Post by zaucy on May 26, 2013 20:12:56 GMT -5
WOW, that is a crazy idea, I was wondering what the threading was for..... interesting.
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Post by skip20 on May 27, 2013 8:32:27 GMT -5
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Post by skip20 on May 27, 2013 18:41:07 GMT -5
Trike running & stopping great. Ready for a road trip! Anyone who see's it, say it looks Bad Ass.  The Trike is 11.5' & 68" wide at the rear tires. Pretty close to the GTII rear to front wheel.  The little Yoke is ready for his ride. |
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Post by trimagnum on May 27, 2013 19:13:09 GMT -5
Great work Skip !
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Post by kidoh1965 on May 27, 2013 23:19:01 GMT -5
No doubt!!!! And man it is a blast to ride!
See ya in the morning!!!
Eddie
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Post by Dan MacMillan on May 28, 2013 4:17:16 GMT -5
We want action videos.
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jun 4, 2013 1:54:08 GMT -5
No more updates  :-( I was hoping to see how the statioonary gastank(s) would be fitted to replace the can, and how the body 1/2 is coming. |
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jun 4, 2013 1:55:50 GMT -5
No more updates :-( I was hoping to see how the statioonary gastank(s) would be fitted to replace the can, and how the body 1/2 is coming. |
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Post by skip20 on Jun 4, 2013 7:31:17 GMT -5
No more updates :-( I was hoping to see how the statioonary gastank(s) would be fitted to replace the can, and how the body 1/2 is coming. Update to come if I ever get the gas tank. Did get the shift safety switch replace & working, found on VW Vans Trans. The body will be worked on in the Fall & will post pictures on fiberglassing since all of my old pictures are gone. |
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Post by mrbigh on Jun 4, 2013 18:49:51 GMT -5
nice looking frame!!!!! Would like to see the half body....
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Post by skip20 on Jun 10, 2013 18:14:36 GMT -5
Been have fun driving it around town. Add a pair of bags I had laying around till the body goes on.  |
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Post by horen2tas on Jun 10, 2013 20:20:48 GMT -5
Listen here Mr. Skip if you got time to duck tape a couple of bags on that thing
how much more work is it to ducktape the d**n body on?
C'mon now that's what we're paying you the big bucks for
besides - - then you can carry all yer stuff in the back seat of the Brad including that scary looking thing
that looked like Choubacka's kid brother
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Post by skip20 on Jun 11, 2013 12:45:17 GMT -5
I want to ride it like this for the summer instead of working in the hot garage during riding weather. Will work on the B-II Trike in the Fall. As for the Choubacka's kid brother, he love's to ride anything from lawn mower, truck to Trike, head in the wind. You coming up on your way home from the sunny State? |
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Post by skip20 on Jun 14, 2013 20:32:46 GMT -5
Got the saddle bags all braced & waiting for keys to be made. Making fenders which I hope will stay when the body goes on. Gas Tank finally was made & picked up. Not mount yet as a friend said he has a S/S tank that may fit.   Made the most important part & relocated closer at hand, Tn coffee cup!  |
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Post by skip20 on Jun 22, 2013 16:46:44 GMT -5
A little update. Finally got the keys made for the bags, so no more tape. Hooked up the safety switch on the trans with a used one, It worked great for about 8 starts then left me hanging at Subway. had to hot wire it. That's why it so good to build these things yourself, you know what makes it work or NOT! Finally got the gas tank & started to mount it yesterday, Finishing it up today. Built a rack for it to sit in.   Note the new seat cover! The tank will fit into it & held with strips when I get some. He welded the outlet on the wrong side so gas line has to go all the way over to the other side.  Also installed a radio in a boat box next to the seat & a lighter. Still need to make 4" speaker boxes to mount on the frame till I build the dash this winter.  Have the slave cly for the clutch but stall need a good master on the handlebars. Works good on my friends Trike, so ones going on mine. All of the wiring is finished, hooked up the KILL switch to the coil the kill the engine. Fenders are mounted also. |
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Post by cocacoladodge on Jul 5, 2013 10:48:08 GMT -5
Are you feeling alright Skip? I haven't seen an update in 2 weeks on this. No I'm not being a smart @$$, its just not like you not to post, so this is a ligament checkup on how YOU are doing.
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its good experience though 
:-( I was hoping to see how the statioonary gastank(s) would be fitted to replace the can, and how the body 1/2 is coming. 
