Building a trike from scratch

[incorrigible]

Don't suppose anyone on here has built a trike have they ??

I've got just about all the bits and the welder is humming in the corner waiting to get started. But I do need to decide just how big and strong the frame needs to be. If anyone's gone through frame testing ot would be great to hear from you.

But anything trike specific for SVA etc would be great to know

Cheers

Ben

[dern]

From memory the locost builders forum has a section specifically for trike builders which would be worth a look.

You could also use the website for the trike shop for some inspiration. Always liked the look of their stuff. No use if you want one wheel at the back but a lot less bodywork to deal with. There's a good bit about trike law on that site too.

Regards,

Mark

Edited by dern on Wednesday 9th August 16:04

[incorrigible]

Cheers Mark,

I'll let you know how it comes along

[King Herald]

incorrigible said:

Don't suppose anyone on here has built a trike have they ??

I've got just about all the bits and the welder is humming in the corner waiting to get started. But I do need to decide just how big and strong the frame needs to be. If anyone's gone through frame testing ot would be great to hear from you.

But anything trike specific for SVA etc would be great to know

Cheers

Ben

Check this site out for some info.

www.trike-register.co.uk/index.htm

[wedg1e]

You got that trike built yet Inc?

Strangely, me Julie was suggesting I do something similar... once the Esprit has gone that is.

Just so happens I have a spare RV8 lying around...

[ParaKitamol]

Long time no see magico!!



Tell me you are not serious though - a trike!!!

why????





I think I may need to visit your hobbit hole soon check up on you.... do you have a fever?

Edited by ParaKitamol on Wednesday 16th August 13:21

[incorrigible]

Blimey, you change identities more often than Salmen Rushdie

And it's not for me it's for a mate

And Iain, no I haven't although I have got a rear axle for it

[ParaKitamol]

incorrigible said:

Blimey, you change identities more often than Salmen Rushdie

And it's not for me it's for a mate

Oh that old chestnut

[Steve_T]

Stumbled across this by accident, hope it's of use.

www.btinternet.com/~jhpart/bktrikep.htm

Steve.

[incorrigible]

Steve_T said:

Stumbled across this by accident, hope it's of use.

www.btinternet.com/~jhpart/bktrikep.htm

Steve.

Cheers mate