Motorized Drift Trike Build

[vairman]

A few of us will be building motorized Drift Trikes. So watch this thread to learn more see pics and parts list's.

Greg

[Gage]

AKA 'Adult Big Wheel'

[2bits]

Thanks for starting this thread Greg, we gotta get these things goin!

[2bits]

Shopping list:

1. Seat Old classroom chair or a boat seat (Padded preferred)
2. 10.5" Wheels and Tires: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drift-Trike-Drift-Trike-Wheels-Drift-Trike-Tires-10-5-Tall-Go-Kart-Tires-/111470727160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19f42c4ff8
3. 6.5HP Harbor Freight engine
4. Axle, sprocket, chain and engine mounting plate from Northern Tool
5. 1' Square stock tubing for frame
6. Handle bar/fork/wheel assembly from mountain bike at least 20"

What else Greg?

[SmokeyBob]

A lot of cool pics on this site.
https://www.google.com/search?q=motorized+drift+trike+kit&client=firefox-a&hs=gpo&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&imgil=fERrCoiqVSrLzM%253A%253Bu95xmXxxogAVNM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fmotorbicycling.com%25252Fshowthread.php%25253Ft%2525253D45508&source=iu&pf=m&fir=fERrCoiqVSrLzM%253A%252Cu95xmXxxogAVNM%252C_&usg=__UDUynvP8YGZnwoVki5u8KjvwxcA%3D&biw=1089&bih=525&ved=0CD8Qyjc&ei=HHBOVL_2KougyAT434GoAQ#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=fERrCoiqVSrLzM%253A%3Bu95xmXxxogAVNM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi940.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fad241%252Fexacutioner%252FPhoto0689.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fmotorbicycling.com%252Fshowthread.php%253Ft%253D45508%3B1024%3B768

[vairman]

Shopping list:

1. Seat Old classroom chair or a boat seat (Padded preferred)
2. 10.5" Wheels and Tires: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drift-Trike-Drift-Trike-Wheels-Drift-Trike-Tires-10-5-Tall-Go-Kart-Tires-/111470727160?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19f42c4ff8
3. 6.5HP Harbor Freight engine
4. Axle, sprocket, chain and engine mounting plate from Northern Tool
5. 1' Square stock tubing for frame
6. Handle bar/fork/wheel assembly from mountain bike at least 20"

What else Greg?

That's a good start but the square tubing needs to be 1.5" and .088 wall. I hope to have a drawing posted tomorrow , maybe Wednesday. And e-bay is a good source for parts

[skinnedknuckles]

I'll be watching this thread. I think these would be a lot of fun. The wheels and tires from ebay are located less than a half an hour away from me at the go kart track that I used to race at . Oh geez another project ......

Paul in Wisconsin

[vairman]

I'll be watching this thread. I think these would be a lot of fun. The wheels and tires from ebay are located less than a half an hour away from me at the go kart track that I used to race at . Oh geez another project ......

Paul in Wisconsin

LOL Paul, you gotta love those projects just wish that kart track was that close to me
Greg

[2bits]

Updated parts list from Greg...

Northern Tool Engine mounting plate 1ea #13837 $10.99
2 - piece 4in split rims 2ea. #1340 $9.99
Kart hub 4h 1in bore 2ea. #138291 $17.99
Ebay hiparts seller US go kart mini bike fun kart Centrifugal clutch 3/4" bore 12 tooth, #35 chain

[2bits]

Pic of finished frame by Greg, just glad to be the "T" in "GT Sliders"!!

[2bits]

Here's a good video...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rcUjErfIr0

[skinnedknuckles]

For more parts you might want to try http://www.ombwarehouse.com They have all sorts of parts to help you with your project. I am using 1 1/4" and 1" mild steel tubing, with 26" fat tire in front and 7 x 10 rear go kart race tires covered in pvc tubing. The axle is , at this time , 40" wide but I may adjust it once I get everything mounted up to see how it looks. The engine is one of those Harbor Freight 212cc Hemi head ones that they had on sale for $94.00 with a 20% coupon. So cheap that I bought a few so that when the first one lets loose I won't feel to bad just throw another one on. I am going to modify them a bit to get some longer life out of them. The track that I mentioned in another post said that they are going to have some exhibition races with these things on weekends next year. I have a few photos that I will try to post in the next few days. I had better get back to working on the teardrop before I get into trouble .......again
Paul having fun in Janesville Wisconsin

[2bits]

Here's the good link.... http://www.ombwarehouse.com/

Looks like they have alot of goodies!! I am looking to do a fat tire in front too, that looks very cool!

[skinnedknuckles]

Oops , Thanks Thomas for fixing the link. Yep, they have a bunch of stuff for mini bikes , go karts and engines.
Paul in Wisconsin

[2bits]

I appreciate you posting it! I did a google search and found it and the first item was performance parts for the 212cc Predator that we are using! Cool!