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thext94 Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2010 Posts: 1003 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:03 pm Post subject: Trike Drifting |
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Anybody ever made one of these things?
Here's one of the many videos
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I'm starting to build one, didn't really know what kind of forum to post this in...so I figured why not TheSamba.
But here's a website with a bit of info on how to build them
http://www.fueltopia.co.uk/forum/topics/how-to-build-a-drift-trike
It looks simple enough. Pick up a small old bike, hack off everything and leave the downtube, front fork, handlebars (front brake if you're lucky), then toss an axle and plastic wheels on the back and bomb a hill. Just looking for any pointers some of you fabrication guys might think of. Like ideas for rear axle tube diameter? I'm thinking i'll get two big bolts, weld a washer on each of the bolt heads, then weld the washer and bolt to the tube ends, hopefully leaving me with two spindles.
Just thought I'd post it on here if anyone was interested. I'll be keeping a build log during the process if anybody wants me to post it up here.
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73 KAFER Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2007 Posts: 1385 Location: St. Marys, Pa.
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The Sage Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2005 Posts: 2470 Location: Traverse City
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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73 KAFER wrote: |
I see a few more deaths on the horizon. |
LOL The first thing I thought: Darwin Awards... _________________ Feel My Pain l Sage Ad World |
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20233 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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73 KAFER wrote: |
I see a few more deaths on the horizon.
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So? _________________ nothing |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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The world needs more healthy young organ donors, keep up the good work boys! _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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Слава Україні! |
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Outkast Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2004 Posts: 255 Location: frozen Canadian wasteland
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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Pretty cool would also like to do one seen loads of video looks like a hoot and yes kinda dangerous : ) I will watch the build thread _________________ Sometimes your better off being a lurker
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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If I did it I think I would wear shoes though. _________________ Schrodinger's cat walked into a bar and it didn't.
GO SEAHAWKS!!! |
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super72beetle Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2011 Posts: 491 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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that looks awesome and its like skatebording... only dangerous if you mess up or do something stupid |
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thext94 Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2010 Posts: 1003 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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I'll definitely be wearing a full motorcycle helmet and shoes when I try it, hopefully keep it somewhat safe. Right now I'm having trouble finding a frame. Anybody have an old small bike they wouldn't mind parting with? |
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drscope Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 15273 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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No shoes is pretty stupid. Those guys are crazier then we are;
https://vimeo.com/18543543 _________________ Mother Nature is a Mean Evil Bitch! |
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volkswagenut Samba's Big Jerk
Joined: November 12, 2002 Posts: 3529 Location: Tennessee
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:33 am Post subject: |
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I clicked on this because I seen ''trike'' only to be let down ...... Wrong "kind" Sure this is fun , Barefoot really ??? _________________ We are a Republic, NOT a Democracy |
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:12 am Post subject: |
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thext94 wrote: |
I'll definitely be wearing a full motorcycle helmet and shoes when I try it, hopefully keep it somewhat safe. Right now I'm having trouble finding a frame. Anybody have an old small bike they wouldn't mind parting with? |
Go to your local dump or recycle center, I have gotten free bikes there. That is in WA. though _________________ Schrodinger's cat walked into a bar and it didn't.
GO SEAHAWKS!!! |
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Culito 11010101
Joined: December 07, 2006 Posts: 5863 Location: Columbia Missourah
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:57 am Post subject: |
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volkswagenut wrote: |
I clicked on this because I seen ''trike'' only to be let down ...... Wrong "kind" Sure this is fun , Barefoot really ??? |
This isn't the Stellar Trike Action that you prefer? _________________ Copyright CJ Industries, Inc.
'64 standard w/2.0L type 4
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...dont pay no attention to Culito,he's a cornhole.. |
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Zero419 Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2008 Posts: 2160 Location: PA
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:56 am Post subject: |
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_________________ 1987 Westy Auto Bostig 2.0 Ztec |
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mattcuddy Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2003 Posts: 2035 Location: Philly, PA
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: Trike Drifting |
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That looks like a ridiculously smooth and well paved road. At least compared to where I live anyway. |
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Madtat Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2009 Posts: 941
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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Road rash....youre' gonna love it.
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Robbo112233 Samba Member
Joined: September 18, 2011 Posts: 817 Location: London, UK
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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You have inspired me, me and a buddy are currently planning one. Could you send me a list of the required materials and what not?
Cheers! _________________ 1973 Bug
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AndrewM Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2002 Posts: 496 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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We did the same thing with a busted Barbie Corvette and an atv. |
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volkswagenut Samba's Big Jerk
Joined: November 12, 2002 Posts: 3529 Location: Tennessee
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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Culito wrote: |
volkswagenut wrote: |
I clicked on this because I seen ''trike'' only to be let down ...... Wrong "kind" Sure this is fun , Barefoot really ??? |
This isn't the Stellar Trike Action that you prefer? |
Don't we all prefer awesomeness _________________ We are a Republic, NOT a Democracy |
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Dave24 Samba Hack Purist
Joined: April 14, 2004 Posts: 7442 Location: Hablamos Ingles, So. Cal.
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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They were called BigWheels. Came out in the late '60s... nothing new here. Please re-name this thread "Shoeless retards headed for the hospital for heel transplants". Thanks. |
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