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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:03 pm    Post subject: Trike Drifting Reply with quote

Anybody ever made one of these things?

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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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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

73 KAFER wrote:
I see a few more deaths on the horizon. Rolling Eyes

LOL The first thing I thought: Darwin Awards...
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I see a few more deaths on the horizon. Rolling Eyes




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Rolling Eyes So?
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If I did it I think I would wear shoes though.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

that looks awesome and its like skatebording... only dangerous if you mess up or do something stupid
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No shoes is pretty stupid. Those guys are crazier then we are;

https://vimeo.com/18543543
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I clicked on this because I seen ''trike'' only to be let down ...... Wrong "kind" Laughing Sure this is fun , Barefoot really ??? Shocked
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I clicked on this because I seen ''trike'' only to be let down ...... Wrong "kind" Laughing Sure this is fun , Barefoot really ??? Shocked

This isn't the Stellar Trike Action that you prefer?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

drscope wrote:
No shoes is pretty stupid. Those guys are crazier then we are;

https://vimeo.com/18543543


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PostPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Trike Drifting Reply with quote

thext94 wrote:

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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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PostPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Road rash....youre' gonna love it.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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?

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PostPosted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We did the same thing with a busted Barbie Corvette and an atv.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Culito wrote:
volkswagenut wrote:
I clicked on this because I seen ''trike'' only to be let down ...... Wrong "kind" Laughing Sure this is fun , Barefoot really ??? Shocked

This isn't the Stellar Trike Action that you prefer?


Don't we all prefer awesomeness
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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. Very Happy
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