I want your opinion on a "new" trike design

Vdubz Custom Trikes

Just like the topic states, I am interested in your opinions of a trike we just got done building. It is currently being re-assembled after paint and powdercoating. Please no flamers about trikes in general. Thanks in advance.

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Vdubz Custom Trikes · Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject:

Here's a couple more pics:

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Vdubz Custom Trikes · Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject:

It's kind of hard to see in the pics cuz it was cold and we were in a hurry to take the pics, but there is quite a bit up front. The only really open area is where the v-twin motor would sit. We are still working on some ideas for that open area. As soon as we get it back together, I will post some more detailed pics. Thanks for your input.

Touch Nicks Thing · Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 8:39 pm Post subject:

It looks like a really fast babe magnet, keep up the good work!

UZI · Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:44 pm Post subject:

i'm really into trikes and i think it looks great. i have a couple suggestions. the fenders almost look like they are on backwards. also i think a chrome beer keg for a gas tank would really do it up. maybe a matching mini keg for a shifter.

if i owned that trike and anyone even tried to "flame" me, i'd drop her in reverse and run them over by accident. the last thing they'd see is my personalized license plate "2CRUNK4U"

btw, why don't this website have a trike category?
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70 140 · Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 9:37 am Post subject:

yer trike is sweet. I like how the mirrors are the same shape as the tail lights - nice attentions to detaile.

But I think the front looks too empty and the gas tank is fake right? You should make a little secret door on the front tank that opens and you could put stuff inside.

Vdubz Custom Trikes · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:05 pm Post subject:

Eddie Too · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 9:50 pm Post subject:

Very good looking trike. Check out the following web site for lots of ideas.

http://btw-trikers.org/uploads/home.php

The13bats · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:59 am Post subject:

I have a trike, and yours is about one of the neatest I have seen very well thought out and just looks good,
The only thing I personally dont like it the upright exhaust

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jashv · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:49 pm Post subject:

That's SWEET !!! Sorry, just found the post, did you ever complete the project? Got more pictures? Does it use a VW trans too?

derRHDmeister · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:41 pm Post subject:

Hey nice work!

Ive always dreamt of doing some sort of "Chopper" look on trikes, name it as TRIPPER (TRIke choPPER). Nice work....

I'd do one in mid engine configuration... hmmm has anyone done this before?
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bfrank2 · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:18 am Post subject:

Hello!
My name is Bojan, and I came from Slovenia (Europe). I am a Trike-maker. I can tell you that your Trike is very nice and brave build. In Europe you have no chance to drive it on the street. Here we have very unfair law. Lawmakers are crazy.

Slade S · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject:

Very nice job. I usually don't like trikes cuz they look like they are for old ppl (i'm 17 btw) but i really like this one's style. My grandad just built a trike but it has a full farring and is much larger. You did a great job keeping yours small and sleek.
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grizzley 66 · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:52 am Post subject:

Being a trike owner my self i would say, woooo i like it VVVery nice

marken · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:34 pm Post subject:

I like it and I am not really a trike person.

andk5591 · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:23 pm Post subject:

OK - initial impression - hate the rear fenders - looks like an afterthought and there is a boat trailer somewhere missing a set...

Look at the nice rounded contours of the front fender. You need to pick that look up with the rears. Will look more "together."

Otherwise looks good - did a triple take on the taillights, but decided that I really liked them. I like that you picked up the taillight shape with your rear view mirrors. Constistency in shapes makes a custom work much better.....

Not trashing or bashing - you asked and I am giving constructive criticism.
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bobbybedard · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:28 pm Post subject:

sturgeongeneral · Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:32 am Post subject:

Greetings fellow thee wheeler! Great work on the new design! How about some pics from the front?
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