Brutecycle project: Official start

[bbierschenk]

I've finally started this project... bought a can of paint and painted the frame.

 

[buckeye]

That's a start! So far so good!:thumbsup:

 

[70sVintageTrikes]

I've finally started this project... bought a can of paint and painted the frame.

Is there a body/seat for that?

Also I noticed it has 3 band brakes? One on JS and one on each axle... How does that work out?

 

[bbierschenk]

About the brakes, its all for control. But it can be used for some fun to. There's the throttle and two brake handles on the right side, and one brake handle on the left. If you want to turn really hard, you can grab the left or right and make a hard turn, or if you want to drift.

 

[bbierschenk]

And yes, it has a wide seat and a footboard. I'll post some more pics of it with the seat

 

[steven Durham]

Tri Sport used the 3 brake bands on some of their earlier units as they got bigger and faster. I always never trusted the brakes but after popping a chain at the top of a big hill I went to Hydraulic brakes. And trust me band breaks do not work in reverse at all.
Steve

 

[bbierschenk]

Yeah I'm wondering if i should get hydraulic or not

 

[70sVintageTrikes]

Tri Sport used the 3 brake bands on some of their earlier units as they got bigger and faster. I always never trusted the brakes but after popping a chain at the top of a big hill I went to Hydraulic brakes. And trust me band breaks do not work in reverse at all.
Steve

:hammer:Some band brakes DO work in reverse. I have a 2 or 3 trikes that have a floating bands and work either way!:hammer:

 

[bbierschenk]

I know this is super old thread but didn't want to start a new one. After nearly a decade I have narrowed down my parts list and purchased everything to get the old brutecycle back in working condition. Orders will start arriving next week for the drive line. I fired up the engine for the first time in over 30 years tonight, I’ll attach a link for a video. It came with and still has an 8 hp tecumseh, the H80-155011 to be exact.

 

[bbierschenk]

https://youtube.com/shorts/HMbQwudGB6g?feature=share Video link to the engine running. Governor was not attached so I didn’t get too crazy with the throttle.

 

[bbierschenk]

Axle is here and assembled. It uses a Peerless 100 series, model 794102

https://youtube.com/shorts/McnERcnfhho?feature=share

 

[Pende]

Thanks for the update. I found one in November of last year and am working on getting her up and running as well. Parts are tough to come by. I live in Fairmont where they were originally manufactured but it’s tough to find too many people who remember them even around here. Anxious to see more updates.

 

[bbierschenk]

Thanks for the update. I found one in November. . . Anxious to see more updates.

Good to hear! What engine does it have? I’m currently getting the brake systems working on mine.

 

[bbierschenk]

It runs! Put it back on the road today for the first time in over 30 years. I clocked 29.3 mph on my phone going uphill.

 

[bbierschenk]

Here’s a good video of it running on the road. Was around 33 mph in this video
https://youtube.com/shorts/uoJjzagaJ4E?feature=share

 

[Pende]

Here’s a good video of it running on the road. Was around 33 mph in this video
https://youtube.com/shorts/uoJjzagaJ4E?feature=share
View attachment 282045

Nice work. I love the blue…that’s the color I always wanted.

 

[Reggie303]

Thanks for the update. I found one in November of last year and am working on getting her up and running as well. Parts are tough to come by. I live in Fairmont where they were originally manufactured but it’s tough to find too many people who remember them even around here. Anxious to see more updates.

Milton Zenk's son Ron may have an idea for you. I would imagine that you can find him on fb

 

[Reggie303]

View attachment 281811 It runs! Put it back on the road today for the first time in over 30 years. I clocked 29.3 mph on my phone going uphill.

They were a blast to drive. A guy I knew had one. One night Rodney Johnson tried to stop him, so he took off on the lawn between two houses and if I remember right he couldn't get out unless he went right back to Rodney.