Four Wheeler Finally Done!!!!!

#1
Well, after many delays during the summer, it is done. I built th9is so my daughter and I can go trail riding. Rear 16" riding lawnmower tires, Front, 20" old tractor rims with atv tires on them. 5 HP commercial grade Briggs and stratton combined with a torq-a-verter. There are Harley, Honda, Yamaha, and garbage parts on this thing. I am so glad to get this done, out of my garage and into my shed. I wanted it done before the snow flies here in Cleveland. As for now, I am DONE! I am devoting the winter to building recumbent bicycles. I started one last week and had the frame done in one night. Enjoy the pictures......Vince


 
#2
Look's cool Vin, how's she run? Could you take a pic of your steering arrangement? Was curious how you guy's (4 wheeler's) addressed that. Front shock's look like sportsters.
 
#3
Thanks...

You're right.....They are sporster shocks! I will get some steering pictures. Basically it is like a go kart steering set up.
 
#9
Brakes are coming soon. I have everything I need for them, but I am call this weekend and I don't want to get called in while into any projects!:smile:
 
#11
Thats Cool! Somebody is gonna drive off the trail turning around to see what that is...Ive always had a thing for frankenstiens...Yours looks very pro done! Nice Job!
 
#14
Hello Shoe and everyone else! Happy New Year

Hey,

The first and only bikecycle (so far) is finished and it is really fun to ride. I have never ridden a recumbent bike before and I was surprised to be able to just hop on and ride. I am thinking of a recumbent mini bike now. But.....I think I am finished with the mini bike bug. I never thought I'd say that. I have sold everything except one of my beefy mini bikes. Sold my last homemade frame yesterday. I do have a boat load of ebgines and parts that I am going to get rid of. I know what you are thinking, "don't get rid of everything". But I have started a new interest in the vintage factory built three wheelers. I have three now. I just picked up my third from craigslist today. $50 or a Suzuki ALT125. Complete, just weathered. Almost all the parts are available and not too expensive. All the manuals are free on-line too. I just finished a complete rebuild of a 1983 Honda ATC 70. Got it off of Ebay for $100. It was really rough, but looks good now. I will post pictures later. Her is the GEM I found today! Stay busy guys......or you'll get old.

By the way. If anyone is interested in this four wheeler, I am selling it for $400 or trade for Enduro or dirt bike 200cc or bigger. It is a beast. Hauls my 300lb fat butt with ease.
:thumbsup:

YouTube - Firm Awesome Homemade 4 Wheeler ATV
 
#15
Good deal on the Suzuki, but don't you know 3 wheelers are dangerous and trikes blow.:wink: I have an ATC70 too. They're powerful for their size. Keep your eyes open for a Yamaha Tri Moto 125. That was my first 3 wheeler. They're 2 stroke, so no putting around. You have to run them hard to stay in the powerband. They're great fun. That's how I learned to ride a 3 wheeler well. The good thing with 3 wheelers is they usually don't have as many hours despite their age. People buy them, can't ride them, or the kids scare mom and dad and they get parked.
 
#16
I sold everything last spring so all I can say is dont over sell as it is expensive to replace ,, I have been looking for a kawasaki three wheeler for awhile now ,, Nice find by the way
 
#17
i got a kawaskai klt250 from a freind for 50$ all it needed was a starter and a battery. The things in awesome shape. I ride it all the time. Wish i could find a 4 wheeler for that price :) Gotta love the three wheelrs though you can get em dirt cheap
 
Top