Little indian trike

[boatguy]

Was looking for some boat stuff in the shop when I came across my Peerless axle set up that I bought with Peekster at Windber a few years ago--so you know how that goes--the brain starts and before you know it I had it all cleaned up and mocked up on my lengthened Little Indian. I located a set of small slicks that I had and I think this may work.Got the hubs--will make plate to fit slicks or regular wheels. Have to get the Peerless keyed so I can move the motor over and use a go kart sprocket so I can change ratios. Will tear it apart and start on welding up the rear bearing holders.Updates soon.

 

[2SlickNick]

Was looking for some boat stuff in the shop when I came across my Peerless axle set up that I bought with Peekster at Windber a few years ago--so you know how that goes--the brain starts and before you know it I had it all cleaned up and mocked up on my lengthened Little Indian. I located a set of small slicks that I had and I think this may work.Got the hubs--will make plate to fit slicks or regular wheels. Have to get the Peerless keyed so I can move the motor over and use a go kart sprocket so I can change ratios. Will tear it apart and start on welding up the rear bearing holders.Updates soon.

Okay I am subscribed... You have me all excited.
I finished my mini trike build 6 months ago and love it. I enjoy the heck out of the live axle. Since I ride so much on the street I like the the 15x6-6 wheels, but fancy the thought of adding 20" wheels and a differential.
Can't wait to see how this turns out and I do suggest a TC (Torque converter).

 

[jeep2003]

Nice those are some beefy slicks! Id recommend a straight axle rather than the diff. But youre welcome to give it a try. The problem with running a diff is when one wheel lifts up it spins and when it hits the ground again it sends you into a wheelie and straight on your butt.

 

[boatguy]

Thank you for that info--it will be easier to run a straight axle as I have one already keyed--appreciate your input.

 

[chatten63]

Bill. You going to stuff a ohv tecumseh in the trike. This is going to be pretty cool when done.

 

[Not so mini bike]

I hope to see this at windber next year.

 

[boatguy]

Hey rick--going to put a new hemi in it--should be different when i figure out the gearing with those tires.

 

[cheezy1]

I dig it....I have picks of my mini trike if you need any references.

 

[Not so mini bike]

I dig it....I have picks of my mini trike if you need any references.

Well come on let's see. Don't be shy

 

[boatguy]

I dig it....I have picks of my mini trike if you need any references.[/QU

Ya Bill I would like to see the pics of your trike--thanks.

 

[cheezy1]

Ok..I will send some over shortly via PM. I didn't wanna gum up your thread with my pics....lol.

 

[jays0n]

Are you going to stretch it at all? If I hadnt stretched mine I can't imagine how horrible it would be to ride, especially with tires that big!

 

[Harleys Papa]

Nice those are some beefy slicks! Id recommend a straight axle rather than the diff. But youre welcome to give it a try. The problem with running a diff is when one wheel lifts up it spins and when it hits the ground again it sends you into a wheelie and straight on your butt.

I agree Bill, being so short and narrow a straight axel would be the way to go :thumbsup: I would think about a TAV or a jack shaft too

 

[boatguy]

Thanks guys--the frame is already stretched and after Jeep2003 suggested I am going to use a solid axle--will update.