"Minibike build off" heathkit Boonie Trike

[KB2ROCKET]

per your request this link has been updated to show how to attach a live rear axle to a boonie bike without drilling or welding
http://community-2.webtv.net/KB2products/HeathkitBoonieTrike/

 

[jimh]

That is one mean looking machine. You could run a live axle on a regular Boonie, and use a nice disc brake.

 

[KB2ROCKET]

I will be running a hydraulic disc brake as soon as I fab a bracket
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I would like to add that it would be alot easyer to attach the axle bearings if you used a 2 bolt flangette
the 3 bolt was difficult

 

[jeep4me]

Now it makes sense. I couldn't figure out how you were going to attach the axle. Great idea, this trike has great ideas all over it. Very nice. I guess you really are a rocket man.:thumbsup:I'm sure I'll be referring back to this thread time and time again. Keep up the good work and keep posting those pics.

 

[KB2ROCKET]

site updated again 01/01/08 to show the inboard disc brake setup
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it wouldnt be to hard to flip this setup and make it outboard for a standard 2 wheel bike
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happy new year

 

[KB2ROCKET]

I have been looking forward to today for a while now Today is the day I get to work on the boonie project
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so about 4 1/2 hours into it I finished the rear fenders
so I steped back to admire my work
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and I come to the conclusion that (I HATE it!) so I bashed it to bits with a hammer
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and came inside to rethink a better way next time

 

[KB2ROCKET]

it looks like I will have everything ready for May except the clutch my plan was to use a Duster 94c clutch but Not with a chassis mounted jackshaft
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the plan was to fabracate a heavy duty TAV30 style unit that bolts to the engine only using a duster 94c drive and driven clutch and is self contained as a compact unit that can handle 30hp
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but I cannot afford the parts at this time
I will submitt pictures anyways just so you can see what has been done
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good luck to all the minibike craftsmen