Griffo
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| posted on 4/8/08 at 02:05 AM |
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Trike questions
hey guys, I've decided not to bother with the idea of a 7 style kit car until im a bit better off and can afford to spend alot more time and
money on one, therefore I have decided to build a trike instead, im going the somewhat boring route of using a VW beetle rear running gear and engine
and hoping to build something resembling the PTW trikes (very low, large rear wheels long loooooong
front forks). I've been trying to find some information on the trike version of the SVA but cant find much. I was hoping to learn things such as
is a front brake required? what about a parking brake? If anyone could point me in the right direction or give me any trike building tips they would
be greatly appreciated.
Griffo
[Edited on 4/8/08 by Griffo]
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trikerneil
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| posted on 4/8/08 at 05:32 AM |
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That's a nice looking bit of kit.
Have a look HERE for starters.
Let me know if I can help,
Neil
ACE Cafe - Just say No.
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smart51
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| posted on 4/8/08 at 07:08 AM |
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I have a copy of the MSVA manual, which covers all 2 and 3 wheeled vehicles plus quadricycles. I haven't read the sections on mopeds (<50cc
<28 MPH) but for everything else, you need front and rear brakes and a parking brake.
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 4/8/08 at 07:27 AM |
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hi there,
if its an electronic copy of the mSVA can I have a copy?
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02GF74
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| posted on 4/8/08 at 10:22 AM |
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interesting .... but how are you meant to steer that?
and notice the cross brace between the handle bar, perfect decapitation device. 
just becasue it looks smart, doesn't mean it is.
[Edited on 4/8/08 by 02GF74]
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smart51
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| posted on 4/8/08 at 10:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ceebmoj
hi there,
if its an electronic copy of the mSVA can I have a copy?
Sorry, I only have a paper copy.
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ceebmoj
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| posted on 4/8/08 at 11:11 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by smart51
quote:
Originally posted by ceebmoj
hi there,
if its an electronic copy of the mSVA can I have a copy?
Sorry, I only have a paper copy.
hi where did you get youer copy from?
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smart51
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| posted on 4/8/08 at 11:41 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ceebmoj
hi where did you get youer copy from?
VOSA link to MSVA manual
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Griffo
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| posted on 4/8/08 at 02:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
interesting .... but how are you meant to steer that?
and notice the cross brace between the handle bar, perfect decapitation device.
just becasue it looks smart, doesn't mean it is.
[Edited on 4/8/08 by 02GF74]
If you have a look at the FAQ section they have video of it being steered and it actually turns really well.
You do have a point about that cross brace.
It looks so cool though
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Griffo
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| posted on 4/8/08 at 02:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by smart51
I have a copy of the MSVA manual, which covers all 2 and 3 wheeled vehicles plus quadricycles. I haven't read the sections on mopeds (<50cc
<28 MPH) but for everything else, you need front and rear brakes and a parking brake.
Thanks, are you sure about the parking brake, i didn't think motorbikes had them?
I thought a front brake would be required but the PTW (american) ones don't which makes it easier.
I have just skimmed that PDF and it says tricycles need seat belts :-S
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smart51
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| posted on 4/8/08 at 02:31 PM |
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three wheeled vehicles need a parking brake. 2 wheeled vehicles have a stand instead.
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Griffo
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| posted on 5/8/08 at 07:00 AM |
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lol, that makes sense
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Triton
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| posted on 1/12/08 at 10:42 PM |
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Anyone know if bike engined trikes will need reverse like bec's next year?
Cheers,
Mark
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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smart51
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| posted on 2/12/08 at 08:11 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Triton
Anyone know if bike engined trikes will need reverse like bec's next year?
I'm told, though I hardly dare to believe it, that 3 wheelers will continue with MSVA rather than IVA. I do hope so.
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Triton
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| posted on 2/12/08 at 05:12 PM |
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Tickety boo and it's cheaper too....
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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