Comments on: Honda Powered Twisted Trike

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:34:48 +0000

I agree with Justin R. There are a lot of talented people who visit this site and other similar sites. Hat’s off to Paul and what he brings to all of us. You/we all have to remember, when WE put our product out to the public for viewing or for sale, it is going to be looked over with some talented eye’s. The word “GOOD” or well “ENGINEERED” are some very big words, depending on what your describing. There are some very, well meaning people, who do not have the experience on certain builds “basic engineering 101″ who think their product is just fine. Sooner or later, we all eat some humble pie. I am not directing this to anyone in particular. It is for all of us who build anything. Take the views from all of us, who take the time to post a comment and learn from it. Joe

By: Justin R

Justin R — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:41:46 +0000

2 tubes short? They did that on purpose.
Anyone think we’ll see a future for full-blown trike racing?
The concept seems sound, the use of fuel would not be as demanding depending on the powerplant, etc etc
Plenty of ppl can make their own too!

I’m new to Kneeslider and I have to to say, I like all of the brains I’ve seen represented on here and its great to have a place to rationally discuss with other ppl such things as these.

By: JohnnyStone

JohnnyStone — Sat, 31 May 2008 13:35:02 +0000

Do you guys know the SportCycle?
http://www.sportcycle.info/
Its a very similar vehicle, and it seems to be older.
I just believe that it only needs a better design…

By: pabsy

pabsy — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:19:58 +0000

we’ll differ but thanks for the link very enjoyable

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:50:26 +0000

Of course the shocks pivot at both ends, but mounting them at those extreme angles puts the bending moment right on the seals. I understand why they did it: to decrease the spring rate and gain more travel. But it is a really bad approach. The falling rate of that suspension must be insane.

Rest assured, the engineering is not sound. You want to see a well engineered, well fabricated trike, check out Joe’s http://www.lehighvalleychoppers.com.

Personally, I’ve never armchaired anything. Have a look at my website: a scratch-built car and two cafe racers that were virtually built from scratch.