Kimjon

And finally I got sometime to finish my own one...yeeehaaahhhh!!!! Starting to think I've got this shit sorted? Though something is bound to happen between now and the weekend...???

I haven't tried. Maybe if you bounced it? With no sleeves you can't turn them at all. They just keep going straight no matter what!

Holy bejeus yesterday/last night was a huge effort. My friend Mike came around and we worked to about 10.00pm to finish up all the loose ends and get the trikes race ready for the coming weekend. Result: JUMBO trike is now completed and rearing to go. This motor gave it's share of problems...but that's what you've got to expect when you buy a cheap swap meet motor with no knowledge of its history. But it's roaring with un-governed life now...so bring it on!

She tried to move a parked farm ute in my driveway by giving it a friendly nudge the other day. Turns out drift trikes aren't that good at shunting and the ute didn't budge.

So cool - if you brake it...you can fix it right there!

Here they are: Thew...now time for a beer!

And finally drift trike number 9 all fabricated and ready for painting. I paint outside to avoid any over spray issues in my shed...so it will have to wait for a fine day before I can get that done. And that completes the set. 9 out of 9 done.

Got it running today:

So...sick child sent home from school equals opportunity to stay home too:) So close. Needs pvc pipe on tires, fuel lines and wiring to finish.

Should get that one nearly done this weekend all going to plan?

Or this off ebay. https://m.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Axle-Complete-Assembly-Carrier-Hub-50-70-110cc-ATV-Quad-Bike-Buggy-Go-Kart-/111789342017?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20150519202348%26meid%3D9fa2950af2b84695a1a382da85868efb%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D281750687459%26itm%3D111789342017&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460

This may (?) Work. https://touch.trademe.co.nz/motors/listing/view/1741817427 Unsure on spacing and how butchered it is? I've got some bigger pvc pipe that could or maybe could fit those tyres? It's not mine...just saw it the other day on trademe and thought it might be worth $50?

Yup...you've got it. Simple as that

And video...this thing is crazy fast! Best one yet. Certain death is almost guaranteed...

And GUBBY trike also finished. Though he was rude to me...so I've accessorised it for him L.

And done! Three more to finish... Then race day!

So close

Yes...yes...YES! An absolute labour of love...well done you!

And again...more bits dry enough to slap on:

And GUBBY nearing final completion: And LOGAN starting to come together:

No rest on these things...got a self imposed deadline to meet. LOGAN trike: Happy with it all mocked up, and with the pit bike MX front wheel grafted into place...it's then time to paint it a colour that won't go unnoticed: I've always had a real crush on this colour...but never been brave enough to paint a car or motorbike in it. That's what's cool about these things as you can experiment and do really tacky things to them (fully "Repco" it out with accessories from the catalogue ) the end of the day it just adds to the fun of it all.

And done...booyah!!!

Jumping back to the LUKE trike...Here's a video of its first start up. One pull and broom mmmm put put put.... Pretty trouble free project. Needs pvc sleeves to finish...but that's all. Everything else works as it should. I've been up and down my driveway about 10 times without it missing a beat.

Next up...GUBBY trike. As you can tell by my pro colour matched paint job, I have no qualifications...in well...anything really...but especially not painting! By the time it all comes back together hopefully it doesn't stick out like dogs balls. I've painted all the other fiddly bits and will hopefully assemble it tomorrow all going well.

Mmmmmm sexy exhaust wrap....mmmmmm Tasty!!!