BikesaLot New Member Local time 6:18 AM Joined Nov 17, 2008 Messages 13 Location Ft.Worth, TX. Nov 18, 2008 #1 here's my trike in it's early stages. originally a Desoto Classic
N NunyaBidness Member Local time 6:18 AM Joined Jun 20, 2008 Messages 329 Location memphis Nov 18, 2008 #2 got a magnifying glass I can borrow to SEE those pics?
BikesaLot New Member Local time 6:18 AM Joined Nov 17, 2008 Messages 13 Location Ft.Worth, TX. Nov 18, 2008 #3 Humble begining Trike http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PICT4548.jpg mockup 1 w/homemade forks http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PICT4546.jpg mockup 2 http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PICT4530.jpg first time welding http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PICT4527.jpg steel plates to extend the frame.
Humble begining Trike http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PICT4548.jpg mockup 1 w/homemade forks http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PICT4546.jpg mockup 2 http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PICT4530.jpg first time welding http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PICT4527.jpg steel plates to extend the frame.
BikesaLot New Member Local time 6:18 AM Joined Nov 17, 2008 Messages 13 Location Ft.Worth, TX. Nov 18, 2008 #4 Forgive Me I'm sorry bout the pic size. my 14 yr. old isn't here to direct me. i'm still learning this "post a pic" stuff. check out my humble beginnings pics.
Forgive Me I'm sorry bout the pic size. my 14 yr. old isn't here to direct me. i'm still learning this "post a pic" stuff. check out my humble beginnings pics.
N NunyaBidness Member Local time 6:18 AM Joined Jun 20, 2008 Messages 329 Location memphis Nov 18, 2008 #5 no big deal really, I'm interested in seeing that build and was disappointed to see such small pics. My riding buddy, CrazyGringo, and I have talked a lot about building a trike so I like to see each trike build that comes this way.
no big deal really, I'm interested in seeing that build and was disappointed to see such small pics. My riding buddy, CrazyGringo, and I have talked a lot about building a trike so I like to see each trike build that comes this way.
BikesaLot New Member Local time 6:18 AM Joined Nov 17, 2008 Messages 13 Location Ft.Worth, TX. Nov 19, 2008 #7 more pics http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/881737-R1-033-15_016.jpg mock up with high rise bars and 20" front, 26" rear wheels before i bought tires. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/881737-R1-031-14_015.jpg low rise bars.........thoughts??? Last edited by a moderator: Nov 21, 2008
more pics http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/881737-R1-033-15_016.jpg mock up with high rise bars and 20" front, 26" rear wheels before i bought tires. http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/881737-R1-031-14_015.jpg low rise bars.........thoughts???
S SimpleSimon Active Member Local time 6:18 AM Joined Apr 18, 2008 Messages 1,168 Location Shreveport Nov 19, 2008 #8 Keep the ape hangers - the low bars just look wrong on that rig, and besides, you'll end up with a sore back.
Keep the ape hangers - the low bars just look wrong on that rig, and besides, you'll end up with a sore back.
N NunyaBidness Member Local time 6:18 AM Joined Jun 20, 2008 Messages 329 Location memphis Nov 20, 2008 #9 I agree with SimpleSimon, the ape hangers look good with that trike. Can't wait to see the finished build pics.
I agree with SimpleSimon, the ape hangers look good with that trike. Can't wait to see the finished build pics.
BikesaLot New Member Local time 6:18 AM Joined Nov 17, 2008 Messages 13 Location Ft.Worth, TX. Nov 21, 2008 #10 New Trike Tires http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PA030031.jpg new rear 26" Dyna Fireballs http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PA030028.jpg i like the look of the low bars but the feel of the ape hangers are much better http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PA030036.jpg 26" all the way around Last edited by a moderator: Nov 21, 2008
New Trike Tires http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PA030031.jpg new rear 26" Dyna Fireballs http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PA030028.jpg i like the look of the low bars but the feel of the ape hangers are much better http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/justapik/PA030036.jpg 26" all the way around