I have made a lot of progress during the cold weeks of winter. Note: sbs stands for side-by-side seating. The manufacturing phase of the engine conversion...
I just posted a message on the progress of my construction. Would like to hear from anyone with a project or a project planned. Nothing stirs others to action...
Micro pilot gets away with minor injuries http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/manawatustandard/0,2106,3183673a6502,00.h tml 10 February 2005 By MERVYN DYKES Injured...
Anyone flying a lite trike using the JPX engine? I'm trying to decide between the JPX and the MZ34 and would like some feedback so I could make the right...
My 2 place sbs Geo powered trike is ready to start the engine. Just waiting on some warmer weather to have the shop doors open for that. Also need some...
Finally a decent warm day in Central Illinois. Took progress photos of the sbsGeoTrike and my LiteTrike. They are in the photo section. I am building a web...
I am using the current production HD carb, a Keihin CV on the Geo. Needed to make the carb heat decision. In light of the fact that the 2 cycle engines do not...
Today I received this answer on the ExpTrike group and wanted to share it here. This clarifies the issue of Experimental Trikes. Read in detail. The FAA put...
Link to the FAA site with all the regs and explanations http://afs600.faa.gov/AFS610.htm Just looked up the regs on the weight of an aircraft that can be flown...
Just put a photo of the Cruise sbs Trike in the photo section. I understand that this Trike will be at SunNFun. Anyone that sees it fly or just sees it all,...
This post is to clarify and make the point that one of the key reasons for using a DirectDrive 1.3L 4 cyl Geo engines is the low cost of providing a reliable...
First, my target for static pull is 220-240#. That is what would normally be expected from the 3 cyl Geo with redrive. I plan to limit engine rpm to 3200 with...
In the sbsGeoTrike folder, I put a closeup photo of the Geo engine conversion. In this photo you can see: 1. Harley CV carb mounted to the standard Geo intake...
Hey guys can anyone help me on how to find the balancing point where to make the trike frame attach to the wings? I dont know a process without without alot of...
Location of the Hang pivot point I will give the very simple explanation and if you need more, I can expand in later posts, let me know. First, find the...
My opinion on fuel injection. There are two negative issues with fuel injection. Weight and compexity. The weight issue is fairly minor but can add up. 1....
Has mike shared any plans of his trike with anyone? Mike if you are still around you made a neat trike and I would like to know more about it. What engine was...
I have never seen plans or any hint of plans from Mike. I believe that he had access to the manufacturing facilities of a PPC manufacturer where he works....
Guys I am the newbe to this group and to this sport. Thanks for all the help so far it is a blessing! Can a person learn to fly trikes from instructional...
Well, lets take those questions one at a time. 1. You cannot learn to fly a trike from a video. You will need 12-20 hours with an instructor or experienced...
... I live in extreame north GA and went to lookout MTN hang gliding club for my flight which is about a 2hr drive. How much of the 2 grand is for the wings?...
I fly a Sabre which has a Kaw 340 and it works very well, The 440's are easier to find and have about 8 more hp. That will work fine. The Jbird type of...
... Oh this info is helping alot and I am feeling like I can do this now!! just need some $$$.. Is a KAW engine the only one that will work with a redrive? ......
HELLO GUYS, FIRST, I WANT THANKS FOR HAVING ME ACCEPTED IN GROUP. I AM CONSTRUCTING A TWIN-SEAT TRIKE, WITH ENGINE Vw AIR COOLED 1600cc, TUBULAR STRUCTURE IN...
Engine options. There are a lot of engine options, but given a tight budget, I cant think of any that will give more for the money that the Kaw440. The Rotax...
Hello, glad to have you aboard. Everyone is welcome as long as their posts are Trike and Trike building related. Glad to hear about someone working in steel...
I did not make the point in the previous post, but I will simply delete all off topic posts. If there is not a tie to Trikes or Trike building, it is gone. My...
Further note on engine options. I still am working on my mini trike with a 13 hp Tecumseh engine. When I find or build the right wing, I will attempt to fly...
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