First Street Test on the New Tires!! CBR 600 Reverse Trike Project

It's been a long time since you guys have seen the reverse trike build but today I'm working on the rear swing arm of the reverse trike. I wanted to rebuild the reverse trike swing arm to accommodate larger street tires. Next reverse trike video I should be adding a shock to the rear and finalizing most of the swing arm as well as adding the front brake calipers. Also let me know what you guys think about swapping the engine, should I keep the cbr600 or replace it with something else?
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[@thirdcargarage2951]

Great job so far. Air ducting and an electric cooling fan. Keep that radiator. Only need a fan at low speed. And bring your idle down. Again, great build.

[@mikesheahan6906]

That thing is really cool, and it is going to be a lot of fun. Just like a motorcycle, it is going to take a while to remember to turn off the indicators after you turn.

[@nano-gq9tv]

Lmao same with a dump truck we forgot all the time

[@luviminrobles2404]

How did you install the reverse gear sir?

[@bustinyanutz4195]

@@luviminrobles2404 there isn't a reverse gear, he drifts backward

[@dustinmiller7278]

Ive had my 81 honda gl500 for 2 years .... still dont remember to turn off my indicators lol

[@dustinmiller7278]

@@luviminrobles2404 its call a gravity gear just drive up hill and gravity backs him back down

[@Jeffer54Jeff]

You need to go more positive camber on the front wheels, looks like an equal amount on both sides. You can add a rub block of UHMW plastic for a chain guide so you don't wear a groove in the metal brackets at the front area of the chain. Finish that thing and get it legal.

[@rcmadlabz2492]

It looks like it is very stable with the camber set where it’s at, and that’s a good thing. *Have to remember that he is probably running 35psi in these tires and at that pressure, designed to support ALOT more rolling weight. **If he plays with the air pressure on the fronts and rear tires, his current setup will work even better.

[@jamesetyrrell13]

Maybe adjust the toe might help too

[@Todd_G_FPV]

Looks pretty good to me, go any further and your wearing out tires every week lol

[@dodgeme1986truck]

@@Todd_G_FPVthe tires are too tipped in at the top and he should be around 20-25psi in those tires for my guesstimate on the machines weight

[@FarmerFpv]

Oh yeah, let's throw in some random caster and camber and some toe because we never drove it and know if it's over or understeering or very sensitive at speed. You, armchair mechanics, are hilarious. 😂

[@lenny0347]

I think just having an air duct to the front of radiator would make a huge difference

[@johngreydanus2033]

definitely needs more air flow

[@Avetho]

Maybe even, idk, a fan or something? A bigger radiator or a second radiator with a fan or two. He did say he meant to install a fan on it, so he knows the radiator was getting little to no airflow in its current setup, that's why he wasn't gunning the throttle that much methinks (beyond his slow-moving neighborhood) but he didn't expect it to overheat so quickly. And with a new engine with more power, hopefully with a reverse gear, he will need more radiator surface area and more airspeed as well, thus powerful fans and more radiator with ducting to provide enough airflow at higher speeds to replace the need for the fan to be running at full power.

[@michaeleckhard763]

Why not mounting it in front of the feet, keeps them warm and has better flow.

[@Avetho]

@@michaeleckhard763 You have very interesting ideas dude, its acting like a heater core of sorts then, I'd have never considered that, that's smart :P

[@Todd_G_FPV]

@@Avetho until it decided to spring a leak haha burnt feet anyone? Still a good idea tho just need a shield from burns and your good to go!

[@brandun10]

Wow! This was an unsuspected treat!

[@mauriciorios8453]

Ohhhhh yeeeeaaaahhhh....very nice...

[@cinnamonrollypoly]

Four things that would make this perfect: - radiator fan - firewall - chain guide - some bada$$ wheels and tires.

[@stevenmarchand8146]

Very much agree on all you said! I'd include front and rear fenders, that will make it easier to get it road legal

[@Lucas12v]

I'd also fix the swingarm mount position. It's not strictly necessary but it will make a big difference in the long run. Be a shame to get lazy at the end when this thing is so cool.

[@cinnamonrollypoly]

@@Lucas12v I actually don't think he needs to. Take a look at the way most motorcycles are set up, and you'll see that most have their swingarm behind the sprocket. Nearly all motorcycles have chain torque, but that's why adjusting the chain to gave the proper amount of slack under full load is important. Honestly, if he loosened up the chain, and put in some good plastic chain guides, I think it'll be fine.

[@geofham8332]

Obvious to anybody with a brain what was going to happen, been meaning to do that ?????

[@bustinyanutz4195]

@@cinnamonrollypoly no crap, he's not talking about the swingarm being behind the sprocket, it's too high it needs to be about an inch or two down

[@bailarinmax]

This one is a winner. need some nice painting and enjoy....

[@petroelb]

You really are the master of putting the radiator in a position where it will get zero air flow....

[@yatsen2000]

Man I could so see that with fiberglass body.

[@simonwatson5299]

You need a fan on that Rad. You need something on your instrument panel, to indicate that your turn signal is on. You need an expansion tank for the overflow on that Rad. And brake disks, aren't supposed to make that grinding sound when you spin the wheels. Other than that, great build!!

[@MasonsCustomPC]

Those front brake rotors need to get more heat in them before they really start grabbing. Having the rear caliper hooked up will help too. Great job my man!

[@carl9537]

More heat in those thin disks ?! 😂

[@MasonsCustomPC]

@@carl9537 Yea... haven't you ever driven your car when it's cold out? The first few times you hit the brakes they don't work as well because there isn't any heat in them. Cold metal = Less friction. Warm metal = more friction. Now that having been said, I'm not talking a blazing amount of heat. But that machine isn't heavy enough to heat those massive brake disc's just in the short amount of time it was driven. Also, I have a degree in the automotive field, and am ASE Certified. Just FYI.😘

[@jdubad2a]

Not sure of the laws where you are but I'm from Missouri and I was told by the highway patrol that if you use enough of the frame from an actual motorcycle then you can license these just like a normal trike motorcycle. Main thing being the VIN. So if you have a frame you might be able to weld it to the back and get this thing street legal. Just an idea keep up the great builds.

[@jtj250]

Gonna wear on inside of front tires.

[@VermontPaintandPhoto]

Glad to see you have it closer to being finished. well if they ever really are finished..lol. what if you add a small cowl on the loop like a F1 to push air down to Rad also. just a thought. be well

[@mrdavebenson]

I was thinking along the same lines & maybe an air duct or secondary radiator on the nose to assist ...I'd love to give that machine a run out where I live here in the North of Sweden ...You can go for Hours without seeing hardly any traffic!😀👍

[@DrewEdwardBacklas]

Need to raise the front suspension a touch so you have full contact patch with the tires or your going to wear them out fast (and have less than max traction)

[@ryanrotten8595]

It's a dual a arm set up that appears to be the same length topped up bodem so raising your suspension will not change your contact patch you need to do it by adjusting the a arm.

[@2088bob1]

duh you just need to do a proper front end alignment and not raise so much for your suspension knowledge

[@advancednutritioninc908]

good catch! I agree. and also maybe a compensating shock to help stabilize the rear wheel.

[@outdoorsman2180]

Nice. Cant wait to see the new buggy!!!

[@clemarcosmarcos1533]

You are the best, I admire your work and you can bet that you are an inspiration

[@ryanperry9472]

Dude! Your neighborhood looks NICE! This thing has turned out pretty awesome! If all the parts were painted and it had bodywork on it I swear it would look like a big company made it! I promise that is a compliment! Way to go man!

[@Snugglez187]

I would try actually running that engine in its power band before deciding to swap it. You weren't feeling anywhere near the full power with the rpm that low. Also, in most states you can register those as a motorcycle, so try contacting your Department of Motor Vehicles to find out what would be required to be road legal. It can't hurt to ask.

[@quartfeira]

You are absolutely right

[@jessiequinton9974]

3:44 Neighbours are like "Wtf kinda contraption is this man riding now??" XD

[@bailarinmax]

Thank you ... for the mid-week posting.

[@gamerduck3707]

Things to fix/upgrade: a dashboard blinker for the blinkers(bc you can't see if your blinkers are on 😁 ), need bigger radiator(you drove around 30/40 min(I guess) calmly, and it boiled the coolant, please hook up the back brakes(I don't want you to get ran over by a truck 😬), paint... I see you really like this project and if you like it I do too xd, keep it up 👍

[@EliteRock]

_"If it looks right it is right"._ You have a natural eye for chassis/suspension geometry. I knew it was going to overheat from the get-go though, with a rad that size, out of the air flow, no fan, at that time of year - I was literally waiting for it to boil when you switched off. But don't mind me, I'm one of those "you missed a bit" types, your projects are fantastic.

[@theadventuresofshellyandfr5618]

Do a hard break check to know how it’s going to react under emergency stopping. Before you go 70mph on treed back roads. Be safe young man. You got skills we need you alive.

[@bendover8084]

It started boiling right when you backed up to your shed. Perfect timing. Lol You don't need a bigger radiator, you need a fan

[@sabesabe5032]

dont stop this project it is great i like that reverse trike

[@Shmoozo55]

Consider adding a coolant overflow tank like the ones found on modern cars and trucks. But maybe install a bigger radiator or a second one, as well as at least one electric fan with a proper shroud first. Perhaps move the radiator up to the front of the vehicle to put it more prominently in the air stream up there, assuming there's a place there where it can be mounted which there quite possibly might NOT be.

[@aarongrabowski3775]

I think if you add some air scoops and a fan that will fix your overheating issue

[@SuperHification]

Add side pods like an Indy car and then put the radiators in there one on each side angled forwards.

[@guidorneles]

Am I the only one who would like to see him back on this project?

[@nakoawarrior3186]

I was in the bathroom and missed your build,.... but I'm happy with your end results.

[@67shelbygt500]

Seriously mate that thing is amazing you really need to make it Street legal because that will put a smile on your face every time you drive it. Maybe put some panels on the sides and the top and maybe make a wind deflector

[@nothingtoseehere4026]

Bonus video. Nice job.

[@Steven1Cicero]

It looked like you were having a blast riding that, It also needs some mirrors so you don't have to look behind you to see what's behind you.

[@glenpiro313]

I think the comments covered everything man, but I dont think I saw this subject mentioned. Your camera on the front, what it shows (aside from your ear to ear grin), is the pretty much perfect symmetry of your tubes. Frame tubes. Your bends, positioning, fit up etc, all looks completely matched. That part (to me anyways) trumps every single other facet of this build. Camber, cooling, power, mirrors etc, all that stuff is nothing, compared to building a frame. Im a noob tube bender, and Ive got a Rogue Fab M600 with all of the goodies, but knowing the small amount I know already, its easy to see youre dialed in. That right there is the biggest hurdle , again in my head anyways. Well done.

[@CMichaelLyle]

Geeezzz that thing is wider than I thought. Takes up the whole lane

[@cjzx325]

Extra video this week! Nice treat. This thing looks like a blast! I think the radiator you have now is fine. Maybe mount it below the upper support and make a cowl to grab the air from the roll hoop. Add a fan and you'll be golden!

[@CarlosSilva-gc1pl]

Relevant level 3,000, ergonomic comfort to subscribers. As quoted by admirers: really cool.

[@therichie9916]

This is one you need to perfect and patent. This needs to hit the streets big time.

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

" Lights On For Safety "!!!!!😳😳😳😳!!!!

[@littlemotor414]

All it needs is an expansion tank….seriously. Awesome build!

[@terryeasterday580]

You got any ideas for a skin? Maybe some cool looking ducts to funnel air into the radiator. Like a sleek Indy car, meets mad max.

[@dillonoliver27]

No skin looks badass but if he did it would look like the early 2000s t-rex trike

[@alaska4229]

I've never clicked on a video so fast in my life

[@Studio51media]

Look, I’m impressed that you have evolved upwards… unlike some of the other channels, that in my humble opinion are stuck on stupid. I think we all know who / what I’m talking about? It’s really a fantastic project, and I’m VERY much looking forward to seeing you get it running on a track, or some place, you can see what it’s capable of? You sir, are VERY talented! Thank you for sharing!!

[@calholli]

Your idle is still high.. Underneath the carbs toward the center of the bike there is a little twist knob that adjusts idle.. Usually there is a 12in cable dangling off of it, with another twist know on the end that clips onto your fairings (on the bike) so that you can adjust idle from the outside. You should be able to find it fairly easy. I've personally never seen an idle cable break or have issues, so I would bet that it's hanging right there once you start looking.

[@jongun78]

if you do swap the engine, try to find one with a title, all you need besides that is probably mirrors and horn and I bet you could get it street legal. Inline 4 motorcycle engines do sound mean when they get past 10k rpms though :)

[@nzzs203]

It’s not the engine it’s the part of the frame with a vin you need for a title

[@michaeleckhard763]

No front end stabi?

[@surplusstock8778]

I'm doing a similar project with a damaged Zero electric motorcycle.Does the electric motor need to have a Vin on it?

[@surplusstock8778]

I have front hubs,wheels and discs from a BMW 3 series I got from the scrap yard.Can anyone tell me if its possible to create A arms for them or will I have to get custom hubs made?

[@nzzs203]

@@surplusstock8778 no, as long as your frame has been registered. Technically, you would have to pass inspections and apply for a rebuilt title and of course, it would have to comply with all of your state codes. I’ve done it a couple of times, it’s not really that bad. Just time consuming and sometimes frustrating, especially now with the coronavirus scare... Buuuut.....there’s ways around it😬

[@nathanskills5777]

It runs so smooth great job👍 Watching from Philippines ❤️

[@Crush0819]

The hoy out thous man’s face as he drove Is priceless

[@joeyvlljs7931]

Love how you roll thru all the stop signs

[@shane_7even_ten569]

Looks better on car tires

[@pepechas9295]

Incredible work. Congratulations.

[@vincentchaza8111]

yo engine sounds outer this world.wow!!!

[@HugosGoKartsHd]

Wow, Dude, love it, it looks amazing, looks fun.

[@jasonlucas8740]

Are you going to try to get that legalized?

[@lostnetwork5717]

ngl i keep losing motivation to work on my trike and your videos give me more motivation exspecially this one i want to get out driving mine

[@cesargomez4505]

Thanks for the ride!

[@manaudio1]

looks very nicely set-up. That is probably static boiling, common to have an electric water pump to continue to cycle water with the engine off for a period of time (electric fan will help as well, also running after engine off). Bulk of braking is via the front wheels, probably just needs better master cylinder to caliper ratio. Needs more torque because of the extra weight, maybe the CBR 1000 engine you mentioned....? Good work!

[@rogerthat10-47]

You have convinced me, I've got a GPZ600 & an OG mini front subframe, oh & a turbo, & with a bit of luck & a big hammer they will go together beautifully, it won't be as long as yours & it will definitely be narrower but it should be a really fun thing to play with, this will be my first dip into Turbo's I don't think they work on most bikes I'm more of a Nitros kinda guy but if they are fitted properly Superchargers work incredibly well, but with this, I should have plenty of room to play with & hopefully it won't look Shite like they do on most bikes. Nice job with the front end it looks very much like an Ariel Atom, & that can never be a bad thing.

[@devonjohnson8313]

That thing is really cool as............................

[@imo8628]

A bigger radiator, with a fan , even by adding a pair of 'Ears" to the sides of the radiator to funnel the air to the core, but one thing I think you should consider is a rear tyre with more chunky and aggressive tread . On dirt, the tyre you have is going to get very little traction.

[@SkotiM]

Titling brackets on the front wheels and a ball joint (or something) linkage between the chassis and the rear wheel mounts would probably improve the turning circle. Not sure which part of the country this is but it's absolutely beautiful countryside

[@mattjwilliams8275]

Very Nice!

[@gixxernut8021]

This thing is awesome now build some aluminum body panels!! Awesome build!!

[@janreitsma1096]

small tip place the larger radiator between the front wheels with a fan at the bottom in a pull configuratie .and would straighten the front wheels abit for equal wear and grip, and a turbo maybe but really cool project

[@jeffthrone9904]

Looking good. I would move those taillights. Maybe under the the tubing. They just hang out there

[@Miekkajakunnia]

Mirrors would have been handy on your drive there but it’s a nice machine you put together

[@pedrojacquez2575]

That things a cruiser for sure cruiser certified

[@kwakkers68]

Great fun! And well done! Contrast the position/angle/placement of the standard CBR rad positioning - there's nothing inhibiting the air-flow. + the fairing on many bikes acts as a scoop, driving air into the rad > could fabricate something to do the job in ally. Looks like the air-box is obstructing, plus it's angled. + re-fit expansion vessel and hose. The OEM thermostatic set up might be up to the job, if you correct the angle/obstruction, catch the air flow. (Check the thermostat for function - an easy test).

[@nathanmciver6496]

See, thiers a guy who gets that right! CBR! Nice

[@islandlife9127]

That thing is awesome. I still think you should try to get it street legal.

[@Butterfly07949]

Awesome trike very well built very Mad Max!

[@masterbeernuts9344]

Man it's got the shape for it already... you could wrap that badboy in a blacked-out Batman themed shell. 🦇

[@joshy_h_8088]

Killing it on the edit.... again and this trike is badass

[@chrispearce4481]

If you can, get the rev counter from the CBr hooked up. An in line 4 motorcycle engine has almost no torque, only horsepower, that it delivers right up the top of the rev range. Find out where the rev limit is and start changing just before it 😄

[@6.7Rollin]

get a set of dirtbike radiators an mount on the pillar, keep existing radiator an add a fan!, with all 3 it will be perfect

[@Humboldt710]

Those are some great looking roads to cruise on. This project looks like so much fun!

[@XJRRIDER]

maybe you could place 2 radiators on the side of the frame , on the part where now the radiator is located below. And a simple upgrade for braking are sintered brake pads

[@dvrrwd307]

This is the kind of vehicle I've wanted for a long time. I just don't have the means of building one myself, or the money to have someone build it for me. Sure wish I had one though.

[@mr.jackpot4264]

You deserved a million subscriber bro

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

Super cool!!!! You need head lights on when you ride it

[@docholliday1185]

My fav build of all!

[@TCreatorO]

Woooo! Thank you!!

[@garymucher9590]

If you are not going to build a body for it, and I think that would be amazingly awesome project with some custom eye catching paint scheme and colors, then just paint the frame. But I would highly suggest you make fenders for all three wheels as well. The minute you get into any rain, and yes that will happen one day, you will be covered in road grime and water. Especially from the rear just going straight. When you turn the front tires will spray you for sure...

[@tylerfranklin7921]

Supper cool build I think sun body panels would look awesome. Aluminum or fiberglass for aerodynamics or sum like that

[@allanmerritt2870]

Can't wait to see it all painted and sorted a cuple of little thing it's a beast dude 👍

[@LizzyB123]

You're in a part of the country with some of the best driving roads in the world. If you can't find a track, get it legal, get it reliable, and go for a road trip

[@henrye718]

You need side ducting to the radiator I have built 3 reverse trikes. I ushaully/eventually move the rad to the front but the cure before that is ducting. A fan helps too 😜.

[@chaunster]

Just need a pressurized overflow tank and a fan on that radiator

[@mrrambles852]

Upgrade to larger front brake calipers, hook up the rear brake, run ducts to the rad, add a rad fan, the extended wiring could be adding residence so the temp isn't reading correctly. ✌

[@LAZEHNDER]

Por fin ese bendito motor funciono bien!

[@thercbarn5001]

Very cool! Can not wait to see more. Might want to see if you have a go cart track near you.

[@awright9183]

Ahhh that's awesome Chris... I can imaging this beast with all the frame work painted gold and red 3mm think plastic panels behind them to fill the gaps but expose the gold frame work, then black painted rims with white writing on the tyres and a cut out on the bonnet panel to expose the horizontal shocks (can't be coving those up...lol) also will have to match the rear shock to the front yellow ones. What a machine champ. Absolutely love this thing.... Stay well, take care. Ad from Oz. 🇦🇺🙃👎

[@antares2112L]

Coool! It's kinda perfect for a spin or 1 day trip

[@waynebrown5428]

That thing is awesome! Keep the 600 engine.

[@frederickmcknight2123]

Would like to see you ride more of your builds

[@JUSTDONTRUN.]

You only need a strong cooling fan. Mount it pulling air toward the back. Also get a slave cylinder off a compact stick shift car and you can get more power to the front brakes. And definitely need more camber in the front. Some sheet metal work for ducting air to the engine will also help a lot. It’s cool as hell already, are you going to design a body?

[@cinnamonrollypoly]

You are the hero everyone needs, but no one deserves.

[@BraxxJuventa]

I think it's fast enough with this engine. 👍😁

[@danf4616]

You've done a lot of cool projects, but this one is right at the top! 👍

[@jeanniehepler-brady4514]

Should try to get it on the rd