Motorized Tricycle Build 2.0 : Finishing the crank and test riding it

[@niteshades_promise]

Awesome build. I think engine in the front is the way to do it. 🍻

[@diyathomevn]

Good . That guy really has potential. I've always wanted to build my own bike with a street bike engine. Maybe you just forced me to do it, haha.

[@siklistademakina]

i want to see a long/camping trip on this one!

[@WinstonMyers-il5dl]

I have a 100 cc 4 stroke motor kit for a regular bicycle , I’m trying to put on my Schwinn meridian tricycle . I didn’t mount the motor but sized it up and it looked like the drive chain to the sprocket would barely clear the frame , any suggestions because your motor is where mine will go

[@rick14377]

3 things: You can use tensioners or idler sprockets to avoid having the chain rub on the frame. You could also use a jack shaft, that will help with alignment. It will also allow you to mount the sprockets where you need them. If you are going to mount the engine in the center like I did in this build, I would highly recommend the jack shaft. I believe you can buy a bolt on jack shaft so that way you don't have to weld it on. I think the Schwinn meridian is an aluminum frame so welding might not be an option. Lastly, if the driven sprocket on the axle doesn't fit in-between the frame, you may have to use a smaller axle sprocket. If you do this, just increase the driven sprocket on the jack shaft.

[@WinstonMyers-il5dl]

Thank you , appreciate it. This being my 1st gas bicycle anything I just want to do it as right as possible

[@WinstonMyers-il5dl]

Question: Where did you get the jack shaft if you didn’t make your own and how long inch wise

[@rick14377]

@@WinstonMyers-il5dl I got the Jack shaft from OMBwarehouse. They have complete jack shaft kits, and I got the 12'' shaft kit. I tend to get larger shafts because I can always cut them to size. They come with 2 sprockets, a 17t 40 chain and a 13t 40 chain. However, since the sprocket on my clutch is 35 chain, I didn't use the 17t sprocket. Instead, I used a 36t 35 chain sprocket. You can use any size sprocket and chain, just as long as the sprocket bore is the same diameter as the shaft.

[@rick14377]

@@WinstonMyers-il5dl You can cut the jack shaft with some power tools like a chop saw, band saw, portable band saw, or angle grinder. If you don't have power tools, you can use a hack saw. that will take a while to cut through and it may not be a straight cut. the jack shaft I used didn't have threads on either end, through you can use a jack shaft with threaded ends. If you have to cut a jack shaft with threaded ends, you can use a lock collar on the side you cut. I recommend welding the lock collar to the shaft, but if you don't have a welder, the set screws will be good enough. Just make sure you torque the set screws down and use lock tight.

[@Patrick-rk9vw]

Finaly someone els that's working on a Trick I have a 100cc 2 stoke, Using a Jack shaft kit for a 5 speed sprocket. Be safe out there Owe are you using the original rear drum brake?

[@Patrick-rk9vw]

Well I went to your channel, and answered my own question about brakes and all, thank you for sharing your project.

[@rick14377]

@@Patrick-rk9vw yeah, I only did that because I couldn't find a hub with a 15mm diameter at the time so instead I welded the 5/8 spacer to it. I found a company that sells trike parts, and they have a 15mm hub but it's too late. I already did the damage.

[@CharlesNewkirk-lb6uh]

Yeah, your clutch should not chatter at cruising. Speed and a nice muffler would make it so pleasurable. But nice job all the sa bigger sprocket in the back would help you out extremely well!

[@Roger-hq1yt]

It looks to be geared too high, lower it a bit so it can rev more, shouldn't need to pedal it at all really!

[@mikesbarn1858]

I pedal for exercise and to save on the clutch.

[@sirmo667]

I did a build like this as well. I wish I could post a photo of it, but the design you did for yours is honestly one of the worst ways you can do it. I put my motor where the basket would go. Makes it much safer so that you’re not getting in the way of moving parts or the hot exhaust. Much less work involved too

[@rick14377]

But you lose the basket, the utility of the tricycle. I've built a trike with the motor in the back (my yellow trike), and it is way easier to build but no basket. Would like to see your trike.

[@sirmo667]

@@rick14377 You can easily put another basket up front. Which is my plan. But the motor up front honestly makes no sense unless it’s the two wheel bike 🚲 with a small motor in between the frame. Idm losing the basket for a more sensible construction

[@niteshades_promise]

This would be the ultimate store runner. You could carry a keg or a person on the back. Hauling camping stuff...🍻

[@gaim44]

Why the porn music?

[@rick14377]

I just use the music from youtube's studio, if you dont' like it, I won't use it.