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A Limo Trike

Discussion in 'Homebuilt and Modifications' started by Bill I, Apr 19, 2014.  |  Print Topic

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  1. Bill I

    Bill I

    Region:
    SouthWest
    State/Country:
    AZ
    City:
    Phoenix
    Ride:
    Homebuilt
    Name:
    Yoda
    I built this trike about 5 years ago. The fella that bought it brought it back to me complaining that the rear end was acting funny and he was unable to ride it. Asked me to fix it up so he could continue riding. So, after several weeks of looking around I found an old trike that was almost complete. At least it had ;the rear axle that I was looking for. I removed the old rear axle and installed the new, used one. This sucker is long. You need all 4 lanes of a highway to make a U-turn with it, but the owner loves it.

    Safe Rides,
    Yoda
     
    Bill I, Apr 19, 2014
    #1
  2. Bill I

    Bill I

    Region:
    SouthWest
    State/Country:
    AZ
    City:
    Phoenix
    Ride:
    Homebuilt
    Name:
    Yoda
    I guess I'm still learning how to operate a computer.

    Safe Rides,
    Yoda

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    Bill I, Apr 19, 2014
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  3. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    So out of curiosity, what was wrong with the rear end of the trike?
     
    A.D., Apr 19, 2014
    #3
  4. Bill I

    Bill I

    Region:
    SouthWest
    State/Country:
    AZ
    City:
    Phoenix
    Ride:
    Homebuilt
    Name:
    Yoda
    What wasn't wrong with the rear axle? The outside bearings were completely shot. Both sides, which really surprised me. Usually, it's the drive side of the axle assembly that goes first. So, now it's got a new rear axle assembly and the wheels don't wobble. :jiggy9:

    Safe Rides,
    Yoda
     
    Bill I, Apr 19, 2014
    #4
  5. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Well I guess the :goodnews:, was that he was actually USING it...enough to even wear it out. :eek:
     
    A.D., Apr 19, 2014
    #5
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