Video Of Furniture Dave's Trike
Homebuilt, No Welding
One Of A Kind Vehicle

    The whole idea behind this prototype is to create a motorized vehicle that is Easy To Build requiring no welding or heavily machined components; Light Weight And Portable so it's easily transportable and movable by users; Economically Feasible so costs are relatively inexpensive; Practical And Useful giving a user the safety of not easily falling over when riding, and experiencing the "motorcycle-like" open air, body-less riding sensation; Beautiful And Eye Appealing so others will enjoy it as it passes by on the street!!!

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    Design Parameters: NO WELDING [Easily Disassembled], Easy Construction & Material & Parts Availability, Home Depot, Local Bike Shop, Hand Drill, Jig Saw, Hack Saw, Wrenches, Common Tools, Bench Vice, Lots Of Elbow Grease ...

• wheels bicycle 20 inch aluminum
• frame steel & aluminum pre-punched, square & angle
• body pvc 1/16inch flat sheet
• front width 50 in
• total length 77 in
• front wheel track 44 in
• wheel base 55in
• height (handle bars) 35 in
• seat height (from ground) 17 in
• ground clerarance 6 inch
• power 2.5 bhp
• curb weight 115 lbs
• rear wheel swing arm & adjustable coil spring suspension (using a modified Hyper System20 bicycle frame)
• caster +8 deg
• trail 1.25 inch
• tow-out 1 inch
• camber 0 deg
• front wheels lean +8 deg upon full turn (resulting from initial caster of +8 deg)
• engine 49 cc Honda GX50
• engine type 4 stroke
• clutch centrifugal
• rear brake linear pull caliper
• stop light rear 6v battery, handle bar switch actuated
• other lights LED rechargeable
• horn 6v battery car horn, handle bar button actuated
• fuel consumption 150 mpg
• top speed 50mph
• crusing speed 25mph
• turning circle diameter 22ft
• gas tank capacity .5 gal, fuel regular gasoline
• oil splash type .5 cup 30W regular
• braking distance from 15 mph 4ft
• acceleration 0 to 15mph 3sec

NOTES: This Vehicle Is NOT Intended To Be Driven On Expressways or On Major Roadways And Is NOT Intended For Speed But Rather For Local Neighborhood Transportation...

NOTES: This Vehicle Is Classed As A 3 Wheeled Moped (49cc) And Is Street Legal Requiring No Other Legal Necessities (no title, no registration, no plates or insurance) In My State Of Michigan USA ... {always wear a helmet when driving}!
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