Freewheeler "Chopper" Project

[MDO]

Is it possible dropping psi to 24-23 would help?

 

[Free Bird]

Is it possible dropping psi to 24-23 would help?

Not sure. When they get the saddle on next week I am going to do some experiments.

Replacement wheels and tires are the most expensive option. I have my engineers in my plant volunteering some time on a potential repair scheme that includes raising the fender 1.5" (min) and stiffening the verticals and extending the support structure across the trailing edge of the fender... of course that means a repaint (Crying)

But it rides great without them... So I have that as a consolationorag:

 

[2ndheart]

Back online, met MDO and Freebird at Doc’s. Beautiful trike, I too will copy something from his build. I was happy to meet them, looking forward to a few rides with two nice guys.

 

[Free Bird]

My saddle is finished!!

 

[Free Bird]

Here is a different view of it

 

[jc1300]

I know wheels and tires would be expensive....but would just a lower profile tire be enough?

 

[Jack Klarich]

Very cool old school look:clapping:

 

[Free Bird]

I know wheels and tires would be expensive....but would just a lower profile tire be enough?

Yep, could be. I am exploring that option after I get the bike back in my possession. It has spent all of its time in the saddle makers house since I discovered the issue. I was actually riding it out to his place when the problem showed up. Thanks!

 

[DK Custom Products]

Here is a different view of it

WOWOW!!! Fantastic!

Congrats on your win at the show!

Curious to know if the tires growing is what is starting the oscillation.

Kevin

 

[2ndheart]

Beautiful bike, one of a kind.

 

[Free Bird]

Curious to know if the tires growing is what is starting the oscillation. Kevin

Thanks Kevin.

I am pretty sure it is a combo of growth and the air being shed by the big (deep tread pattern) tires.

Mickey Thompson said T-Bucket Roadsters that use them generally put a 1.5" gap between the tires and the flat fenders (if they use them)

I plan to mod them when it gets colder. I can run up to 60MPH with no issues

 

[hdruss]

Would adding Nitrogen in the tires help at all? I've been told that it helps the tires run cooler. At least that's what they told me when they charged me for doing it to my tires - Russ

 

[pioneer11]

Would adding Nitrogen in the tires help at all? I've been told that it helps the tires run cooler. At least that's what they told me when they charged me for doing it to my tires - Russ

I prefer a special blend of gasses consisting of about 80% nitrogen mixed with about 20% oxygen and a few molecules of carbon dioxide and a splash of hydrogen and neon as a stabilizer.

 

[Free Bird]

Would adding Nitrogen in the tires help at all? I've been told that it helps the tires run cooler. At least that's what they told me when they charged me for doing it to my tires - Russ

I am looking into 27" dia Formula 1 Tires as a first option.... then its the gas ax for the fenders and a rebuild if that option does not pan out

 

[MDO]

I am looking into 27" dia Formula 1 Tires as a first option.... then is the gas ax for the fenders and a rebuild if that option does not pan out

After all your work, I'm truly sorry your having problems my friend. Keep us posted.

 

[Jack Klarich]

I am looking into 27" dia Formula 1 Tires as a first option.... then is the gas ax for the fenders and a rebuild if that option does not pan out

Good luck with your rolling work of art

Hoping the gas axe is not needed

 

[Free Bird]

Won at the KSHE (a St. Louis Rock Radio Station) annual bike show today. Hey Micheal! This one's for you!!! Get better man. (yes... the sign says 6-22... the event was postponed due to a fire at the original location and today was the re-scheduled event...)

 

[Jack Klarich]

Won at the KSHE (an ICON on St. Louis Rock Radio) annual bike show today. Hey Micheal! This one's for you!!! Get better man. (yes... the sign says 6-22... the event was postponed due to a fire at the original location and today was the re-scheduled event...)

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I like the brace you made for that toll roll, very cool

 

[Free Bird]

I like the brace you made for that toll roll, very cool

Thanks Jack.... it is actually a guitar strap quick disconnect

 

[Free Bird]

Thanks Jack.... it is actually a guitar strap quick disconnect

 

[Free Bird]

Over the winter, I was thinking about working with Bill Holland to put a Harmon Girder on the front end.... here is my traditional crappy photoshop of that idea....

Met a guy at the Bike show today who could help me do that.... Hmmm.......?

(Note the yellow headlight will be the polished Headwinds Tomahawk on the trike now and not the yellow bates one you see here...)

 

[madrivermotorcompany]

Over the winter, I was thinking about working with Bill Holland to put a Harmon Girder on the front end.... here is my traditional crappy photoshop of that idea....

Met a guy at the Bike show today who could help me do that.... Hmmm.......?

(Note the yellow headlight will be the polished Headwinds Tomahawk on the trike now and not the yellow bates one you see here...)

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If Bill is busy/has a long build schedule, there’s Tim Statt at GigaStatt Cycles. He can do anything you can imagine and engineer it right.

 

[Free Bird]

If Bill is busy/has a long build schedule, there’s Tim Statt at GigaStatt Cycles. He can do anything you can imagine and engineer it right.

Thanks! From Tim's website it looks like he will be a real asset in my NEW science project.... I just love riding the new Free too much to take it down for a lengthy mod. So I got a donor bike and....

Here we go again!!!

 

[MDO]

Hey Jeff, what happened with your rear fender issue?

 

[Free Bird]

Hey Jeff, what happened with your rear fender issue?

Solved...just not done yet. Have the solution engineered just waiting for January or so to take the bike down. I have put 1800 miles on it since it got the paint finished and I am REALLY enjoying the rides. I was out last night in 30 degree weather and rode for around St Albans and Washington MO.... freakin cold... but really nice

 

[Free Bird]

If Bill is busy/has a long build schedule, there’s Tim Statt at GigaStatt Cycles. He can do anything you can imagine and engineer it right.

G'day again Mr. Madriver and BTW.... Welcome to Trike Talk !!!

Where is the world are you and your trike?

I see that Tim Statt is in U.S. New York. Does he have a shop. There is no contact data on his web site and his last Twitter Tweet was over two years ago

His Instagram site shows some GREAT and very applicable science on his softail frame mod so I would like to talk to him.

I am going to Start a thread for the new build over on the "Harley Conversions" forum and will report on my new project there

 

[MDO]

Solved...just not done yet. Have the solution engineered just waiting for January or so to take the bike down. I have put 1800 miles on it since it got the paint finished and I am REALLY enjoying the rides. I was out last night in 30 degree weather and rode for around St Albans and Washington MO.... freakin cold... but really nice

Glad you got a ride in. I'm riding this afternoon.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Glad you got a ride in. I'm riding this afternoon.

I just got back from running some errands

Cloudy , windy 62 degrees today

Thanks for the cooler weather Michael

I hope you are feeling better after your ride, praying your Dr gets this procedure right and you are back to getting stronger:clapping:

 

[haute pursuit]

Thanks Jack.... it is actually a guitar strap quick disconnect

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Man, I haven't checked on your progress in a few months. That bike is SICK! Glad that you got it finished and are getting some seat time brother. Fantastic job!