Help Identifying Parts on Trike

[87_442]

I am currently trying to learn all I can about this trike, and was wondering if anyone could help me identify what these parts came off of (yes, garage/barn is a mess, but working on it).

First is the fork...What kind of Harley is this from? Got a clue from the 100th anniversary badge, but that could have been added on also.





Next is the tank...speedometer housing looks kinda old, with no large switch:




Finally, the clutch slave cylinder...is this a Harley part or VW?



Any ideas?

Thanks,

Jim

 

[irondad01]

Hi Jim, The master cylinder looks like an aftermarket one used on dune buggies. I have two on my trike, one for the clutch and one for the rear brakes. I forget the brand but on mine the bore size is marked on the side.

 

[87_442]

Thanks! That has a very short throw, and the foot pedal is pretty narrow and hard to work with my foot...tends to slip off (I'm only about 5'7").


Any ideas on a better foot pedal, like a flat plate, or possibly a rubber pad that would fit over the rod? Would make it much easier to use. Edit: I did see some flat pedals, with rubber pads on them. Need one that bolts on like the current one...or possibly like the brake pedal on the other side...just need some surface area and grip.

Thanks,
Jim

 

[vwbug72501]

Welcome to the world of VW trikes where you will learn all types of engineering and fabrication skills. The vast majority of VW trikes are one-offs built by an individual to their own design parameters. Pedal looks like its round. Possibly put a bicycle handlebar grip over metal or some rubber heater hose with a couple of screws on the bottom to keep it from rotating.

 

[87_442]

Welcome to the world of VW trikes where you will learn all types of engineering and fabrication skills. The vast majority of VW trikes are one-offs built by an individual to their own design parameters. Pedal looks like its round. Possibly put a bicycle handlebar grip over metal or some rubber heater hose with a couple of screws on the bottom to keep it from rotating.

Yes, it's a 1" round bar. Found something that might work if it had a larger i.d.


Will look some more to find something that fits. Possibly could glue it on.

This will be a fun project with all the little things to fix and upgrade. Will be fun when it's done!

 

[LTRuf]

Looks like you could replace the peg with a standard highway bar footrest. and just leave out the clamp. Like these from walmart for cheap
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kemimoto...4?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101177955

 

[87_442]

LTRuf, I like that...Will look for something like that.

VWBug, yeah, this was definitely built to someone's specs...they must have been pretty tall. Everything is a bit further out, harder to reach, like the ape hangers...Got to find a set about 18", maybe with a turn down, so it will be easier to control the steering during a turn. It's kind of a stretch to keep hold of the handlebar.
Nice thing about this trike...I'll be able to customize it to my specs.