Rear Axle Rigid Swingarm or 4 Link?

[mutwagn]

I am trying to get my my plans together for my GL1200 trike.<br />
Figured out what I'll use for a rear axle, it will be either an 8" ford, or a SuzukiSamurai axle, but I been looking at ways to mount the axle to the frame<br />
Most use a rigid Swingarm, that is built around the standard Honda Swingarm that has been reinforced. This is no problem, and fairly easy to do, but I have been wondering if any one has setup a triangulated 4 link for a rigid axle trike?<br />
Thanks for any help and insight, Andy

 

[classycustoms]

I have a regular 4-link with a diagonal link on my big block V8 trike & it works great. You can really dial it in to get it perfect. Plus it handles great!

 

[vwmaniac]

Real nice V8 trike, can you tell me what rake you have on it?<br />
Thanks

 

[mutwagn]

Thanks, I am leaning toward a triangulated 4 link for a little more simplicity.<br />
I did pick up a Samurai rear axle today. It is setup like a nine inch, but the ring gear is only 6.9", and the axle housing was just a little heavier than a metal softball bat. There is a bunch of info for DIY disc brake kits.<br />
So now I gotta get the bike home, and stripped down.<br />
Thanks again, Andy

 

[classycustoms]

Got 45 degrees all in the neck, none in the trees.