stainless leading link fork

[Malteser Mario]

Hi there,
what do you guys think about a stainless leading link for a vw trike. What pipe dimension and wall thickness will suffice? does anyone have any plans for a leading link?????

 

[RSW]

Build A Leading Link
http://trikerdon.50megs.com/leading_ link _info.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/crazy/trikerbob/BuildingLLfiles/Starthere.html

 

[trikertroy]

Leading links are the very best front ends for trikes and sidecars.. no doubt about itll

Im told that stainless steel isnt the best material to use where there may be any flex.. aside the very high cost.. the welding process is more then just welding.. There is an annealing process so the weld area doesnt become brittle. Iv never use stainless, other the sheet metal panels.

Please check out the Monster Leading Links kit: http://bettertrikes.yolasite.com/mon...ading-link.php ThumbUp

 

[RSW]

Why do you say they are the best front ends for trikes?

 

[DeathBySnuSnu]

Rsw:
In my case a leading link would be used to reduce the amount of trail. A typical motorcycle front end has too much trail for us who dont lean in the corners. From what I have read the large amount of trail does not have much effect on a rear engined VW trike because of the minimum amount of wieght on the front wheel. Converted motorcycles typically use a raked triple tree to reduce the trail and old side hacks used the leading links.

Malteser Mario:
I am planing on building a leading link with stainless steel tubes, aluminium swing arm and motorcyle shocks. Carefully measure the angles of your steering neck and calculate the trail you want. I am planning on one inch of trail.

 

[subeetrikerdon]

Why do you say they are the best front ends for trikes?

Mainly because you can easily set in the amount of trail you have. On my trike I have about 1" of trail. Makes it very easy to steer. My rake (55 degrees) makes for a very short turning radius.
With the correct springs on the front it makes for a easy ride.
I wouldn't have anything else.

 

[aussiepilch]

Why do you say they are the best front ends for trikes?

Because they were originally designed for side cars which have a similar geometry to trikes. Once the lead and trail is worked out Bob's ya uncle, can't beat 'em.