VW trike,forward mounted motor

[BIBS]

I found this VW trike on youtube>>

What I'd like to know is does anyone have any information as to how he did it?

 

[trikes4ever]

Here's one way. I contacted them some years back - loved the looks of the engine without the cooling tins. They claimed they didn't overheat, which was my primary concern. I stayed with conventional rear engine with cooling tins. Wheelies are part of the fun of a VW trike.

 

[BIBS]

Thank you very much 4 ever!!!I can see myself getting into a project like one of those trikes.
If you go to the Photo album....check out 16 &17 of 48....Damn fine lookin Trike!!

 

[trikes4ever]

Damn fine lookin Trike

Sure is. Looks like many have a-arm / swingarm / coil over suspension like Nova & Cyclestyle - my favorite & proven suspension system for the VW. Should you proceed please post LOTS of pics.

Might have a couple to post myself this week. Harley going in for Frankenstein this morning.

 

[Nana]

Might have a couple to post myself this week. Harley going in for Frankenstein this morning.

Congrats! Looking forward to seeing those pictures

 

[trikes4ever]

Looking forward to seeing those pictures

I'm looking forward to taking them. This has been a long time coming. Almost made the Lonestar Rally, but not quite.

 

[John Luciano]

How is that accomplishes, running the motor backwards or reversing the pinion gear?

 

[Papa Zook]

I like these:

 

[Gorilla]

I like these:

Me too. That clean looking motor is just a monster

 

[TrikerDawg]

Might like to take a peek at this company as well. Nice looking monsters. Lot of info as well. TrikerDawg

 

[TrikerDawg]

Sorry for the forgetfullness. Here is the site address: Steve Speidel's Wild Man Trikes

 

[John Luciano]

It almost looks like the 1100 Goldwing motor when mounted that way . I bet a Subaru motor like the SVX (6) or the WRX tubo would be wild mounted that way.. wow I spoke too soon Subaru and the Mazda rotary are in planning stages

 

[BIBS]

The forward mounted trikes Look awesome!!!...But,I'll bet the motors run warm!!!

 

[BIBS]

How is that accomplishes, running the motor backwards or reversing the pinion gear?

BUMP>>>Like john asked...how is it possible to run the motor forward of the trans?
Does anyone know?

 

[KDHUFF]

Ive been told to reverse the pinion gear, but have found nothing to actually tell you how to do it

 

[caveman50]

Thunderace on BTW UK made a forward engine trike & used a reliant engine, very knowlegable chap, at one time there were some detailed pics of the process on that site, I think he called the trike the candy box, it is a very impressive build. Hope this helps, Cave

 

[BIBS]

It sounds like reversing the gear is the ticket!!
I stopped by a Place here in South Jersey called Action auto....they do lots of VW work,build motors re-build 'em and transmissions.They also told me to keep my eyes open for a 72 VW bug with the motor and trans intact,they told me that they'd be only too happy to assist in configuring the trans for mid engine placement and help me build a short wheelbase trike(I'm thinking about 80-86") something that sits low...with a seat height of about 22-24"...single seater with a pair of 6 gallon fat bobs up front and essentially a harley front end.


I wish I had have started a VW trike build to begin with....lots less money and the VW seems a natural way to go.

 

[Ellge]

Take a look at this site trikegaraget.com

 

[BIBS]

Thanks!!....cool site!
What I dont understand is the need for 2 trans cases when 1 would work fine.....or are 2 cases needed?

 

[KDHUFF]

hey bibs, why the 1972 model?

 

[John Luciano]

I think the reason is to push the motor farther forward or you would be sitting on top of it, with only one gear box.

 

[BIBS]

KDHUFF...............I dont really now why unless that was the 1rst year of the 1600 cc motor,The "super beetle"?
Maybe it was the year of the dual port heads.

 

[BIBS]

I think the reason is to push the motor farther forward or you would be sitting on top of it, with only one gear box.

John...last night I found a picture of a mid-mounted VW trike....with the motor/trans mounted the same as the more common type VW trikes,but damifino where I seen the link/picture.
It had a single seat,bucket style and the seat looked real low(lower than I'd like)but the seat was Right in front of the "doghouse" of the motor and it appeared that the seat was actually an inch or so above the trans axel!!!
I gotta find it !!!

 

[BIBS]

Here it is!!!!four views.http://www.bfdtrikes.com/images/rides/0407trikein/reedley14.jpg
http://www.bfdtrikes.com/images/rides/0407trikein/reedley23.jpg
http://www.bfdtrikes.com/images/rides/0407trikein/reedley24.jpg
http://www.bfdtrikes.com/images/rides/0407trikein/reedley22.jpg

 

[Loner]

The extra empty tranmission case on the 'Swedish' style forward engine VW trikes was originated because Sweden and other countries have regulations requiring a certain minimum percentage of the vehicle weight to be on the front wheel. The extra tranny case moves the engine forward enough to meet those requirements. (As I understood the story).

 

[KDHUFF]

THAT is the style that I am looking for, Bibs if you find any build info please PM me anything you find

KD

 

[John Luciano]

Oh no . Now that is a VW trike I really like.... Another to put on the bucket list right after I get my Johnny Pag chopper

 

[BIBS]

eeeeyup!! she sure is!!!
Of course,it's always about dollars and cents LOL.
My shovelhead trike Hauls ass,turns heads and sounds better than the Newyork philharmonic!!! But...she beats the tar outta me with the straight axel...and so far The best price I've seen is 6 grand for an IRS suspension............which is why I checked out other set-ups(VW dub powered)

 

[lazor1]

there is a guy in south florida who builds something like that.Steve Speidel's Wild Man Trikes
he also uses porsha and subaru boxers

 

[BIBS]

lazor1.....I was just on line with him!!!!!....He may be building the frame for me,I'd have to complete it to accept the various ammendments to build it into a Cool trike....but I believe I could wrap up the whole Trike for under 5 grand.
A task for an old Vet living on a disability pension but it would sure be the type of challenge I would enjoy!!!

>>Steve Speidel's Wild Man Trikes