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Post by cliftonc on Apr 13, 2012 13:42:02 GMT -5
As my legs continue to get weaker, I can see myself ending up on a fixed trike in the future, and I like the reverse trike layout, for whatever reason..
A Can-Am is not in the running, so something that occurred to me was to find one of the old TKAs with the incredibly wide front end, and make it a non-leaner. There would be no race-track cornering, but in just around-town use, it may be doable. Thoughts?
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Post by savy09 on Apr 13, 2012 14:02:28 GMT -5
Short of adding a fixed axle like the 300cc rear 2 wheels that also have independent suspension. What about adding a air hydraulic shock system similar to what you find on car rear hatchs and suv hatch windows. Or just stiffer controlled air shocks.
Other is to duplicate the front end of the MP 95 can am knock off. They also have a newer version of the MDTKA in a ruckus style that may be non leaning. Fist and latter seem the most expensive Just thinking Savy
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Post by mnfitz on Apr 13, 2012 17:06:34 GMT -5
Instead of going non-tilting what about mounting a disk brake rotor on the tilt mechanism and using a lever to lock it up-right when going slow/stopping and release going fast (basically a functioning, usable version of the tilt-stop they have now).
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Post by cliftonc on Apr 13, 2012 17:13:38 GMT -5
Sadly, these days the cost is the prohibitive factor. Can-Am has finally released a model with auto clutch and a paddle shifter on the handlebars, but it starts at $16,449, and right now, even a new base Chinese scoot is not an option.
My thoughts were that with the older ultra-wide TKA, eliminating the leaner capability may do the trick - it would be independent suspension, and on those, the tire-center-to-tire-center measure was almost 51", which scared a bunch of folks. there must be some of these in garages somewhere for a bargain. Depending on the weight distribution, that front track may make it workable, barring any race-track cornering, and I could give it a try by just temporarily pinning the leaner swivel mechanism. If it did not prove practical, I could just undo that and resell it.
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Post by cliftonc on Apr 13, 2012 17:16:38 GMT -5
Instead of going non-tilting what about mounting a disk brake rotor on the tilt mechanism and using a lever to lock it up-right when going slow/stopping and release going fast (basically a functioning, usable version of the tilt-stop they have now). That had come to mind - it is essentially what the MP3 does. I rode a 250 MP3 and really liked it, just could not afford it. [sigh] |
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