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Post by texomaev on Feb 2, 2013 22:49:32 GMT -6
5mph fast at what speed, the faster you go the further off it will probably be. I paid closer attention at 55mph (GPS/Phone Reading), but glancing at it from time to time in town seemed to be about the same as well. I suppose there is no means of calibrating the on board speedometer. Not to big a deal, as I think I'll be ok, especially since it's fast with regards to getting a ticket. I like to drive under the limit anyhow. |
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Post by texomaev on Feb 2, 2013 21:35:28 GMT -6
Is there a means of buying aftermarket or replacement windshields which are better suited for long distance highway traveling for these Chinese scooters? This particular trike's windshield is great for protecting the speedometer from bird droppings while parked, but really does nothing to help with wind fatigue at high speeds. If anything, it seems to direct the wind right at your face/helmet. Got a Slipstreamer Scoot-50 for mine. Haven't installed it yet but size seems right. Interesting looking Windshield. Never knew they had scooter shields that mounts to the mirror posts. I'm going to have to look and see if my mirrors will lend themselves to that kind of mount, since the are not quite the norm. Have you had a chance to mount your's since the previous post? Is this what you purchased? .powersportsuperstore.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=4705920" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> .powersportsuperstore.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=4705920 |
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Post by texomaev on Feb 2, 2013 15:56:33 GMT -6
Video of a pretty long run with the steering dampers installed. I'm quite happy with the feel of the Trike with these installed. Will certainly keep them in place.
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Post by texomaev on Feb 2, 2013 14:20:50 GMT -6
After that check your phone against a trusted vehicle. Speedometer test, shows the Trike's speedometer to be aprox 5 mph fast. Wish there were a means of calibrating it. But it's something I can live with anyhow. |
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Post by texomaev on Jan 31, 2013 1:47:45 GMT -6
Is there a means of buying aftermarket or replacement windshields which are better suited for long distance highway traveling for these Chinese scooters? This particular trike's windshield is great for protecting the speedometer from bird droppings while parked, but really does nothing to help with wind fatigue at high speeds. If anything, it seems to direct the wind right at your face/helmet.
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Post by texomaev on Jan 30, 2013 0:59:35 GMT -6
Texomaev, have you checked your speedo against anything like a GPS or a radar gun, somebody following you in a car ect? I don't know about the trikes but the Chinese scooters are not known for accurate speedos, they are often of 10-15 %. Handlebar mount for my smartphone arrived today. Will do a speedo test with its GPS as soon as the rain subsides. |
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Post by texomaev on Jan 28, 2013 22:06:00 GMT -6
Bonham??? Don't you just hate what they did to the courthouse. When I was a kid they remodeled it and in my opinion ruined it. BTW, I was born in Sherman and my folks live in Lannius. Anyway I love Fannin County, spent a lot of time there as a kid, I plan to visit the folks in a couple months back there. I'd love to stop by and see your electric conversion projects. Here's a short video I took today driving the Trike after work in Bonham: Here's the trike on a test run, between Bonham & Ector: Look me up at the school administration building when you get into town. The Electric Truck is there, the Electric Farm Tractor is at the FFA teacher's farm. |
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Post by texomaev on Jan 27, 2013 14:25:15 GMT -6
Tow-in for me is not an option on this particular DF300TKB, found myself fighting to keep it on the roadway even at low speed. Most certainly tow-out at least in my situation with this trike. I hope the dampers of which I plan to attach at the front of each hub, then to the trike frame will help dampen the flutter. I think if the steering arm was at the front of the hub instead of the back, it would have behaved much better. The highways here in Texas/Oklahoma where I plan on using the trike is so cutup with road gutters, from all the semi-gravel truck traffic, having an unstable front end doesn't help with matters. Normal motorcycles can be a challenge to keep on the road even.
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Post by texomaev on Jan 26, 2013 21:59:22 GMT -6
Check out this VIDEO of the PLAY: And yes if you look at other Reverse Trikes the Tires look like they are going the wrong way. Maybe try switching them from one side to the other then see if that helps. Alleyoop Wow, thanks for showing me this. I do not think mine has that play in it, but I certainly am going to check it out. While the wheels were off, I pushed and pulled at every joint, so I thought, but now I am second guessing myself. Mine certainly (Thankfully) does not have this play in it. After close r viewing of the video, it looks to me like he has some broken welds on the arm itself. Wondering if that is the after effects of several miles with the original flutter. I ordered two steering dampers for ATV's just now on Ebay for $25 each. Hoping they will lessen the flutter, and save the lower arm from this sort of damage. |
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Post by texomaev on Jan 26, 2013 19:50:27 GMT -6
Check out this VIDEO of the PLAY: And yes if you look at other Reverse Trikes the Tires look like they are going the wrong way. Maybe try switching them from one side to the other then see if that helps. Alleyoop Wow, thanks for showing me this. I do not think mine has that play in it, but I certainly am going to check it out. While the wheels were off, I pushed and pulled at every joint, so I thought, but now I am second guessing myself. |
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Post by texomaev on Jan 26, 2013 16:36:12 GMT -6
Liability will keep pretty much most shops away from these trikes. The bungee thing at 60 mph scares me my friend. Stay safe. Be Big, AMAC Yes, It's certainly not a permanent install. Just trying to determine if an arm between the two hubs (holding them in tune with each other towards the front of the hub) would help keep the wheels from fluttering. Or if mounting two dampers one on each hub is the best. I'm leaning towards using two motorcycle steering dampers one for each hub. |
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Post by texomaev on Jan 20, 2013 21:19:03 GMT -6
Well you can go taller for more diameter, about all you will find is probably 3 inchs taller so that equates into 1 1/2 on top and 1 1/2 on the bottom so see how much you can raise the fenders to accomadate that much more. You would need about 1/2 clearance. Alleyoop Here is what I did to my Trike I went with 3 Inch taller tires but I had to raise the Fenders. I had a hot rod welder make my Fender Holders Adjustable to I can lower or raise them:  And I got the Middle 205/65-10 Kenda Tire. The OEM was 225/40-10 which is the one on the left.  Nice to see the comparison photo. Going to see what is typically available in the 12" diameter sizes. Need to stay with same width, but taller if possible. OH, I also am having a hard time finding speed ratings on these types of tires,. Got to have highway rated specs, at least 70+ mph. |
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