[Darkrider]

Now granted this is a longer term project idea. But after doing some reading on the tote gotes as a result of Sams Coleman thread. I figured i might as well start a thread on this idea to serve as a project log of sorts. The idea i have is getting ahold of a couple of old trikes be it a pair of Honda ATCs or Yamaha Tri motos..etc. Mostly for their front end and rear axle. The idea is to build a chassis similar to a mini bike/tote gote to serve as a new platform. Essentially it will be a stretched chassis vs the original trike chassis. This will allow the addition of a decent sized rack or bed behind the seat. The Motor will shift back a bit as well. More then likely some sort of motorcycle fuel tank or even the donor trikes tanks will be used to increase fuel capacity to what ever engines end up in these. Already figured out i can more then likely just flip the brake linkage levers on the rear brake to keep it working as the rear axle will be flipped to work with the jack shaft system from the motor. Using donor parts from an ATV will allow for easier service in the future. I hope to use 12 v electric start motors and if needed will figure out some way of driving a car alternator off of the jack shaft to keep the battery topped up. By using a full size vehicle battery it will take a lot of use before it is dead. Overall design is still a work in progress. Will attempt to sketch out some ideas in the near future.