Wednesday, June 15, 2011

On Three Wheels


First ride test is delayed until Saturday June 18 due to lack to time/money. Determination still outweighs problems on the triple beam, and Pikes Peak is "for sure". 

Unfortunately the 4-1 system and the Ti footpegs will have to wait. We'll be running stock parts instead. That won't stop us from going fast.
As you can see this is not a final assembly but we are "very close". Day jobs, ugh, why can't we build trikes full time!?
Lean angle setting is very conservative. We'll trim down the bump stops to allow maximum performance. From all appearances, the final product matches the 3D model. Steering angle is significantly greater than the original Monstrosity 620 as is lean angle. We also have less roll-steer effect and less on-center roll resistance. All this should combine for a much more nimble machine with significantly greater maximum cornering. Increased trail should make for greater high speed and braking stability as well. All this is theory of course, but with the trike on it's wheels we are very confident.
Just one last bit of eye candy. Stay tuned for wheelies, jump and other stunts.

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