[Beemer]

Re: I want to build a trike!

Woody, you basically redrawn your true love!

The requirements of EU laws for the needs to be more car-like with reverse trikes. I'm now looking into the Quasar style motorcycle route because its the best format for electric. I'd consider a leaning trike retro fit from this.

China loves trikes including reverse. Woodys wishes are leaning towards the milk float/tuk-tuk + trailer. Why not? Low performance, fun and a full machine to convert for several hundreds of £'s. Or at least a format that is easily made using a simple chassis and wood. The windscreen requirements in law are fraught with issues so I'd go for something that has it sorted.


Look here for cheap tuk-tuk & ATV prices(1)
And here too (2)

Want one of these super cheap Chinese items? The firm that CLAIMS to make the kit wants to charge $28k. Yours for 1/10 the price as bought from China.

There's a Brit trike company playing the same trick too.

Designs using sketchup are getting popular.

*Here*

And finally, a humungous selection of trikes for modding behind this link.

 

[Beemer]

Re: I want to build a trike!

Sadly, Todd is correct.
It has to be laminated glass up front.
However, kite marked or CE flat laminate is available to buy and cut to shape. A pair of them, AKA split screen Volkswagon bus, top hinged would not detract from what you want...

Oh yea, You HAVE to do the bodywork whatever the shape in lacquered wood or be damned!

http://home.clara.net/peterfrost/tryaneii.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/813811.stm
Note the top speed is 101mph... Simply because its a slippery shape.

This link below is the ugly bit... EU LAW.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:230:0119:0252:EN:PDF

 

[Beemer]

Re: I want to build a trike!

I agree about the windscreen matey.
There are plenty of local firms who can make your hearts desire but it might cost. Maybe think of a small car off a scrappie?

http://www.specialistglass.co.uk/index.html

http://www.guardianglass.co.uk/industry/contact

https://www.topclasscarpentry.com/c... Metric Casement Windows - Laminated Glass/3/

http://www.cylex-uk.co.uk/manchester/laminated glass.html

I'd love the idea of a single top hinged flat plate screen though. Would be brill on those hot days.

 

[Beemer]

Re: I want to build a trike!

I know my place....

I always thought you were kinky

Your place as a lady is aesthetics and to give a handy measure of encouragement. That is soo important.

I hope you guys know you'll need seat belts and stuff for the size and weight of this trike. Is why I'm now going the m'bike route because it is (don't have to believe me) structurally simpler!

http://www.trikeshop.co.uk/trike_law.htm

Off topic: If you are in the UK seeking a grant to plug your vehicle at home.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-announced-to-support-the-uptake-of-plug-in-vehicles
w00t!

 

[Beemer]

Re: I want to build a trike!

Front windshield glass has to be laminated, surely!