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GunNut89 · 07-30-2012, 09:25 PM

hey guys, thought some of you fellow motor heads would like to see what i've been tinkerin with. i just got the honda threewheeler a few weeks ago. havent messed with that one too much yet. the little trike is a pretty cool machine. it started out as your typical mini bike frame. i got some 7/8 rod and made a rear axle and welded on some bearing holders. the motor is a 5 hp honda with a gear reduction chaincase. it only does about 10 mph but it has all kinds of power. the trike in the middle is called a Tri-Sport. i bought it from my neighbor for 50 bucks and i restored it over winter. i think it turned out pretty good!

woolleyworm · 07-30-2012, 09:30 PM

Nice set of trikes !

GunNut89 · 07-30-2012, 09:32 PM

thanks woolley!

time2shoot · 07-30-2012, 09:43 PM

I see wheelies in your future.

dad2thebone · 07-30-2012, 09:53 PM

Nice! is that a 185 on the right of the pic? I had 7 of those atc's at one time and i miss them bad. Since my surgery i know in my Heart i cant ride again but it doesnt stop me from wanting to hahahaha.

carver · 07-30-2012, 09:57 PM

I've been looking around at the three wheelers, I've had a couple in my time. I like the 4 wheelers too, but not the price that goes with them. Haven't found anything local, 300 miles of here. Found a few up north for around $800.

GunNut89 · 07-31-2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dad2thebone

Nice! is that a 185 on the right of the pic? I had 7 of those atc's at one time and i miss them bad. Since my surgery i know in my Heart i cant ride again but it doesnt stop me from wanting to hahahaha.

its a 200s. its in rough shape but it runs like a honda!

GunNut89 · 07-31-2012, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by carver

I've been looking around at the three wheelers, I've had a couple in my time. I like the 4 wheelers too, but not the price that goes with them. Haven't found anything local, 300 miles of here. Found a few up north for around $800.

three wheelers are fun as heck for a change over riding quads. its just a different feeling. i dont think the trikes are anymore dangerous than quads. people who say that trikes are deadly just dont know how to ride them.

Zane71464 · 07-31-2012, 06:33 AM

Nice and havent seen the Honda 3 wheelers in some time!
About 30+ years since I've rode one.

GunHugger · 07-31-2012, 07:07 AM

Don't forget why we no longer have new 3-wheelers...

Our government banned them for our own good.

Another example of the government overstepping their ground and banning a product because of it's perceived danger. While all along the problem was parents buying them for their kids and allowing them to ride them without helmets and other safety gear and little training.

The media jumped on it and showed every 3 wheeler accident, injury and death they could dig up while ignoring injuries from skateboards, BMX bikes, dirtbikes and quads until the 3 wheelers were banned.

It was shown but never reported that the 3-wheelers didn't have more rider injuries than the other forms of fun. It was just over reported like the summer of the shark attacks we had a few years ago. In the end that summer didn't have any more shark attacks than previous years...just reported more often.

That has a familiar ring to it doesn't it.

gun-nut · 07-31-2012, 07:52 AM

GunNut89 · 08-02-2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GunHugger

Don't forget why we no longer have new 3-wheelers...

Our government banned them for our own good.

Another example of the government overstepping their ground and banning a product because of it's perceived danger. While all along the problem was parents buying them for their kids and allowing them to ride them without helmets and other safety gear and little training.

The media jumped on it and showed every 3 wheeler accident, injury and death they could dig up while ignoring injuries from skateboards, BMX bikes, dirtbikes and quads until the 3 wheelers were banned.

It was shown but never reported that the 3-wheelers didn't have more rider injuries than the other forms of fun. It was just over reported like the summer of the shark attacks we had a few years ago. In the end that summer didn't have any more shark attacks than previous years...just reported more often.

That has a familiar ring to it doesn't it.

i couldnt agree more!

skullfr · 08-02-2012, 08:44 AM

I hear ya bro.Big brother stepping all over our life.

Zhurh · 08-02-2012, 09:19 AM

The ole Village Indians here in Alaska still prefer & use those ancient Honda Big Reds around fish camp, traditional thing; good luck & cheap.

07-30-2012, 09:25 PM	#1
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	just a few of my latest projects hey guys, thought some of you fellow motor heads would like to see what i've been tinkerin with. i just got the honda threewheeler a few weeks ago. havent messed with that one too much yet. the little trike is a pretty cool machine. it started out as your typical mini bike frame. i got some 7/8 rod and made a rear axle and welded on some bearing holders. the motor is a 5 hp honda with a gear reduction chaincase. it only does about 10 mph but it has all kinds of power. the trike in the middle is called a Tri-Sport. i bought it from my neighbor for 50 bucks and i restored it over winter. i think it turned out pretty good! Attached Images -->

07-30-2012, 09:30 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: just a few of my latest projects Nice set of trikes ! __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

07-30-2012, 09:32 PM	#3
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: just a few of my latest projects thanks woolley!

07-30-2012, 09:43 PM	#4
time2shoot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon SD Contributor Posts: 2,600	Re: just a few of my latest projects I see wheelies in your future. __________________ I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE!

07-30-2012, 09:53 PM	#5
dad2thebone Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,357	Re: just a few of my latest projects Nice! is that a 185 on the right of the pic? I had 7 of those atc's at one time and i miss them bad. Since my surgery i know in my Heart i cant ride again but it doesnt stop me from wanting to hahahaha. __________________ 9-11-01 we will never forget.And then we have dec 7 now it's Nov 6th all sad days for our country. And dont whizz on my leg then tell me it's raining.

07-30-2012, 09:57 PM	#6
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,254	Re: just a few of my latest projects I've been looking around at the three wheelers, I've had a couple in my time. I like the 4 wheelers too, but not the price that goes with them. Haven't found anything local, 300 miles of here. Found a few up north for around $800. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

07-31-2012, 06:33 AM	#9
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Re: just a few of my latest projects Nice and havent seen the Honda 3 wheelers in some time! About 30+ years since I've rode one. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

07-31-2012, 07:07 AM	#10
GunHugger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW PA Posts: 1,161	Re: just a few of my latest projects Don't forget why we no longer have new 3-wheelers... Our government banned them for our own good. Another example of the government overstepping their ground and banning a product because of it's perceived danger. While all along the problem was parents buying them for their kids and allowing them to ride them without helmets and other safety gear and little training. The media jumped on it and showed every 3 wheeler accident, injury and death they could dig up while ignoring injuries from skateboards, BMX bikes, dirtbikes and quads until the 3 wheelers were banned. It was shown but never reported that the 3-wheelers didn't have more rider injuries than the other forms of fun. It was just over reported like the summer of the shark attacks we had a few years ago. In the end that summer didn't have any more shark attacks than previous years...just reported more often. That has a familiar ring to it doesn't it. __________________ . “There will be a revolution in this country!” “I don’t believe people should to be able to own guns.” ~Barack Obama "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here." ~Captain John Parker, to his Minute Men on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775. Last edited by GunHugger; 07-31-2012 at 08:04 AM..

07-31-2012, 07:52 AM	#11
gun-nut Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ohio Contributor Posts: 931	Re: just a few of my latest projects __________________ Don't retreat just reload.

08-02-2012, 08:44 AM	#13
skullfr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 902	Re: just a few of my latest projects I hear ya bro.Big brother stepping all over our life. __________________ If Ya cant stand up stand out There is no atheist in a foxhole Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the Lord my strength,which teacheth my hand to war and my fingers to fight

08-02-2012, 09:19 AM	#14
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,815	Re: just a few of my latest projects The ole Village Indians here in Alaska still prefer & use those ancient Honda Big Reds around fish camp, traditional thing; good luck & cheap.