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Title: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: PierceEye on July 24, 2013, 10:31:40 PM
http://cycle-car.com/index.htm
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: Lever on July 24, 2013, 10:36:35 PM
kinda neat
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: PierceEye on July 24, 2013, 10:55:00 PM
Better than those Can-Am ones
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: SG Racer on July 25, 2013, 04:21:00 AM
That's pretty cool.
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: D-N-D on July 25, 2013, 06:16:50 AM
Nice !!!
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: ultrarider123 on July 25, 2013, 08:09:26 AM
Wow a sneak peek of the new 2014 CVO trike!... :huepfenlol2: ;D :o ::) :2vrolijk_21:

I wouldn't mind having one of those in the garage sitting next to the MINI.  Very nice.
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: Gstavro on July 25, 2013, 09:27:35 AM
That is so nice, but couldn't fit my rear end in there. Lol
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: skratch on July 25, 2013, 05:54:31 PM
if i had to ride a trike, and they would sell them:

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u123/skratchster/photo_zpse9b7d32f.jpg) (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/skratchster/media/photo_zpse9b7d32f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: Uncle Fester on July 26, 2013, 02:35:57 AM
They're made by the Liberty Sidecar guys up in Seattle. They are indeed very cool, but holy balls are they expensive. They're custom-built-to-order...you could probably pick up a plain-jane version for about the cost of a new CVO Ultra.

But would I buy one if I could afford one? Hells, yes. Build it around a 120R and paint it up like a 1920's racer.
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: Charlie on July 26, 2013, 07:08:01 AM
Love it  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: ultrarider123 on July 26, 2013, 07:24:15 AM
if i had to ride a trike, and they would sell them:

(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u123/skratchster/photo_zpse9b7d32f.jpg) (http://s167.photobucket.com/user/skratchster/media/photo_zpse9b7d32f.jpg.html)


Now THAT is cool.  A vRod trike...I'd buy that one...looks much better than the Can-Am
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: naitram on July 26, 2013, 08:31:00 AM

Now THAT is cool.  A vRod trike...I'd buy that one...looks much better than the Can-Am

thats a genuine H-D proto-type but not a v-rod.....

its in the HD musem

(https://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/293276_3491600176132_1133938371_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: ultrarider123 on July 26, 2013, 10:20:01 AM
thats a genuine H-D proto-type but not a v-rod.....

its in the HD musem

(https://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/293276_3491600176132_1133938371_n.jpg)



Didn't know that...does have that vrod style to it though.  Never been to the museum....guess I'm a' gonna have to give that a visit someday.  Too bad they didn't make it....looks very neat...
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: naitram on July 26, 2013, 10:29:18 AM
if you look closer at the first pic i believe its a softail power train

another version

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/300702_3491600536141_1632603031_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: ultrarider123 on July 26, 2013, 10:47:26 AM
thats a genuine H-D proto-type but not a v-rod.....

its in the HD musem

(https://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/293276_3491600176132_1133938371_n.jpg)



Believe your right, Neal.  No shocks visible so must be below as the Softail.  I'm assuming the large orange painted area below/behind the seat would be the gas tank?  Still, would be fun to ride....and own if they ever built it
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: skratch on July 26, 2013, 12:03:41 PM
you got better pics than i did.  i have a pic of the red one too, but it is blurry.  damn cell phones :D  don't remember, and cant tell from any of the pics, don't the derby covers have a '120' on them?

i would like to see them produced though, think they look much better than a can am.
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: PierceEye on July 26, 2013, 07:44:41 PM
I would give it a thought if they made one that way.....

I still like the old style look as the one in the beginning of this post
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: Charlie on July 27, 2013, 01:58:22 PM
I would give it a thought if they made one that way.....

I still like the old style look as the one in the beginning of this post
I'm with you on the first one!
Have been considering buying a Morgan 3 wheeler for a while, it runs on the S&S 124 x-Wedge motor and at only 1200 pounds it's a blast to drive,
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: cambo on July 27, 2013, 07:59:17 PM
Saw this one up close and personal a couple of weeks ago. The quality/fit and finish was top notch.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3823/9169425413_005fe53a44_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33856264@N03/9169425413/)
Custom trike (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33856264@N03/9169425413/) by Cameron L. (http://www.flickr.com/people/33856264@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5468/9171645618_c85ce1a0f9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33856264@N03/9171645618/)
Custom trike (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33856264@N03/9171645618/) by Cameron L. (http://www.flickr.com/people/33856264@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3706/9171641426_8ae61df8c0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33856264@N03/9171641426/)
Custom trike (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33856264@N03/9171641426/) by Cameron L. (http://www.flickr.com/people/33856264@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: PierceEye on July 27, 2013, 10:00:57 PM
Saw this one up close and personal a couple of weeks ago. The quality/fit and finish was top notch.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3823/9169425413_005fe53a44_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33856264@N03/9169425413/)
Custom trike (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33856264@N03/9169425413/) by Cameron L. (http://www.flickr.com/people/33856264@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5468/9171645618_c85ce1a0f9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33856264@N03/9171645618/)
Custom trike (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33856264@N03/9171645618/) by Cameron L. (http://www.flickr.com/people/33856264@N03/), on Flickr

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3706/9171641426_8ae61df8c0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33856264@N03/9171641426/)
Custom trike (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33856264@N03/9171641426/) by Cameron L. (http://www.flickr.com/people/33856264@N03/), on Flickr



I like that...WWII lookish
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: naitram on July 28, 2013, 10:24:35 AM
first morgan ive seen with an X-wedge  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: skratch on July 28, 2013, 11:05:44 AM
so when you're riding/driving that, do you have to wear a helmet?  (in a helmet state of course)
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: Charlie on July 28, 2013, 11:29:21 AM
so when you're riding/driving that, do you have to wear a helmet?  (in a helmet state of course)
No helmets, classed as a car
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: Fired00d on July 28, 2013, 01:04:05 PM
No helmets, classed as a car
Not in all states/localities... Virginia clasifies "Motorcycles" as any vehicle w/three or less wheels...

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§ 46.2-100. Definitions (http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+46.2-100) "Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground and is capable of traveling at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour. The term "motorcycle" does not include any "electric personal assistive mobility device," "electric power-assisted bicycle," "farm tractor," "golf cart," "moped," "motorized skateboard or foot-scooter," "utility vehicle" or "wheelchair or wheelchair conveyance" as defined in this section.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: Charlie on July 28, 2013, 09:31:03 PM
Not in all states/localities... Virginia clasifies "Motorcycles" as any vehicle w/three or less wheels...

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Sorry, im referring to the UK and  Middle East, I would never consider buying one if I had to wear a helmet on it!
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: Dan_Lockwood on August 20, 2013, 12:55:24 PM
Not in all states/localities... Virginia clasifies "Motorcycles" as any vehicle w/three or less wheels...

§ 46.2-100. Definitions "Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground and is capable of traveling at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour. The term "motorcycle" does not include any "electric personal assistive mobility device," "electric power-assisted bicycle," "farm tractor," "golf cart," "moped," "motorized skateboard or foot-scooter," "utility vehicle" or "wheelchair or wheelchair conveyance" as defined in this section.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

I guess the motorcycle definition can be looked at in two different ways.

First from a motorcycle standpoint, I would agree with that definition.

But from a car standpoint that is manufactured and sold new, a "car" could have three wheels as well.  There is a history of 3-wheeled cars thoughout US cruising years.  There have been some eco cars designed with 3-wheels and they have been considered cars.  They're making them in the UK now, or at least within the past few years.

So a motorcycle is three wheels or less and a car could be considered three wheels or more.  In my mind just having three wheels does not automatically push it into the "motorcycle" class.  My thinking would be the intent of the vehicle, but not the number of wheels.  If the Morgan had four wheels it would not be any more safe or unsafe than with only three.  So a helmet in that case would "seem" to be not needed as this in my opinion is a car, not a motorcycle.  I know, put my money where my mouth is.  We're among friends and I'm just rambling for now.   ;D  ;D  ;D

I tend to stretch things a bit out of the box, so maybe I'm way too far outside the box on this question.

I've always thought that making a Morgan style 3-wheeler would not be that difficult to pull off.  Look at the body work, a lot of flat side sheeting.  But if I were to make a 3-wheel car, I'm not sure what requirements are needed.

I've been into streetrods for many years and a gearhead in general all my life.  I know people that have built scratch cars and got them plated and in my case I bought a chassis and body and built the rest myself.  So I'm thinking that "if" I wanted to build a 3-wheel car, I could and have it plated as a car.  My mind is now running 100 mph and I'm thinking all these thoughts...  That's when I get dangerous.  That's when my wife kicks my ass and tells me to shut my mouth when I'm talking to her.  :P  :P  :P

But come on, how hard would it be to make a similar car to a Morgan?
Title: Re: Cool backwards 3 wheeler with an HD motor
Post by: JCZ on August 20, 2013, 02:02:54 PM
Corbin made a backwards three wheeler with a Harley motor for a few years....both roadsters and hardtop models.

http://thumbsnap.com/sc/m0pmr0ap.jpg

http://www.mgmojo.com/corbinmotors/dailynews.html


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