What is needed to build a motor trike?

[user 3630]

Hi again everyone,

My Dad wants a motor-trike (I can't imagine why) for his retirement. Obviously I am going to build this for him. I plan on using one of the stretched cantilever frames (limo frame) for this build, along with a lowrider trike conversion rear end like this:

What is needed for this build if I am using a motor kit like one from Kings? I know those use a sprocket that attaches to the wheel on it's left side. How would this work on a trike?

Also, are there any issues I should expect?

Thanks in advance!


Laurence

 

[KJV]

there is a rear cog that bolts around the hub. can't remeber who makes it.
one of my motorized bicycles has one on it. :roll:

 

[XC204]

Speed Islndr102,Skipton and myself are in the process of converting Islndrs worksman trike right now. We are taking the difficult way. viewtopic.php?f=21&t=38741
You might want to look up bicycle hub motors on google and use one on the front wheel. You can get a whole kit that includes 26" front wheel /hub mtr ,controller and grip mount speed control there are also some ebike sites of builders I think .
Gary

 

[clamdigger]

any issues to expect- yep , a trike wants to roll over when cornering at speed