Has anyone ever built an off-road trike like this??

[dougspcs]

I was talking with a 2 wheeled rider buddy of mine..yes there are a couple of nice ones out there!!

Anyway he and I were talking about the three wheeler riding characteristics and we got to how it may handle if the 3 wheel configuration was reversed..

Single wheel on rear trailing arm and 2 wheels in front..

134436

Like so..

Seems a fairly easy fab compared to some I've seen, at least in my mind. Maybe start with a 400EX or something similar, then remove the rear trailing arm and find something similar to fit with minor fabrication. Some fancy plastic work and you're the rage of the trails.

Has anyone ever built one? How does it(or might it) handle in an off-road environment?

Guys have done some crazy crap, someone must have tried this before?

[Stonewall]

It would be like putting a 3 wheeler to 2 wheeler conversion on a 4 wheeler...

I think that it would work; but as far as practicality off-road, not so much. It would be more stable than a standard trike, but unless you start with a 4x4 (hey a 3x3 would be sweet...), you've gone from two drive wheels to one. I would imagine something like this would get stuck alot.

[HuffieVA]

In the 80's I remember eithe Dirtwheels or 3&4 Wheel action doing a test between a trike, a quad and a Yamaha Big Wheel with an Astro (or something similer) kit on it. It seems like the front end would be very heavy if it ever left the ground... And without some type of swaybar I think it would tend to toss you in the turns. I dont think it couldnt be made to work, but I do think it would be a whole new animal to ride, with different charachteristics than either trikes or quads.

[bcredneck]

it dont work as soon as you hit mud or sand the rear wheel spins like crazy same with hills your pushing to much weight with wheel theres a guy here in cranbrook who puy atv tyres on his canam the worst problem is it dont have enuogh steering angle to counter steer in a drift on dirt because the rear wheel spins so much so it will spin out in any high speed corner it was a great idea for the road but it shoud stay on the road

[thestud25]

There was a guy that had a Banshee set up like that. There is a thread on here somewhere.

[Xpress]

Missile kit on a TRX250R maybe?

[R-tifacts]

I would guess you would have problems pushing the heavy front around with a single rear tire. Climbing over trees would prove difficult and I think it would get stuck alot. Frontwheel drive maybe? or 3wheel drive would almost be a must.

[Tecate250]

Big rear tire. Nuff said.

[partsmaster]

Haha, I think it would be awesome, maybe not ideal or practical for every type of terrain, cool none the less.
I remember reading a post not so long ago about how haneous the old astro kits were and what a terrible thing 2 do 2 a trike, then someone suggests just adding a missile swinger and make it a trike again, that ideal has been stuck n the back of my brain ever since. Build it!

[dougspcs]

Missile kit on a TRX250R maybe?

I don't know what a missle kit is..but I like the sound of it!!

Really, no one has ever done this..I figured there would be at least a few pics by now!!

The 3X3 idea would be crazy, but the fab work would be crazier still..

I wish I had the skills..I'd try it!

[partsmaster]

Its a kit 2 convert a trike 2 a 2 wheeler

http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=Xm4X9i8Mdgk

[audioworks04]

I bet some one around here has the magazine article that they put the missile kit on a trx instead of an atc, but like was state doesnt work out so good. Have a lack of traction and very bad weight balance ratio.

[dcreel]

There was an old one they built in the late 80's that DirtWheels built Like Rodd said above. It was a BW200 with an Astro quad front on it, and I'm pretty sure they said it handled like poo and shelved the idea.

[TatTooL23]

wow that would be cool. exactly as said. take a missile kit and use it on a try 250r. i think i might start looking for deals, lol

[Tecate250]

I think this would work great. Just because the magazine people said it was gay dosent mean they are. people thing trikes are gay and here we all are. I am currently trying to build a reverse Tecate with a Tecate 4 motor.

[dougspcs]

I think this would work great. Just because the magazine people said it was gay dosent mean they are. people thing trikes are gay and here we all are. I am currently trying to build a reverse Tecate with a Tecate 4 motor.

PICS, PICS, PICS...don't forget to show the class your work!!!

[oscarmayer]

that is a chinese version of the can-am spyder...

http://www.icebearatv.com/PST250K.TRIKE.htm

have fun. they suck btw....

[GeoD]

When I first saw the CanAm Spyder at an ATV event (2007) I told the salesman to put some knobs on it and let me take if for a spin around the MX track before I would consider buying one. We both had a good laugh and I moved on to the next vendor. After that I always wondered how one would work offroad. It would probably handle like a Quad.

[RapidRick]

Do you mean something like this?

[the great gazoo]

Bam! I was waiting for that, thanks Rick. Looks like a crazy weird ride.

[beets442]

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u104/beets442/thumbnailCA0IGWRP-1.jpg

[bigredridr]

/\/\ wonder how it handles looks to sit fairly high /\/\

[dougspcs]

OMG, I just started my christmas list!!!

Comeon 'beets', 'rick'..what is the story on these machines??

Where did they come from? Who built them? How do they ride? Tell me more!!

[just ben]

you can find video of the one beets posted on youtube. The vids I seen were all street riding though

[RapidRick]

Here's the article.

I actually had/have the aspirations to build one based on a TRX250R with a FatCat swinger. I got all the parts plus the disc brake for the rear and started but ran out of time. A Missile kit would be easier to adapt because the swinger is quite a bit wider that the fat cat swinger, I remember that much.

[partsmaster]

That's what I'm talkn about!

[fabiodriven]

I'm really surprised at the interest in this configuration. I can see the interest in the Can Am on the street. I've never ridden one, but you can clearly see it works.

I personally think this configuration would really suck in the dirt. I don't see what all the interest is.

[Stonewall]

What about doing it with a 4x4 4 wheeler, making a 3 wheel drive, then put a really wide tire (or maybe 2 sandwitched together) on the rear?

I too fail to see a practical reason for building something like this, unless just to be different.

[ezmoney1979]

I'm really surprised at the interest in this configuration. I can see the interest in the Can Am on the street. I've never ridden one, but you can clearly see it works.

I personally think this configuration would really suck in the dirt. I don't see what all the interest is.

I agree. I enjoyed reading the article however, thanks for posting. I really cant imagine wasting a nice Missle kit on an idea that clearly wont perform very well.

[partsmaster]

I wouldn't wanna waste my 400ex or cut up a 250r or anything, or waste a coveted missile kit, but if one could be tossed 2gether with spare parts and a turd 250x or 300ex on the cheap, id be game. Mostly cuz I don't have one and neither do my buddies. I don't think I would want one for my primary trail rider but if I could fire it up every once n a whle and make a couple hot laps down the driveway 2 impress my friends.....that would be my intentions. Lol

[RapidRick]

I'm really surprised at the interest in this configuration. I can see the interest in the Can Am on the street. I've never ridden one, but you can clearly see it works.

I personally think this configuration would really suck in the dirt. I don't see what all the interest is.

Different strokes for different folks.


What about doing it with a 4x4 4 wheeler, making a 3 wheel drive, then put a really wide tire (or maybe 2 sandwitched together) on the rear?

I too fail to see a practical reason for building something like this, unless just to be different.

Different is where it's at, and that's what I try to collect or build.


I agree. I enjoyed reading the article however, thanks for posting. I really cant imagine wasting a nice Missle kit on an idea that clearly wont perform very well.

Personally, I wouldn't buy a missile kit...I'd fab something similar of my own just as good if not better?


but if one could be tossed 2gether with spare parts and a turd 250x or 300ex on the cheap, id be game.


That's precisely what the complete TRX250R is to me spare parts. It wouldn't be cut up. The swingarms would merely be changed out.

No imagination?

[Motorious]

This little blurb from the article made me laugh:"The bad: off camber means off to the hospital".

Would like to see part 2 of this article to see whether or not they were able improve on this little experiment. Wonder how it went for them.

[TatTooL23]

I really love it cuz it is different. I would use a trx250r and a middle kit to make one in a second if I had the two parts. No cutting of any sort. Just bolts. I would not want to ruin an atc250r with a missle kit. So it could take a 4 wheeler and make it a 3 wheeler. It would be contributing more to a trike collection.

I agree it would be a very odd handling thing. Would not be my regular rider but cool either way. Just out a durablue sway bar on the front.

If anyone is selling a missle kit let me know!

[dougspcs]

I love this design, it may be less than perfect for hard-core riders like most of us here.

But the uniqueness of this design makes it very desirable..I'd love to own one.

Did any of these machines make it out to the general public or did the ban shut them down 1st?

[TatTooL23]

They weren't sold all together like this. The article is just showing what u could do. It's an astro kit on the front of a big wheel or fat cat.

And really the ban wouldn't effect this idea cuz there was no 3 wheeler to start. It creates one.

Doing it with a 250R would look soooo much better

[ezmoney1979]

Did any of these machines make it out to the general public or did the ban shut them down 1st?

Im pretty sure it was the crappy idea that halted production lol. Come on, it doesnt take a rocket surgeon to figure out this wont have any desirable handling characteristics..... at all. Maybe if you can design a way for the frame to articulate(or is it oscillate) seperate from the front suspension therefore putting the rear tire at a useful angle.................................. wait.................. no I'm wrong, this idea sucks. Good luck :beer

[The Goat]

Last I checked the wheel in the rear creates some nice handling for street riding. But, too much power and not enough steering would certainly lead to death trap.

I suppose with a 400 rear tire and a stupidly stiff front suspension it would work. Less weight and the Gs from turning would be transferred to the front suspension. But once you cross that point and it doesn't break aloose...... Death trap.

[dougspcs]

Im pretty sure it was the crappy idea that halted production lol. Come on, it doesnt take a rocket surgeon to figure out this wont have any desirable handling characteristics..... at all. Maybe if you can design a way for the frame to articulate(or is it oscillate) seperate from the front suspension therefore putting the rear tire at a useful angle.................................. wait.................. no I'm wrong, this idea sucks. Good luck :beer

Sounds like you copy/pasted a 4wheelers argument about the trikes...not much original thought here!

I thought trikers were more open-minded??

[GeoD]

I'm gonna guess the rear end would be squirrely and the front would handle like a quad. I still wouldn't mind taking one for a spin!! It would definitely be a killer donut machine. I wonder if you could ride a wheelie!? I kinda like the idea of a 3x3.

[TatTooL23]

Sounds like you copy/pasted a 4wheelers argument about the trikes...not much original thought here!

I thought trikers were more open-minded??

i was thinking the exact same thing doug, well said. everyone is complaining with thoughts and opinions basically that all the trike haters say about 3 wheelers. we r supposed to embrace this 3 wheeled idea. I'm sure with the proper riding technique and smarts, and not pushing it past its limits, this could be fun to ride. not saying it is superior to anything else out there because i don't know. but i am not shutting it down. i am making this my mission to create one. even if its years down the road. who is selling a missile kit?? anyone.....

[fabiodriven]

It definitely wouldn't excel at anything, but it would be interesting. Good luck!

[ezmoney1979]

Looks like this wanker had the same idea- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbPl6NIjobw&feature=related And when is spelling things with Ks and Zs going to go away? KUZZZZZTOMZZZZZZ :beer

[Husky250]

Perhaps we have found something to do with all those front end parts left over after TPC gets done making 450r's into what they need to be! A whole new market for them! LOL

[Husky250]

HMMMM... What class would they make you race in?

[Tecate250]

I love this thread. Everyone hates change. They didnt build them cause they suck. Whats wrong babys dont want to see change? Dont want to see a tpc 450 trike? What about a gay as hell cr 500 powered gay looking 250r. Those are gay. This is new. Im currently building one to see how it works. The rest of you guys 99% are all just cruseing youtube with nothing better to do then bust up a cool idea. Dont like it. Try to get off your ass to find a better way of doing this. IE out side the box. Im stoked for this. I have a couple pics from this thread to help me with mine. Aka Modzilla.

[audioworks04]

WoW why is this such a big deal. If you want to build it that is great, no need to knock what others have built. Most of us have a knowledge of physics and know that if the front to rear weight ratio is that off that it will not handle "correctly". But if you want to build it more power to you, I am sure that it will be fun to ride just because its different. Keep us update on your build thread and no reason to get moody. Alot of us on here have build some awesome bikes and have plenty of knowledge and have thought outside the box so watch your mouth when you talk about us and all the blood sweat and tears that we have in our builds. No one knocked your build personally. What makes your idea so outside the box, it HAS been done before.

[350xx]

I love this thread. Everyone hates change. They didnt build them cause they suck. Whats wrong babys dont want to see change? Dont want to see a tpc 450 trike? What about a gay as hell cr 500 powered gay looking 250r. Those are gay. This is new. Im currently building one to see how it works. The rest of you guys 99% are all just cruseing youtube with nothing better to do then bust up a cool idea. Dont like it. Try to get off your ass to find a better way of doing this. IE out side the box. Im stoked for this. I have a couple pics from this thread to help me with mine. Aka Modzilla.

No need to knock other peoples ideas. Just because your blood is green doesn't mean that honda is worse, or "Gay".

[350xx]

WoW why is this such a big deal. If you want to build it that is great, no need to knock what others have built. Most of us have a knowledge of physics and know that if the front to rear weight ratio is that off that it will not handle "correctly". But if you want to build it more power to you, I am sure that it will be fun to ride just because its different. Keep us update on your build thread and no reason to get moody. Alot of us on here have build some awesome bikes and have plenty of knowledge and have thought outside the box so watch your mouth when you talk about us and all the blood sweat and tears that we have in our builds. No one knocked your build personally. What makes your idea so outside the box, it HAS been done before.

Get r dun:crazy:

[dougspcs]

I love this thread. Everyone hates change. They didnt build them cause they suck. Whats wrong babys dont want to see change? Dont want to see a tpc 450 trike? What about a gay as hell cr 500 powered gay looking 250r. Those are gay. This is new. Im currently building one to see how it works. The rest of you guys 99% are all just cruseing youtube with nothing better to do then bust up a cool idea. Dont like it. Try to get off your ass to find a better way of doing this. IE out side the box. Im stoked for this. I have a couple pics from this thread to help me with mine. Aka Modzilla.

Serious psycho rant dude!!

Great word use on the word 'gay' also!!

:crazy:

[ezmoney1979]

Great word use on the word 'gay' also!!

:crazy:

Yeah man, way to really mix it up lol.

[big specht]

I would be cool to try it at least it would be a conversation piece AFTER reading this thread I'm thinking it would be fun to do I have a extra big wheel frame and 4 wheeler parts:naughty:BUT as usual NO TIME :rolleyes:

[bcredneck]

if you build a tpc use the spare parts to build one of these to sell

[bcredneck]

or build this
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gqu-OujGY6U/S8uwC7--rWI/AAAAAAAAAH0/mt23EufAnmM/s1600/Picture+29.jpg

[Tecate250]

Rant. I remember way back when this site started. There was a huge amount of support. Now seems this site is full of dicks who have nothing better to do. Oh look Ill quote his post. No one has even suggested anything reguarding this other then its stupid. Ive seen way too many same dumb build threads on here. Or the usual why are trikes banned topics. Well guess what nnothing has really changed in the trike world except for tpc. This is different. And unless you have rode one. (which I highly doubt it) where do you have any say? I hate people who say cant.

[fabiodriven]

We're all speculating here Dwayne. Everybody is entitled to an opinion. You can't expect every single person on here to all have the same exact opinion.

From what I can see there is plenty of support for this thing, surprisingly enough to me.

I can see where it might be interesting to spin some donuts in the parking lot or to blast up some smooth or groomed trails, but for me it would be utterly useless. A trike of this configuration would be completely useless in the places I ride. The trails we ride on here are very hilly and technical. There is no way a machine like this would work here. You have to be able to pick up the front end with only a split second's notice, and I know this thing wouldn't do that, at least with any sort of comfort or control. That one tire trying to push half of a quad up a rock-strew hill just would not work, period. And mud? Forget about a backwards trike in mud. One tire pushing two more? It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see what's going to happen there.

I can see where some of you guys would be interested in making something different or just something to mess around on, but to me the limitations just wouldn't make it worth the initial investment. You could never take this thing riding where I ride.

Obviously I am not interested in this machine for myself whatsoever, but you guys aren't building it for me. You all build what you want and have fun with it. That's all that matters.

[ezmoney1979]

This is different.

I'm not sure why you think this is some revolutionary idea. A few of us have provided pics/video of this concept and Dirtwheels built and experimented with the idea in the 80s'. Not to mention the countless street applications you can buy today. Morgan was using this configuration when?............. like 1910? So hurry up and "get off your ass", build one, and prove us "babys" wrong. I cant wait!! :beer

[dougspcs]

Rant. I remember way back when this site started. There was a huge amount of support. Now seems this site is full of dicks who have nothing better to do. Oh look Ill quote his post. No one has even suggested anything reguarding this other then its stupid. Ive seen way too many same dumb build threads on here. Or the usual why are trikes banned topics. Well guess what nnothing has really changed in the trike world except for tpc. This is different. And unless you have rode one. (which I highly doubt it) where do you have any say? I hate people who say cant.

So to paraphrase..you don't like the idea!!

And we're the ones being dicks for having a little fun with the concept??

And Hondas are GAY, GAY, GAY!! If it ain't TPC is ain't shlt!!

Did I miss anything?

HMMMMM! Someone has a bit of a superiority complex I think!!

[GeoD]

.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sONfxPCTU0

[350xx]

Hahaha. Geo. Great.

[Buster Brown]

^^^ 2nd that^^^

Some of us are still finding our way out of a messy closet, so yeah....easy on the "G" lashing, unless your just expressing joy or happiness.
I've wanted to build a monster reverse trike in my head for while too. A simple removable missle style swingarm kit on a TRX 250R/450R, topped with a street legal DOT kit for that "off raod" look, but for mostly on road use.
She'd be head turner for sure. "Cool" in my eyes. Just neat and different. To me as long as it looked somewhat factory modified and had clean lines. For instance this factory modified CR80 / NSR 50 combination..... Rare, not real practice, but still darn neat. CRM50 (offered overseas only) Wish I had some spare $$......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-CRM50-1988-Honda-CRM50-Rare-YSR50-NSR50-TDR50-XR50-CT70-Z50-Motra-/200672027636?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item2eb8fc23f4

[Grindin' Gearz]

I bet it'd be fun in the dunes of the west coast, but it'd be completely useless in New England, but that's irrelevant, a machine like this should be built with critical care and a bottom line of impressing the person building it. Period. As far as what machines are "gay" or not... Who cares, its got 3 wheels, and a motor....RIDE IT AN SHUT UP! lol if someone does decide to go through with this, more power to ya, take some pics and enjoy it, just don't expect to park it in my garage.... :)

[audioworks04]

I would be fun in sand, but only wet sand, dry sand I fell like you would just sink. Seem to me that sliding it would be even more of a challenge, and possibly even more "unsafe" than everyone says our normal 3wheelers are. But build it, just dont ruin anything good doing it, all bolt on would be awesome, then if its no good you just bolt on to something else to make a missile.

[Name Brand]

I think with three wheel drive it could go places pretty well. Some trails, glacial valleys and beaches up here are nothing more than boulder fields. I can do pretty well with my SX by leaning it way over to pick up a back tire up to climb over the boulders. Sort of like stepping each tire over a rock too tall to drive up. Definitely a slow speed process; first gear only. This doesn't work nearly as well with a four wheeler; more weight and (I hate to say) more stable. I think this reversed design would lend itself well to 'bouldering'. It would be a lot easier to see where I was placing my tires at least. I'd run a wide but rounded tire with aggressive tread in the rear and something like two 23x8x11 knobbys in the front for good steering control. With that rounded rear tire and IFS I think the ability for the machine to lean into corners at a good speed would be impressive and fun.

[Tecate250]

I too thought of the 3x3 trike. But only mud really stops me. A big ol fat tire 22x12x10 or even a 25 would be my tire of choice. A far as drifting the rear end out i think it would be alot easier to do so. Kinda like steering with the rear tire. My build im trying to shorten the trx 250r chasis and instal therear suspension of a 85 tecate. No lower dog bone set up for me.

[GeoD]

^^^ 2nd that^^^
Some of us are still finding our way out of a messy closet, so yeah....easy on the "G" lashing, unless your just expressing joy or happiness.


I didn't post that video because of the G thang. Gay people in America have the right to be gay. But I have the right not to be. I respect their rights but I do not support their life style. That's all I have to say about that.

I posted that video because I have noticed over the years there is a great amount of bickering amongst the three wheeler community. I understand there are differences in opinion. Personality clashes. General disagreements. But, we must remember we are members of an elite group that is limited by the amount of three wheelers out there. We gotta stick together as a whole to continue our tradition. This isn't directed to any specific person. It's just an over all observation.

I just wanted to put that out there. Enough of the heart felt speech. GAME ON!!!!

[Tecate250]

Geod. Im just tired of all the lack of interest here on 3ww. Seems all the good people with good things to say are not on here any more. People on here are afraid of something new. They wont give nothing a chanse. And seem to think they know it all. Look at me I have every trike attitude. People who could do something buy choose not to. Take for instance this thread. How much of it disussis this topic? Hardly any of it. My topic I have asked lots of questions and 8 years ago in the first day would have had about 5 pages of good info. What now. You an idiot for doing something like this. So all you haters go take a hike and build one. SHow us your all mighty atc building skills. Im flat ass broke and I still have a dream. So dont destroy someones dream cause you have nothing better to do.

So set that aside lets see all these reverse 3 wheeler builds??? Anyone?

[fabiodriven]

If you did as much building as you do whining, Dwayne, this thing would be done by now.

A couple of people have said the idea isn't for them, big deal.

[dougspcs]

Geod. Im just tired of all the lack of interest here on 3ww. Seems all the good people with good things to say are not on here any more. People on here are afraid of something new. They wont give nothing a chanse. And seem to think they know it all. Look at me I have every trike attitude. People who could do something buy choose not to. Take for instance this thread. How much of it disussis this topic? Hardly any of it. My topic I have asked lots of questions and 8 years ago in the first day would have had about 5 pages of good info. What now. You an idiot for doing something like this. So all you haters go take a hike and build one. SHow us your all mighty atc building skills. Im flat ass broke and I still have a dream. So dont destroy someones dream cause you have nothing better to do.

So set that aside lets see all these reverse 3 wheeler builds??? Anyone?

Quit jacking my thread with your piss'n'moaning would yah!!

[dougspcs]

This is kinda the thing we've been talking about..a bit crude and underpowered, but the right principals.

I think given the right power plant(not a Baja 165) and front end setup this thing might surprise some of the sceptics in here..

If a crappy Baja165 can run out like this..there may be hope for this reverse design.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HN2tbEX4qA&feature=related

[fabiodriven]

I'm gonna go ahead and admit that thing performs a lot better than I thought it would. In my eyes though, a true trike doesn't have tie rods. :D

[dougspcs]

I'm gonna go ahead and admit that thing performs a lot better than I thought it would. In my eyes though, a true trike doesn't have tie rods. :D

Way to you open your mind Fabio..good on you.

I think we could call this a win!!

[350xx]

I see a reverse dune trike build soon.

[Husky250]

Lookslike fun but, then again,I could have fun on anything!

[RoscoW]

Wow that needs as much body English as an old Ski Doo Olympic or elan on a drifted fence line.

[dougspcs]

Wow that needs as much body English as an old Ski Doo Olympic or elan on a drifted fence line.

I know right..what a riot!!

[TatTooL23]

Wow that needs as much body English as an old Ski Doo Olympic or elan on a drifted fence line.

Lol. Well look at it. It's about 28 inches wide maybe and can't spin the rear tire to slide into a corner.

I'm gonna make an R version. I have a potential in on a missle kit rear end for an R. Then I will buy a trx250R. It won't be in the near future as I just started my TPC build but I will get it done.

[audioworks04]

I think the main reason that thing does handle half way okay is because it is underpowered and is so low to the ground. But I would still like to see a video of an R powered one in action.

[GeoD]

Great video. Although the bike was a little under powered you can see how the rear kinda reacts in the dirt. That was a neat little build.

Here's a video of the leaning bike above:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75I20gE2L5I&feature=related

[GeoD]

Here's some! There isn't much listed for pricing but they are being shipped from overseas.

http://www.chinaypages.com/sampleroom/onesample/360868589/Three_wheel_ATV_FOR_JAPAN_MARKET_%28_CS-S250D_%29.html

http://www.easy-vehicle.com/4-three-wheel-ATV-1.html

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/486399854/Three_wheel_ATV.html

http://www.alibaba.com/promotion/promotion_250cc-three-wheel-atv-promotion-list.html

[Mr_RPM]

back when the Can-AM was a prototype and in the final stages of testing they demo'd many to dealers all around the USA and my dad took it home for a weekend. since it was for testing purposes it was slightly beat up as dealers all around had been beating on them. so in the weekend we had it we took it on some of our trails we had at the time.

it was horrible, no traction, plus when you started to get going the traction control cut power and you lost your momentum. wet grass was a huge problem. lol
we did drag race a banshee with it and beat the banshee pretty good. (on hard dirt)

maybe with no traction control and a better tire it would be ALRIGHT for maybe a dual sport model made to work on road and mild off road like rough roads or something.

[350xx]

http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/3-wheel-atv.html

Purchase here and get it shipped and do a honda swap?

Or...
go the easy route and put a widened dirtbike swinger on quad.

[TatTooL23]

Awesome. Some of those overseas trikes look really cool, especially the one-sided swingarm, but I bet they r total pieces of sh*t. Just like most all the Chinese clone stuff.