My new barn find

[madmass]

214094214095In the middle of the country.. Literally in a barn. Maybe you guys can help me identify it.
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[dman10]

Does that have rear suspension? Pictures are going full size on my phone.

[madmass]

It is. From what I can gather I believe its a Dickson frame. Having a hard time figuring out the motor and the front suspension 214104214104214105214106

[madmass]

Steam cleaned it. Am I right that it's a Dickson frame?214121214122

[Joseph Farrow]

You are correct. It is a Dickson frame. Has the original S&W rear air shock.

The motor appears to be heavily modified from the outward appearance. I see a H&S aftermarket cylinder probably a 61.5mm. (not sure what is up with the large hose clamp around it) lol. I see a PK intake manifold with a Mikuni 24/26mm Carb. It has a quick change sprocket assembly. I think you had to have that to work with the suspended frame. It has a Bissani pipe. I would bet it has a stroker making it around a 180. The center cases have to be bored to accept the H&S cylinder and the lower end taken apart to make the mods for the quick change so why not throw in a stroker in the process if you are going to that much trouble. :P
As far as the front triples I'm guessing they are PK. Looks like it has wheel spacers.
Kinda neat to see a CDI motor built the way that one is. You don't see may.

Great Find!!!

[madmass]

The guy said he bought it off someone years ago that was in the racing circuits. He said it had a different tank (maybe plastic) and some fenders that he is going to look for and call me. He just changed the tires on it because the old tires (said they were much smaller) were leaking. Ugh.. Yeah I'm pretty stoked.

[shortline10]

Awesome find . Was told by a very good source that their were only 20 of these frames produced .

[Jwheeler]

Nice score !

[redsox]

neato burrito. thts super cool. nice find!!

[HairyJR]

Great find, lots of cool aftermarket parts.....whats your plans for this jewel?

"HJ" :beer

[madmass]

If all goes well, I plan on doing a complete resto. I have to do some research on it. Most of the parts That are on this thing, I've only been able to sit and stare at in my eBay watch or cart unable to hit the complete purchase button on.. Lol. So hopefully with the help of y'all I can get it back to its old racing self. First I'll have to convince the o'l lady that I need to move the coffee table out of the living room so I have some where to work on it :twisted:

[madmass]

I just talked to the PO, said the bike came from Florida. Amazing it ended up in a hay shed in the middle of Cali. Got it to fire up... Yup it's not a 110 anymore TOTO. Awesome exhaust note!!

[oscarmayer]

nice find sir!

[bandito90]

Congratulations, on an awesome find.

[madmass]

Thanks! :beer:beer here's a question for you highly intelligent folks. I have two sl90's complete. How? Or would it be worth? Swapping the clutch system on to this trike. How hard is the swap? Or would it be best to leave this as is?

[bandito90]

I have a manual clutch on my 90. It was not hard to switch over. I forget all the details though. I did have to cut down the shifter shaft to fit the cover on.

Others with more knowledge will give you a better idea on whats involved.

[Joseph Farrow]

Awesome find . Was told by a very good source that their were only 20 of these frames produced .

I know where another one is.......on the west coast. It changed hands a few months back. Definitely don't see many.

[ironchop]

what an awesome score!

It looks like there is a line of sorts running into a 90 fitting that runs into the valve adjust access cap. Am I seeing things or does it run into the valve cover and if so, what is it for?

[madmass]

From what I can gather it seems to be some sort of vent or breather. I've seen it on several of the better buids on here (big bore kits) and what not.

[madmass]

This my favorite pic from the group!!! Shoes the same thing. All be it much much nicer.... Thanks Shortline 214181

[madmass]

out of all the trikes I have I have to say these two are definitely my favorites...
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[Joseph Farrow]

what an awesome score!

It looks like there is a line of sorts running into a 90 fitting that runs into the valve adjust access cap. Am I seeing things or does it run into the valve cover and if so, what is it for?

It is a crank case breather. With highly modified engines you had to let the pressure off or it would blow seals.
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[madmass]

Curious... What cylinder is that? Set up?

[atc300r]

Congrats that's a sweet little racer.

[Joseph Farrow]

Curious... What cylinder is that? Set up?

Pauter

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[madmass]

Pauter

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That is sweet. Thanks for the info.