my first attempt at a 3 wheeler conversion

[Homeless Dave]

So I got this 4 wheeler in a trade that I recently did. it is 250cc manual clutch, and liquid cooled. I want to convert it to a 3 wheeler, assuming it's possible. I have a kawasaki ke100 front end I plan to use.
What all will I need to do in order for it to work? I have looked on line for help, but all I see is conversions done from dirt bikes. I know some of you guys have converted 4 wheelers. any tips on the process will be great appreciated!265064

[350for350]

No advice, just a question. What in the world is the quad? At first I thought it was a Moto 4 of some size, but the smooth cylinder on the liquid cooled engine says no.

[Homeless Dave]

its some Chinese quad, it's a tao tao...because its a cheap china wheeler I'm not afraid if something gets messed up in the process. I have nothing to lose.

I do see what you mean about the moto 4 styling, it really looks Iike one.

[ATC King]

You're going to need to strip it down and make some type of holding jig before you start cutting on the frame. Once you start cutting, things are going to move if it's now fastened down. You'll need a level surface to make measurements from.

The metal on those Chinese frames are the worst part about them. You'll have to make slugs for all the joints if you want them to hold. Butt welds will be too weak.

[big specht]

And you will be lucky if the frame is true to start with. Been there done that already with a China quad.

[El Camexican]

Nice project, not an easy task, I'm calling you "Brave Dave" from now on.

What does it have for a steering head at the moment?

[Homeless Dave]

What does it have for a steering head at the moment?

265072 265073so here are a few pictures that show how the frame is currently set up.