@@switchjv Ok, so I'm guessing that you used 1" od in a 7/8" stem. Pipe or tube OD should be determined by what stem you use, as using the incorrect size could cause it to either slip (rotate) or cause the stem to crack due to uneven loading / causing pressure points. You may get away with forcing 1" into a 7/8" stem, but it may eventually fail.
@@switchjv Haha. ... I see, I missed the date on the video. 2017 👍 I'm not trying to be a know it all, I just have a background as a mechanic, and bicycle mechanic for several years, and I ride BMX... I have seen stems fail in the clamping area from too much clamping force or uneven clamping force, and handlebars falling off is never a good thing. Great job with the project, by the way. Pretty impressive.
Awesome build and great walk-through video that will help greatly! Thank you fir sharing all the info with us and taking time to answer many questions everyone has. I subscribed, will write out notes and check out the other vids for more knowledge. Hoping to build my own someday. Thanks again!
You had said the measurements from under the seat to the rear of the frame on the widest part where the bearing mounts are was 31''.what is the measurements to the center of the bends on each end?
It's was a kit that I bought on the internet. It comes with the master cylinder, hoses, pads, brake lever and rotor with hub. It's a great kit for the money.
Why did u mount the axle on top of the frame versus underneath ? I’m in the process of building a bike but I’m stuck on which way to go . Top or bottom
Most of the trikes i saw had the bearings mounted on the top side which makes the frame lower to the ground. You could mount the bearings on the bottom, but it would raise the frame higher. You would have to change some of the measurements to accommodate the higher frame.
Hey man love the trike! Are you by chance willing to share the wheelbase of the trike? As well as the distance from the head tube to the axle? Really struggling finding good dimensions for this. Thanks!
Alaskan Aero R/C harbor freight hydraulic pipe bender. bent the pipe 90 degrees. made the pipe longer than necessary. then cut to length and welded to the main tube.
Amy Moore if its bent really bad. You might have to remove the axle and use a torch to heat the metal until you can bend it back. If it's not too bad. Wrap the threads with some electrical tape and use a pipe to bend it back into position.
Alaskan Aero R/C something similar to this. m.ebay.com/itm/2-Pcs-Cycling-BMX-Bike-Bicycle-Cylinder-Aluminum-Alloy-3-8-Axle-Foot-Pegs-/172517627170?nav=SEARCH
That is one sexy drift trike wow you should chuck a fat electric wheel on there and ebike battery imagine a half motorized hsfl electric drift trike now that would be amazing put some nice road tyres gokart wheels on and just cruise around your neighborhood hehe
Hi, Very impressed with your build. can i ask how comfortable is the seat setup? I was going to use the same seat as you but was worried about sliding off if. Thank you. Matt
Multi hobbyman yes, the backrest is fully fuctional and supports the lower back. It also acts as a safety feature and protects the rider from the sprocket and brake rotor.
Hey you said your using black pipe from lowes.. I got the same pipe but when I measured the 1 inch pipe its actually 1 and a 1/4.. so are you using 3/4" pipe so the outside measures 1inch or are you using the 1 inch pipe that measures 1and a 1/4 outside diameter.. thanks
@@switchjv thanks for the reply, I am building a drift trike and I'm going to follow your frame design. I was just wondering if you could tell me how long that section of pipe is before the first Bend near the front fork neck tube. The two pipes that come off the neck about how long is it to the middle of the first Bends if you know what I'm saying. Where the frame comes up and bends towards the neck
@@fpvandgasrc4321 did you watch the first build video? It shows how I came up with all of the dimensions by making a straight line on the ground. That will determine how high and what angle you want your neck to be. My trikes are in storage right now, so I cant give you an exact measurement on that pipe.
@@switchjv yes I watched all your parts just one other question if you don't mind the pipe bender when using 3/4 inch pipe bending your 30 degree angles what holes did you use for the rollers in the actual Bender I see in the first part of your video they were all the way in I just want to make this come out as best as possible
I think I'm gonna use your measurements, how tall are you tho, I'm 5' 10" so i just want to make sure I'm going to make the peg bars long enough so my knees are not bent super bad. 🤣
Hey man awesome video series! Questions, do you remember around how much you paid for the break kit? The ones I'm finding are around 250 And would you recommend buying the axle and all the parts individually, or just getting a all in one kit?
Brett Raymond this is the cheapest brake kit that I found. www.bmikarts.com/1-or-1-14-Cast-Aluminum-Hydraulic-Brake-Kit-_p_583.html It's usually cheaper to buy the parts over seas for the rear axle. you can buy them from ebay.
@@switchjv im looking at the bmi karts package and they only come 10.5x4.5x6 and the extra wide 12x9x6 I think the 12 are too big? im trying to find that tire size that you have
@@fpvandgasrc4321 I'm having a hard time finding them as well. The only thing I found was a tire and wheel combo on ebay. www.ebay.com/i/401809425530?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=401809425530&targetid=484372168799&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9030524&poi=&campaignid=1498383093&mkgroupid=60666402667&rlsatarget=pla-484372168799&abcId=1139446&merchantid=6296724&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyLDpBRCxARIsAEENsrKYjF3Iy3BNKwQTnWRqPNA2VW4v6Q7dEagawn6fxdKl1Y3AdgRdx14aAmBsEALw_wcB
You can buy complete axle kits on eBay for 300.00 down to 125.00. depends on what you want. Dude those companies get sponsorship request on a daily basis, but you don't have to go into why you won't tell us why you won't buy from someone.
Edward Ramirez this company reached out to me earlier in the year and asked to sponsor a build. I told them that I had an idea of building a drag scooter with their parts. They asked for a list of parts I needed and I complied. After all was said and done they finally told me that they couldn't sponsor me or give me any discounts. I told them that I would create a video and name them as the company that furnished the parts. They still didn't want to offer anything, so i stopped buying from them and I will not advertise for them.
Question brother how do you get the dam wheel bearing to sit even in between the two out parts, mine have like little nipples on them, and won't fit in straight.
I installed the bearing and hangers on to the axle. I put the axle on the frame where it was going to be welded. Then I tightened the bolts holding the bearing in the hangers. Then I tack welded the brackets. Removed the axle and bearing, then welded the hanger in place.
Always give the best🎉 bravo..... Mr nice guy
Just a heads up. Standard size handlebars are actually 7/8" (22mm) not 3/4. They also make a larger size that is 1-1/4 or 31.8
Black pipe, which I used for these handlebars are actually 1" OD. But are labeled as 3/4".
@@switchjv Ok, so I'm guessing that you used 1" od in a 7/8" stem. Pipe or tube OD should be determined by what stem you use, as using the incorrect size could cause it to either slip (rotate) or cause the stem to crack due to uneven loading / causing pressure points.
You may get away with forcing 1" into a 7/8" stem, but it may eventually fail.
@@JoelArseneaultRUclips I've since sold this trike. I built it 5 years ago. The handlebars have held up fine even with the new owner.
@@switchjv Haha. ... I see, I missed the date on the video. 2017 👍
I'm not trying to be a know it all, I just have a background as a mechanic, and bicycle mechanic for several years, and I ride BMX... I have seen stems fail in the clamping area from too much clamping force or uneven clamping force, and handlebars falling off is never a good thing.
Great job with the project, by the way. Pretty impressive.
Awesome build and great walk-through video that will help greatly! Thank you fir sharing all the info with us and taking time to answer many questions everyone has. I subscribed, will write out notes and check out the other vids for more knowledge. Hoping to build my own someday. Thanks again!
Thank you!! Good luck with your project. 👍
You had said the measurements from under the seat to the rear of the frame on the widest part where the bearing mounts are was 31''.what is the measurements to the center of the bends on each end?
Ciao che motore hai utilizzato?
www.harborfreight.com/65-hp-212cc-ohv-horizontal-shaft-gas-engine-epa-69730.html
Subbed n liked for the parts list.
Nice build by the way.
LumPy thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. hopefully it will help you out.
switchjv
can you give me more info on the rear brake .. like witch one you bought and used .. and if its good
It's was a kit that I bought on the internet. It comes with the master cylinder, hoses, pads, brake lever and rotor with hub. It's a great kit for the money.
how much of the 1 3/4" tube in length do we need to make this?
What tire size, and sleeve did you use? Cause i have 12x9.00-6 tires, but i dont know what sleeves to buy.
I've since sold the trike. But I believe I used a 12 " white pvc with a 1/2" wall.
Why did u mount the axle on top of the frame versus underneath ? I’m in the process of building a bike but I’m stuck on which way to go . Top or bottom
Most of the trikes i saw had the bearings mounted on the top side which makes the frame lower to the ground. You could mount the bearings on the bottom, but it would raise the frame higher. You would have to change some of the measurements to accommodate the higher frame.
What’s the angle going up the the handle bars from the seat up
I believe that they are 45°
Hey man love the trike! Are you by chance willing to share the wheelbase of the trike? As well as the distance from the head tube to the axle? Really struggling finding good dimensions for this. Thanks!
The distance from the head tube to the rear axle at its angle is 44 inches the total wheelbase from front hub to rear axle is 47 inches.
@@switchjv you rock thanks!
What is the dimension between the bands on the back outside rails for the bearing hanger
i sold the trike a couple of months ago, and its been about 4 years since i built the trike so i really dont remember the measurements. sorry.
Thanks so lot for measurement bro.. good luck..
No problem, I am glad that i could help. I wish someone had made a video like this when I was building mine.
what is the sprocket relation. or how many teeth small sprocke and how many teeth on the big sprocket
It's a 56 tooth drive sprocket and 13 tooth clutch.
Can anyone link me the axle?
www.ebay.com/itm/254821285628
What pipe bender are you using? And how did you do the bends up top by the forks?
Alaskan Aero R/C harbor freight hydraulic pipe bender. bent the pipe 90 degrees. made the pipe longer than necessary. then cut to length and welded to the main tube.
The lower bends are 50 °, back rails 45 top tube to neck 45 °, did my own checking
How?
Just bent the frame to 50*. He’s correct
Awesome build!!! Planning out mine now and your video series has been super helpful. Any thoughts on using a torque converter instead of a clutch?
Rocco Cataldo I've looked in to them..but the clutches so inexpensive, I just stick with them.
Back wheel is bent on me trike .. seems bent at the rod it's attached to ... What do I do
Amy Moore if its bent really bad. You might have to remove the axle and use a torch to heat the metal until you can bend it back. If it's not too bad. Wrap the threads with some electrical tape and use a pipe to bend it back into position.
One more quick question what peg did you use for the brakes in the front I ordered that kit
Alaskan Aero R/C something similar to this. m.ebay.com/itm/2-Pcs-Cycling-BMX-Bike-Bicycle-Cylinder-Aluminum-Alloy-3-8-Axle-Foot-Pegs-/172517627170?nav=SEARCH
hi do you have the dimentions on a paper that i can print because i cant find any dimentions
No, I don't have the measurements on paper. That's why I decided to make the video. So people could get the measurements from the video.
oh ok thx@@switchjv
btw its pretty cool i wish to make one. how much money was it to build it pls???
@@switchjv
@@HardBassMaltaJE I think that I paid around $500 to build it
That is one sexy drift trike wow you should chuck a fat electric wheel on there and ebike battery imagine a half motorized hsfl electric drift trike now that would be amazing put some nice road tyres gokart wheels on and just cruise around your neighborhood hehe
Thanks you! I have another project In mind that will utilize electric motors. Stay tuned.
Please tell us where you got the rear brake.
You can find the kit on ebay. But it's one if the most expensive parts of the trike.
damn.. this trike looks amazing
thank you!!!
How did you make the tube to hold the forks? I'm a little confused on that
I took that off of a junk bike.
Lol
Hi, Very impressed with your build. can i ask how comfortable is the seat setup? I was going to use the same seat as you but was worried about sliding off if. Thank you. Matt
Multi hobbyman the seat is very comfortable. I don't think you will have to worry about sliding off because the footpegs help keep you on the trike.
do you kind of sit in it or on it? Do you actually need the back rest? Was going to use a kart seat but i dont like the style.
Multi hobbyman yes, the backrest is fully fuctional and supports the lower back. It also acts as a safety feature and protects the rider from the sprocket and brake rotor.
Hey you said your using black pipe from lowes.. I got the same pipe but when I measured the 1 inch pipe its actually 1 and a 1/4.. so are you using 3/4" pipe so the outside measures 1inch or are you using the 1 inch pipe that measures 1and a 1/4 outside diameter.. thanks
On that particular frame, I used the 3/4" pipe.
@@switchjv thanks for the reply, I am building a drift trike and I'm going to follow your frame design. I was just wondering if you could tell me how long that section of pipe is before the first Bend near the front fork neck tube. The two pipes that come off the neck about how long is it to the middle of the first Bends if you know what I'm saying. Where the frame comes up and bends towards the neck
@@fpvandgasrc4321 did you watch the first build video? It shows how I came up with all of the dimensions by making a straight line on the ground. That will determine how high and what angle you want your neck to be. My trikes are in storage right now, so I cant give you an exact measurement on that pipe.
@@switchjv yes I watched all your parts just one other question if you don't mind the pipe bender when using 3/4 inch pipe bending your 30 degree angles what holes did you use for the rollers in the actual Bender I see in the first part of your video they were all the way in I just want to make this come out as best as possible
@@fpvandgasrc4321 I used the ones that the bending jig just fit perfectly fly through so the pipe wouldn't fold.
Hi, could you tell me how thick your tubing was? Thanks!
Adam Lloyd 1 inch and 3/4" steel pipe with a 1/8" wall thickness.
Do you cope you tubing?
I want measurments plan i would be very thankfull if u gave me
Subhan Saeed I'm sorry, I don't have any plans for this trike.
Where did you get the axle kit?
Ebay
What front wheel is that
Mongoose Dolomite fat tire rim and tire.
Is that a 26" front wheel?
Yes it is.
What is the purpose of removing the governor ??
The governor stalls the engine at about 20 mph. Removing or bypassing the governor allows the engine to reach higher speeds.
@@switchjv thank you for sharing
I think I'm gonna use your measurements, how tall are you tho, I'm 5' 10" so i just want to make sure I'm going to make the peg bars long enough so my knees are not bent super bad. 🤣
I'm 5' 11" so you should be good with these measurements.
Awesome.
Where did you get the sprocket and hub from link?
sexeydudeone Roblox it was purchased off eBay separately.
what size tires?
@nbr4407 Everything is listed below the video including the tire size.
pasa tu plano de tu drift trike pasa las medidas de todo.
Beautiful nice job
Thank you so much!!
Hopefully it's GPS your talking about" not wanting or giving a *h#T about the small guy"
Hey man awesome video series!
Questions, do you remember around how much you paid for the break kit? The ones I'm finding are around 250
And would you recommend buying the axle and all the parts individually, or just getting a all in one kit?
Brett Raymond this is the cheapest brake kit that I found.
www.bmikarts.com/1-or-1-14-Cast-Aluminum-Hydraulic-Brake-Kit-_p_583.html
It's usually cheaper to buy the parts over seas for the rear axle. you can buy them from ebay.
switchjv thanks man! Any other tips or things you would do different if you built a 3rd one?
Brett Raymond the only thing I would do different was the reat. I would use a bucket type seat.
switchjv hey man I found a predator 420 for pretty cheap. You think that would be overkill?
Brett Raymond dang! That would be a fast trike. I think there's a video of some guys that mounted a motor like that on a go kart. it looked fun.
The axel size
What is the size of the front rim and tiers??
ahmed mohiy it's a 4inch wide wheel and tire.
what size tires are you using in this video
They are Firestone 6.5/10.5-6
@@switchjv im looking at the bmi karts package and they only come 10.5x4.5x6 and the extra wide 12x9x6 I think the 12 are too big? im trying to find that tire size that you have
@@fpvandgasrc4321 I'm having a hard time finding them as well. The only thing I found was a tire and wheel combo on ebay.
www.ebay.com/i/401809425530?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=401809425530&targetid=484372168799&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9030524&poi=&campaignid=1498383093&mkgroupid=60666402667&rlsatarget=pla-484372168799&abcId=1139446&merchantid=6296724&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyLDpBRCxARIsAEENsrKYjF3Iy3BNKwQTnWRqPNA2VW4v6Q7dEagawn6fxdKl1Y3AdgRdx14aAmBsEALw_wcB
Do you sell them I want one
No, I made them for personal use.
What are the measurements between each bend?
I don't have those measurements. Sorry. Most of the time, I would make the bend first then check for fitment.
How much 1in did you use
About three 10 foot lengths.
You can buy complete axle kits on eBay for 300.00 down to 125.00. depends on what you want. Dude those companies get sponsorship request on a daily basis, but you don't have to go into why you won't tell us why you won't buy from someone.
Maybe you can buy them now. 4 years ago when drift trikes first came about, I had to piece together and purchase every separately.
@@switchjv you can they are made in, drum roll please. china, nope I'll make my own...
Those bends on the back for the rear are not 30 ,they are at least 45 ,I cann tell
if i seem to remember 45 was too steep. and 30 is what most of the bends were made at fro the entire build.
so how much money you spend on this one?
It was about $500 dollars for everything. The new motor and rear brake kit were the most expensive items.
Anyone else notice the front tire is installed backwards?
Yes, 3 years ago.🤨
You should mention them and say what happened to five you such a bad experience
this was several years ago, and as i commented. i dont wish to name anyone or business. such as the case with my current project.
We’re did you get the brake peddle kit at
www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Hydraulic-Disc-Brake-Kit-for-1-Axle-Go-Kart-Racing-Drift-Trike-Cart-Parts/141956205214?hash=item210d3fca9e:g:yHAAAOSwKHBbYgmQ
Front tire was backwards.
Someone already commented that
how fast does this go?
The Building Freak I haven't tried a top speed run. but I have seen videos of guys with scooters with the predator engine doing 55 mph
switchjv Damn! nice build by the way, i can see yhe craftmenship and hour in this build
The Building Freak thanks for the support..i love doing this.
Tell us what the email said...you dont have to name the company
Edward Ramirez this company reached out to me earlier in the year and asked to sponsor a build. I told them that I had an idea of building a drag scooter with their parts. They asked for a list of parts I needed and I complied. After all was said and done they finally told me that they couldn't sponsor me or give me any discounts. I told them that I would create a video and name them as the company that furnished the parts. They still didn't want to offer anything, so i stopped buying from them and I will not advertise for them.
Oh I see....thanks for the reply
Top Brazil 🇧🇷🇺🇸
That same bike is $498 on Walmarts website now.. thanks Biden now I can’t build cool things
Im falling asleep, get to the point 😂
Question brother how do you get the dam wheel bearing to sit even in between the two out parts, mine have like little nipples on them, and won't fit in straight.
I installed the bearing and hangers on to the axle. I put the axle on the frame where it was going to be welded. Then I tightened the bolts holding the bearing in the hangers. Then I tack welded the brackets. Removed the axle and bearing, then welded the hanger in place.
@@switchjv hey you have a Instagram?
@@Buildingart78 yes, it's under switchjv
@@switchjv ok sent you a follow request.
Can you tell me the distance from front axle to rear axle?
Its 48"