Wow Paul! I can only imagine how amazing it must feel to be able to finally drive the vehicle you dreamt of since your youth. The series and this video in particular is very inspiring and makes me want to have a workshop of my own. She drives really well and you can see how much you enjoy to drive her around, the smile on your face througout this video says enough!
I'm pleased to be able to follow this project. I was a fan of Doug Malewicki's California Commuter too but don't have the skills to build something like this. Looking great! Thanks for making the video!
Wow, awesome engineered single seat designed road toy! I love it! Wish these would be marked to single seniors who just want to go shopping by themselves! And possibly an affordable Roadster for those sweet dates❣
Well done! It’s beautiful! Ever since I saw a Morgan and a Messerschmitt as a kid, I always wanted to make a trike but in the same config you chose using a cycle frame and drive train but maybe a vw bug front end with lightened torsion bars to make it softer.
Great build. I was so sad when I saw you sell your first trike. Now you are building one again and there is much rejoicing here. I just got a bike to start building one myself. Honda CX. 500. Got a old Porsche rack and pinion. A Opel gt front suspension. And a great interest in coroplast.
Super cool project! My 2001 Honda CBR600F4i has been in the garage for the last 15 year but I don’t really want to ride in that position. I’m going to start dreaming about a trike conversion like this!
Your an inspiration and you’ve inspired me to back to school so that I might one day soon be able to create projects such as yours. God bless and good luck.
This is Very Cool. I would consider buying one if You go into production. You are a Great Role Model for Quality Retirement. Love the way Your Mind Works Brother. Thank You for YOU 🙏❤
With that open cockpit it must be something to drive! Impressing how you were going after potholes to see how it reacted. I can see your a test pilot at heart.
Now we need to see a leaning version. Check out what Norman Hossack did way back with his wishbone suspended bike front ends. A version of that with rocking arms gave a tadpole trike that leaned.
I’ve attempted to run those “briggs” style mufflers on 150cc scooters and found them very restrictive. A good quiet alternative would be a genuine buddy 150 or 170 exhaust. Could probably find a free one or nearly free from someone swapping to a performance exhaust.
In the 1950's My Grandfather built a 3 Wheeled Go-Kart for my dad....Later it became mine.... The frame was made from Car Drive Shafts in "T" configuration...U-Joints for Steering Knuckles... It only had rear brakes, and used 10" wheel in rear for BMW Isetta and Pulleys for front wheels and Aircraft tires in front... Started with 3.5 Clinton, it had a 372 JLO snowmobile engine at one time...I had a 6HP Tecumseh on it the most... I had CVT style belt drive to Jackshaft and Chain final drive... The 6HP would take it 40mph...the 372 was something like 18HP and 70 was attainable...never had enough brakes for that... But it was heavy as heck as it had full roll cage with forward protection. My dad told me, originally they had used spoke cycle-wheels like yours has, but they don't take well to "side loads" and folded over...
I don't know why this was in my recommendeds but I'm glad it was. Watching this answered two questions: will it drive out nicely? Yes. What am I going to do for the next hour or two? Watch the whole build series. Liked and subbed.
Hi Paul, I'm building a motorized bike with rear suspension, a similar trailing arm to yours and spring welded on a similar angle to the top of rear seat post bar. My problem is when the arm squats down the top chain tightens up and lose the travel. When I pedal the same thing happens, the top chain tightens and lose travel. This means The chain is holding up the bike, and I believe the same is true with your design and have lost the small travel you had without the chain and are putting strain on the drive gear and shaft. I did not know dirt bikes have a chain guide and slack to compensate for the travel. I'm scratching my head about this as the frame is awesome and don't want to give up on a full suspension dirtbike style motorized bike. Looking forward to your next ride that bike is sick and you are an inspiration to all builders of manly things.
My rear swing arm pivot was placed too far back. This, like you mentioned, has created a bit of a jerk on big rear wheel bumps. The pivot should be closer to the drive sprocket. At this point it would entail major remods to achieve that, so I'll keep it as is and avoid rear wheel pot holes at speed.
@@paulwelkinsdiy Thank you so much Paul. I was looking more for advice and got it than see you dismantle your trike. Pivot close as I can to the cranks and engine gear. Thanks again for help.
My admiration... I have put a lot of thought into making one of my own. But, never had the funds to make it real. Nice design and fabrication. The only thing I would have done differently is a slightly larger engine. Maybe a Honda 450 or similar.
I might hunt down the next size bigger Exciter, which is a 250cc. that way the motor mounts should still work. It's still meant for high mileage remember.
Sidestand switches are pretty much standard equipment on motorcycles these days. Every big bike (1,000 cc and over) I've owned since the late 80's has had that item.
Absolutely fantastic, excellent workmanship, it's brilliant like a 30s Morgan, thanks for posting the video I've just discovered your channel love it, I haven't the skills to attempt something like that, but I admire your work thanks again for sharing 👍
I agree with Norman when he said it looks cool Paul , lol . My face hurts a little from smiling throughout your entire video and I can hardly wait untill the next one , best regards as always from Lloyd.
We complain about the environment going to hell with all the carbon... We might not have the next product in place to solve cars completely. Yet alot of us could reduce the load by diving weight reduced vehicles Yet we do not... However good work Paul. More people need to do this...
A very interesting project. I may have missed it but what is the caster angle on the front axle. Also, have you thought about the best gearing. Dropping a tooth or 2 on the engine sprocket would give you more take off power and it seems that the top speed would not be adversely affected. Getting the engine rpm up at each speed would take some of the load off the engine. Lugging the engine may affect your gas mileage. Running a little more rpm may use less fuel. Still a great project. Billk
I'm thinking of that same idea. Playing with my Honda CRX with a high geared HF transmission, I waisted the motor in no time due (probably) to the low compression engine, unlike the true HF car which ad a high compression engine to handle the lugging. Once the teardrop body is on it should reduce the load on the engine at speed. I have thought of creating a rear wheel with a electric hub motor for 1st gear and reverse, then make a smaller rear sprocket for speeds.
Looks and sounds great Paul. I know you are going for mileage but I'm wondering if going to a one tooth smaller sprocket on the motor would help on pulling away from a stop. I know these small bike motors are happiest being spun up to make their power. The heads tend to run cooler when in their power band. I learned this from running dirt bikes with a head temp sensors.
@@paulwelkinsdiy two gauges you may want to install are a cylinder head temp gauge and a oil temperature gauge in your little beast. The reason for them is to monitor the temperatures because the engine in enclosed and will not likely to get the airflow it is designed to have around it.
Nice job! OK, stupid question, but did you figure out what the loads are on each wheel when you're aboard that thing? Because with the way the weight is distributed, it looks like it's going to have a tendency to break loose in the rear first during hard cornering. Would be interested to know what its rotation feels like under accel/decel turning.
Just found this project. Gives me an idea of what to do with my yamaha 250 learners bike instead of selling it. One thing I have been planning for one of my projects is using 1" pink foam core with a fiberglass sandwich for side paneling for side impact protection. Should be able to take a good hit and improve rigidity at the same time without adding much weight. Bond it right to the steel frame. Might work for you tool. Let me know if that's something you considered.
Great road test paul it going to be one sweet ride, and it turns head's job done lol. Can't wait to see the body on it its going to look way cool. Have a great day. Choppersrule1
Lots of lights. Noisy exhaust and the beauty of curiosity: When people seeing something strange coming at them in the corner of their eye they usually rubberneck.
I’ve truly enjoyed following this build up to this point. It looks like a lot of fun to pilot.
Seeing this build come to life and drive made my day.
It's already one of your best "temporary obsession" projects thus far, and it's not even finished yet.
Wow Paul! I can only imagine how amazing it must feel to be able to finally drive the vehicle you dreamt of since your youth. The series and this video in particular is very inspiring and makes me want to have a workshop of my own. She drives really well and you can see how much you enjoy to drive her around, the smile on your face througout this video says enough!
Adore you Paul! My husband admires your patience. Beautiful work! ✌🏼☺❤
I'm pleased to be able to follow this project. I was a fan of Doug Malewicki's California Commuter too but don't have the skills to build something like this. Looking great! Thanks for making the video!
Looks like a fun ride ! Looking forward to seeing the body.
Ive been following this project since the VW fromt end trike! Glad to see it running!
Got inspired to build one myself!
Wow, awesome engineered single seat designed road toy! I love it!
Wish these would be marked to single seniors who just want to go shopping by themselves! And possibly an affordable Roadster for those sweet dates❣
I'm slowly getting materials to build a slim two seater velomobile with a 72v hub motor I have
Wow! Shades of a mini Aero Morgan and beautifully built. She's awesome, Matey. Good job!
Thank you!
Well done! It’s beautiful! Ever since I saw a Morgan and a Messerschmitt as a kid, I always wanted to make a trike but in the same config you chose using a cycle frame and drive train but maybe a vw bug front end with lightened torsion bars to make it softer.
Great build. I was so sad when I saw you sell your first trike. Now you are building one again and there is much rejoicing here.
I just got a bike to start building one myself. Honda CX. 500. Got a old Porsche rack and pinion. A Opel gt front suspension. And a great interest in coroplast.
Super cool project! My 2001 Honda CBR600F4i has been in the garage for the last 15 year but I don’t really want to ride in that position. I’m going to start dreaming about a trike conversion like this!
Your an inspiration and you’ve inspired me to back to school so that I might one day soon be able to create projects such as yours. God bless and good luck.
Cool Sanuel! The internet IS the new school, for the most part. UA-cam rules!
Are you thinking what I'm thinking....that thing needs a fairing! Very cool Paul!
Loved that 1st push on the new roll bar. You turned a nice shade of red. Nice trike. I like it.
This is Very Cool. I would consider buying one if You go into production. You are a Great Role Model for Quality Retirement. Love the way Your Mind Works Brother. Thank You for YOU 🙏❤
Fantastic!! I can’t wait to see it with skin and some fuel mileage numbers. Great build!
I'm kinda curious about the numbers too, I like the idea of out of the rain and fell weather.
With that open cockpit it must be something to drive!
Impressing how you were going after potholes to see how it reacted. I can see your a test pilot at heart.
The true test will be when I go faster! Not that it's a Speed Demon but would like to know if it can handle freeway speeds.
Fantastic as always. Makes me want to build my own trike.
Congrats Paul! Are you going to enclose it with something for winter riding?
Indeed!
Now we need to see a leaning version. Check out what Norman Hossack did way back with his wishbone suspended bike front ends. A version of that with rocking arms gave a tadpole trike that leaned.
..outstanding Paul. It sounds good too. Bravo.
The BAT cave!!!! Love the progress, looks like it rides smooth!
Really love this project I’ve been watching for a long time
I’ve attempted to run those “briggs” style mufflers on 150cc scooters and found them very restrictive. A good quiet alternative would be a genuine buddy 150 or 170 exhaust. Could probably find a free one or nearly free from someone swapping to a performance exhaust.
Aw it's absolutely beautiful!, well done, it's like a little Morgan three wheeler!, many thanks Paul!, enjoy it!. Le gra mor! Gérard lacey in Ireland.
I would be both thrilled and terrified to drive that thing. That's when you know you're alive!!!
Love it. You are a great DIY man!
CONGRATS on getting it to run & does the speed limit to. It really is cool.
In the 1950's My Grandfather built a 3 Wheeled Go-Kart for my dad....Later it became mine.... The frame was made from Car Drive Shafts in "T" configuration...U-Joints for Steering Knuckles... It only had rear brakes, and used 10" wheel in rear for BMW Isetta and Pulleys for front wheels and Aircraft tires in front... Started with 3.5 Clinton, it had a 372 JLO snowmobile engine at one time...I had a 6HP Tecumseh on it the most... I had CVT style belt drive to Jackshaft and Chain final drive... The 6HP would take it 40mph...the 372 was something like 18HP and 70 was attainable...never had enough brakes for that... But it was heavy as heck as it had full roll cage with forward protection. My dad told me, originally they had used spoke cycle-wheels like yours has, but they don't take well to "side loads" and folded over...
I would suggest putting car door edge trim on the slots that your front brake hoses go through. Wouldn’t want that to rub through a line
I love how the front suspension is working out. Great job.
Love it! Both the looks and the simplicity
Spectacular progress. The beast is coming together nicely. Well done!
Thanks Olivier. Slowly but surely.
Remember to turn on the "orientation lock" (or whatever they call it on your phone) so it doesn't turn upside-down while you're driving. ;)
Brilliant project! I think it would look great in some stream liner type body work. 👍😎
As a lean steering tadpole....
I don't know why this was in my recommendeds but I'm glad it was.
Watching this answered two questions: will it drive out nicely? Yes.
What am I going to do for the next hour or two? Watch the whole build series.
Liked and subbed.
Thank you!
Hi Paul, I'm building a motorized bike with rear suspension, a similar trailing arm to yours and spring welded on a similar angle to the top of rear seat post bar.
My problem is when the arm squats down the top chain tightens up and lose the travel. When I pedal the same thing happens, the top chain tightens and lose travel.
This means The chain is holding up the bike, and I believe the same is true with your design and have lost the small travel you had without the chain and are putting strain on the drive gear and shaft.
I did not know dirt bikes have a chain guide and slack to compensate for the travel. I'm scratching my head about this as the frame is awesome and don't want to give up on a full suspension dirtbike style motorized bike. Looking forward to your next ride that bike is sick and you are an inspiration to all builders of manly things.
My rear swing arm pivot was placed too far back. This, like you mentioned, has created a bit of a jerk on big rear wheel bumps. The pivot should be closer to the drive sprocket.
At this point it would entail major remods to achieve that, so I'll keep it as is and avoid rear wheel pot holes at speed.
@@paulwelkinsdiy Thank you so much Paul.
I was looking more for advice and got it than see you dismantle your trike. Pivot close as I can to the cranks and engine gear. Thanks again for help.
At first I thought it was slow, but then when you jumped on the throttle I thought it was too fast haha. Looks super fun
Hi I love the cycle car! May be on fender's hole you can place the indicator.... Ciao Nanni
super project, A+++ build and many thanks for the detailed build videos along the way.
This is the first video of yours for me to watch. Having said that, it will be the first of many.
Wow that’s awesome. Can’t wait to see it skin on! You’re an inspiration. Great work! 😎
That looks fun! Nice work.
Great,Awesome,Galing mo Paul!
Ingat.....
Really interesting and impressive build.
Love it Paul aline the front end with a t square and ruler's on your floor
That looks like a blast to ride around in
Nice! Just about the perfect sound aswell!👍
You only have one first road test. I am pleased it went well.
Super Job. Greetings from Hamburg Germany. 👍🙂
Fantastic. Very enjoyable series. And I'm very jealous.
Yamaha XS 650 rider here. Great build! Have fun!
That’s the coolest thing ever but everything you make is always pretty neat 😃
Awesome. Great build that was an amazing ride
Well done Paul. She a beautiful ride and has a nice note to it.looking forward to seeing her all dressed up. Regards, Mario.
Me too Mario!
That is a pretty sweet rig 👍. Excellent job on the build 👌
It looks awesome!
This is so awesome!! Love how this project is coming along and can’t wait to see what’s next with it!
A side open clam shell /flippac style trailer camper tent would be great with this!!
My admiration... I have put a lot of thought into making one of my own. But, never had the funds to make it real. Nice design and fabrication. The only thing I would have done differently is a slightly larger engine. Maybe a Honda 450 or similar.
I might hunt down the next size bigger Exciter, which is a 250cc. that way the motor mounts should still work. It's still meant for high mileage remember.
Luv it, u have to make it with a convertible top, that would be awesome.
Looked like the clutch was stuck, great progress, well done
Sidestand switches are pretty much standard equipment on motorcycles these days. Every big bike (1,000 cc and over) I've owned since the late 80's has had that item.
This video is beyond epic sir!! How amazing that first ride must have been! Congratulations 👏👏
Thanks Boathead! Good to hear from you! Gotten any boating in yet!
That should be a wild but practical ride once you get a body on it
Good job!! That was a nice ride!
Absolutely fantastic, excellent workmanship, it's brilliant like a 30s Morgan, thanks for posting the video I've just discovered your channel love it, I haven't the skills to attempt something like that, but I admire your work thanks again for sharing 👍
With all the fuss about electric vehicles its actually quite nice to see and hear this build going along nicely.
Very cool.
such a cool little death trap! ... well done ...
Your the best of what you do MR PAUL
Great project & your workshop is awesome
Thank you!
Congrats Paul. Nice design and it runs nice too.
Thanks!
I agree with Norman when he said it looks cool Paul , lol . My face hurts a little from smiling throughout your entire video and I can hardly wait untill the next one , best regards as always from Lloyd.
HeyLloyd! I checked out your channel. Longboarding huh? Hmmmmm. NICE!
@@paulwelkinsdiy I figure that since I still can I still will , lol .
Well done, that puppy sounded great wide open !!!!
Fantastic... What about a longer wheel base a' la Morgan?
Beautiful, When are they going into production (!?!)
Amazing. Runs beautifully.
Hello danm i like the way you built your trike thats awsome.
So cool getting to see it run!
@12:26 Norman Nason said it all "very cool Paul". I completely agree.
Cool reverse trike ...... hope you put some side scoops to get air to the engine cause it's not in the open any longer.
This Thing Is Killer great job
We complain about the environment going to hell with all the carbon...
We might not have the next product in place to solve cars completely.
Yet alot of us could reduce the load by diving weight reduced vehicles
Yet we do not...
However good work Paul.
More people need to do this...
What a sweet ride. Very good work
Somehow those roads are still better then the ones we have here.
A very interesting project. I may have missed it but what is the caster angle on the front axle. Also, have you thought about the best gearing. Dropping a tooth or 2 on the engine sprocket would give you more take off power and it seems that the top speed would not be adversely affected. Getting the engine rpm up at each speed would take some of the load off the engine. Lugging the engine may affect your gas mileage. Running a little more rpm may use less fuel. Still a great project. Billk
I'm thinking of that same idea. Playing with my Honda CRX with a high geared HF transmission, I waisted the motor in no time due (probably) to the low compression engine, unlike the true HF car which ad a high compression engine to handle the lugging.
Once the teardrop body is on it should reduce the load on the engine at speed. I have thought of creating a rear wheel with a electric hub motor for 1st gear and reverse, then make a smaller rear sprocket for speeds.
Paul. Be careful. Enjoy the ride.
Awsome! Only concern is the front tires may be too narrow. Looks a little squirrelly.
Fantastic project and inspiration
Your neighbors will love it.
I like how your allowed to ride this on the road.
Congratulations amigo 👏👏👏👍👍👍🙂
Looks and sounds great Paul.
I know you are going for mileage but I'm wondering if going to a one tooth smaller sprocket on the motor would help on pulling away from a stop. I know these small bike motors are happiest being spun up to make their power. The heads tend to run cooler when in their power band. I learned this from running dirt bikes with a head temp sensors.
Thanks for in info Kriss. I'll keep that in mind.
@@paulwelkinsdiy two gauges you may want to install are a cylinder head temp gauge and a oil temperature gauge in your little beast. The reason for them is to monitor the temperatures because the engine in enclosed and will not likely to get the airflow it is designed to have around it.
Nice job! OK, stupid question, but did you figure out what the loads are on each wheel when you're aboard that thing? Because with the way the weight is distributed, it looks like it's going to have a tendency to break loose in the rear first during hard cornering. Would be interested to know what its rotation feels like under accel/decel turning.
In the recumbent world, we call that confoguration of 2 wheel front, 1 wheel back, a tadpole. The opposite is delta, with 2 wheel back, 1 wheel front
Just found this project. Gives me an idea of what to do with my yamaha 250 learners bike instead of selling it. One thing I have been planning for one of my projects is using 1" pink foam core with a fiberglass sandwich for side paneling for side impact protection. Should be able to take a good hit and improve rigidity at the same time without adding much weight. Bond it right to the steel frame. Might work for you tool. Let me know if that's something you considered.
Check out my website or other projects on this channel. You'll see I'm a HUGE fan of fluted plastic. It's ghetto looking but sturdy and light
Great road test paul it going to be one sweet ride, and it turns head's job done lol. Can't wait to see the body on it its going to look way cool.
Have a great day.
Choppersrule1
looks like a fun project, also looks like an accident waiting in the wings. good luck
Lots of lights. Noisy exhaust and the beauty of curiosity: When people seeing something strange coming at them in the corner of their eye they usually rubberneck.
Very cool, Paul!
I love how he mentions "you never know when something is going to fail." And then immediately drifts it into his driveway 🤣🤣👍👌
Best to do extreme maneuvers at your driveway. If something breaks, drag it into the shop and fix it.