LS1 Trike
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Teching In
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Sydney, Australia
Thanks MrDude, I appreciate the trouble you went to. As you could probably tell from my stuffed e-mail, very basic computer skills are my limit. Just a bit of info on the body design: A good mate mate of mine who happens to be the graphic artist for Ozbike did the artwork so I can't take any credit. I'm not sure whether I should thank him or punch his lights out, cause getting the body right has caused me a lot of sleepless nights. As soon as it is completed I will make sure I send it to you first up. In the meantime I'll see if I can dig up some more recent photos. I have a short video of it under hard acceleration which I will try to send you, but I will have to call in a comp. whiz to do that. In the words of Clint Eastwood " A man has to recognise his limitations"
Cheers,OZ
Cheers,OZ
it was no trouble at all.
just email me that video and any other pics as you take them, and i'll put them up for everyone.
ive ridden a bosshoss (sp?) before... its a 502 big block chevy in a motorcycle.. but i think what you have there is even cooler.. lol.
just email me that video and any other pics as you take them, and i'll put them up for everyone.
ive ridden a bosshoss (sp?) before... its a 502 big block chevy in a motorcycle.. but i think what you have there is even cooler.. lol.
Originally Posted by MrDude_1
apparently, he doesnt. LMAO!
ok, heres a deal:
this is my work PC.
dont link this on any other board
save it on your computer. then share it with whoever.. but please dont take up my bandwith... you take too much, i'll have to pull them off.
heres the fullsize pics if anyone here wants them:
http://66.83.134.202/travis/LS1Trike/
ok, heres a deal:
this is my work PC.
dont link this on any other board
save it on your computer. then share it with whoever.. but please dont take up my bandwith... you take too much, i'll have to pull them off.
heres the fullsize pics if anyone here wants them:
http://66.83.134.202/travis/LS1Trike/
Staging Lane
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 99
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From: Annapolis, MD
Originally Posted by MrDude_1
apparently, he doesnt. LMAO!
ok, heres a deal:
this is my work PC.
dont link this on any other board
save it on your computer. then share it with whoever.. but please dont take up my bandwith... you take too much, i'll have to pull them off.
heres the fullsize pics if anyone here wants them:
http://66.83.134.202/travis/LS1Trike/
ok, heres a deal:
this is my work PC.
dont link this on any other board
save it on your computer. then share it with whoever.. but please dont take up my bandwith... you take too much, i'll have to pull them off.
heres the fullsize pics if anyone here wants them:
http://66.83.134.202/travis/LS1Trike/
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 20
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From: Sydney, Australia
Hey guys, I have few questions. I have a mate who wants me to build him a trike same as mine except he wants to go one step further and use the LS7 engine.(ya gotta love this guy.) It is fairly easy for me to jig up off my original frame but I am pretty cramped for room. I want to know if it is possible without altering the frame.
Does the LS7 have the same mounting points?
Does it have the same exterior dimensions?
I know it runs a dry sump, but does anyone know the size of the oil tank?
Does the LS7 have the same mounting points?
Does it have the same exterior dimensions?
I know it runs a dry sump, but does anyone know the size of the oil tank?
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Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Sydney, Australia
I just thought I might give you guys an update on my progress. I had a few issues to sort out with straightline high speed. The front end was feeling just a little on the light side. So my engineer designed a floorpan to create a venturi effect (similar to F1 or Indy cars). Supposedly, the faster it goes, the more it will try to hug the road. I hope to test it in the next couple of weeks and I will let you know how it works. If you don't hear from me again, it will be safe to assume that the engineer stuffed up. 
Seriously though, I couldn't be happier with the way the body is looking now. It just seems to have taken forever to get it right. The body definitely looks a lot better than the concept photos, so good in fact that a TV show here in OZ called "Beyond Tomorrow" has approached me regarding a 7 min. segment that will be seen Worldwide on the "Discovery Channel". (I'll believe it when it happens) Any potential sponsors that would like to supply me with an LS1 Twin Turbo set up ? Only kidding, I think. Mind you, there is the potential for worldwide coverage.
Seriously though, I am tossing up between using the LS7 or twin turboing the LS1. I am leaning towards the twin turbo option (which will still comply with emissions) Any input will be appreciated.
I should be able to post the photos of the completed trike in a few weeks time, but I am copping a bit of flak from the TV producers about them being the first to release it. Whatever happens, if nothing else, it makes me feel that after busting my **** for the last 7 years building this trike, I just may have got it right. (I sure as heck hope so.) It would be nice to kick a goal.
Regards OZ
Seriously though, I couldn't be happier with the way the body is looking now. It just seems to have taken forever to get it right. The body definitely looks a lot better than the concept photos, so good in fact that a TV show here in OZ called "Beyond Tomorrow" has approached me regarding a 7 min. segment that will be seen Worldwide on the "Discovery Channel". (I'll believe it when it happens) Any potential sponsors that would like to supply me with an LS1 Twin Turbo set up ? Only kidding, I think. Mind you, there is the potential for worldwide coverage.
Seriously though, I am tossing up between using the LS7 or twin turboing the LS1. I am leaning towards the twin turbo option (which will still comply with emissions) Any input will be appreciated.
I should be able to post the photos of the completed trike in a few weeks time, but I am copping a bit of flak from the TV producers about them being the first to release it. Whatever happens, if nothing else, it makes me feel that after busting my **** for the last 7 years building this trike, I just may have got it right. (I sure as heck hope so.) It would be nice to kick a goal.
Regards OZ
sounds great!!
its nice to see some of the crazy ideas we all have, actually get DONE by someone with the time money and talent to do it.... most of us are lacking atleast one of the 3.. lol
id love progress pics if you can sneek them out without trouble!
its nice to see some of the crazy ideas we all have, actually get DONE by someone with the time money and talent to do it.... most of us are lacking atleast one of the 3.. lol
id love progress pics if you can sneek them out without trouble!
Thread Starter
Teching In
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Sydney, Australia
I will be taking photos of completed trike next Tuesday 25th Oct. and will attempt to post them in the evening. I hope you guys aren't disappointed. I ended up painting it a flat gunmetal grey colour (a bit like a stealth fighter) cause that is what it reminds me of. It looks pretty evil and a gaudy colour just didn't sit well with me.
Cheers
OZ
Cheers
OZ
