Thanks for the replies.
Both are a definite improvement on string. I'll knock up some wooden tracking gauges as per the picture whilst keeping my eye on Ebay for a cheap Trakrite.
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- Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:24 am
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: TRACKING
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4986
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 12:12 pm
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: TRACKING
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4986
TRACKING
I'm a straightedge and string man myself, but is there a 'best practice' method for Trikings? And what's the consensus on toe-in amount?
I found a bit of feathering on my tyres so must have cocked up last time I adjusted...
I found a bit of feathering on my tyres so must have cocked up last time I adjusted...
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:59 am
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: LOOSE SPOKES
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10229
Re: LOOSE SPOKES
An update on my wheels... I disassembled the wheel to check the hub spoke drillings. No cracks, no wear, thank goodness. On reassembly, I found that the wheel had been rebuilt previously with quite a few replacement spokes. Unfortunately the replacements had been ordered too long and cut down to fit...
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:27 am
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: LOOSE SPOKES
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10229
- Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:46 am
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: LOOSE SPOKES
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10229
LOOSE SPOKES
Simple question - why do my spokes keep loosening? I have a Type 1 and despite a regular checking and retightening, when I push the Triking back into the garage after even a gentle trip, there's the 'orrible crinkling noise from the front wheels. Even on the rear wheels of sidecar combinations I've ...
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:43 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hopefully others (and myself) can learn (again) from my Stupidity
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7458
Re: Hopefully others (and myself) can learn (again) from my Stupidity
Coming from an aircraft operations background, this is something about which I'm very careful! When working on aircraft, every tool has to be accounted for, usually by employing a shadowboard/tool tag system. I've spent many a late night combing a hangar for that missing 10mm socket! I also never le...
- Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:21 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Old TopGear - Triking
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8095
Re: Old TopGear - Triking
How have I never seen this before?!
Thanks for posting.
Thanks for posting.
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:25 am
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Build progress
- Replies: 60
- Views: 49419
Re: Build progress
I always quite liked the look of this method...
![Image](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/VH-NHD_Cockpit_of_Bert_Filippis_Sopwith_Pup_Hangared_at_Serpentine._%286952180969%29.jpg)
![Image](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/VH-NHD_Cockpit_of_Bert_Filippis_Sopwith_Pup_Hangared_at_Serpentine._%286952180969%29.jpg)
- Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:45 am
- Forum: Type 4
- Topic: driving tips
- Replies: 3
- Views: 14313
Re: driving tips
The Triking feels lighter, nimbler and more willing than either old or new (Fivespeed) Morgans. The front suspension is considerably more compliant and much more responsive. My Type 1 has a lot more roll than a Morgan, don’t know about others. The Fivespeed Morgan is relatively comfortable inside an...
- Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:23 am
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Tubeless Tyre on Rim Spoked Wheel
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7127
Re: Tubeless Tyre on Rim Spoked Wheel
You know that Conti CST / T165 is a temporary-use spare, yes?