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by Alanla
Thu Jul 06, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Luggage Tie-Down
Replies: 3
Views: 16356

Re: Luggage Tie-Down

Excellent design Tony - Luggage doubles as a hat under hard braking :D
by Alanla
Thu Jun 08, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Reverse Gearbox Type 1
Replies: 9
Views: 19765

Re: Reverse Gearbox Type 1

Caravan mover can indeed (and has) been fitted, The mechanism to engage it tends to be heavy and involved. The one owner I know who fitted it removed it and converted to a mechanical system after a short time. Also important to consider that this and other electric systems generally need a lot of el...
by Alanla
Thu Jun 08, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Reverse Gearbox Type 1
Replies: 9
Views: 19765

Re: Reverse Gearbox Type 1

To fit the reverse gearbox in any non reverse Triking chassis the centre area of the tunnel needs to be modified. Alternatively and sometimes an easier option depending on the exact model the complete tunnel can be removed and replaced with a reverse compatible tunnel assembly.
by Alanla
Thu May 18, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Clarissa - The 2 Door T3
Replies: 13
Views: 27509

Re: Clarissa - The 2 Door T3

Come on Tony - post a photo with the doors open to show the full extent of your skills!
by Alanla
Mon May 08, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Rear wheel conversion to 15” car tyre
Replies: 6
Views: 16920

Re: Rear wheel conversion to 15” car tyre

A 165 tyre is the absolute widest it is practical and safe to use in your size swingarm, even then it will be subject to the particular manufacture of that tyre as we have found some manufacturers 165 tyres have fat sidewalls which will be very close to the swing arm. We mostly fit and recommend a m...
by Alanla
Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Brake bleeding spring maintenance
Replies: 8
Views: 23620

Re: Brake bleeding spring maintenance

Yes, This can happen - its essentially caused by the fact that unlike most vehicles the Triking brake callipers are higher than the master cylinders, therefore if there is the tiniest issue with any component being in less than perfect condition in the braking system allowing even a microscopic amou...
by Alanla
Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:49 pm
Forum: Trikings for sale
Topic: Type 2 for sale REDUCED
Replies: 0
Views: 84413

Type 2 for sale REDUCED

This Customer built T2 has just been reduced to £17,500 http://shop.trikingsportscars.co.uk/pro ... 0-efi-rhd/
by Alanla
Sat Feb 04, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Type 4
Topic: Any T4's near Leicester please?
Replies: 2
Views: 9852

Re: Any T4's near Leicester please?

The nearest T4's would be at Derby or Cambridge
by Alanla
Thu Dec 08, 2022 1:50 pm
Forum: Trikings for sale
Topic: Type 3 Special for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 33075

Type 3 Special for sale

Just arrived, Type 3 Special available for sale on behalf of owner who is re-locating,(hence the sale) Very good condition, Registered 2021, low mileage, high spec with reverse gear, leather trim, 15" rear wheel, Tonneau cover etc. Full details here as usual............... http://shop.trikingsportsc...
by Alanla
Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: gearbox
Replies: 7
Views: 3972

Re: gearbox

I will see what photos I can find. No Triking Type 1 chassis was ever built with a Ford T9 gearbox although of course one could have been subsequently converted, The Ford Type 9 was introduced to replace the -what had become unobtainable Toyota gearbox. The Ford gearbox was only ever fitted to a ver...