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by Alanla
Thu May 18, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Clarissa - The 2 Door T3
Replies: 13
Views: 27374

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: 16558

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: 23583

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: 83538

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: 9390

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: 32588

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: 3952

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...
by Alanla
Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: gearbox
Replies: 7
Views: 3952

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...
by Alanla
Tue Oct 18, 2022 11:23 am
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: gearbox
Replies: 7
Views: 3952

Re: gearbox

This topic has been covered extensively elsewhere and is quite complex. I will try to cover the basics.............. Exactly as Tony says any deviation from the Nova reverse box is going to be very expensive if done correctly and a failure otherwise. A Triking specification Nova box has bespoke inte...
by Alanla
Sun Aug 28, 2022 1:49 pm
Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
Topic: Type 3 smooth tail - rear lights
Replies: 19
Views: 11316

Re: Type 3 smooth tail - rear lights

Great job ! Must better than most of the so called "professional" installations I have seen, You won't need a heatsink. There is almost no uninsulated contact / heat sink function in the std installation and they never give an trouble even with std bulbs. If you use LEDs they will be even cooler.