wallfish 16,994 #1 Posted March 30, 2023 So this started as a different project but as happens often it turned into something else. It will be made from as many WH parts as possible so finding the right parts for a purpose kinda slows things a little. It's still in the building stages but there's enough there to roll and mock up for pics to give an idea what going on. It's getting tougher and tougher to come up with something new that hasn't already been done. Same torque converter drive as the other bike but this one will be chain driven instead of a belt. Split suburban axles for the front suspension with suburban lift handles for rear swing arm suspension, so it should ride a bit smoother than the rigid bike does. Hoping to have done for a local show or 2 before the big show to work out any kinks 10 11 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,570 #3 Posted March 30, 2023 Awesome work as always!!! Looking forward to seeing the finished product. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #4 Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Achto said: Awesome work as always!!! Looking forward to seeing the finished product and seat time!!! Edited March 30, 2023 by WHX?? 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,159 #5 Posted March 30, 2023 Even us old wobbly guys may be able to keep a 3 wheeler upright. Watcha ya think Waldo, ya up for a spin around the infield? 3 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,198 #6 Posted March 30, 2023 John, will there be a cane holder for those of us who are a bit walking challenged? 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #7 Posted March 30, 2023 Figured you old geezers would need a stable ride so.... Here ya go! I'd imagine a lot more people would actually take this one for a lap or lap or 2 compared to the 2 wheeler. Dick, I'll hold you cane to make sure you come back! 1 1 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,547 #8 Posted March 31, 2023 Love the Hood!!! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,455 #9 Posted March 31, 2023 Excellent work as always John. Looking forward to watching this one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,841 #10 Posted March 31, 2023 Awesome stuff John! I’m officially dropping “ride the 2 wheel “ ticket in my bucket of to do’s! Once that one gets pulled out, I’ll toss the ride the can am in! It seems like you’ve mentioned this front suspension more than once in the past. I’m liking the idea come to reality! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #11 Posted March 31, 2023 9 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Love the Hood!!! It's difficult to make one of those black hoods look good But I always liked the lines of that top section 3 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Awesome stuff John! I’m officially dropping “ride the 2 wheel “ ticket in my bucket of to do’s! Once that one gets pulled out, I’ll toss the ride the can am in! It seems like you’ve mentioned this front suspension more than once in the past. I’m liking the idea come to reality! You gotta ride'm both 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,080 #12 Posted March 31, 2023 13 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Even us old wobbly guys may be able to keep a 3 wheeler upright. Watcha ya think Waldo, ya up for a spin around the infield? Gonna need a suspenders guard on it! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,080 #13 Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, wallfish said: Figured you old geezers would need a stable ride so.... Here ya go! Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts John! Edited March 31, 2023 by squonk 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #14 Posted March 31, 2023 Well done so far John.... Said to myself "Self, at least he doesn't have to check the "F" plate for cracks".... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,315 #15 Posted April 2, 2023 Hmm….no passenger seat 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,841 #16 Posted April 2, 2023 55 minutes ago, Sparky said: Hmm….no passenger seat Oh sure there is! 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #17 Posted April 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Sparky said: Hmm….no passenger seat Alright Sparks, I'll put a seat on there for ya but I'm gonna wear this shirt. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #18 Posted April 3, 2023 Pretty cool idea and great realized. You thinking about Kinks huh? In the past we tuned our Motocycles, we was so concentrated on the power on the Engines, that we forgot and about the Brakes.... but who needs brakes? Absolute overestimated the later you brake, the longer you be fast. i love it 😎 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,198 #19 Posted April 3, 2023 7 hours ago, Tractorhead said: who needs brakes? Absolute overestimated the later you brake, the longer you be fast John has a brake drum on the rear axle, just hasn't put on the band and actuation linkage. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill 633 845 #20 Posted April 3, 2023 May I ask who performed the engineering calculations on the swing arm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #21 Posted April 3, 2023 Wow this is cool, great idea for a custom tractor. Nice to see a real custom build up rather than someone just welding old wrenches onto a garden tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,159 #22 Posted April 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Wild Bill 633 said: May I ask who performed the engineering calculations on the swing arm? No to worry Bill. If John @wallfish builds it....IT WILL WORK and be a work of art and love. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #23 Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Wild Bill 633 said: May I ask who performed the engineering calculations on the swing arm? What calculations are you asking about? I designed the entire thing just welding WH parts together and some bearings. This is all backyard hammer mechanic build as I do not have any formal engineering, welding or any other advanced mechanical education. Just reading and experience. Are you asking about the offset for the chain drive between the sprockets? The fulcrum point for the swing arm is the same as the drive sprocket. It could swing 360 deg around the drive sprocket and never change the distance between the 2 sprockets. Edited April 3, 2023 by wallfish 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #24 Posted April 8, 2023 Blew off the honey do list and some other stuff to spend a good part of the day working on this. Added some bracing all around the inside of the tower to beef it up some and connected the tower to the other steering tower. Working some on a tank mount and a location Worked a little on a dash Made / modified a chain guard and a rear fender out of a seat pan. Looked better in my head so not sure yet if these will stay, get modified or get something else. IDK. The fender looks to boxie looking but it does look WH tractorie. Here's the fender reversed 2 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,159 #25 Posted April 8, 2023 Oh Man, I'm luvin that fender...it's a keeper. I like the factory position. I'll need a couple foot rest and i'm ready to ride 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
