Custom TRIKE Hand Built by Seller

Description

After a professional career as a mechanical engineer and two US patents, designed and built this vehicle from scratch over a period of ten years for my own personal pleasure. Time didn't mean anything and neither did money. Although I never intended it to be a show vehicle, nnovation and attention to detail have brought recognition and awards in national shows. The unique front suspension with single-sided swing arms, lassic "dressed-up" small block Chevy with it's front distributor and three deuces,late model Corvette transaxle with aluminumrear suspension all packaged in a swept-back layout are crowd pleasers. It's long wheelbase and wide stance coupled with a very low center of gravity and 400 horsepowermake for a comfortable but addictive ride. Condition is excellent. All photos taken on grass April 28, 016 to show current condition. The time hascome to sell.

Features:

• creative design for mounting a single square automobile tire up front
• front air suspension with complete on-board air system
• 1:1 steering between handlebars and front tire
• frame is TIG welded by a professional welder
• fasteners are stainless steel with exceptions in unique situations
• bed plate protected by non-metallic washers on all fasteners
• front wheel is OEM forged Corvette C5
• motor is 1972 4-bolt main 400 small block bored out to 406 cu. in.
• motor recently deep vatted, ebuilt and professionalpainted
• triple Rochester 2GC carbs on Offenhauser manifold from Vintage Speed
• front distributor and gear drive from Summers Brothers
• ceramic coated header system with baffles from Dynatech
• electric water pump from Meziere
• second stage cam and oil pump from Melling
• race quality radiator with 2 rows of 1/8" x 1" tubes from AFCO
• extreme duty dual rectifier 140 amp alternator
• high torque 3 hp starter motor
• electric fuel pump with regulator from Carter
• GM 4L60e transaxle with limited slip transaxle from C5 'vette
• commercial grade transmission cooler with fan
• engine and trans have chrome steel protective plates
• high performance rear brake pads from Hawk
• front tire is 245/45x17, ears are 335/30ZR18 on aftermarket 12" widewheels
• transmission controller with programmer and display from HGM
• high intensity turn, rake and hazard lights (LED) driven at 16 volts
• fuses are the "Smart" type - led lights up when blown
• headlights mounted on 1/2" Lexan
• transparent covers over all fuses for ease of inspection
• dual horns - electric for city, adley air for highway
• Hunt's handmade in USA aluminum bomber seat
• 3" seat belt with snap hook from Pyrotech
• two 5 gallon aluminum fuel cells
• trailer hitch (requires sway bar to be removed)

Length 13 ft 7in, idth 76 in, eight 2280 lbs on DOT scales

Although this vehicle has won best in class in several shows, twas never intended to be a show vehicle - it was simply designed, abricated, ainted/chromed/polished and assembled at a very high level. Given this, here's a mark thru the paint on the lower frame rail to the right of the motor (pic) and poor chrome inside one rear wheel.

The additional blemishisa hairline oil seepage from the front cover on the motor. Several weeks ago I ran the motor for a potential bidder in the shopand drove it outside in the sun and back in. No oil drops. Two day later there were several drops. Informing bidders of this was a struggle between the car guy in me and the desirefor maximum dollars (I'm 75 on SS.)The car guy in me won out and I feel good about it. I'm not implying this is good judgment but it's my judgment.

I will provide technical information support to the new owner as long as he/she owns the trike. Technical files go with the trike.

Please note: Mileage is a guess. As an engineer, drove this trike to test and verify the performance of all systems plus drove it during two bike weeks in Daytona Beach.

Trikeis for sale locally. I reserve the right to end the listing at anytime in accordance with ebay policies and procedures. This motorcycle is being sold as is, here is with no warranty, xpressed written or implied. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, nd to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale.
Seller reserves the right not to sell to any bidder with 0 or negative feedback. A $500.00 non-refundable deposit in Paypal or bank to bank wire transfer is due within 2 business days of auction end. Balance is due within 7 business days of auction end. Motorcycle will be released for shipping when total of funds are readily available and cashed.
Remember that your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this item. If you require an inspection, ave it done prior to bidding. I strongly encourage all bidders to inspect vehicle personally or enlist the services of a professional inspector prior to placing a bid. After the sale, nspections are not recognized as a contingency to completing your obligation to your winning bid. If there are any questions regarding the above terms, lease e-mail prior to bidding.

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