Shaft drive anybody? - Page 2

Mudflap · 01-15-2016, 11:28 AM

You could probably use an axle from an old Chevette or whatever they called it in Canada. Pretty narrow as is.

katoranger · 01-15-2016, 11:59 AM

I am not sure if its possible, but golf cart axles are made by dana. It might be that the gearing could be changed to a higher ratio. Most of the them are pretty low. Like 12:1 ratio.

My project would be fine with a low ratio. I would be staying the in the yard with it.

jct842 · 01-15-2016, 12:43 PM

Theres a mini sprint race car class that used to use 11-1200cc motorcycle engines. They used to use older small car rear axles that were narrowed. Then there is the lawn tractor axles too. Some of the bigger ones would work just fine.

wish those 3 wheeled trucks could pass inspection here they would work fine for a lot of in town uses. A fellow in the northeast built one using honda 150 elete scooter parts, complete with body and got it licensed. Think it was new hampshire. he called it "moonbeam" and is probably still searchable on the net. it was 2 in front and one wheel drive/

kohburn · 01-15-2016, 12:53 PM

3 wheeled in the us get registered as motorcycles and have to follow state helmet laws. probably have to use the kit/custom/homemade registration.

Daeouse · 01-15-2016, 10:06 PM

Am I the only one that wants to use it purely for a motorcycle like on the BMW's and other bikes? The benefits of shaft-drive bikes are numerous. . .

thaiguzzi · 01-15-2016, 11:49 PM

I'll nip into town next week and grab a couple of photos. i'll post them up here, as the subject seems to be of interest.

Weldangrind · 01-16-2016, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudflap

You could probably use an axle from an old Chevette or whatever they called it in Canada. Pretty narrow as is.

In Canada, it was called the Chevette.

Good idea. I hadn't considered that.

Weldangrind · 01-16-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I am not sure if its possible, but golf cart axles are made by dana. It might be that the gearing could be changed to a higher ratio. Most of the them are pretty low. Like 12:1 ratio.

My project would be fine with a low ratio. I would be staying the in the yard with it.

I thought about that, but decided that it would be much easier to just find a narrow axle that has a streetable ratio.

Weldangrind · 01-16-2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jct842

A fellow in the northeast built one using honda 150 elete scooter parts, complete with body and got it licensed. Think it was new hampshire. he called it "moonbeam" and is probably still searchable on the net. it was 2 in front and one wheel drive/

That's genius, right there.

Weldangrind · 01-16-2016, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kohburn

3 wheeled in the us get registered as motorcycles and have to follow state helmet laws. probably have to use the kit/custom/homemade registration.

I can do that. In BC, it's called U-Bilt. I can build an entire motorcycle (two or three wheeled), and have it inspected.

Weldangrind · 01-16-2016, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Daeouse

Am I the only one that wants to use it purely for a motorcycle like on the BMW's and other bikes? The benefits of shaft-drive bikes are numerous. . .

I agree, although I'm gravitating towards utility trike use.

Weldangrind · 01-16-2016, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by thaiguzzi

I'll nip into town next week and grab a couple of photos. i'll post them up here, as the subject seems to be of interest.

Yes, please. All I find online are stock pics.

RedHawk47 · 01-20-2016, 05:58 PM

Right angle gear box w/reverse $161.47, free shipping
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-...451318411_6451
Found others for $151

Adjuster · 01-20-2016, 06:55 PM

That shaft drive box is very cool.

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katoranger · 01-20-2016, 07:22 PM

I am going to consider that for my golf cart project.

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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am not sure if its possible, but golf cart axles are made by dana. It might be that the gearing could be changed to a higher ratio. Most of the them are pretty low. Like 12:1 ratio. My project would be fine with a low ratio. I would be staying the in the yard with it. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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jct842 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: arkansas Posts: 297	Theres a mini sprint race car class that used to use 11-1200cc motorcycle engines. They used to use older small car rear axles that were narrowed. Then there is the lawn tractor axles too. Some of the bigger ones would work just fine. wish those 3 wheeled trucks could pass inspection here they would work fine for a lot of in town uses. A fellow in the northeast built one using honda 150 elete scooter parts, complete with body and got it licensed. Think it was new hampshire. he called it "moonbeam" and is probably still searchable on the net. it was 2 in front and one wheel drive/ Last edited by jct842; 01-15-2016 at 12:48 PM. Reason: ?
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kohburn Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 537	3 wheeled in the us get registered as motorcycles and have to follow state helmet laws. probably have to use the kit/custom/homemade registration. __________________ -whatever you do, just be awesome. - 2008 Kawasaki Versys - 2016 CSC TT250
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Daeouse Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thonotosassa , FL, USA Posts: 170	Am I the only one that wants to use it purely for a motorcycle like on the BMW's and other bikes? The benefits of shaft-drive bikes are numerous. . . __________________ Jon "MotoSquirrel" "Complete newbie, and damned determined."
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RedHawk47 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Berthoud, CO Posts: 205	Right angle gear box w/reverse $161.47, free shipping http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-...451318411_6451 Found others for $151 __________________ Dan CSC RX3 Cyclone, CSC TT250, Moto Guzzi V7 II, KLR650
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01-15-2016, 11:28 AM	#16
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,870	You could probably use an axle from an old Chevette or whatever they called it in Canada. Pretty narrow as is.
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01-15-2016, 11:49 PM	#21
thaiguzzi Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NE Thailand Posts: 37	I'll nip into town next week and grab a couple of photos. i'll post them up here, as the subject seems to be of interest.
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Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	That shaft drive box is very cool. /
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01-20-2016, 07:22 PM	#30
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am going to consider that for my golf cart project. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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