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[dylan1997]

I'm currently at school but am neally 16 I don't want to drive a moped as I think they are to dangerous but I really like the look of these I'm thinking of buying plans but want to know if:
Anyone's has finished one and has it on the road?
How easy they are to build?
How long they take to build?
And how much it will cost to get road legall?

Thanks help will be very appreciated

[stevieboy]

Hi Dylan, hope you get more replies on your question, just read the threads mate, save your pennies and live your dreams. There's plenty on the road now, and the forum will give you all the info you need. Take a look at mine and red 5's plus others.
Stevieboy

[dylan1997]

Thanks Steve I'm hoping to buy plans soon just need to convince the family:) just a quick question I have just under £2000 will that be enough money to build one and get it on the road? Thanks

[Scott]

Hi Dylan,

I think there is a mix up as there aren't many eTrikes finished on the road, although plenty of plans sold,, from what I have seen you may struggle with £2000 as the motor and controllers can be expensive! Not to mention the battery packs!!! Maybe you could do a ped Trike, ie a scooter powered version??? May work out cheaper??

Hope that helps Scott

[dylan1997]

Hi Scott,

Thanks I've been looking for hours and hours on alternatives to a mopead and just can't find anything! When this came up I thought it could work but I knew it would be very difficult. Could you send me a link to a ped trike I'm just trying to find anything to drive bar a mopead.

Thanks Dylan

[Scott]

Hi Dylan,

There is no link! Just a thought Stuart Mills mention once before about building a eTrike chassis but convert it to take a 50cc moped engine!!!!

Alternatively a Eco-Exo with a 125cc fitted which I believe you can drive on your CBT bike licence (You would need confirm this though)

Scott

[batbuilder]

A bit late I know, but as far as costs are concerned, you are looking at:

Quad bike bits £300-500
Steel for frame £70
Front wheels and pit bike bits £150
Motor, controller imported from the US£1300
Batteries £360
Electrical bits £150
Paint, seat, sheet aluminium and fasteners £150
Speedometer £60
MSVA test £104
Brake pipes £100

total £2944

Plus lots of other sundries I had "lying around" , scrap from work etc.

What I have learnt:

Use square tube for the main frame
Try to get the same quadbike suspension as Stuart had, I thought I was being clever by using something else the modifications cost me more in the long run.
I might have tried the 50cc route as it gives unlimited range for much less cost,but it is nearly done now so I will see what the actual range is.

[unclemark]

A bit late for Dylan maybe but not me. Thanks for the info.