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Post by roger32849 on May 4, 2014 10:40:11 GMT
Unclemark:
I believe this is the first time I have seen you on my page. Thank you for your comment, and welcome to the build journals. Have you ordered a kit, or just thinking about it right now? Ed and I were beginning to wonder if our forum pages were being read by anybody outside of the 3 active builders. It is good to see a new face....
Roger
Worcester Massachusetts
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Post by roger32849 on May 4, 2014 10:50:13 GMT
link Here is another shot at a slightly different angle... Taken May 3 2014 at Higgins Motorsports in Barre Massachusetts
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Post by roger32849 on May 4, 2014 10:54:29 GMT
link Eco-Exo-R tucked in with the big boys....
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Post by unclemark on May 4, 2014 17:42:24 GMT
You're right Roger, first time I have commented on your thread. I have read thru your build with much interest, tho. That along with watching your videos has definitely helped me make the decision to start my own build. Your latest post showing your Eco Exo parked along side the bikes sealed the deal. I'm a gonner you might say. The pictures gave us all a good idea of the scale of the Exo compared to something we are all familiar with. It looks awesome sitting there, definitely holds its own. I'll be ordering very soon.
unclemark
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Post by erik on May 4, 2014 18:57:31 GMT
Nice pics Roger! Good to see winter has ended at your place too  Have fun! |
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Post by roger32849 on May 4, 2014 20:44:28 GMT
Unclemark & Erik:
I am currently planning to go through a set of tires this summer on my Eco-Exo-R. I appreciate the nice comments and look forward to reading your entries. Between Erik, Edward and my build, we have a lot of information compiled. Unclemark when you order your kit, it usually takes a couple of months to get, so try to get your extra parts so when you start, you will not have to wait. Remember, 2003 through 2006 Burgman 400 donor..
Yesterday was a real "top down" convertible day...(even with rain in the forecast).... More pictures to come....
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Post by smokinguitarplayer on May 5, 2014 16:19:35 GMT
Ed...don't worry ... there are a lot of us reading your posts. I am waiting for my kit which appears to be delayed until Mid June so I probably am giving up the idea of riding this season ... if you are doing road trips .. put Shillington Pa. on your map.
Fred B.
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Post by roger32849 on May 13, 2014 1:37:03 GMT
 It reached 91 degrees here today. Nice day to take out the Eco-Exo.... So that's what I did. I Rode it about 60 miles... It needs a little fuel now. I do have to report it ran on the warm side, but when I got home I found the overflow bottle empty, so I may have been poor circulation. I added about 10 ounces mor or less of antifreeze and will test it on the next riding day. This Sunday (weather permitting) is a ride for charity. The annual Townsend Massachusetts Give Back Ride. I will log over 120 miles, maybe more. I did do a video of today's ride in part, but it plays back 90 degrees from upright...it is irritating to try to do a simple video and technology out smarts us... Maybe next time... Roger Worcester, Massachusetts |
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Post by roger32849 on May 15, 2014 10:33:49 GMT
I did a ride yesterday with the Eco-Exo. Turn the volume down a bit, the wind noise is a little over the top... |
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Post by unclemark on May 15, 2014 17:15:23 GMT
You have to be happy with that. Awesome. Thanks for the ride.
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Post by roger32849 on May 17, 2014 21:25:37 GMT
 I made a cardboard (shoebox) Radiator air scoop to aid with my cooling. Yes, it is ugly but it directs air where it is needed.... The Radiator!! When I cruise around the 55 - 60 MPH mark, the engine temperature tends to ride way above normal. So, Ed Van Belkom and I discussed a temporary solution and weighed the pros and cons of adding a scoop. I had an old (Very sturdy) shoe box handy and grabbed a pair of shears and went to work. After installing it, ugly as it was, it appeared to be functional and taped securely to the tube frame. It was hanging tightly off the left side just behind the roll bar and covered the entire radiator. By the way, I used all the tape in the house to assure myself it wouldnt come off, resulting in a littering ticket from the police. See the second video for the results.  Here are the results of the shoebox scoop.. |
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Post by roger32849 on May 17, 2014 21:44:54 GMT
When I got home the temperature gauge was still on normal, the radiator fan was not needed and was not running. The outside air temperature was 71F. There is a significant air flow around the chassis of the trike. The scoop is 10-5/8" X 2-1/2" (260mm X 65mm roughly) the back end of the scoop is closed and secured to the rear end of the radiator to prevent the air flow exiting in any other place other than through the radiator. If anybody else is experiencing moderate overheating issues, an air scoop is probably going to resolve this for you.
For a shoebox it did pretty good, so thanks to some old school backyard engineering and Ed Van Belkom along with the Nike shoe company, we resolved the overheating problem and my son got a pair of Air Jordans to boot.
Roger
Worcester, Massachusetts
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Post by roger32849 on May 18, 2014 20:31:24 GMT
link link link link  link The annual Townsend Massachusetts Give Back Rally was today. It was a a great showing. A half mile of bikes and one Eco-Exo-R. I did a few photos and one or two short videos. I am having trouble with loading to Photobucket. I might have to use I-cloud....here are the pictures. Roger Worcester, Massachusetts
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Post by roger32849 on May 18, 2014 20:46:13 GMT
link The May 18, 2014 Townsend Massachusetts annual Give Back Rally. There are some loud pipes in this video all 2 minutes of it. You may need to lower your volume. I put 160 miles on the trike today. The 90 mile rally route was 45 - 55 MPH, but the 35 mile ride to the rally and 35 miles home was 65+ MPH. Anyway,enjoy... Roger Worcester Massachusetts
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Post by roger32849 on May 23, 2014 22:56:21 GMT
Ya know, there are some reliable companies out there. I bought a Cycle Sounds powered stereo speaker package for my Eco-Eco-R. They come with a 1 year warranty. For some reason, the left speaker blew... Yep, sounded like a frog croaking through tissue paper and cellophane. I called them, they sent me a return authorization and today, I received my replacement. I plugged it in and (insert fanfare here) it sounded great. I cannot testify to their other products, but the Series 1 speakers are just right for my trike... And the amp tucks neatly beneath the bonnet. I have the speakers mounted to either side of the gauge cluster far left and right.
Roger
Worcester, Massachusetts
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