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Post by roger32849 on Oct 31, 2013 22:15:40 GMT
 Just a quick snapshot of what the trike will look like when powder coated. |
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Post by roger32849 on Oct 31, 2013 22:16:53 GMT
 Here is another quick shot... |
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Post by roger32849 on Oct 31, 2013 22:21:38 GMT
 THIS IS A VIDEO DEMONSTRATING THE INCREASED TRAVEL DISTANCE WHEN USING FACTORY BUILT MISALIGNMENT SPACERS. MY TOTAL TRAVEL WENT FROM AROUND 3 INCHES TO EXACTLY 6 INCHES. THE SPACERS WERE TAPERED AT THE CONTACT POINT OF THE BALL IN THE ROSE/HIEM JOINT. |
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Post by roger32849 on Oct 31, 2013 22:25:39 GMT
 THIS VIDEO SHOWING THE SUSPENSION AT THE NEUTRAL POSITION OR WITH NO WEIGHT ON THE WHEELS. |
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Post by roger32849 on Oct 31, 2013 22:29:51 GMT
 The steering rack and column installed along with the brake master cylinder and manifold. |
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Post by roger32849 on Oct 31, 2013 22:54:24 GMT
 CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW VIDEO What I did was to bend the 6061 aluminum into a 3 inch wide by 2.5 inch tall tunnel to route the wiring, cables and brake lines. |
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Post by erik on Nov 1, 2013 20:36:45 GMT
Sweet!!! Good travel on the wishbones here! I'm looking forward to the loaded test results soon! May I recommend to use bicycle tire repair kit rubber on the parts that wear the gelcoat. I CAed them on washers which works like a treat. you may have to add then under the fender brackets too  I enjoy your vids! br, Erik |
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Post by edvb on Nov 1, 2013 23:23:10 GMT
Sweet!!! Good travel on the wishbones here! I'm looking forward to the loaded test results soon! May I recommend to use bicycle tire repair kit rubber on the parts that wear the gelcoat. I CAed them on washers which works like a treat. you may have to add then under the fender brackets too I enjoy your vids! br, Erik Your not the only one on that  Roger's videos are great as it save a lot of time describing what is happening by actually seeing it! Keep up the great work Roger as you will soon be on the road. |
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Post by roger32849 on Nov 3, 2013 2:51:03 GMT
KEEPING IT SIMPLE isn't as simple as it seems. The build as it comes from the factory is a dead no brainer. Almost anyone with a tool box and a few power tools could knock one of these out in 60 hours. If you follow my build or Eds build and then compare the results with the rest of the MEV population, we are pretty much an artistic group and that is ALL of us that are building or have built and MEV. WHAT WE have is the means to express what we want our finished product to look like from body modifications to alternative engines and to the donor vehicles that make them all "go". Everyone of us is a "Product improvement committee (of one). We share what we do with the rest of the community make suggestions for improvements, recommendations based on our own build experience. I have done many frame off motorcycle rebuilds, but even though I do the same bike! it is always a different experience... One thing is a constant factor though..... The more thorough I am, the better the product in the end. If what I wanted to do is simply knock out the Eco-Exo it would have been done by now...,but to be honest, the kit deserves a better effort than that. It is a sturdy, well made chassis and capable of more that it is. To unlock some of its potential, modifications are needed and that's where keeping it simple looses it's way and the fun begins.
Personally speaking, my build needed new motor mounts, a modified engine hanger, modified fuel tank, older instrument cluster, and radiator. As a matter of fact, the entire running gear mount system Needed to be modified so a 2008 engine could be installed. American axles needed to be made for the front wheels, the wiring harness is a nightmare because of fuel injection, and finally SOME donor parts are only found in the UK. In short if I wanted to keep it simple I would have, but what's the fun in that.
Roger
Worcester Ma
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Post by erik on Nov 3, 2013 15:40:26 GMT
Personally speaking, my build needed new motor mounts, a modified engine hanger, modified fuel tank, older instrument cluster, and radiator. As a matter of fact, the entire running gear mount system Needed to be modified so a 2008 engine could be installed. American axles needed to be made for the front wheels, the wiring harness is a nightmare because of fuel injection, and finally SOME donor parts are only found in the UK. In short if I wanted to keep it simple I would have, but what's the fun in that. Roger Worcester Ma I do intend to build my Exo very close to the original concept. Scott did a great job on his demo version but a few details may have to be "fine tuned" I do believe the carbed version donor parts will be a drop in fit. Too bad only broken or high milage are available over here so I went for a younger version dealing with acceptable NEEDED modifications. There are several bike engines made for decades which could have been a better choice for kitcar use and may come very cheap and in high quantites. In fact, the lower power bikes dropped in value very low which makes bringing the unused parts to a breaker instead reselling is worth reconsidering. If I am having problems to find low milage carbed An400 Scott will have to make some changes in future. However, kitcars tend to be designed to the designers point of view and not to the costumers wishlist and that's something the costumer has to deal with. Quite often the builder takes the short route to make ends meet but right now 2 out of 3 active posters completed their Exo to their individual wishlist which is great. |
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Post by edvb on Nov 3, 2013 17:33:58 GMT
I think the main thing is that the builders are happy with the kit they got and are tailoring to suit their needs.
I hope know one thinks otherwise as I am very happy with mine and am glad I was able to put my own twist on it to suit my needs.
So long the design,integrity and strength is not compromised I cannot see a problem with any of our builds.
Cheers
Edward
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Post by roger32849 on Nov 3, 2013 23:09:00 GMT
Today I had to make a brake reservoir adapter for the Wilwood master cylinder. The fittings that accompany the reservoir scrape the inside of the bonnet and that is with NO HOSE attached. The factory fittings are about 1/2" to long. I made a right angle aluminum fitting that allows about an inch clearance.
Today was busy, I attached my headlights, fit the 3 relays for high beam, low beam, and starting circuit. I soldered the connectors to the switch console and installed the upper cover for it. Since I have no use for the wiper switch, I removed it and capped the opening. This makes room for a killer stereo huh Ed!,.. LOL.... The brake reservoir and over flow reservoir for the radiator were also attached. I bought a 30 amp self resetting circuit breaker for my headlight power lead and also the 12 ga wiring. I need to take a trip to the breakers yard to scavenge a few connectors. I have a couple but it will be freezing soon and slogging around with a tool box in the yard isn't my idea of fun.
That's about it for the day. Fun stuff..
Roger
Worcester Ma
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Post by edvb on Nov 4, 2013 0:19:45 GMT
Wow a full day Roger! You just might have it running before the snow hits the ground. The stereo is the icing on the cake but you have to have the body to support it. Keep up the good work. The calipers look great and I will follow suit with mine.
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Post by roger32849 on Nov 6, 2013 12:03:16 GMT
 I temporarily installed the power source from a battery charger to check the operation of the headlights. CLICK ON PHOTO FOR VIDEO |
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Post by roger32849 on Nov 6, 2013 12:26:20 GMT
  I trimmed the upper switch cover to match the contour of the support bar.  Wiring from the headlight switch assembly. I took the picture before I added a sleeve for weather protection. I am going to be installing an 8 pin plug set just in case I need to do some maintenance. |
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