Tr1ke build in Suffolk by complete newbie

[slugshot]

You can get a cheap hazard kit off ebay that comes with a switch, loom and flasher unit.

I would use a 5mm gear change cable from Cable-tec for the clutch, they're expensive but you can't get better.

[seabee70]

Hi Erik,, Is the "mass switch" one that disables the power from the battery ? I have an electrical issue that drains the battery unless I keep a charger on it. What would the connections look like ? Thanks for your reply.

[erik]

www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/battery-isolator-cut-off-switch-standard-version
I used the rubber cap as well for weather protection.You need to install this on the positive side of the batt. not the negative/mass side!
The power drain could cause fire hazard in worst case...

Keep in mind to route a red wire to the dash. It'll reset the trip gauge and clock without power.I haven't got into this because I need to remove the seats+ tunnel to get me to the loom. Other than that no issues.

[r1ckbuilder]

Cheers Slugshot,

Cheap hazard kit turned up today. Looks simple to fit, so a job for tonight.

The Cable-tec website is a bit confusing and no prices....  always a bad sign (I imagine, it's so when you ring them, they can tell you to sit down before telling you! .  I caught your video on Youtube, you know the one, the Hummingbird type fly by/around your TR1ke.  Clocked the clutch cable and it's proper meaty. 

[slugshot]

Lol... I forgot I did that vid, its changed a bit since then.

Ebay Lightweight gear change cable and their cables are there, click on one and it'll give you a link to their web shop
Mine's a 5mm cable with 5mm screw on clevis fittings for each end, they are quoted as having 50mm inner cable travel which is enough.
The 2.5metre cable is £39 + £4.75 each for the clevis ends + £12 post.
Cheers
Kevin

[r1ckbuilder]

Thanks Kevin, that's one of the first jobs when I get my TR1ke back,

Safely delivered to RTR today in readiness for the MSVA.  Bit of a trip as it's an all day job there and back.

Well, it's done now and the long wait begins...  what am I gong to do with my weekends?

• Plan some weekend driving routes, avoiding speed bumps.
• Practicing how to look cool when you've done a 180 you didn't mean to.
• Make something so it can come off a trailer designed for four wheel car a damn sight easier than it went on!

[edwinwl]

Aug 29, 2014 17:50:13 GMT r1ckbuilder said:

Practicing how to look cool when you've done a 180 you didn't mean to.

You have build a monster.
Be careful. Especially on wet roads.

So far my 180 spins went without bending any metal. More because of having luck than because of being a skilled driver.

[r1ckbuilder]

Hi everybody,

Took a trip to RTR today to pick up my TR1ke after passing it's test! Happy days!

Bless Pete, Paul and the guys at RTR. Looks like I threw them a few curveballs but they did me proud. Just got to wait for all the paperwork to be sorted then I go and get some number plates made up.

Getting late in the year now but here's hoping for an Indian summer,

[juddyjuddster]

Well done a proud day for you. Hopefully there will be a few more dry days this year for you.

[slugshot]

Oct 11, 2014 16:41:16 GMT r1ckbuilder said:

Hi everybody,

Took a trip to RTR today to pick up my TR1ke after passing it's test! Happy days!

Bless Pete, Paul and the guys at RTR. Looks like I threw them a few curveballs but they did me proud. Just got to wait for all the paperwork to be sorted then I go and get some number plates made up.

Getting late in the year now but here's hoping for an Indian summer,

Well done, fingers crossed for a mild autumn then,

What curveballs!!! anything that other new builds can learn from ?

[roadtrackrace]

Mainly handbrake issues. Back wheel was fitted with a very pretty wavy disk but this made it very hard to get the handbrake up to MSVA requirement.

Couple this to a.Golf lever as opposed to the Focus ones that we normally use and it makes final adjustment tricky.

A stunning build though nonetheless and hopefully the DVLA will get their act together so that it will see some road use soon.

Well done chap.

[r1ckbuilder]

Cheers guys,

Yes, the curveball was a curvy rear brake disk.  A bit form over function.  You live and learn but I suppose, with hindsight it did make it a bit of a lottery when you pulled the handbrake (not the best idea).  That's why it went to RTR for the test though, to check bits like that before I get it out on the road.

I'll get the clutch switch connected to the pedal while I wait though, so it can be started in gear.  The guys from RTR said it's a bit of a pain to try and find neutral on the flappy gearshift when you're sitting stalled in traffic.  I can imagine! 

Still the goal was a positive test, which happened.  Now the tweaks begin. 

[r1ckbuilder]

Morning all,

Since my build has been road legal I have managed to dodge the rain showers a couple of times and get out for short runs to familiarise myself with driving the Tr1ke.  I'm not really using the whole rev range yet until the roads have a bit more grip and my confidence increases.  It's hard to get the smile off my face while I'm driving.  Just wished I'd done it years ago!

I'm still bedding everything in but I'm not happy with the performance of the brakes so I'm after a bit of advice from you guys who have had your builds a lot longer.  I have the Wilwood four pot callipers from Rally Design.  They also recommended the pads and disks I'm using.  The master cylinders came with the kit and I bought the Venhill brake line kit from RTR.  I'm using Dot4 brake fluid and everything's bled fine.

Problem is, I have no idea what to expect but I would have liked to have thought if I stamp on the pedal, something might feel like it's close to locking up but it doesn't.

Any help is appreciated,

Richard,

[slugshot]

If you're sure the callipers sit square to the discs and its put together right it should just be a case of bedding the new pads to the new discs.
It does take a while, i find a quiet road and trail brake a little to speed the process up. But being careful not to get the brakes too hot by letting them cool between trailing.

[andy7b]

If you have the steel fabricated uprights ( I have ) then I found they are not quite square to the disk so took a while to bed into the whole disk, and like Slushot says they do take a bit of bedding anyway :-) once bedded in though they have plenty of power and I find they don't lock very easily the tR1ke just stops really well :-)