Author: reversetrike

Frame Disassembly and Paint

In the late spring of 2023, I decided to build a paint booth so I could paint the frame and all other metal pieces like the suspension before going much further. Much has changed since then, but I will start will that update. The paint booth was made from 1-1/2″ diameter PVC pipe and connectors… Continue reading Frame Disassembly and Paint

Still here, just little progress

Not much progress unfortunately, so that is the reason for the lapse in updates. The engine install is now in the final stages with a new radiator and oil cooler installation that is taking longer due to the customization. I hope to post updates soon now that most of the parts needed have arrived.

Engine Install, Part 2

It really is surprising how big the engine looks now that it sits in the trike frame. It fits like a glove in the frame, but now that I have all this room, it will actually be more of a challenge to re-route all the ancillary hardware to get it running again. The fuel tank… Continue reading Engine Install, Part 2

Engine Install, Part 1

In July 2021 I started to fabricate the mounting tabs and braces necessary to install the engine as I described in the previous post. Lower engine mounts were done first as the engine hinges on this pivot point. I didn’t get pictures of the parts before welding it to the frame, but here is a… Continue reading Engine Install, Part 1

Donor bike engine removal

Beginning the week of March 15, 2021 I started the process of removing the engine from the 2001 Suzuki Hayabusa donor bike I purchased. By Saturday the engine was out and sitting on a rolling dolly ready to be mounted into the trike. The engine is secured in the bike at the rear bottom of… Continue reading Donor bike engine removal

Front suspension assembled

I finally assembled all the components of the front suspension over the weekend of March 6, 2021. With all components in place I verified I had clearance for the swing of the a-arms. I also looked for clearances of the shock components and cantilever pullies and made some slight adjustments. It was time to grease… Continue reading Front suspension assembled

Site Redesign

So I haven’t been very good at keeping my site updated regarding this project. Lots of things have happened and Blonde-Streak II is looking more and more like a reverse trike. So I made it a priority this year (2021) to redesign the site, make it more of a blog to I can add updates… Continue reading Site Redesign