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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.

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

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

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

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

Over the long holiday weekend I had a chance to re-mount the rack and pinion and install the lower a-arm pivot shaft. This is a custom part I made on the lathe and is threaded on each end to accept the pivot bolts. It is also used as a pivot for an intermediate arm I… Continue reading Updated steering and front suspension

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

Welcome to the blog…please be patient. I’m an old dog learning new tricks…