Kawasaki KX60 and KX80 Conversion

[dcreel]

Remember this one? I would so love to find or build one of these.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...-three-wheeler

[HondaHarry]

dont forget this one!

[fabiodriven]

Once you figure out how to do it, then put it to an assembly line, then it's pretty straight forward.

Hell, if I had the funds, machining and welding experience I would probably have a crack at it.

So you have absolutely none of the knowledge, resources, or funding to attempt a project like this. Good thing you brought up giving it a whirl.

I was debating on going head to head with Lockheed Martin sometime soon, but I've never built a plane, nor do I know how, and I'm fairly short on funds to attempt a project of that scale. Good thought though.

[TrickyDickII]

dont forget this one!

That was a fun little ride!

[HuffieVA]

dcreel...Awesome article!

Someone needs to step up and make us aout 50 or so kits? It sounds easy, but I'm sure it would be a pain.

The problem with kits is, what to make them for... Not too many people are going to shell out +/-4K for a new KX85 then chop it up pay another $1500 and convert it (not saying it wouldn't be cool, just saying that the demand wouldn't warrant the investment... granted nobody has updated their 85's for a long time and that may ease the fitment burden it would still be a long shot. As far as building a kit for the older models... that would decrease demand for individual kits because of various updates etc over the years... What would be nice is if someone made those back fenders still... So in reality if you want one you gotta luck out and find one our build a one off prototype...

[kzr800]

The problem with kits is, what to make them for... Not too many people are going to shell out +/-4K for a new KX85 then chop it up pay another $1500 and convert it (not saying it wouldn't be cool, just saying that the demand wouldn't warrant the investment... granted nobody has updated their 85's for a long time and that may ease the fitment burden it would still be a long shot. As far as building a kit for the older models... that would decrease demand for individual kits because of various updates etc over the years... What would be nice is if someone made those back fenders still... So in reality if you want one you gotta luck out and find one our build a one off prototype...

I agree with you....but it would be a cool project. I'm not done with this yet. I could probably build something off of an older 60 or 80, but I do not have the resources to make the plastics. I imagine the cost of doing this on my own would make it unrealistic anyway. I would be willing to spend the cash if I knew 100% that it would turn out right.....But, projects like these never go as planned...LOL.

[Xpress]

So you have absolutely none of the knowledge, resources, or funding to attempt a project like this. Good thing you brought up giving it a whirl.

I was debating on going head to head with Lockheed Martin sometime soon, but I've never built a plane, nor do I know how, and I'm fairly short on funds to attempt a project of that scale. Good thought though.

Good comparison, since motorcycles and aircraft both share key correlations.

FWIW, I said IF.

[Billy Golightly]

Good comparison, since motorcycles and aircraft both share key correlations.

FWIW, I said IF.

Please stop trying to talk about things you don't know...If you don't know and have questions about something and ask people that do, its fine.

If you don't know, and your trying to provide advice or ideas to someone else that doesn't know either, it isn't.

[86T3]

Use fenders off a small 4 wheeler. It wouldn't really be that hard, that article pretty much spelled it out. any reputable welding shop should be able to cut and widen the tripples. Use newer 4 wheeler carrier, axle, and brakes. I think i'm talking myself into this...

[Shorty]

Wrong thread dude, get that outta here.

Agreed!! Post in the damn classifieds. Thats what there for.



Shorty

[trizilla]

So you have absolutely none of the knowledge, resources, or funding to attempt a project like this. Good thing you brought up giving it a whirl.

I was debating on going head to head with Lockheed Martin sometime soon, but I've never built a plane, nor do I know how, and I'm fairly short on funds to attempt a project of that scale. Good thought though.

i love reading your posts!!!

[Xpress]

Please stop trying to talk about things you don't know...If you don't know and have questions about something and ask people that do, its fine.

If you don't know, and your trying to provide advice or ideas to someone else that doesn't know either, it isn't.

Except what I was saying is that IF I had the necessary tools, then I would probably have a crack at it. I seriously don't see anything wrong with making a statement like that. It's not giving advice or incorrect information to anyone.

[Black86tri-z]

i got a original rear fender for one of these if any 1's intrested

[Black86tri-z]

and a khelm kx80 jug also

[Xpress]

You got pics too?