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Originally Posted by Hal
At the time it was built the requirement was that a motorcycle produce a minimum of 15hp, which was accomplished by using a bore and stroke kit that brought the engine to 130cc. I plan to usea 250cc engine, with EFI and some other mods for fuel economy, and a more upright seating position to improve visibilty (plus at 55 I can't see climbing in and out of the original's driving position!)
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Hal-
You might try www(dot)autospeed(dot)com for some construction ideas. It's an Austrailian site, and the University of South Austrailia built a similar three wheeler; electric--but with two seats (fore and aft, not side by side) more upright seating position with a fiberglass/aluminum sandwich monocoque frame. I've had the California Communter plans for just over a year and had similar concerns you expressed. Found some great ideas for this project throughout the site.