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pete c · 01-12-2013, 02:55 PM

There is actually a way to deal with the foul weather issues in a trike. Make it a mild hybrid with very lightweight low power, maybe a few horsepower, hub motors up front.

This gives you some regen capabilities, low speed AWD and can be used for reverse which allows you to use a standard MC drivetrain. I would also use a freewheel type rear hub which would allow for EOCing with the motorcycle drivetrain.

I guess I need to get off my butt, buy a welder and get busy!!!!

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pete c Master EcoModder Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: ellington, ct Posts: 830 Thanks: 44 Thanked 104 Times in 80 Posts	There is actually a way to deal with the foul weather issues in a trike. Make it a mild hybrid with very lightweight low power, maybe a few horsepower, hub motors up front. This gives you some regen capabilities, low speed AWD and can be used for reverse which allows you to use a standard MC drivetrain. I would also use a freewheel type rear hub which would allow for EOCing with the motorcycle drivetrain. I guess I need to get off my butt, buy a welder and get busy!!!! Last edited by pete c; 01-12-2013 at 03:12 PM..