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Old 03-06-2013, 02:38 PM   #73 (permalink)
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I was looking for a Tadpole project to make something similar. I wanted it to run on the freeway around here to commute with to a new job i may be starting the first of April. I can easily drive my TDI Beetle but once the weather turns nice around here I wanted to get this going. I figured if Sendler can get 95mpg with his CBR then I could get that or more with a Tadpole project using the CBR as a power plant and the front half of an ATV for the front end/suspension. Then use some coroplast and make a Vetter fairing for it. I came across this one from western Oregon and thought it was pretty neat. The guy somehow used motorcycle wheels. I just can't figure out how he managed the front hubs to make it all work strong enough for hwy use... any ideas? Bumble Bee Recumbent Tadpole 49cc Motor Assisted Bicycle Human Hybrid Trike | eBay
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