View Single Post
Old 04-05-2015, 08:54 PM   #2 (permalink)
Grant-53
Master EcoModder
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Elmira, NY
Posts: 1,781
Thanks: 319
Thanked 355 Times in 297 Posts
Vic, I have been working on a very similar design. There are refinements to be made but the concept is correct. I have made front sections for flat handle bars that attach to the frame. They are cut and overlap fairings resembling the Windjammer. They extend from the knees to the shoulders. The tail box can mount to a standard rear rack or a piece clamped to the seat tube. I angle the upper section to match the rider's back angle. I have some old briefcases to strip for hardware. Current mods include mounting car mirrors and hinged side panels. The closing the gap between the rider and tail box is critical just like the Vetter Challenge machines.

I have had many men stop and ask me if I plan to patent my design but I expect to sell plans instead. Folks are concerned about cross winds but this is cured by mounting to the frame instead of the steering.


Last edited by Grant-53; 04-05-2015 at 08:59 PM..
  Reply With Quote
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Grant-53 For This Useful Post:
aerohead (04-06-2015), mikeyjd (04-18-2015)