I’ve been planning a very similar setup using a lectric xp trike, moving the stock handlebars to the seat post and linking that, somehow, to the front handlebar/fork headset. I’d love to know how you put the steering linkage together.
I try not to ride in the rain. But lately, it's been a hard thing to do. Raining all the time. I don't use the cover onless I have a lot of gear. Thanks for commenting.
I got my wheels on Amazon. 36V E-Bike Front Wheel/Rear Conversion Kit Electric Bicycle Motor Kit with LED Display High Speed Brushless Gearless Hub Motor Kit a.co/d/0c2CoL7N
She’s having so much fun!! With a little more practice and some verbal commands, she’s gonna the best riding partner!! I love how she stops and sits at the stop signs 😊
I really like your videos. One thing I have meant to bring up, is the tires on your expedition. While I use 3 different tire types, because of the terrain I live in, and the weather here in the GPNW, the best tire I found for the Expedition in your area, and mine in the Summer, is the Schwalbe "Big Apple" tire. Although my riding partner prefers the Schwalbe "Mondial" for the rear of his Expedition. My girlfriend prefers the "Marathon Racers", however she rides a Catrike Road, and is a girl, so she doesn't count. You should really look into the "Big Apples" as they will improve your riding comfort, while increasing performance. I need to upload a video of my Candy Purple Expedition and B.O.B. trailer, that I use in the Cascades and Tetons. You're making me look bad.
Hi kirk I use schwalbe marathon in the front and a holy roller in back to help with Traction. That's interesting, I'm gonna be looking into the big apple Tire all the way around. Yes, please post videos of the Tetons mountains. That would be a cool Background for your cat. Thanks for the info.
They are much safer because of the 26" wheel. No flipping over the handle bars if you hit a crack or rock. Plus, it looks better. You can go faster as well.. thanks for the comment
Your videos just keep getting better! That SeeStar is pretty neat. Wish I could use one here but, you have to be able to see the sky, and that doesn't happen much here in the GPNW. 😀
Hi kirk Yes, I am having a good time With it. Learning a lot. It's a shame not to see the night sky, let alone the day sky . Don't care for those cloudy days. Thanks for the comment.
I think your trailer looks like a bike helmet. A good look for the trike. Your telescope is cool. Are you located in an area where you could have recorded the eclipse? Cool video, thanks for taking us along.
Hi Kelly I got the telescope for the eclipse But unfortunately, here in minnesota It was a complete bust. It is an amazing device, and I am sure I'll get a lot of use out of it. Thank you for commenting.
Bug out trike? I’m thinking fully suspended ICE full fat! You won’t go fast, but you can pedal over zombie bodies! Add motor with solar panel charger to up the game, and all this will set you back less than $15K 😮😊
That sounds like a sweet setup! I wish I had one. $15K ?☹️ I think I'll stick with what I have and make it work. I think i can get over a few of those zombie bodies with my Rover.Thanks for commenting.
You go to some of the coolist places. All I have around here is mountains, fjords, and the ocean. Well I think my Expedition is nicer then yours but, we all feel that way about our rides. You always remind me of how nice the people were when I rode through Minnysoda.
Hi kirk I sure would like some mountains and ocean around here.. Sometimes you just need a change of scenery.. I do love my catrike . The expedition will definitely go down as a classic.. I will only sell it to get a new one. My rover is a classic too..I should make a video . The two classics" Thanks for the nice comment, my friend.
Nice job! I did something similar with my F-150 for the ROAM tour in 2011. Although I needed a trailer, for the Velomobiles. These days I use my Dodge Magnum to tow the two Expeditions and sleep in the back of the Magnum. The 394 cubic inch Hemi works a bit better then the small block V-8 in the Ford, towing in the mountains out West. With that rig, you can come over to Tater TOT, sometime, I think you would really like the Trail of the Coeur D' Alenes.
Thanks kirk I do love my Chevy. That old truck has got 350,000 Miles ion it and is still going strong. You never know. I might be out that way someday. Thanks for commenting.
Yes, very cool. I would ride one, and I do ride one. I built one also. I don't know why they aren't really popular. Love mine. Digging the trailer on yours 👍
There so much safer then the little scooters. A fun way to get around. It's a mystery why there aren't more around . The trailer is great for those long hauls. Thanks for commenting.
@@FMChronicles Yes, Sir! Definitely way more stable than what you can buy. I guess maybe the larger size makes it less appealing to the folding smaller type. While these aren't something you can easily throw in the back seat of a car, for me the stable comfy ride more than makes up for the size. To each their own though, no right or wrong answer. Enjoy your adventures, and happy trails!
Looks good. Do you prefer those bars over the original cruiser bars? Looks like they may sit a bit higher, maybe more comfortable when cruising? Not many of these electried that I've seen. Only a handful of videos. I built one of these, too. Constantly upgrading. I currently have my battery mounted on the rear rack, but you can really feel the frame flexing when riding. Really fun though!
Yes, the original bars were very uncomfortable for me. I had to find a way to raise the bars as well.. I'm 5'11", and the original bars sat too low.. plus, i seem to have better control with the new ones. My new design has front wheel drive and a much lighter frame. Thanks for the comment.
@@FMChronicles Oh, cool. I thought about a front wheel drive initially, but decided on the rear drive because there are quite a few hills where I live, so I wanted to get all the torque available by using the smaller 20" wheel. Thanks for the feedback! Your scooter is nice 👍
