Tri-Couch (too much free time)

[Bergy]

Figured I'd share with you the latest Team Evolution ATV creation.

http://36redrocket.com/pictures/TriCouch/Trike.JPG
PLUS
http://36redrocket.com/pictures/TriCouch/Couch.JPG
EQUALS
http://36redrocket.com/pictures/TriCouch/3PersonTestRide.jpg

90% of the project is done and it has been tested several times. Next addition will be a much needed wheelie bar!

[250xridamatt]

I can see how that would be a little wheelie prone. How many people got thrown off the back?

[TGW_400ex]

I love it:eek2:

[exrider360]

thats hot hows that trike pull al you guys around

[LazeR]

That thing is awesome, can only imagine why you need a wheelie bar :o

[wheeltrax]

That thing is awesome

[black box films]

Looks sweet.

And remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

[SGA]

I like that.
Weld on a foot bar so people can put thier feet on something and you'll be set.

[Mxjunkie]

what happens when you get a big guy on one side and a little guy on the other? :confused:

[SGA]

Sort of like this

[YFZ450Ridr]

Originally posted by Mxjunkie69
what happens when you get a big guy on one side and a little guy on the other? :confused:

simple, you give the little guy a 50 pound lead weight to even it out. and a few doughnuts of course:D

[throwinitup]

hahahaha SAWEET

thats wellsville cruisin material there, buddy! nice work...good job

[speedy400]

Originally posted by black box films
Looks sweet.

And remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

LMFAO, I love the red green show. the true do it yourselfer.-darren

[got sand?]

hah :p that thing is nice now you need a couple of girls and give them a ride :D everybody is going to be jealous :devil:

[QuadJunkies]

LOL!!!!! I LOVE IT!!! :blah: :p

[hondarider2006]

thing looks pretty sweet man. Wheelie bar, bar for feet to rest on and a long straight pipe running out the back and you will be set:devil:

[Bergy]

Actually that's what we want to do to finish it.

Wheelie Bar
Foot Rest
Exhaust (we already have a straight pipe on it, gonna rig up a nice shiny chrome tip on the end :devil: )

Also as you could expect, it kinda turns like crap. So we want to rig up a half or quarter barrel sideways on the front forks filled with sand. (Depends how much motivation we get, it runs and drives as is, just kinda hairy on the loose stuff, pushes like a dumptruck)

We were going to big outriggers on each side but after riding it like it is we decided to leave it. It's always neat to see what people come up with old junk lying around, a few beers, some 1' tubing and a welder or 2.

[Bergy]

A few pictures of it in progress...
http://36redrocket.com/pictures/TriCouch/EzEFab.jpg
http://36redrocket.com/pictures/TriCouch/EzEWeld.jpg

and thanks to Dan for being the first brave sole to try and ride it...
http://36redrocket.com/pictures/TriCouch/DanTestRide.jpg

I will definitely post pics as it progresses even more.

[hondarider2006]

dude that thing is sick:devil:

[SGA]

LOL! Life is good:D

[XANDADA]

Where's the beer tap? :confused: :huh

[Glenn]

Why trash a good trike with a couch? :rolleyes:

[ShiftFMX]

Originally posted by Glenn
Why trash a good trike with a couch? :rolleyes:

Going against everyone else is not a very good first post...

Welcome to exriders! :bandit:

[sickmojave]

Originally posted by Glenn
Why trash a good trike with a couch? :rolleyes:

Why trash a good couch with a trike?:rolleyes:

[sickmojave]

Originally posted by Killa250ex


Welcome to exriders! :bandit:

Don't forget we are ATVriders now.;)

[Glenn]

Originally posted by Killa250ex
Going against everyone else is not a very good first post...

Welcome to exriders! :bandit:

I appologize for having an opinion.

[ShiftFMX]

Originally posted by sickmojave
Don't forget we are ATVriders now.;)

Ah, you are right. I think thats gonna be a hard adjustment :rolleyes:

[Bergy]

I am not upset at all by Glenn's post, I was sure somebody would ask it.

Why trash a good trike with a couch?

#1 The trike is pretty much trashed already, looks good but there are lots of mechanical issues and the frame is nowhere near straight. Part of the rear frame was actually broken right off.

#2 We have the ability to put the trike back to stock someday if ever desired. Although 1" tubing was welded to the original trike frame and footpegs, to support the added weight of the couch and passengers, the couch could be removed and welds grounded down. The rear part of the frame where most of the welds are would have to be replaced in a full restoration anyway.

Some people also ask why chop up a stock steel bodied car to make a hot rod? It all goes back to what each individual is into. I happen to be into having fun and dreaming up wild ideas. That's where the tri-couch idea came from. A few guys sitting around drinking some beers wondering how we could beat the Lazy-Boy on skis we built 2 yrs ago. I just happen to have the means needed to finish the idea (Special thanks to Team Evolution ATV for being right there in the drinking beer process as well as fabrication).

[A4StrokeGuy]

Brad its good to see that you cheese heads are keeping busy during the winter!:devil:

jordan

[iceracer65]

i think u should only let expierienced trike riders drive....all those guys are used to stuff thats WAY to stable:devil:

we gotta race that thing in the buddy race at the state championships this winter....let me know if u need some top secret 3 wheeler setup suggestions:p

[JTRtrx250r]

throw them on back....and hit the whoop section:D :devil:

[Bergy]

iceracer65:
We'll have it out at the Fremont ice race for sure. Maybe we can take some hotlaps :D

On another note ,you got an old set of wedgies laying around? I need a set of tires for when we run the Rat this winter.

[TheFontMaster]

That thing os awsome. I want one:cool:

[iceracer65]

bergy..... dont worry im sure there is always a set of tires laying around for you.



i think we should all take lap times for a $25 tab at the bar of anyone's choice...im sure i would fair well:macho :macho :macho :macho :macho :macho :macho :macho

[cody anderson]

Originally posted by Bergy
Figured I'd share with you the latest Team Evolution ATV creation.

http://36redrocket.com/pictures/TriCouch/Trike.JPG
PLUS
http://36redrocket.com/pictures/TriCouch/Couch.JPG
EQUALS
http://36redrocket.com/pictures/TriCouch/3PersonTestRide.jpg

90% of the project is done and it has been tested several times. Next addition will be a much needed wheelie bar!

That's the $hit, boy!

[Scott-300ex]

thats compleeeeetely safe:rolleyes:

[SGA]

Originally posted by Scott-300ex
thats compleeeeetely safe:rolleyes:
Maybe not, but everyone knows that safe and fun just dont go together.

[Bergy]

Cody,
You can definitely take it for a ride sometime in WI next season when we see you again. I am assuming you'll race with us in WI whenever you can, and none of that " I can't stay and party, I got to go back to MN" bs this year either. Maybe we'll even make you an honorary cheesehead.

[bulkdriverlp]

nice idea, but tearing around on a altered 3 wheeler with no helmets on is kinda dumb, sorry

Originally posted by SGA
Maybe not, but everyone knows safe and fun just dont go together.

i second that :o

[Bergy]

Yeah the guys were really flying in that picture, 5th gear tapped. Actually that was the first ride with 3 people on it as you can see we were barely over idle. You can bet we will throw the brain buckets on before attempting to hit the freestyle ramp with it.

:D

[cody anderson]

Originally posted by Bergy
Cody,
You can definitely take it for a ride sometime in WI next season when we see you again. I am assuming you'll race with us in WI whenever you can, and none of that " I can't stay and party, I got to go back to MN" bs this year either. Maybe we'll even make you an honorary cheesehead.

Yeah, I like cheese... That would be good. :cool: I had to go back that night because I had a hot date... Let me tell you, it was well worth it my friend!