Lets hear it for the weird three-wheelers

vortexau · 06-02-2008, 07:30 AM

Guzzi Mulo Mecanico

Guzzi '59 Ercole three wheeled truck

Piaggio Ape racing (Seems to be CG . . . maybe for a game?)
. . . spills galore . . .

Gummiente · 06-02-2008, 07:39 AM

The Indian made Bajaj...

vortexau · 06-02-2008, 07:52 AM

Flying a rear wheel with a small-engine Ape!

Ape drifting . . . in the snow!

Gummiente · 06-02-2008, 08:02 AM

The Ural trike...

MooseKiller · 06-02-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gummiente

The Ural trike...

Ya know... I'd be kinda interested in that if they would ever import them. Kind of an option to the Gear Up, but in a more utilitarian sort of way. It lacks the monkey factor, but it'd be a great camping/long haul/winter rig.

eastbloc · 06-02-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MooseKiller

Ya know... I'd be kinda interested in that if they would ever import them. Kind of an option to the Gear Up, but in a more utilitarian sort of way. It lacks the monkey factor, but it'd be a great camping/long haul/winter rig.

Main problem is I doubt you'd squeeze out much more than 85km/h on that beastie. At least here in the northeast, that really limits the roads you can hit without risk of being treated rudely by fellow motorists

vortexau · 06-03-2008, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by eastbloc

Main problem is I doubt you'd squeeze out much more than 85km/h on that beastie. At least here in the northeast, that really limits the roads you can hit without risk of being treated rudely by fellow motorists

I had a bit of interest in the IMZ-8.4010 once I discovered it on one of the Ural websites hosted for Australia. Pity that its one that's announced 4 models -- to use their words -

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The following models are those that Ural Australia intends to import and have ADR certified.

- while a quite different site is maintained by the importer that has actually run two road-registerable models (Tourist & GearUp in LHD) through ADR Certification!

But, returning to the IMZ-8.4010 . . .

Engine	650 ml , H-O, 2 cyl, 4 stroke, OHV
Power	23.5 kW
Ignition System	contactless electronic
Electrical Output	350W
Gear Box	4 speed with reverse, 2 speed transfer case
Transmission	Shaft drive
Final Drive Ratio	4.22
Tyres	135 *13 Front & Rear
Brakes	Disk Front, Drum Rear
Fuel Capacity	19 l
Top Speed	80 km/h
Dry Weight	520 kg
Carrying Capacity	425 kg
Length	3350 mm
Width	1500 mm

. . . so, unless one changes that 4.22 final drive ratio (or fits 14" rear wheels) with possibly an increase in engine power, Workhorse operators are limited to a 80 km/h maximum speed.

Gummiente · 06-03-2008, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vortexau

I. . . so, unless one changes that 4.22 final drive ratio (or fits 14" rear wheels) with possibly an increase in engine power, Workhorse operators are limited to a 80 km/h maximum speed.

Given that it has all the aerodynamic qualities of a large brick, I'd say that an 80kmh limit is probably a good idea.

vortexau · 06-04-2008, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Gummiente

Given that it has all the aerodynamic qualities of a large brick, I'd say that an 80kmh limit is probably a good idea.

Sounds like YOU are more a Bond Bug person?

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In contrast to the stereotypical image of three-wheeled Reliants as being ridiculously slow, the Bond Bug was capable of some 78 mph

http://www.bondbug.com/

http://www.bondbug.com/#
(Bond Bug swatting game)

Gummiente · 06-04-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by vortexau

Sounds like YOU are more a Bond Bug person?

Y'know, if I were to knock off the inboard rear wheel, that would make a totally bitchin' winter hack for my dog.

MooseKiller · 06-04-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vortexau

I had a bit of interest in the IMZ-8.4010 once I discovered it on one of the Ural websites hosted for Australia. Pity that its one that's announced 4 models -- to use their words -
- while a quite different site is maintained by the importer that has actually run two road-registerable models (Tourist & GearUp in LHD) through ADR Certification!

But, returning to the IMZ-8.4010 . . .

Engine	650 ml , H-O, 2 cyl, 4 stroke, OHV
Power	23.5 kW
Ignition System	contactless electronic
Electrical Output	350W
Gear Box	4 speed with reverse, 2 speed transfer case
Transmission	Shaft drive
Final Drive Ratio	4.22
Tyres	135 *13 Front & Rear
Brakes	Disk Front, Drum Rear
Fuel Capacity	19 l
Top Speed	80 km/h
Dry Weight	520 kg
Carrying Capacity	425 kg
Length	3350 mm
Width	1500 mm

. . . so, unless one changes that 4.22 final drive ratio (or fits 14" rear wheels) with possibly an increase in engine power, Workhorse operators are limited to a 80 km/h maximum speed.

Yeesh... I expected it to be slow, but not quite THAT slow. I'd need it to run about the same as a Gear Up... Well, nice to dream about anyway! Thanks for the great info!

dengwynn · 06-04-2008, 06:57 PM

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Volkswagen which has had this one around for several years. It exceeds 200 mpg.

dengwynn · 06-04-2008, 07:03 PM

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dengwynn · 06-04-2008, 07:09 PM

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This one, Aptera, goes almost 90 mph and is said to come close to 300 mpg.

bk brkr baker · 06-04-2008, 08:35 PM

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Two companies seem to have made effective 3 wheelers,Attachment 170479 Volkswagen which has had this one around for several years. It exceeds 200 mpg.

How are the wheels set up? From the pic it looks like a four wheeler ie car.

06-02-2008, 07:30 AM	#1
vortexau ^OP Outside the Pod-bay Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Just off the Warrego, S.E. Queensland Oddometer: 1,431	Lets hear it for the weird three-wheelers Guzzi Mulo Mecanico Guzzi '59 Ercole three wheeled truck Piaggio Ape racing (Seems to be CG . . . maybe for a game?) . . . spills galore . . . __________________ '77 BMW R100RS with Ural chair '08 Suzuki AN650A Burgman (and trailer)

06-02-2008, 07:39 AM	#2
Gummiente Rebel Without A Clue Joined: Oct 2007 Location: SW Ontario Oddometer: 449	The Indian made Bajaj... __________________ Mike '07 HD Road Glide '05 Ural Tourist CURD Head Cheese "Riding a motorcycle is like playing the blues, it takes a moment to learn and a lifetime to master"

06-02-2008, 07:52 AM	#3
vortexau ^OP Outside the Pod-bay Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Just off the Warrego, S.E. Queensland Oddometer: 1,431	Flying a rear wheel with a small-engine Ape! Ape drifting . . . in the snow! __________________ '77 BMW R100RS with Ural chair '08 Suzuki AN650A Burgman (and trailer)

06-02-2008, 08:02 AM	#4
Gummiente Rebel Without A Clue Joined: Oct 2007 Location: SW Ontario Oddometer: 449	The Ural trike... __________________ Mike '07 HD Road Glide '05 Ural Tourist CURD Head Cheese "Riding a motorcycle is like playing the blues, it takes a moment to learn and a lifetime to master"

06-04-2008, 06:57 PM	#12
dengwynn AT LARGE Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 112	Two companies seem to have made effective 3 wheelers, Volkswagen which has had this one around for several years. It exceeds 200 mpg.

06-04-2008, 07:03 PM	#13
dengwynn AT LARGE Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 112	.

06-04-2008, 07:09 PM	#14
dengwynn AT LARGE Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 112	This one, Aptera, goes almost 90 mph and is said to come close to 300 mpg. dengwynn screwed with this post 06-08-2008 at 10:15 PM

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