Motorized Drift Trike
I have always wanted a go-kart, but my parents told me they are too expensive and impractical. After some negotiations, we agreed that if I could build one, it would be a great learning experience. My friends and I started drawing out concepts in Autocad. Since I just finished the welding course and metalworking was new to me, we tried to keep the design simple. This project is still in progress, but here is what we have so far.
The Cad
We tried to keep the design simple. In our experience, the more basic designs tend to be easier to construct and more reliable in the long run.
The Frame
Once the CAD was finished, I started the construction of the frame. I completed the frame and rear axle, but I didn't follow my CAD design perfectly because I realized that I could fabricate something more advance than what I had in my CAD design. I was able to construct a better looking and functioning frame.
Engine Brakes and Electric
Once the frame was done, I created a motor mount and welded it into the chassis of the trike. I set up a custom brake arrangement. I made a switch panel for three switches that control my headlight, under-glow, and ignition of my motor.
The Final Product
My final product was a drift trike that has eight horsepower and can achieve speeds of 30-60 mph (depending on the set-up).