3 wheeler mod

  • Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    December 28, 2011 at 12:10 am #1213498

    I have had an idea to get my wheeler modified to allow it to get around on the ice a lot better then the single wheel up front..My front wheel would always drop down into the wheel track from all the 4 wheelers and snowmobiles out there..

    I have yet to put in to the test as there is not enough ice here or snow for that matter…
    just thought I would share




    jeff_hansen
    Posts: 475
    December 28, 2011 at 12:18 am #1021862

    Now that, is a sweet ride… Gotta love the old 185s

    John Schultz
    Inactive
    Portage, WI
    Posts: 3309
    December 28, 2011 at 12:18 am #1021863

    Looks nice. At least now I know why there is no ice or snow.

    whiskeysour
    4 miles from Pool 9
    Posts: 693
    December 28, 2011 at 12:22 am #1021867

    I remember seeing those with a single ski in front, your design looks more stable. What about the ride with no shock absorbers?

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    December 28, 2011 at 12:24 am #1021868

    Quote:

    I remember seeing those with a single ski in front, your design looks more stable. What about the ride with no springs or shock absorbers?

    Leaf springs should take care of most of it

    gary d
    cordova,il
    Posts: 1125
    December 28, 2011 at 12:26 am #1021871

    I think you have a winner there. Very good idea!!

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    December 28, 2011 at 1:11 am #1021885

    Wasn’t that a front wheel drive…???

    Just kidding Dave Looks Sweet !!!

    nic-habeck
    Lake Mills, WI
    Posts: 831
    December 28, 2011 at 1:37 am #1021892

    Need to see some footage of that thing in action. Looks like a blast!

    yahbuddy
    Holmen, WI
    Posts: 170
    December 28, 2011 at 2:48 am #1021922

    Great job! Hope to see that Wheeler on the ice. Do u ever get up to the lacrosse area?

    stratos_375
    Southern Wisconsin
    Posts: 113
    December 28, 2011 at 3:49 am #1021938

    I think you will get around in the snow better than you ever have, looks like a nice modification.

    herb
    6ft under
    Posts: 3242
    December 28, 2011 at 7:44 am #1021953

    Something in those photos looks awfully familiar.

    Jesse Krook
    Y.M.H.
    Posts: 6403
    December 28, 2011 at 9:43 am #1021957

    Nice job Dave that’s pretty awesome

    troutsrus
    Lytton Iowa
    Posts: 268
    December 28, 2011 at 10:08 am #1021961

    Dave thats pretty cool . Great idea

    Hunting4Walleyes
    MN
    Posts: 1552
    December 28, 2011 at 1:15 pm #1021987

    Dave, now that’s thinking outside the box!

    Is that a 1983 185S?

    I had a 1984 185S and it had shocks versus straight forks like yours. Pretty cool to see the old guy.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18625
    December 28, 2011 at 1:35 pm #1021991

    Doest look like those skis have carbides? If not it probably wont steer on ice, pavement or hard pack.
    Always cool to see an old Honda 3-wheeler still in action.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    December 28, 2011 at 2:10 pm #1022009

    Quote:

    Dave, now that’s thinking outside the box!

    Is that a 1983 185S?

    I had a 1984 185S and it had shocks versus straight forks like yours. Pretty cool to see the old guy.

    1983 is correct !!!

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    December 28, 2011 at 2:18 pm #1022011

    Quote:

    Doest look like those skis have carbides? If not it probably wont steer on ice, pavement or hard pack.
    Always cool to see an old Honda 3-wheeler still in action.

    The skis actually do have the carbides on the bottom… I found these skis over in Ohio.. The guy I bought them from was a great help in making sure I got the correct skis for the mod i was doing

    blackbay
    Posts: 699
    December 28, 2011 at 3:01 pm #1022026

    I hope the skis aren’t bolted tight or you may have some tough going over uneven terrain and in snow. Looks good though.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    December 28, 2011 at 3:44 pm #1022051

    Quote:

    I hope the skis aren’t bolted tight or you may have some tough going over uneven terrain and in snow. Looks good though.

    They will pivot side to side some and more so front to back !!!

    oldbear
    State Center, Iowa
    Posts: 326
    December 31, 2011 at 11:26 pm #1023043

    Looks like a winner from here. I’m confident anything thats not quite perfect this go around will be corrected in the 2nd modification. Keep us updated.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    January 15, 2012 at 8:36 pm #1028123

    here are a couple of pix from the ice

    herb
    6ft under
    Posts: 3242
    January 16, 2012 at 7:52 am #1028319

    That’s pretty cool Dave. Innovative. But I have to laugh thinking about your 2 new hips and watching so many of those Hover round commercials.
    pm sent

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    January 17, 2012 at 12:55 am #1028682

    This machine is fantastic !!!

    I will have it up at the Hudson Ice GTG… It is a little rough…I mean it is an 80’s bike

    MAS
    Posts: 2
    December 22, 2012 at 3:08 am #1122997

    Great Mod! I have an ’84 200M, and I would like convert the front wheel to a pair of ski’s. Do you have any suggestions, plans, or parts resources? Thanks!

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    January 1, 2013 at 1:25 pm #1125751

    I do not have any “Plans” but is you pm me your e-mail address I will send you pix with measurements

    Blaine Olmstead
    Posts: 1
    June 30, 2017 at 4:13 pm #1701939

    Just picked up a cheap three wheeler and I am interested in doing something similar. Could you share any info on how you did everything?

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    July 1, 2017 at 6:00 pm #1702022

    Really not much to share..
    I have a few more photos but other than that I don’t have plans or anything

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