Re: [CR]EZ Masi, Herse & Confente trike conversions

(Example: Framebuilders:Brian Baylis)

From: "bikenut" <bikenut@gte.net>
To: <OROBOYZ@aol.com>
Cc: "Classic Rendevous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <67.1c441d5a.2915e009@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]EZ Masi, Herse & Confente trike conversions
Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2001 16:35:52 -0800


...or better yet, saw the front off on a Schwinn Town & Country 3 wheeler and graft on a Paramount....wait a minute, use C&C (is that what they call them?) couplers and have a variety of 'front ends' to use...

Dizzy and Beat from early Autumn planting (300 daffodil bulbs ect..)

Matthew Gorski
Belmont Shore, CA


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From: OROBOYZ@aol.com
To: rocklube@adnc.com
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2001 4:04 PM
Subject: [CR]EZ Masi, Herse & Confente trike conversions



> In a message dated April 1, auto 31:00:15 PM Eastern-Western Standard
> Time, oroboyz@aol.com writes:
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> In installing one of these bolt on trike conversion kits, the trick here is
> to NOT use duct tape or friction tape (it slips and gets gooey in heat) but
> use genuine FOMOCO stainless steel hose clamps. They bite in pretty good &
> get a grip on the host frame tubing.
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> I think it's probably wise to use some coarse emery cloth and "shoe shine"
> the painted areas underneath the section of seat stays to be clamped, so
> things won't slide about.
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> Also, you may need to create some clearances where trike stays and bits come
> too close to the stays. I recommend gently denting the host frame with a ball
> peen hammer to create safe clearances. A small bit of paint chipping may
> occur but don't worry. After all, safety first, right?
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> (Those who wonder about this message's content, please study the date of the
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> Dale Brown
> Greensboro, NC