I've never seen this before, but if you bring a Trike i will definitely try it haha!
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Trike Drifting at SoWo? Anyone down?
04-14-2012 02:00 AM
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A few friends and myself are contemplating making and perhaps bringing Trikes down to SoWo to enjoy some leisurely mountain runs.. Not main roads.. but from traveling around the area last year there are some serious neighboring towns with serious hills.. If you have no idea.. here is a video.. let me know if anyone has one or is interested in perhaps trying this out.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNZCZsHJIR8&ob=av3e
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04-14-2012 10:43 AM
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That....is......awesome!
Watching it on a Droid so can't see...what are the rear wheels made of?SOWO 8 May 16-18th 2014
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04-15-2012 11:23 PM
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PVC piping/inflatable tires and a few other things.. as far as explaining it, when we bring them down, i'll be happy to give you a run down of how they work..
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04-17-2012 11:21 AM
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YES!
I will not be participating, since I am a scardy cat, but I will cheer you on and bring bandages. When I saw this video my second thought was OHEMGEE SOWO is in the mountains! Someone will do it!
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04-17-2012 11:15 PM
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Sounds good.. We'll put you on a corner with a video camera.. and some band-aids and bactine! Originally Posted by ModestGirl
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04-18-2012 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by HOLDFAST101
band-aids, bactine and beer!
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04-18-2012 10:47 AM
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i've seen youtube video's of trike drifting and it looks awesome! i'd definitely like to see it in person. i'll make sure to bring my camera and take some shots of you guys in action.
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04-18-2012 08:23 PM
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x2!!! Originally Posted by V-DUBchic
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04-20-2012 11:40 AM
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if this goes down myself and a few of the other michigan guys are down to try it!
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04-20-2012 04:41 PM
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That looks like a freakin blast! I would definitely try it out if you brought the trikes!
Is there any type of brake system, or is it just Flintstone style?My current project: 1987 Mk2 Golf GTI 16v
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04-20-2012 09:00 PM
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As a Florida guy, where the highest elevation is the landfill, the thought of trying this, tearing down the mountain 3" off the ground, excites me..
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04-21-2012 12:04 AM
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I am attempting to make a disc brake for the front wheel, idk if it is going to work.. other then that is is using your feet and a simple friction brake for stopping..
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04-21-2012 08:38 PM
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I would love to get video of this if it happens. Also maybe try it if that's cool haha
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04-27-2012 09:35 AM
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Looks bad ass but please do this outside of the city limits of Helen! I want to be able to go back to SOWO next year. Thanks!
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04-27-2012 11:28 AM
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that looks fun as shit!
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04-27-2012 12:34 PM
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I could let you guys borrow my GoPro for this! I have the chest mount so you can strap it as you bomb the hills
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04-30-2012 10:01 AM
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OMG, shoeless! I've seen this before, but they weren't in an area of oncoming traffic. Big ones.
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05-02-2012 12:27 AM
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Well, a few trikes are built, and we have the material to create a few more.. See you all in SoWo.. and I do believe friday night would be a great time to try them out! ...
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05-02-2012 10:17 PM
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Please post up where you all will be. I'll be tired as hell, but am so down to take video of this
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05-03-2012 02:18 AM
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+1 Originally Posted by opz
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05-07-2012 09:16 PM
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I'll keep you all posted as far as a place and time... it will be last minute as I don't want the 200 people to be rolling up on us as we roll down the hills on these things..
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05-08-2012 09:49 AM
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i have a gopro with a chesty and helmet mount, Im game to try, cant be any worse than blazing down the rocky trails on the mountain bike.
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05-08-2012 10:19 AM
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That't it. I caved. I've wanted to have one and after reading this last night... I couldnt take it.
First one is built. Hope to see you there with about 3!!!!
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05-08-2012 11:09 AM
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Nice man... looks good.. how did you do your wheels, with the tire inside the pvc? Originally Posted by Max-e-Mouse
That't it. I caved. I've wanted to have one and after reading this last night... I couldnt take it.
First one is built. Hope to see you there with about 3!!!!
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05-08-2012 11:35 AM
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Okay so at my local hardware store (Lowes) I bought 4 6" diameter replacement lawnmower wheels (non inflatable). I cut a 6" length of PVC Pipe with a 6"inside diameter. (I know a lot of 6's) Slide 2 Wheels into the PVC, mount it on your axles, spin and make sure they are balanced. Most people use glue or Epoxie to glue the wheels to the inside of the PVC or inflate the tire (not possible). But I got inpatient and countersunk screws though the PVC into the tires to keep it from sliding off. Works like a champ.
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05-08-2012 10:55 PM
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I'm down to try it out. Looks so sick. My luck I would be the one to get hurt lol
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05-09-2012 02:50 AM
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i am in. would love to see this in person.
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05-09-2012 11:01 AM
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WE are making drift trikes this weekend.. we will have some to bring down..
if not ill bring my motorcycle and pull you guys up to the top. bring rope
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05-09-2012 11:18 AM
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Maybe it would be wise to have folks with walkie talkies along the road? I would hate to see something really awful happen.
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