I do agree with your idea. If you're building an ICE-only XR3 then the rear section could be used for cargo. Moving the radiator to the front will require a...
I can imagine that that muffler would generate a lot of heat in the rear compartment where the electronics are - it would be nice to have it located in a...
Vic, If there are any bargains relating to XR3 construction I've not found them :-) I'll call Riley this week regarding the status of the sway bar order and ...
I think you have the wrong Vic...  I am listed as Vic S on the XR3 list.  I just ordered plans so I am waiting for them to arrive!!   ... From:...
Ah, so I do... As you'll see the plans call for a custom front sway bar that is ordered through Robert Riley. I and a few other people ordered sway bars back...
Vic here. No confusion. I may call today and inquire as to the projected construction time of the sway bar. I'm getting closer to this sort of thing. ... sway...
I received a voice mail message today from Bob Riley regarding the sway bar order which was placed in November of last year. Bob stated that the vendor of the...
Well I know that it can be used in California under existing laws as of 6 months ago because of the exemptions available for a diesal driven motorcycle. Usage...
Cal, I spoke with Mr.Riley on Wednesday. He told me that the sway bars were supposed to ship today. He mentioned that the vendor made a couple extra sway...
I also received the sway bar today. Wish these guys could have included nuts and cotter pins, etc. - more little parts to locate... Now at least I'll be able...
Front end is looking very good. I posted a blurry pic on my blog. I'll post a pic on this forum once the air bags and shocks are installed (ordered last week)....
I built the perches per the plans and everything seems to line up. I've been fantasizing about a magnetic caster gauge... Perhaps more trouble then it would be...
Hi Jeff, Comparing spec sheets: The Daihatsu is about 2.9 inches shorter "fan-to-flywheel" than the Kubota D902. Height is almost exactly the same (Daihatsu...
Hello Guys, I've been watching the posts and progress of the XR3's, I'm very impressed with the trike. I will be starting on one as soon as I complete my...
Hi Al, 1995–2005 Chevy Cavalier. (The plans specify 1999 Cavalier; the ones I'm using are from a 2004) I believe same part from Pontiac Sunfire would also...
No. I had brought my sway bar into the Hardware store and made sure it fit right there! :) I need to go again next week. (Monday or Tuesday) I can bring the ...
Hello Vic, You can get aircraft hardware AN320-10 they are 5/8-18 about 3 bucks each. Not sure were you live but if this interests you I can send several...
Hello Cal, Thanks for the info, I'll check the U-pull-it yards in Kansas City this weekend. My day job is antique and classic aircraft restoration and rebuild,...
Hi Al, There are a number of participants and lurkers within this forum who are aircraft builders. With your set of skills you should have no problem building...
Thanks for the lead on the aircraft parts. I'll try them out, if I can't find what I need locally. Fortunately, a local hardware store has alot of grade 8...
Vic, Sometime I'll have to tell you about the VW transaxle I bought off Ebay... Sort of funny now. Not so funny back when I was trying to sort out the...
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