Basic Quad:
- Both generators are installed and working
- All machining of quad parts are complete
- Mockup quad fully assembled and ready for weekend testing
- Early next week, a local powder coater will paint the rear axle cage assembly to match the Catrike Frame painting
- Late next week, assemble final quad on my frame
Cage: Note—The cage will not be connected to the rear axle cage assembly because the suspension effect would be lost. Instead Utah Trikes will incorporate the cargo area into the cage itself and support it by the main frame.
- Planning is complete and all materials ordered
- Rough Assembly of bottom and rear completed by day’s end
- Early next week, complete front and top of cage
- Late Next week, complete cage, including Lexan
Trailer Hitch: Ashley will make a custom hitch, using a 3/8″x24tpi heim joint to thread on a mount on/in my trailer tongue. The hitch is to be 12″ off the ground. This match up had been one of my concerns [until last night] because, if it does not work, I’ll be forced to resolve before departing. Thanks to Ashley, that concern has been set aside.
Final Fargo Graphic: Early next week, Andie returns to her studio to await a left-side photograph of the Catrike Expedition based quad that will be silhouetted [like the stage coach] to replace the CAD TerraTrike Path you have seen on the artwork. The timing works for Ashley and for me to get to my graphics installer.
KrispySteve Neck Rest: I have 2 in the mail. I hope to determine which is best for touring comfort. Of course, I have to have the quad and time to evaluate.
Time is extremely critical here. The exact ship date is still uncertain. Ashley hopes to ship NLT 06/01. I’m hoping for early. The estimated cross-country time is 4 days. That means I could receive it 06/07 [a day earlier] and must get graphics install as well as my accessories and components and be ready to travel with Mr. Giraldo on 06/10. My fall back plan is to delay my departure, travel along, hoping to meet Rafael at Bar Harbor on the 11th or 12th, or elsewhere on the route. Needless to say, the next 24 days will be interesting and exciting. My best-case planning did not happen—no test riding; no trip to Florida, etc. Please stay tuned and lets see how this plays out…
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Hey Jim
Close deadlines for complete readiness seem part of trekking. Missed mine at home so had to bring parts and tools with me to finish the build while here in Eugene. Having a great visit.
This Eugene area is built for cycling. Commuter cycle-cycle lanes all over the city including proper right turn patterns. There must be 20 miles of paved walk-paths along the Willamette River.
The QUAD is amazing. Suspension is built into the frame twisting and bending. The two tracks straddle everything…potholes, manholes, blown truck tires, rubble strips…. Pulls the two wheel trailer like the trailer doesn t exist.
Hi Terry,
Thanks! It is the 11th hour. We shall see how this play out. I think I have a handle on most of it. I still have some purchases to make. Glad you are enjoying Eugene at its cycling and that you are finishing up your quad setup. I guess you will be off to the high desert soon. The best…
Jim
Hey,
It’s getting exciting now!
I’m glad to be in a coverage area briefly so I could get caught up on the timetables, etc. I’ll bet your anxiety level is little higher this week than last! .
Zeke
For sure. One or two days has a significant impact. My planning calendar and mind are fully engaged. I’m communicating with Ashley several times a day. My most important event is the actual shipping. If it were arrive in Charlotte on 06/04, I would likely go pick it up, otherwise I’ll have to wait for a Monday delivery. It is interesting and it will be fun. I know you are tuned to this channel. Thanks Zeke!!!
Jim
wishing you the best, my friend.
Thanks Michele. Next week in key to the end result and will be the most exciting of the build-up. I’ll try to get pictures of the mock-up today. Until…
Jim
I’m following with anticipation here in LaLa land as well. Since I can’t afford my own recumbent right now, I get to live vicariously through your build! Good luck next week.
Hi David,
I know next week will be most interesting. Glad you are here. Has your CF sold? –jim
Not even a nibble on the CF… I’m at $1500 including shipping right now. I doubt I’ll go much lower than that. I’ll just keep it. I rode it up in the mountains yesterday and really enjoyed it. I’m looking for something I can commute to work on a little faster than the CF. I’m headed out to the final stage of the Tour of CA today. I hope I can find a good place to watch.
Sorry you have not sold your CF. At least you continue to ride and enjoy it. Great that you can see the Tour of CA. There should be some exciting racing. Enjoy…
Thanks David.
Jim