Tilting Trikes Part 1 - Velomobile and Motorcycle Trike Tilting Mechanism Design

This video looks at the design considerations for the tilting mechanism for a three-wheeled velomobile, trike or motorcycle. It covers the geometry of various configurations and how to avoid pitfalls of excessive tyre scrub and unsuitable arrangements. I have used cardboard models to illustrate the topics covered. Hopefully, this video will give you the information you need to design your own tilting mechanisms to give a nice-handling machine.

[frankie]

Your a champion to share all these principles, all in all your card cut out concept is the best, one actually gets it

[davidvogl]

Really informative for a person who wants to build a tilting recumbent. You’ve given me a far greater understanding towards this endeavour👍

[zapplespoon]

Thank you for sharing this information. I have been trying to make a working Velomobile design. It's very hard to find people willing to share their concepts.

[chaosofpeace]

Please keep making videos sir. This was very educational for my own project.

[Witsenburg]

Hi, I'm doing a similar exercise so thanks for posting this. What I am looking into is different tilt on the wheels, less on the outside of the turn and more on the inside, making the imaginary lines through the wheel axles meet in the centre of the turn.

[douglasgallardojr]

This is a beautiful video. The communication works perfectly.

[IvanQuaglia]

For ages I been "planning" to make a EV trike 1+1 in tandem with motorcycle parts, but, since i didnt have the time space or money im seriulsy thinkin a electrically assisted trike bike to start with, this exercise was really very informative. thanks

[fonwoolridge]

Very interesting.... I will be back again for more inspiration on my project! Bravo!

[chrissmith]

Very interesting. I was looking at how to make an IRS trick tilt and this gave me food for thought

[skraman]

Superb and systematic approach to arrive various solutions for tilting wheels

[maxsainty]

I found this video to very interesting as I'm considering building my own velomobile

[truthseek]

@Metal Machine Shop This appears to be the most comprehensive coverage on the subject on this platform. Congrats for that. No doubt many hope that this project comes to fruition and viewers get more information helpful to constructing the proposed vehicle. It is very curious that little is now heard of the much praised "Velotilt" trike with two rear wheels, first heard of about 2012. It looked so promising, while it's apparent absence from the market place suggests that it is still overcoming problems. Any light you could shed on this matter would be much appreciated. I look forward keenly to follow ups on this project. I am surprised that the topic of a leaning velo is not far more popular.

[sandiandlee]

That was excellent, Bravo!!! I build gravity racing vehicles and I have always thought a tilting suspension would be amazing, thank you for sharing such a vast amount of time and work!

[projectastra]

Thank you for all your efforts, I have been thinking of building an electric trike and have been stumped for a long time on this issue.

[Mad.Man.Marine]

Pretty cool. When ever I’m designing new machines. I always do cardboard and push pins. Works a treat and makes for real easy adjustments. Can’t wait to see what you build.

[AuroraCypher]

This is by far the most details built of the Tilting Trike ! I know im like 2 years late to this video but instant sub and love your build series

[cliffordharley]

Very interesting! Tilting seems to be the future of trike design!

[MrSaemichlaus]

Man this video is fantastic!! I'm working on something similar and this is a gold mine!

[lewisbrodnax]

Few people today recall that the first Harley- Davidson side hacks we re of a tilting design. H- D didn't make them, that was a contract with a private co. During WW 11, the company made bus replacement parts. Afterwards that company was still in business, Nowadays they make the tilting platform buses in Los Angeles California.

[kodicogburn]

This was very helpful. I did find success with slight separation with of the arms from the center point and using the t model but the t shape is just about 1/3rd the height of the space between the upper and lower arms. The points where the shocks connect to the t is the same as the inner pivot points of the arm. Then using the distance for the shock to measure out where it would attach to the lower arm. For body wise you may have to make a slight deviation in the body to allow room for the shocks which aerodynamically shouldn’t effect it to much. You can also prevent a lot of aerodynamic loss by using fine bristles on the slits which will allow it to essentially close the slit.