Need advice on Scooter Trike By jimmybob479 (Read 8,701 times)

[Alleyoop]

Aug 7, 2014 15:48:27 GMT -6 kalee said:

Aug 6, 2014 20:51:55 GMT -6 royldoc said:

Mine is a 2010 Magnum 300R and it has independent rear suspension. what year is your model?

Yes that is a fender bracket bolt. The two on the outside hold the clamp around the axle and the one in the middle allows for some adjustment of the fender.

Roy

Roy, the one I'm working on right now is a 2010 300ccZA IB magnum but its a little ruff. Looks like its been sitting outside which down here in south Tx. isnt a good idea because they rust so bad. This trike belongs to another person and she is in the hospital and ask me if I would ride it once in a while to keep everything lubricated. It has a few problems and I have not been thru all of it yet, ( Its just to hot here to work on it afternoon )I guess I'm just going to start it up once in a while and keep the engine lubricated.

kalee

Is this the same trike, you are currently looking to buy? Here you say it is a Magnum which have independant suspension. So lets be sure take a picture of the axle.

As far as being down for over 4 months I would suspect the carb to be clogged and varnished up and it may not run very well maybe start up due to the enricher but maybe then die due to the pilot jet and it's fuel outlets passages clogged with varnish.
alleyoop

[kalee]

Yes that Is the same bike I'm looking at to buy but not sure It Is a magnum could be a Tornado. I'm not able to take a picture as It Is locked in a shed with a padlock. Roy Is talking Independent suspension and your talking Independent axles so which one Is It or are they the same thing ?I guess the only way I'm going to know for sure which one it is, is to get the serial number an call Jim.
kalee

[Alleyoop]

Well it could be the same trike a Magnum and a Tornado it all depends who is selling them the dealers can give them any name they want.
HERE IS AN INDEPENANT SUSPENSION:


HERE IS A STRAIGHT AXLE:

[kalee]

Thanks Alley for clearing that up for me and this one has the straight axle so that would be a good thing
Thanks again for your time and Info I'm still debating on If I should buy it or not.

kalee

[rapidjim]

If I may chime in here. In 2010, Ice Bear only made the Magnum and the Compeller in a 300cc, they are two totally different body styles. The Magnum has not changed much in the body and the Compeller is no longer available. If you are looking at a Compeller, be advised that body parts are extremely difficult to come by. They both have the same motor and rear end and reverse is controlled by a lever on the left side of the handle bars. If you use reverse, be sure to check the adjustment of the cable on a regular basis to preclude rear differential failure.


2010 COMPELLER


2010 Magnum

[kalee]

May 8, 2015 8:07:16 GMT -6 rapidjim said:

If I may chime in here. In 2010, Ice Bear only made the Magnum and the Compeller in a 300cc, they are two totally different body styles. The Magnum has not changed much in the body and the Compeller is no longer available. If you are looking at a Compeller, be advised that body parts are extremely difficult to come by. They both have the same motor and rear end and reverse is controlled by a lever on the left side of the handle bars. If you use reverse, be sure to check the adjustment of the cable on a regular basis to preclude rear differential failure.


2010 COMPELLER


2010 Magnum




The one I'm looking at looks like the 2010 Magnum same body style an same style back wheels.
Thanks Jim for your input
kalee

[mike6736]

I think if I were to do it again I would go with the straight axle. It took me a long time a a lot of Mods to make mine right.

Magoo

[kalee]

May 9, 2015 12:09:52 GMT -6 mike6736 said:

I think if I were to do it again I would go with the straight axle. It took me a long time a a lot of Mods to make mine right.

Magoo

Thanks Magoo, The one I have been looking at has a straight axle.
kalee

[mike6736]

if the price is right go for it... I know I had been looking at something than go back and it was gone

Magoo

[dennis]

 Hi All
Member Dennis here.
Off subject I would like to ask if anyone can help with locating a wiring diagram for my Sunny mc 300 tkb trike.
The power lead from the battery to the diode pack or rectufier keeps bolwing fusses. I have not traced the green with black or green wire yet. This pack unit is located under the front nose cover and can be gotten to with the dash removed. The part number on it is mdq40a/1600v.
Please help.
Thanks so much

[dennis]

Help needed  with findin electical diagram or advice for my sunny 300 tkb.
Thanks
Dennis
New member

[kalee1941]

Apr 1, 2015 23:17:42 GMT -6 davec said:

Dern
I never got to add my $.02

Mine is still running strong with no issues.

Davec How many miles do you have on your Zodiac trike ?

kalee

[davec]

OK, so not as many as some, around 2000.
but starts strong every time
i keep the oil changed and battery charged
my main issues were the exhaust collar breaking and a body panel tab broke.
And, the trunk popped off on a rough road and got scratched. So screwed it permanently to the mounting bracket
But I like it

[triker]

I've had my 49cc Ice Bear trike for 14 months now, bought from a dealer here in Bradenton, FL.  Finally, after 3 big bore kits, a blown engine, valve replacements and other issues (all under warranty), it seems to be dialed in pretty well.  I sold my Hyundai Santa Fe as my work commute is only 1.5 miles.  Even with all the initial problems, I'm really happy with it.  As for the safety issue, obviously, if you get bumped on a 2-wheeler, you're going down.  You've got a chance of staying upright in a minor collision on a trike. Besides, nothing better than the look on the cashier's face when you say "$3.00 on pump 5," and that's every 2 weeks!  If your trike has a trailer hitch, I'll be happy to share the benefit of my experience with you and others on how to best utilize it.   

[hobbles]

"If your trike has a trailer hitch, I'll be happy to share the benefit of my experience with you and others on how to best utilize it."