CX500 Trike

[Oldun]

Hi Guys and Galls, Fairly new to triking, I bought my first bike ( a 350cc Douglas Dragonfly Competition model ) in 1959 and having reached the age of 77 following a few problems, heart attack , long covid to mention just a couple, I have ended up with a substantial amount of CX 500 bits including a frame and engine with a registration doc, and wonder about a nice quite quiet unassuming trike. I don't need super quick , just nice little boogy trike and wondered if anybody had any thoughts on achievable top speed etc . Many thanks in anticipation, Oldun

[Kawazuki]

All depends on what axle / diff ratio you use! Reliant 'B' axle has the best ratio when mated to bike engines although bigger dia wheels & tyres opens up shorter ratios.

[Oldun]

Thanks for the reply, I currently have 2 reliant axles 1 ex Robin and 1 ex Regal not checked for any ID numbers etc but will post as soon as I have further information hopefully It will be a case of running the math . Regards Oldun

[lepchaun]

i had 80 mph out of my cx on a A reliant axel but only for short distance on the A1

[Oldun]

Thanks Bro, that would be more than plenty for me

[Deep Diver]

Check out steamgirls build on her cx. It's in the build section

[Deep Diver]

Here is the link to her build.

viewtopic.php?f=57&t=19397

[Oldun]

Thanks Deep Bro, I'll check it out .Regards Oldun.

[Oldun]

Many Thanks to all you Guys and Galls for your kind replies, Oldun.