Author Topic: What the heck is this? (Read 192 times)

White halftrack · « **on:** February 04, 2026, 05:56:46 PM »

Bought this animal today. A hondamatic trike. Engine is loose and tank is good but haven’t tried to start it. It did come with the parts to convert it back but thought everyone might enjoy looking at it. 1976. 14k miles.

White halftrack · « **Reply #1 on:** February 04, 2026, 06:01:47 PM »

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spotty · « **Reply #5 on:** February 04, 2026, 06:16:03 PM »

cool, no back brakes ? or does it need some reassembly ?

White halftrack · « **Reply #6 on:** February 04, 2026, 06:20:04 PM »

Has back brakes on the Mickey Thompsons (sp). Needs a battery put in at least but need to look over more.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #7 on:** February 04, 2026, 09:16:47 PM »

That's very cool!
The "A" is good choice for a trike set up, although it probably takes a bit of torque to get those wheels turning.
Is is a kit or a custom conversion?

Alan F. · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2026, 01:55:23 AM »

That is cool, and it kept a lucky guy out in the wind for a few years longer.
Is there a date code on any of the tires? Last registration date?

Good score.

Stev-o · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2026, 07:16:12 AM »

Cool find. Prolly drives straight nice but twisties might be interesting?!

White halftrack · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2026, 08:41:10 AM »

I was told it was a kit done in the early 80s and was expensive Thanks for the comments. I will look at the tires when I get out there again. Need to clean up the carbs.

HondaMan · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2026, 08:47:31 AM »

That's some fabulous work! Those rear tires' width might make for interesting handling in the mountains?
How solid are those swingarm bushings? Maybe some bronze ones would help if it wiggles too much.

White halftrack · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2026, 09:32:43 AM »

Haven’t messed with it yet but will add some more pics if the back of it. I am not smart enough to add multiple pics to each post. Sorry

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carnivorous chicken · « **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2026, 09:37:13 AM »

Run it!!!!

CycleRanger · « **Reply #17 on:** **Today** at 07:02:24 AM »

Quote from: carnivorous chicken on February 06, 2026, 09:37:13 AM

Run it!!!!

I agree! Get it road-worthy and ride it. Carefully of course.

HondaMan · « **Reply #18 on:** **Today** at 09:16:29 AM »

Wow, that thing is wider than my garage!

White halftrack · « **Reply #19 on:** **Today** at 03:51:46 PM »

I got it running and driving today. New battery. Fresh fuel. Ran rough for about 10 minutes and smoothed out. Drove it a bit. Kinda a lumber wagon. Was even able to spin the tires on the gravel road. I did not take to highway speeds as I really need to check over tires.

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