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I have a page about my experience with my trike and will be glad to answer questions...http://funnyfarmart.com/ez.htm The only thing I need is photos of the...
John Lindsey
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Nov 10, 2007
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Thanks much. Very informative, though I had to copy the link into a new window in order to reach your site. Clearly your tech skills are well above average!...
Jim Strasma
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Nov 12, 2007
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While at a friend's house this afternoon, I noticed they had a Sun EZ-3 sx in their garage. They were happy to let me try it, and I was happy to compare it...
Jim Strasma
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Nov 12, 2007
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A new member of our group asked when signing up if the Sun EZ-3 USX can handle a 350 pound rider? A 300 pound friend had ridden ours. Can anyone top that? It...
Jim Strasma
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Nov 15, 2007
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I haven't done much with mine yet. I kinda need to get the bigger tires, but I can vouch that I haven't had any problems with it and I am 370. As soon as I...
Michael
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Nov 15, 2007
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I started out about 330 lbs and I didn't have any issues with the USX. It even better at 285. Ride on! --- In ez3usx@yahoogroups.com, ... tires, ... 370. ......
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Nov 15, 2007
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How long did it take you to get to 285 and how often do you ride? My main problems are there are a lot of hills around here. ... -- "Shine on me so that I may...
Michael
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Nov 15, 2007
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Howdy I had my rear wheel spokes tied to increase wheel strengh. I weigh 280 lbs in August and I weigh 245 lbs today. I started riding twice a week and now I...
Michael Schutte
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Nov 15, 2007
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I try to ride 3 or 4 times a week mostly on city streets. Like Michael said about an hour and 10 mph. It's been about a year I think. Now if I can do...
Mike Wild
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Nov 15, 2007
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Jim, Thanks for taking the time to post the comparison. You mention the twitcy stearing on the SX - Dit it have the original 16" front wheel. I have seen a lot...
Darby Hartman
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Nov 15, 2007
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... I weigh over 400#s and my USX works fine other than trying to ride it with no hands. I have not changed out the 65# tires, yet, but that is one of the...
Mike Wollesen
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Nov 15, 2007
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I have a EZ3-SX - I have put several hundred miles in it so far. I weigh 200 lb BUT I put the biggest basket from Wald that I could find on the back and I have...
Darby Hartman
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Nov 16, 2007
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Correct. The SX had the 16" wheel up front, and the USX has 20" all around. That could indeed be the reason for the difference in steering. -Jim S. ... the...
Jim Strasma
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Nov 16, 2007
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I regulary cary 50lbs more than my 280ish so I had new wheels made with new maxxis mirical or hookworm BMX tires. I even tried the spole tying, but used the...
John Lindsey
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Nov 16, 2007
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One limitation of our Sun EZ3-USX is that it can't quickly be folded into a package small enough to fit in the back seat of a small car. Normally, that's not a...
Jim Strasma
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Dec 11, 2007
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Top of the Morning, Jim: I don't know your wife but she is a very good woman based on what you have told us. She has saved you almost $2000 by purchasing the...
John Fritsche
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Dec 11, 2007
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I will be adding electric power assist to my USX and I am considering 2 options: a. mid frame mount (ala electro-cycle e-4 motor) b. Front Hub motor on the...
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Dec 13, 2007
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Peter, we went with the mid-mount E-4 kits on a couple of EZ-3SX's for all the reasons you mention, and the better price. The 16" front wheels made the...
Bennett Jones
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Dec 13, 2007
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... I've been very happy with the E-4 on my USX. There is a photo album entitled "EZ-3 USX with E-4 electric motor" that shows my setup. I'd be happy to...
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Dec 13, 2007
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Has any one had trouble with their rear wheels yet? I did because I cary too much weight and go around corners fast. But after having my trike wheels custom...
John Lindsey
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Dec 14, 2007
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I want to add a motor also, I am thinking about the left side rear adaptor axle that http://www.staton-inc.com has then perhaps an electric hub moter like the...
John Lindsey
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Dec 14, 2007
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I have thought about a gas engine option like staton. I like the idea of extended range with a gas engine, but the noise level is a show stopper for me. One...
pstoupas
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Dec 14, 2007
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Howdy My Honda 50cc engine is quiet. Only 60dp and I can listen to my radio if I want. Today was 54 F and sunny with little wind. I rode my USX 75 miles....
Michael Schutte
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Dec 16, 2007
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I've been doing research on the bike that will end up replacing my stolen Desoto Classic, and it looks like I'm going to be settling on a EZ-3 USX. Just for...
jhymesba
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Dec 20, 2007
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I just got mine this summer and haven't ridden much, but I should be able to answer some of these. 1. The trailer: Be sure and look into a piece that a...
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Dec 20, 2007
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See additional responses interspersed below. One item you didn't mention that you'll really want if it rains is mud flaps. The official Sun ones work very...
Jim Strasma
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Dec 21, 2007
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... Actually, those were going to be an important part of my purchase as well, but they'd slipped my mind. ... Already have the multitool from my Desoto...
jhymesba
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Dec 21, 2007
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where can I get a left side axle to adapt a motor to my trike, staton is not answering my mail....do I have to go to a machine shop? where did you get...
John Lindsey
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Jan 9, 2008
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I had another USX owner install my Staton kit with Honda 50 engine. He said that Staton machined him a left shaft. If Staton does not have any extended shaft...
Michael Schutte
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Jan 15, 2008
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Hi everyone, Here in New York, we are not allowed to have motorized bikes. The shaft you are talking about must be straight and balanced to reduce vibration....
MIKE LEWANDOWSKI
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