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The Drift Trike Project








Welcome to the Electric Drift Trike Project!

In 15 steps we will assemble a working electric drift trike.










Step 1: Pegs



Thread each peg onto the front wheel axel. Use an allen wrench to tighten pegs down.










Step 2: Throttle



Install the throttle onto the handlebars by tightening the set screw with a 3mm allen key.






Step 3: LCD Screen



Use a phillips screw driver to secure the power level selector. Strap the LCD screen by its rubber clamps.








Step 4: Grips



Using a 3mm allen key install both grips.








Step 5: Setting the Components



With a phillips screw driver, 3mm, and 4mm allen keys tighten down handlebar components.






Step 6: Wire Routing



With a brake cable (provided as a tool) and electrical tape, gentley route wires through the frame.





Step 7: Wiring Clean Up



Clean up the appearance of the wires with wire loom clips.





Step 8: Motor Controller Mounts


Mount the motor controller adapter plates with their hardware, 8mm crescent wrench, and 3mm allen key.





Step 9: Motor Controller


Mount the motor controller, with hardware, 8mm crescent wrench, and 3mm allen key.





Step 10: Motor Controller Wiring



Connect the throttle, lcd screen, brake inhibitor, and battery to the motor controller.







Step 11: Motor Connection



Connect the motor wires to the motor controller.









Step 12: Battery Mount



Bolt the battery adapter plate to the frame. Use the hardware, 8mm crescent wrench, and 3mm allen key.






Step 13: Battery



Fasten the battery to the battery adapter plate. Use hardware, 8mm crescent wrench, and 3mm allen key.





Step 14: Seat



Mount the seat to the frame. Use seat hardware and 4mm allen key.





Step 15: Final Tune




Adjust components to comfort and give a final torque to each hardware.






Before Every Ride



  • Ride in a safe location
  • Always wear a helmet
  • Ride with friends present
  • Start in a low power level

  • Inflate tires to max pressure (printed on tire sidewall)
  • Perform brake check to be sure the wheel stops
  • Make sure throttle and brake inhibitor function

Have fun and be safe!
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Michael Coty Design 2019