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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 07:21 AM
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Trikes that have car type rear axles in them...what gear ratios are they using?
 
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Try the Trike section a lot of folks in the know there.
 
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Originally Posted by Johnnyiroc
Trikes that have car type rear axles in them...what gear ratios are they using?
The same as the stock two wheel ratio's if converted. Not all trikes have the same ratios so it is hard to answer your question. Here are the specs on the new TG which says 2.960 in 6th.
 
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