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Belt drives may be more compact, but the size reduction at the expense of power transfer is significant. They're too bulky to fit on a race bike. Compared to a Moto GP bike, this Harley Davidson belt drive isn't quite as powerful.

I appreciate the feedback. I just got a brilliant idea. Like many bikes, I figured the propshaft with bevel drive secured the rear wheel on a single side swinging arm. I now believe I was incorrect. The short propshaft with bevel box, as far as I can see, terminates short of the wheel and just serves to rotate the drive through ninety degrees before sending it on to the wheel through the toothed belt. As always, your gratitude is much appreciated. Interestingly, manufacturing of the model with the two-liter S&S V-twin engine stopped in 2021, but the company's website promises that "the three wheeler will return!"

The newest Morgan three-wheeler was the subject of a "How Do They Do It?" episode. Unmentioned in the remark was the fact that the short propshaft and final drive of 90-degree bevel gears led to a motorcycle-style toothed drive belt attached to the rear wheel. How well do they fit? How? Why? If not, which one does it have if any?

After spending a considerable amount of time in garages, if there's one thing I've learned, it's that you should never, ever attempt to estimate the cost of body repairs. Consult a professional for help.

In terms of personal experiences, aged / old (hard) tyres on my current Mazda3 caused the rear end to step out twice in a few weeks on wet roundabouts. Fortunately, no one was hurt on either occasion, but it frightened the crap out of me and prompted me to replace my tyres. During my study for the change, I discovered that the old (OEM fit) tyres did not have a good reputation in general, and particularly as they aged (despite the wear) in the rain. They were still nice in the dry, although a little loud and uncomfortable. The new tyres had a considerably higher review rating, which I could confirm to throughout their lifespan. I'd suggest rotating tyres so that the fitted rears (on FWD vehicles at least) receive equal use also helps, since wear exposes 'fresh' rubber, which isn't as harsh as the 'outer' surface if left on that axel. I only modified the second set due to ages (they were 6 years old, but with approximately 4-5mm tread ish if I recall) and because I was reduction in size the alloy tires from 16in to 15in and thus had to change tyres anyway (one was leaking because the alooy was tarnished, and the others appeared to be doing the same). The tyres were otherwise in good condition.