Advice Needed on quadricycle

[MikeFairbanks]

Is this a good deal? It looks fun, and would probably be perfectly legal if electrified in my town (we have multi-use paved paths all over the city, and bikes, walkers, golf carts, and electric bikes are all allowed with a 20mph speed limit).

This might be a really good thing to have for fun around town.

I have an extra hub motor, but was wondering three things that perhaps you good fellows could help me with:

1. Is this a good deal?

2. Could it be converted to a two-seater (either side-by-side or in-line, facing forward or backward)

3. Would one hub motor on the rear work or would it cause poor performance (since the other rear wheel wouldn't be pushing)?

Thanks

Craigslist link: http://columbusga.craigslist.org/bik/3495504207.html

Here's a link to the Manufacturer's page on this specific model.

http://www.rhoadescar.com/factsheet/4w1p.html

 

[Brentis]

Check out UtahTrikes. They have a quad kit.
This is a very drool worth example
http://www.utahtrikes.com/RECENTTRIKE-The_Ultimate_Quad.html

Lots of others, but that's my favorite & not a bad price al all.

 

[MikeFairbanks]

Wow, you found a gem alright (the big-tire Utah quad). Looks fun.

 

[Brentis]

As for the posted bike and ?'s.
If you or someone you know can weld sure that could be made a two seater.
Hub motor won't work as set up for Single sided hubs.
But that would make a great bike for a mid drive setup.
$900 seems high for used. But from the pic, used it does not look.
I'd say$600 is more fair.

 

[dogman dan]

Mikes bored again. You find interesting stuff bro, keep it coming. Best bet would be to mid drive it.

 

[MikeFairbanks]

I do search for unique things to make electric, but I haven't built anything unique. My only builds are an industrial tricycle, a Schwinn Ranger (heavy piece of junk), a Trek pure and my current regular ride, the Schwinn High Sierra (which so far proves to be a great bike).

I don't know if I'll ever get around to building anything creative, but I like to daydream a lot.