Sorry for the lack of updates. I was busy doing this over the weekend!
Moto-Muscle. Done!
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That looks like a great way to spend a weekend!
Luke.
Luke.
Looking good man, that's an interesting frame. I dig it.
Went out for my first ride yesterday! Its different thats for sure. I am getting really exited for the final product.
Found a good brake lever!
Drilled some holes and...
I need to add a grip, but otherwise i like it!
Found a good brake lever!
Drilled some holes and...
I need to add a grip, but otherwise i like it!
Re: Moto-Muscle! First ride!
That is looking like a muscle bike Joosh!
I cant believe someone has a build up and riding already! I need to get my act together!
Luke.
That is looking like a muscle bike Joosh!
I cant believe someone has a build up and riding already! I need to get my act together!
Luke.
Re: Moto-Muscle! First ride!
It may be riding, but its nowhere near finished! There is a lot of bodywork and finishing to do.
It may be riding, but its nowhere near finished! There is a lot of bodywork and finishing to do.
Re: Moto-Muscle! First ride!
Oh I rode it like that! It was a bit odd...
Oh I rode it like that! It was a bit odd...
Re: Moto-Muscle! First ride!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Re: Moto-Muscle! First ride!
So, for the mounting of the sissy bar... I am thinking of mounting it an inch or two in front of the axle like this:
Then the angles will line up with the steerer tube.
Here is what it will look like at the axle (I would have to bend the sissy bar like crazy to clear it.)
What do you guys like more?
So, for the mounting of the sissy bar... I am thinking of mounting it an inch or two in front of the axle like this:
Then the angles will line up with the steerer tube.
Here is what it will look like at the axle (I would have to bend the sissy bar like crazy to clear it.)
What do you guys like more?
Re: Moto-Muscle! Sissy bar question.
I think you are right, the first one looks better to me!
Luke.
I think you are right, the first one looks better to me!
Luke.
Re: Moto-Muscle! Sissy bar question.
Both look good in the examples, but I think #1 might be at risk for falling back because of weight. That's why #2 just looks more "correct" to me.
Both look good in the examples, but I think #1 might be at risk for falling back because of weight. That's why #2 just looks more "correct" to me.
Re: Moto-Muscle! Sissy bar question.
I think I would go with the second one from the standpoint of rigidity. I also think I would go to the bottom or just a little obove the seat the long look messes with the flow you have that looks so good.
I think I would go with the second one from the standpoint of rigidity. I also think I would go to the bottom or just a little obove the seat the long look messes with the flow you have that looks so good.
Re: Moto-Muscle! Sissy bar question.
Hmm. Well the sissy bar will provide no structural support because the thing mounting the seat is made to support my weight. I might even leave it off.
Hmm. Well the sissy bar will provide no structural support because the thing mounting the seat is made to support my weight. I might even leave it off.
Re: Moto-Muscle! Sissy bar question.
Luke.
That why I said the second one... Looking at it only from a "looks" perspective... :wink: Whatever you do, you are onto a winner, the bike is turning out really cool!Joosh said:
Luke.
Re: Moto-Muscle! Sissy bar question.
Sissy bar is on! I bit the bullet and drilled through the frame. I think I will end up lowering the bar to the arch. It looks much better to me.
Obviously, I'm going to cut down the bolts.
Sissy bar is on! I bit the bullet and drilled through the frame. I think I will end up lowering the bar to the arch. It looks much better to me.
Obviously, I'm going to cut down the bolts.
Re: Moto-Muscle! Sissy bar question.
Really starting to look cool Josh!
Luke.
Really starting to look cool Josh!
Luke.
Re: Moto-Muscle! Sissy bar question.
Thanks! I'm liking it too! Now what color...
Thanks! I'm liking it too! Now what color...
