"DEVIANT" link to finished build on page one :-)

[Lugisland]

Re: "DEVIANT" A step thru goes a step beyond...

I asked a millwright friend for some steel to make my dropouts. He gave me some plate steel that they use for shims. Check it out! The slots are already cut out!

Since I don't have much room forward of the slots, would it be legal for me to trim the existing dropouts so I can get good placement of the new ones?

 

[pick]

Re: "DEVIANT" (Rear dropout question...????)

In my personal opinion, trimming the existing drop out should be fine. I will be trimming excess metal off of mine on my build. You are not changing the geometry of the frame by doing that, so as far as I'm concerned, go for it! 8)

 

[recycledbikez]

Re: "DEVIANT" (Rear dropout question...????)

Do it, what is the worst that will happen?

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: "DEVIANT" (Rear dropout question...????)

You're fine... do it.

 

[Circa Cycles]

Re: "DEVIANT" (Rear dropout question...????)

Just do it :wink:

 

[Lugisland]

Re:

I got the new bottom bracket installed today. I used the self tapping screws and JB weld. It feels very solid. Then I went for a ride into town to a friends house and we had a big hatch of fishflies! Check out the video...
http://www.youtube.com/embed/f9NmSuysqmM

 

[yoothgeye]

Re: "DEVIANT" (FISHFLY UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!)

Ewww... I'd much rather have a fish fry.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: "DEVIANT" (FISHFLY UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!)

I agree with everyone else. Go for it.
No worries!

 

[jaysmo]

Re: "DEVIANT" (FISHFLY UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!)

Ewww... I'd much rather have a fish fry.

:lol: +1
man this flip is making want to try it i have the perfect frame for it too.. jb weld self taping screws i have all that in my McGyver fan club tool box.. KEEP IT UP THIS IS SWEET!!!

 

[raggedjim]

Re: "DEVIANT" (FISHFLY UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!)

Bike is looking good! I like the light at the bottom, it flows well.

In KY we call those Mayflies, They are hatching here too, great time to go fishing!

Rg

 

[Lugisland]

Re: "DEVIANT" (Rear dropout question...????)

Thank you for all of the great comments everyone! I figured that trimming the drops would be cool, but I wanted a consensus... I don't like bending (or widening) the rules :wink:
I really like the way the tank looks, but I'm stumped as to how I'm going to mount it. I need to stare at it a couple more hours. :shock:
I got the light mounted, and I left the old mounting tab on the bottom of it. I didn't want to remove it yet because I might want to add something there.

 

[Jake Sensi]

Re: "DEVIANT" A step thru goes a step beyond...

SWEET IDEA!! I'M WATCHING YOU!! SLIDE TO MY THREAD AND CAST YA VOTE! PEACE

 

[kingfish254]

Re: "DEVIANT" A step thru goes a step beyond...

I love this photo. Can't wait to see an updated full frame shot.

 

[Lugisland]

Re: "DEVIANT" A step thru goes a step beyond...

I love this photo. Can't wait to see an updated full frame shot.

I'm gonna hold out a while on the "big picture"

I spent a little time today on the rear dropout design.
Most of the time I spend on builds is just sitting there looking at the bike for ideas. :shock: :?
Finally I said out loud to myself "This ain't Rocket science folks" and got to tracing.

I'm trying to keep everything flowing together so I angled the slot upward to the rear to continue the curve of the (new) chainstay.
Not only will it give it a longer wheelbase, but the farther back you move the wheel the lower the bike gets...

I need to add a mounting point for the rear truss rods, and maybe a fender mount.
Now that I think about it, maybe I can use the truss rods to hold the fender... hmmm?
Here is the sorta blank canvas for the drops.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: "DEVIANT" A step thru goes a step beyond...

I love this photo. Can't wait to see an updated full frame shot.

I'm gonna hold out a while on the "big picture"

I figured you might. I like keeping the competition in clear sight for motivation. That's why I bumped your photo up. 8)

 

[Lugisland]

Re: "DEVIANT" A step thru goes a step beyond...

I love this photo. Can't wait to see an updated full frame shot.

I'm gonna hold out a while on the "big picture"

I figured you might. I like keeping the competition in clear sight for motivation. That's why I bumped your photo up. 8)

Your tactics are subtle, but I appreciate the fact that you consider me competition.
The flexliner 7 build gives me much inspiration/motivation. :idea:

 

[Lugisland]

Re: "DEVIANT" This aint rocket science...

I did some work on the tank today. I've probably got about two hours into it (1 1/2 hours staring at it, and 1/2 hour putting it together).
I used some flat aluminum stock I had in the garage, formed it to fit along the gap in the top and popped some rivets to hold it together.
I love pop rivets because you don't need to tap threads, and you can always drill off the head if you need to take something apart.
The aluminum can be polished up to match the chrome. Here are some pics...

 

[kingfish254]

Re: "DEVIANT" We have a tank!!!!!!

Man that top tank is almost (not quite, but almost) as cool as the headlight, wait that aint a headlight, guess you would call that a foot light!!!

 

[Lugisland]

Re: "DEVIANT" We have a tank!!!!!!

Man that top tank is almost (not quite, but almost) as cool as the headlight, wait that aint a headlight, guess you would call that a foot light!!!

That lower light is crazy.

Thanks guys!

I got the tires mounted last night. Here is a shot of the clear coated rims with cleaned up gummies...

 

[kingfish254]

Re: "DEVIANT" Gummies mounted up!

That is going to be a cool contrast with the shiny chrome!!