how do you build a zeat post

[Von Stans]

i wanna build a zeat post since i have seen a couple of people sporting them.. i just wanna know how do make one, how long of a peice should i use,is steal rod or tubing better, what angle should i cut it at ????
i wanna turn my schwinn into a board tracker and i wanna sit back further on my bike, plus i think if i make this i might take a crack at Z-bars...

here's the bike

 

[Anonymous]

I cut the seat post AND steering stem at a 45...twisted them together,then had my bud who owes me many favors weld them together.

After I filed/ground down and FILLED his booger welds it looks like this...

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=5490&hilit=wild+indian

 

[karfer67]

magicrat i brought that bike back because it is so darn cool. i forgot about that stem idea that is too cool as well.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks karfer!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Big Pants Bob made this one for me:

and this one:

 

[Von Stans]

wow though's are some sweet looking seat post's...... i attempted to do my own zeat post i had to use a hacksaw at work with a miter box i need to do some grinding and then when the whether is better break out the welder and go to town lol.....

i only had a 12inch 7/8th steal rod so its not to lond but i might get another and try a longer one if this works out i hope my welding is up to snuff lol for something that i will be putting my weight on :?

 

[beatcad]

i dunno if this will help, but here's what i posted earlier today.
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=13734

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

those are more accurate cuts than I have done. you're off to a good start.

 

[Von Stans]

everyone has great ideas for seat posts..... thanx for all the help..

 

[Von Stans]

well i welded it all together this afternoon..and after easing in in the tube with a 5lb hammer cause it was a bit snug.... i even was daring enough to go for a tour around the neighborhood and i didn't kill myself.....

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

there you go. cool.

 

[Big_Daddy_Sloth]

I love it! But man, if that breaks on you...kiss your future kids goodbye.

 

[Von Stans]

lucky i have the kids all ready..... and as for breaking the welds! i am pushing about 250ish lbs and rode around on it for 6 month's and not even a stress crack i had the welder cranked as high as i could to get a good penetration into the metal......