(MBBO Class 1)wildcat Scotty, last build stuff and pics of a ride, DONE!
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sure thing and thanks!!!
hey Luke! thanks! checked out your post on your triplle tree and go some ideas thanks!!
Troy
Troy
the machine shop is closed due to inclement weather(high wind and rain) the main shop being very old is currently being retro fitted with a fire resistant floor ( 97 year old clear Douglass fir is very flammable) and spark shields ( for the welder) are being installed now!!
the problem with winter build last year
is no more, LOL
is no more, LOL
Funkme
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Lookin good Troy,love the frame to start with...
so some more progress and its been slow!! hope to have more by the end of today
so here is some pics of cutting the leaf spring
this is what I used to cut the spring it is a slow process and I never got it hot enough that I could not touch it. Also the 2 half's flex inward and pinch on the blade causing a kick-back!! always have protective gear when grinding or cutting(My public service announcement for today )
so some more assembly pics.
will build the spacers and cut the bushings this PM. when I get the 2 half's done I will be able to build the triple tree
Troy
so here is some pics of cutting the leaf spring
this is what I used to cut the spring it is a slow process and I never got it hot enough that I could not touch it. Also the 2 half's flex inward and pinch on the blade causing a kick-back!! always have protective gear when grinding or cutting(My public service announcement for today )
so some more assembly pics.
will build the spacers and cut the bushings this PM. when I get the 2 half's done I will be able to build the triple tree
Troy
last 3 pics!!
so 5 nylon washers ground to fit the hole
and the action video!!!!!!
let me know if it does not work!! so tomorrow
tomorrow will figure out how to mount the spring correctly. all the parts for the other fork blade have been made and just need to bolt it together!!
Troy
so 5 nylon washers ground to fit the hole
and the action video!!!!!!
let me know if it does not work!! so tomorrow
tomorrow will figure out how to mount the spring correctly. all the parts for the other fork blade have been made and just need to bolt it together!!
Troy
thanks man here is a pic of another leaf spring fork that I builtGonna have to watch this looks very interesting but I'm not understanding the spring action I'll have to see it together to understand I guess very cool looking though I like seeing leaf springs put to use on a bike.
the bike is etta and i am working on it under builds in the motorized section
Troy
Love it Troy! That looks to work exactly as it needs too!
Luke.
Luke.
Luke turned me onto the Idea!! and thanks!! hope to have the hole assembly done here pretty soon then do a riding mock up.I SEE I SEE
Troy
thanks Luke!
O,K, got both fork legs done and a sort of mock up.!
mount for the leaf spring
tension spacer
all put together
duck tape mock up
So this is kinda the stance, little concerned about the angle of the frame and stability though, what do you guys think? will start the triple tree parts tomorrow.
Troy
mount for the leaf spring
tension spacer
all put together
duck tape mock up
So this is kinda the stance, little concerned about the angle of the frame and stability though, what do you guys think? will start the triple tree parts tomorrow.
Troy
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Interesting design on the springer. To my eyes, it looks like it would be rigid and not spring.
Your eyes deceive you kingfish, I thought the same thing... but watch the video...
Carl.
Carl.
with luck I will have the triple tree plates on to today! then I will test it I hop that it will not be 2 stiff!!
