Thanks 1HP! Im definitely gonna chop it now, I really like that line as well. I did think a lot about rigidity especially with the rear fork, but i'm only around 145 pounds so with good welds it really shouldn't be a problem.
"MotoDromo Special" FINISHED!
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Thanks SCHWINNRAY69! The build off ends around the same time as the Shiny Side Up bike show so Im pulling out all the stops
This is what I like to see, nice precision work!Keep it up, looking forward to more.
Thanks Renaissance Man! That's an honor coming from you
. Im definitely trying to do my best work for this build. My boss is letting me build the bike at the garage I work at so I feel a bit guilty about the machinery I have access to... I just final welded the bars today but I still have to edit and upload the pics. I also got that pic of the steering damper for you.
Bars welded! Turned out ok. Im really liking how the fork is coming along, so next thing ill do is make up the 1/2" round bar trusses to beef up the look of the fork.
Heres a full shot of the bike so far. Ive always been a fan of baloon tires, but I might do my first "fat and skinny" build. Maybe a Jerald slick for the back?
Thanks for looking!
Heres a full shot of the bike so far. Ive always been a fan of baloon tires, but I might do my first "fat and skinny" build. Maybe a Jerald slick for the back?
Thanks for looking!
For what it's worth I do think you should do something with the top tube.
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CCR
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The bars and forks look slick !!! Can't wait to see the truss rod's too on there. I think the frame looks cool as it sits now, but I'll keep watchin whatever you throw at it
Very cool looking ride!
Bring on the further mods!
Luke.
Bring on the further mods!
Luke.
you mean something like this?For what it's worth I do think you should do something with the top tube.
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Thanks CCR! I really like the lines of the frame too, but because I got it for $5 I feel obliged to try something different and chop it upThe bars and forks look slick !!! Can't wait to see the truss rod's too on there. I think the frame looks cool as it sits now, but I'll keep watchin whatever you throw at it
Thanks luke! lots more to come! Maybe even a motor...
Not really a fan of motors normally, but this bike would suit the addition nicely! Looking forward to the top tube chop!
Luke.
Luke.
I love the lines of this one
Nice work!
Nice work!
Motor is still a bit of a "that would be cool" idea, but no real plans for one yet... Tube chop coming up today or tomorrow!
Thanks Junknuts! Ive alwas been about the flow of linesI love the lines of this one
Nice work!
Moar progress! So I finally decided to chop the frame and add the bent top tube, I cut it down a little and re-coped it for a little nicer line.
Ahhhh I chopped a top tube for the first time ever. Im sure you guys remember your first time
New tube fits like a glove with a 3 inch lug
Some welds...
After some grinding and a lot of filieng of the top tube weld I threw the fork and wheels back on and I have to admit Im really happy with how it turned out.
I know I said I was gonna do the fork trusses next, but I think Illl try and finish the rear seatstay/swingarm tomorrow and chop even more of the frame up!
Thanks for looking!
Ahhhh
I chopped a top tube for the first time ever. Im sure you guys remember your first time
New tube fits like a glove with a 3 inch lug
Some welds...
After some grinding and a lot of filieng of the top tube weld I threw the fork and wheels back on and I have to admit Im really happy with how it turned out.
I know I said I was gonna do the fork trusses next, but I think Illl try and finish the rear seatstay/swingarm tomorrow and chop even more of the frame up!
Thanks for looking!
Nice! that has given the profile some extra speediness!
Luke.
Luke.
Yeah, something very much like that, or even a piece of lighter tube run up from the down tube/head join, up to the centre of the top tube and back down to the seat post at the same angle.you mean something like this?
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Great build!
Frank
Customize!
Frank
Customize!
That sounds like a good idea thanks, unfortunately i jumped the gun and already chopped and welded the new top tube! Maybe next timeYeah, something very much like that, or even a piece of lighter tube run up from the down tube/head join, up to the centre of the top tube and back down to the seat post at the same angle.
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Dank je wel Frankie! Altijd leuk om en Nederlander te zien op deze site! Groetjes en welkom! Ik verwacht je oma fiets "build" met interesse!
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