Random Tandom Thoughts...

[Gold Street Customs]

I really just have a question as whether a aftermarket springer would be strong enough for a tandem, if not what would be a good replacement, strong & classy..

 

[CCR]

ive never tried it, but i know when you stick a couple 200lb plus riders on a schwinn twinn, you can FEEL the flex in the frame, and the front brake does a lot of the stopping on our tandem, i would be really hesitant to ride a tandem with a knee action springer, and would be even more hesitant to ride one without a front brake. just my experience though.

 

[Graylock]

Now's the time to make girder fork with double heavy duty springs or a trailer leaf spring. You'll be famous. 8) I have a few tandems and yes there is flex, lotta stress. I was thinking of doing a springer fork on my Western Flyer Tandem. You got my attention.

Graylock

 

[StephenH]

One big question is whether you have a couple of 200-pounders or a couple of 130-pounders (or the equivalent) on the bike.

 

[Wildcat]

Make it a good strong springer fork. I substituted a WF fork on our tandem and I could see the flex with just me riding it.

 

[schwinnmesa]

I just have to say that I love this thread's topic. Way to go, GSC! That's awesome! :mrgreen:

 

[CCR]

 

[Gold Street Customs]

I am thinking HEAVY DUTY, and something handmade :wink:

 

[Graylock]

CCR thats my line of thought.

Here are a few links that show motorcycle chopper forks. Take some ideas from these.

Springers http://chopperhandbook.com/neatstuff/springer-a.htm

Girders http://chopperhandbook.com/neatstuff/girder.htm

Leafers http://chopperhandbook.com/neatstuff/leafer.htm

Graylock