Thanks! I think so too. It's so much fun. I'll get chopper mode engaged eventually, that'll just be another level of cool.
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Imagine if the rear tire popped while you were riding and the force helped
get the frame down into chopper mode? The rocker design is more reliable
once the angles are figured and set. Loving it.
get the frame down into chopper mode? The rocker design is more reliable
once the angles are figured and set. Loving it.
Haha! That would be exiting. Almost an impromptu version of air bags.
The rocker design is a good idea. I just have no idea how to figure out what the correct geometry should be. It's all trial and error until I stumble onto something that works.
They don’t gave to be some fancy shape. I just drew the classic rocker shape.
They can just be rectangles with rounded corners.
They can have extra holes for adjustment.
In case you get the length wrong.
I cannot guarantee this will work but you still have a couple days to try it out.
They can just be rectangles with rounded corners.
They can have extra holes for adjustment.
In case you get the length wrong.
I cannot guarantee this will work but you still have a couple days to try it out.
I will try it out but it will be after the build off ends. I have to work the next few days so no more time to build, just trying to take some interesting pics.
The other thing I want to do is figure out a latch or something to keep the bike in the chopper position for easier on and off maneuvers. I overbalanced trying to get on earlier today and the bike slammed the ground so hard it knocked the handlebars out of the stem clamp! Never had that happen before.
More looking for usable pics. I don’t know if it’s going to happen with this one. It’s too big to fit in the truck and I’m not confident enough to ride it anywhere. These are what I have for now. It’s hard to get the light right and the background is too busy but I’ll keep trying.
I like this one. I think one problem to look out for with pics of this bike (as far as the voting pic goes), is to try to keep the photo from being too tall. Otherwise, as people scroll down through the bikes, they can't see your bike in one screen. The overhead photos are cool, but you lose a little perspective of how tall this cool bike is.
Thanks for the input. I didn't think of the pics being too tall but it seems obvious now that you mention it. I'll keep the camera in landscape orientation. The overhead pics were just for fun. I think it's a neat perspective but you're right that the scale of the bike gets lost in that angle.
Yeah, a big part about this bike is perspective. Keep that in mind with the background. It's cool to have stuff in the background that people can see the relative size of the bike compared to what's around it.
Yet another good suggestion. Thank you!
Thanks Bobby! This thing does have a great stance. I think because it's just so different than my other rides.
I took one of the struts out to demonstrate chopper mode. It’s not rideable when it’s down as the seat sits on the tire. That will need a bumper. What I had planned was a latch to hold it in the down position. Anyways, this was just for fun.
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Very cool!
It looks like you are having so much fun with it!
It looks like you are having so much fun with it!
Indeed I am, that's what it's all about.Very cool!
It looks like you are having so much fun with it!
That looks like a blast and the bike has such a killer stance in both positions!
WELL DONE!!!
CONGRATS!!
WELL DONE!!!
CONGRATS!!
Thanks man! Very fun build. Finished thread on the way.
That chopper mode is wicked. Great profile. What a great build.
Thanks!! This was a super fun build. I’ve got some ideas for another chopper build in the future. We’ll see what transpires.
Will you attempt to complete this one?
Maybe one of the rockers needs a handle or pedal to help the bike flip and stay.
Maybe one of the rockers needs a handle or pedal to help the bike flip and stay.
