Re: Not FI but thought you might like my bike buildup...New pics 11/3
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OK, so I should've had an update for you last weekend, but I really wasn't happy with the work that I did, so I took it apart again and worked on it more tonight. I'm much happier with how it looks now.
Mainly I worked on getting the swingarm mocked into place. I've also decided to change my mounting point for the air cylinders. Initially they were going to be mounted with a bracket coming off of the backbone. But now I see that won't work with the way the forces are pushing while riding. While it is by no means perfected, I'm now going to weld up a support bar going between the two upper bars that the cylinders will attach to. I'm not going to lie and say this is all going to work out perfectly, but I'm having a great time building it and seeing what can and can't work, hey, you never know until you try right? :) Attachment 22839 Attachment 22840 Attachment 22841 Somewhat close to riding position- this should be enough ground clearance for a cruiser. I guess I'll find out. Attachment 22842 Attachment 22843 Attachment 22844 thanks guys, I appreciate you taking the time to check this out! Sky By the way, I consider it a minor miracle that no one on here commented about the shape of the seat pedestal. :S |
Re: Not FI but thought you might like my bike buildup...Swingarm pics 11/8
its only cause you build nice ----. if you sucked at all we would.
have you checked into the laws of building your own bike. i think the state needs to inspect the frame and stuff. i have neveer done it but i looked into it once |
Re: Not FI but thought you might like my bike buildup...Swingarm pics 11/8
I know all of jack ---- about bikes, but isn't the frame *TOO* low?
Nice work BTW ;) |
Re: Not FI but thought you might like my bike buildup...Swingarm pics 11/8
what are you going to do about a chain tensioner?
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Re: Not FI but thought you might like my bike buildup...Swingarm pics 11/8
Originally Posted by PhilStubbs
have you checked into the laws of building your own bike. i think the state needs to inspect the frame and stuff. i have neveer done it but i looked into it once
Originally Posted by rawr
what are you going to do about a chain tensioner?
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Re: Not FI but thought you might like my bike buildup...Swingarm pics 11/8
How far can you lean the bike over before those frame rails (foot pegs? :l ) hit the ground?
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Re: Not FI but thought you might like my bike buildup...Swingarm pics 11/8
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So there's been plenty of people concerned about ground clearance on this bike. So I decided to take a couple of pictures at about the final riding height and took some leaning pictures.
It looks like it's going to be just fine to me. This thing certainly is not giong to be a corner carver, and that's fine with me. this thing could be scary to ride :) But it shouldn't drag if I'm smart. (riiiiiiiight) Attachment 22792 and this last pic I happen to really like: Attachment 22793 thanks for looking Sky |
Re: Not FI but thought you might like my bike buildup...Swingarm pics 11/8
You realize that at that ride height/ground clearance, you'll have the turning radius of a semi truck.
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Re: Not FI but thought you might like my bike buildup...Swingarm pics 11/8
The riding length of this bike is 7' 8"- so a poor turning radius was bound to happen
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Re: Not FI but thought you might like my bike buildup...Swingarm pics 11/8
On a motorcycle, your maneuverabilty is your best safety feature. Once you get it to a rolling chassis, you should take it outside and see exactly how tight it can turn. My guess is that it's gonna be a pain in the dick to park/make slow maneuvers. Also, what happens if you're doing 65 mph and your airbag loses pressure? :l
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