Manky Monkey
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« Reply #135 on: November 25, 2012, 08:59:46 PM » |
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 Don't forget to check you can comfortably reach the bars on full lock -don't want to be flailing around trying to reach the throttle, or have the other end digging you in the belly.
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« Reply #136 on: November 25, 2012, 09:02:30 PM » |
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there will have to be a lot of thought put into the bars,getting it wrong could spoil the trike if i were unconfortable
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dave 67
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« Reply #137 on: November 25, 2012, 09:53:38 PM » |
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Looking good that is
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« Reply #138 on: November 25, 2012, 10:16:20 PM » |
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Thanks Dave, I think you have overtaken me with your build,it's coming along nicely also
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« Reply #139 on: December 08, 2012, 09:50:14 AM » |
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started with the mounting of the dummy tank and the seat .getting the tank side's to fit the way we wanted took far longer than you'd think but it was a case of measure twice cut once! will post pictures of the mount's later but you get the idea  A little progress  A little progress  A little progress the jury's out on the dash panel between the tanks ,what do fellow monkey's think??  |
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dave 67
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« Reply #140 on: December 08, 2012, 10:51:50 AM » |
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I like it keeps the yolks clear like the seat as well ,, I'm still debating about my seat tomorrow will be the deciding day on it
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« Reply #141 on: December 08, 2012, 11:59:24 AM » |
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Did you use 11/4 for the chassis rails ? Looking good the tank is striking what's the colour scheme? |
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like a head with a sore bear :)
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« Reply #142 on: December 08, 2012, 09:36:38 PM » |
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there will have to be a lot of thought put into the bars,getting it wrong could spoil the trike if i were unconfortable
looking good when i make up bars/footpegs, i sit on trike chassis and "assume the position" then chrissie measures the distance from hands to top yoke and also width between my hands. when you've established your measurements just step back and think/imagine how the metal, the bars, will be shaped to get from hands to top yoke.......then get on and make your own bars. finally, while my feet are in the riding position, chrissie marks the chassis where my footpegs need to be mounted  keep up the good work   |
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what do you mean, I cant do that !! |
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« Reply #143 on: December 08, 2012, 09:41:40 PM » |
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Some good ideas there Pete
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« Reply #144 on: December 08, 2012, 10:44:21 PM » |
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thanks guy's. 11/4 Steven ? .colour is going to be either metallic purple or metallic blue
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« Reply #145 on: December 08, 2012, 11:22:07 PM » |
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got the seat mount sorted today. It was a complete a#*e to bend this hoop drove us nuts for a while then we marked it in 1" spaces so we could bend it equal amounts each side.  A little progress this cross bar will serve a duel purpose,it will be the rear mount for the seat supports and the front mount for the luggage rack/pillion seat.  A little progress we welded a nut into the top of the hoop to secure the seat using the original mount. the seat is from a Harley which i bought from the local dealer closing down sale.  A little progress hopefully the under seat area will make an electric's box  A little progress  A little progress |
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« Reply #146 on: December 14, 2012, 11:09:53 PM » |
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finished up the seat bracket and support tonight front keep for the seat  A little progress then the support  A little progress it's designed to pick up on the parts of the seat that would have sat on the bike frame rails then welded to the frame,this will also provide for the electric's box and maybe battery location as well  A little progress |
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« Reply #147 on: December 15, 2012, 07:51:42 AM » |
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Any lateral supports planned?
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« Reply #148 on: December 15, 2012, 05:58:50 PM » |
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Hi Steven yes one across where the sides bend,I think thats wot you mean. had to work today so not much don but do you recognise this MM,it's you old sump cleaned up and ready for...well i'm not sure what,i'm thinking of haveing it coated by a local company who repair petrol tanks or maybe just paint it  A little progress  A little progress |
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« Reply #149 on: December 15, 2012, 09:11:21 PM » |
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Certainly didn't look that clean when I sent it to you! I had one shot blasted & powder-coated once & re-fitted it, filled it with oil & watched it all pour out again. They'd shotblasted a pinhole through one corner but not noticed, then coated it.  |
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