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« Reply #30 on: March 10, 2011, 07:50:01 PM » |
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The front of the bottom rails is determined by the engine mounts. The MMM designed mounting varies but an inch to inch n half long will do nicely. The longer the engine mounts are, the further apart the rails will be, because of the angle they fit at.
The rear of the bottom rails can be any width you like, they can taper inwards, but will need to kick out again to attach to the axle. They can taper outward to meet the axle where you want to mount them.
The `norm` is to run them parallel, the same width apart at the back as the front, then kick outward to the axle.
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« Reply #31 on: March 10, 2011, 11:29:37 PM » |
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Just replied to an email from Steve, saying almost exactly, word for word, Mr TBone's advice!
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« Reply #32 on: March 11, 2011, 05:36:28 AM » |
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« Reply #33 on: March 14, 2011, 12:22:22 PM » |
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ok im sticking to the bend the heavy wall tube idea, everyone can put the hand bags down now..lol... On another note the exhaust manifold is proving to be a complete bastard but ive solved it with some rather nice laser cutting (pic to follow..  ) also i hope my fat bob tank fits and the inlet extension dont have to be too mahoosive... |
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« Reply #34 on: March 15, 2011, 09:46:33 AM » |
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Ooh, n-i-c-e tank.
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« Reply #35 on: March 18, 2011, 04:59:53 PM » |
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thanks for the pics that explains alot.. do i see you have the sump blocked up to 5" from the floor, on that wood? i have machined the engine mounts to 1.5inches as you say this makes the sump lower than the main tubes but looks ok to me... also how close do you run the underside of the tube to the rocker cover from the head stock any dimensions there would also be handy... ta steve... also im assuming people use 90 degree bends up to the headstock from the engine mounts??? pretty handy having the tube size the same as electric bed frame sit up tubes see pic , can you guess i work in healthcare?? lol
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« Reply #36 on: March 18, 2011, 10:46:35 PM » |
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Mine was blocked up to 6", 3 lots of 2x2. The whole frame will drop a tad when the weight of the engine is transferred to it and the forks are in place.
90 degree bends? entirely up to you, mine were around 33 i think, the tighter the bend then the squarer the front cradle will be.
And finaly....too dam close! i fitted my top rail without having the reliant oil filler/breather in place, and only just managed to get the thing in the cover. 19" rings a bell,there are some pics on or around p7 of my build thread, the one where i realise it may be too low was later and vanished in the great site hacking of 2010! if you like i`ll measure it when its light out.
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« Reply #37 on: March 19, 2011, 09:22:21 PM » |
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Well I quite like the idea.
Would need some careful thought but should be fine. I like to see people take different methods and give it try.
Indian Larrys Chop with a frame built of welded chain. I'd agree it's not the prefered method of building but why do what everyone else does?
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« Reply #38 on: March 28, 2011, 10:51:58 AM » |
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ok tank done not sure if its too orange??? has a sparkly laquer too... comments please..
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« Reply #39 on: March 28, 2011, 12:46:55 PM » |
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Oooh, I have a pair of fat bobs that look that exact colour, may just be the pic though. I like it
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« Reply #40 on: March 28, 2011, 12:58:48 PM » |
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that shade of orange would be spot on for me.zak
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« Reply #41 on: March 28, 2011, 03:02:57 PM » |
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that be a nice colour of orange
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« Reply #42 on: March 28, 2011, 04:36:10 PM » |
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Nice. Very nice.
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« Reply #43 on: March 28, 2011, 09:57:52 PM » |
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If it's gonna be orange, how can it be TOO orange?
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« Reply #44 on: March 28, 2011, 10:48:15 PM » |
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Really really nice, A thumbs up from me. g6.
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