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« Reply #180 on: October 14, 2011, 09:01:05 AM » |
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cheers zakboy, done some axle mounts similar to your set up, cost next to nothing so far.
put in a cross member where the joints are and will cut some steel gussets, then cut, drilled and rounded the mount plates
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« Reply #181 on: October 14, 2011, 09:03:02 AM » |
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drilled the plates with pillar drill, handy tool for 50 quid
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« Reply #182 on: October 14, 2011, 09:05:42 AM » |
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will weld to tube of frame and put a bit of flat bar in to make stronger, be out of sight underneath..
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« Reply #183 on: October 14, 2011, 09:10:38 AM » |
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will put two more tubes from the new cross member under the axel with another single clamp and plate, running past it which will mount some sort of bumber set up along with the two outter tubes.
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« Reply #184 on: October 14, 2011, 02:49:38 PM » |
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yes the mounting points are looking nice and neat dobber well done
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« Reply #185 on: October 15, 2011, 08:57:00 AM » |
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Nice and neat Dobber. Just me ,but are those u bolts going to be strong enuf?
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« Reply #186 on: October 15, 2011, 10:48:49 AM » |
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well spotted rod, no, there just some 50mm exhaust clamps i used to set it up. will use stainless for finish.
had a late one last night on it, tacked on the plates after a lot of measuring. [dont know whats straight or not anymore]
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« Reply #187 on: October 15, 2011, 10:53:01 AM » |
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stiffened the plates where tacked to the tube, not sure if will need a piece other side. took a while to pull joint apart, slug joint thing works well..
put back together and measured some more
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« Reply #188 on: October 15, 2011, 11:00:02 AM » |
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put in the next bit which will run to the rear and be part of the bumper set up..
putting a single clamp on this to the axle, came to a stop because the plate i made was 1 1/2 inch wide and decided it would be neater with 1 inch so can weld it to tube and fettle sides so it looks like its moulded.
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« Reply #189 on: October 15, 2011, 11:06:10 AM » |
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little cross piece which will weld over the joint caused by lengthening. leaving me more space for leci bits etc and will probably not be seen. going for uncluttered look hopefully.
overall i have gone about 9 inch longer. wheel center from back to front is 7ft and front to back completely will be 9foot. the low down look makes it appear longer.
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« Reply #190 on: October 15, 2011, 11:06:54 AM » |
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You've been busy Mr D. Love the wooden frame stands  |
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« Reply #191 on: October 15, 2011, 11:14:01 AM » |
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gonna get a bit done today as well, hopefully. used bits of timber just to hold it steady while putting axle on, worked well. couple of holes with hole cutter. two min job but saved a lot of hassle...
its easier having it in my depot with all gear lights, tools and mostly space. hats off to the guys that build outside or in garden sheds. admire the stamina to keep em going.
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« Reply #193 on: October 15, 2011, 11:42:42 AM » |
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cheers zakboy. going to try a local nut n bolt company [ B and D bolts batley] for stainless first because will be on show and stainless against steel shouldn't corrode so much..... agree with you with the right ones for job thing then you know its right.
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« Reply #194 on: October 15, 2011, 01:51:31 PM » |
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any one know of, or be interested in wiring my trike up for a few quid along side me doing bits. want to speed the build up cos got trailers to build now and a flat to build . could be done day or evening or weekends as my winter work can be done when ever i want.
am i right in thinking i can use the xj handle bar switches, ignition etc, still have a lot of the loom on them and can possibly get diagram off the tinternet.
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