Designed it the other day and finally started fabrication today. Got miles to go before it's done....this one is going to be motorized. The tank is going to be quite a challenge, and I can't wait to get started on it!
iRide Customs loop tail boardtrack
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Oh yeah! Build on brother, this is gonna be hot!
Cheers,
Dr. T
Cheers,
Dr. T
Looking good so far. What gauge tubing are you using?
man youre blowing it for me :x :x :x
now people are gonna like boardtrackers again after seeing this one!
just messing with ya! looking forward to seeing more(and if thats a hint of the tank i cant wait :mrgreen: )!
now people are gonna like boardtrackers again after seeing this one!
just messing with ya! looking forward to seeing more(and if thats a hint of the tank i cant wait :mrgreen: )!
COOL!! Another IRIDE CUSTOMS build thread. Can't wait to see what you do with the tank.
Stretch, I'm using the standard that I always use on the customs, .063" mild steel in 3/4" and 1" o.d. I did use a small piece of 1 1/4" tubing that I "ovalized" to connect the chainstays to the bottom bracket. I really like the mild steel because it bends fairly easily (with the proper tool) and welds nice as well.
I am having some issues designing the tank to look right, but the owner is coming over today to go over some alternate designs that I think will work. It's probably going to have a futuristic/vintage look depending on which point of view you have.
Hopefully we'll have the tank hammered out today or tomorrow.
I am having some issues designing the tank to look right, but the owner is coming over today to go over some alternate designs that I think will work. It's probably going to have a futuristic/vintage look depending on which point of view you have.
Hopefully we'll have the tank hammered out today or tomorrow.
karfer67 said:
Thanks! Wait until you see the tank. Got it roughed together today and it is pretty wild.
Here's some updates...
Finished the tank except for the filler and petcock bungs...
Did a little frame paneling as well...
I think it's going to be more classic style than boardtrack...
Finished the tank except for the filler and petcock bungs...
Did a little frame paneling as well...
I think it's going to be more classic style than boardtrack...
Oh yeah, here's how it's mounted.
Man cool design. That ought to hold some serious gas. Really looking good. :mrgreen:
dash said:
Thanks! Just throw it in the hydraulic press and press away.
Another amazing build! Keep up the great work!
Here's a bit of a mock up...
