Spring board

[65rat]

Ok I'll try this. Got this frame from CL. $20. I'll make some type of springer for it and go from there. I hope to get it done in time.

Tim T

 

[sensor]

nice looking base

 

[450redrider]

It's about time you did something with that bike :lol:

 

[65rat]

Ok first things first. Tired of working on floor.
Daughters old spare.

A couple hours later a welder and a chop saw.

A bike stand.

 

[UncleKudzu]

genius bike stand!

 

[Graylock]

Nice bike stand way to go.................ya know..........if you cut the center out of that donut you could have had the beginnings of a chopper wheel.............If I get you the wheel off a police car would you trade? :shock:


GL

 

[65rat]

All right started working on springer.
Started with this.

To this

Not quite done.

 

[sensor]

looks good but i have a possible safety related question...
the solid bar for the front........is that just (im guessing on the width) 1/2" mild? if so id temper it....i made some trusses for a springer with that and before i tempered them i bent the heck out of them(im about 170#'s)

looks really good though :mrgreen:

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Gee Sensor I was thinking you were going to tell him that it might slip out of the slotted forks. :roll: Good start though

 

[65rat]

It's 5/8" I built one for my other bike more traditional type. and haven't had any problems.There is a pic in my intro. I might temper it now that you brought it up.
Thanks

 

[sensor]

im guessing the springer on the black bike? looks good :mrgreen:
5/8" probably wont fold but id still temper it(or at least lean on it really hard before riding to be sure).....

 

[450redrider]

Your getting there, You know I can test the strength of that front end for you, I'm sure there's a curb that I can jump off of :wink: :lol:

 

[Fireproof]

You've nearly won the build-off already with just your bike stand! That's cool!

 

[aka_locojoe]

Springers looking good. Great workstand also.

 

[65rat]

Got springer done. seems pretty sturdy. And I did put new brackets on bottom of main legs so it wouldn't slide out. Thanks Uncle Stretch ( I cant believe I did that.)

Now to work on a seat post to move my seat back. I have this cool seat I got on a $5 bike this summer.

 

[sensor]

looks great :mrgreen:

 

[65rat]

got seat on. Went for a ride in the rain. Rides pretty good.

 

[65rat]

Haven't posted for awhile. spent last week stripping paint and sanding I hate that part. And went and picked up some other bikes. Got it in primer and took it to a buddy's to spray. Now we're waiting on dry weather.

 

[deorman]

Next time I recommend installing a brake strap! :shock:

 

[65rat]

Frame is painted. painting small pieces now. I'm back to work now dont get to spend as much time with bikes.