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Some how when i wasnt at home the frame was damaged, while reparing the damage i found the chain stays where wafer thin and the braze just sitting on the surface (factor braze) lost faith in the frame so back to square one new project coming soon, got the frame just need to strip it this will...

About time i got mine sorted, see what the weather is like tomorrow, now my workshop is clear i have half a chance looking good so far any thoughts on colour yet ?? you can find my build here viewtopic.php?f=21&t=41401

Re: 1st build - chopper with no name Update 06/23 Sorry for the late reply front forks are 33" triple trees Had a bit of a mad few months lots going on bikes and otherwise, built a nice 6 speed cruiser bike with a team saracen frame mat black with chrome and polished alloy bits (sorry no...

washing up liquid (dish soap) is a cheap degreaser just add a scrubbing brush no solvents needed gunk isnt bad for the money but dont know if you get it over in the US

It sounds like a 1 wheel drive trike with a geared hub if it is you will have to release the wheel undo the gear linkage and remove the chain, most trikes have a central drive with a solid axle and the wheels are just held on by a nut with a flange on the drive side As thay say a pic speaks a...

tig is about the best cost is high esp if you want todo aluminium as you need a ac/dc tig. mig is fine for frames,but i pref fuel/oxy as silver solder and braze give a bit better with frame flex plus you can use the heat for ennealing and shaping i have mig what i use with co2/argon mix, and a...

the electra is mass market imo seen them all over the world but its not run of the mill chinese/far east tat

What about the electra rat fink, theres also the schwinn stingray and the Chrysler Prowler

Re: 1st build - chopper with no name Update 06/16 Just a little update the frame is getting there slowly 1" Ahead stem been hunting for one of these for ages big lump of alloy the stem comes up the centre and theres space for a top cap inside' aswell as 2 bolts securing it at the back. cant...

dont panic !!!! if you cant stop find a non spikey bush the plow into

oxy-acetylene is the best setup ideal for brazing an silver soldering but it depends where you are in the us/uk, in the uk you have to have a licence for the acetylene as well inspections for fire and health and safety if your in a residential aera thay wont issue one You can use a oxy-fuel...

Re: 1st build - chopper with no name Update 06/12 Picked my forks up today from the parcel depot as thay screwed me for the vat @ 20% on the import but its still cheaper than getting them from the netherlands, also got my lugs and braze on bits from ceeway (Thanks peter) Back wheel is at the...

thanks for the posts seen the low tac tape used on motorcycles in (dare i say it) american Chopper (ancent repeats on a uk tv channel "Quest") Just waiting on my forks before i can mock the bike up just laced up the back wheel this afternoon ready but i still have a bit of welding left to do...

Hi all What do you guys and girls do to protect your frames while building them up, so thay dont get scratched or damaged ?? I'm not going for the ratty look this time but a decent paint finish and may put the airbrush to work too.

Re: 1st build - chopper with no name Update 06/11 A bit more progress today............................... been working on the frame on and off most of the day, 2 new frame supports are in welded up and welds dressed to make them look better, cleaned the frame up a bit too and got rid of some...