Personally only thing I'd suggest is try avoid galvanized. It's not good stuff to burn or grind on, for health reasons. also if not fully removed it contaminates welds.... Else wise keep rocking
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Seat done lol 
Still need's a little clean up but it holds me fine and im not exactly small
Still need's a little clean up but it holds me fine and im not exactly small
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Yup agreed LukeLooking great Kel!
The short bar for sure looks better.
Luke.
done and done!I only used galv for some small filler plate sections (less than afew inches wide) and I made sure that all the galv was gone before welding them.
I was going to ask if you were the typical 6 foot 42 inch Aussie height.Seat done lol
Still need's a little clean up but it holds me fine and im not exactly small
That tall bar might have helped if you needed a backrest.
Galvy will work and I've had to use it in past alot...just a health thing to be aware of. the contamination comment was refer to extra clean up, not questioning the integrity of the burns.. it's great to see you step up your arsenal of skills...Yup agreed Luke
I only used galv for some small filler plate sections (less than afew inches wide) and I made sure that all the galv was gone before welding them.
I never listened to any warnings about materials and hated respirators... I ended up with heavy metal toxic... it was a very costly lesson.
Kel just left my place after picking up his rear wheel, he brought the trike with him, and that thing looks awesome! 
The front end looks made to order for it, perfect sizing and strength.
It is going to be a fun ride!
Luke.
The front end looks made to order for it, perfect sizing and strength.
It is going to be a fun ride!
Luke.
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Yup I'm pretty much 6ft even but I went with the little sissy bar.
Yeah I have been sick from galv in the past thank tho pholTmonx
Kel just left my place after picking up his rear wheel, he brought the trike with him, and that thing looks awesome!
The front end looks made to order for it, perfect sizing and strength.
It is going to be a fun ride!
Luke.
Agreed! I cant wait until my front wheels are ready for a test run either!
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So after talking to Luke last night I came home thought about the rest of the frame design and this morning after afew hours this happened:
Then I decided I may as well finish up the bulk of the frame setup:
And there is still more than enough leg room for pedaling, The seat sort of hides it a bit Also this is the back wheel I will be using (Thanks again Luke )
Then I decided I may as well finish up the bulk of the frame setup:
And there is still more than enough leg room for pedaling, The seat sort of hides it a bit
Also this is the back wheel I will be using (Thanks again Luke )
I guess Australia is now home to the muscle bike Just like the muscle car.
You are going to leave us and go hang with Kevin and Luke. I know they are the "muscle boys" and own the keys to the cool kids clubhouse!!!
You mean like, anytime soon after November 8th...?
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Wasn't it always?
jkNo objections from me
I still class myself as a beginner but thanks for all the complements
To quote Ed McMahon....
HAHAHAHA, Yes...you are correct sir.
Looks awesome Kelvin!
Can't wait to see it with the front wheels on!
Luke.
Can't wait to see it with the front wheels on!
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Well Kel just left my place with the two replacement front wheels to replace the other replacement front wheels he had before, neither of us checked to make sure that the Alex rims we pulled of Redline hubs were actually 36 spoke to match the hubs, who would have thought Redline would run 32's?
Nobody realised until after powdercoating either!
Anyway, we found some other rims in the parts pile and laced them up, third time is the charm...
I suspect he will have a riding trike tonight, stay tuned for updates!
Luke.
Nobody realised until after powdercoating either!
Anyway, we found some other rims in the parts pile and laced them up, third time is the charm...
I suspect he will have a riding trike tonight, stay tuned for updates!
Luke.
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Well Kel just left my place with the two replacement front wheels to replace the other replacement front wheels he had before, neither of us checked to make sure that the Alex rims we pulled of Redline hubs were actually 36 spoke to match the hubs, who would have thought Redline would run 32's?
Nobody realised until after powdercoating either!
Anyway, we found some other rims in the parts pile and laced them up, third time is the charm...
I suspect he will have a riding trike tonight, stay tuned for updates!
Luke.
I think you may be right!
SPOILERS! RIDES GREAT!
Had to change out the above crank's the disc sat too close to the frame
LOOK Luke tyres are on the right way!
With the crank and chain guard on. afew touches here and there then paint time!
This is wild! Great work!
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Thanks kchurch86 glad you like it.
