DAVID WULF'S - Scratch Build - (Anything Goes)
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Well today I actually got to start the frame . First was to bend the top section of the frame . It started off with a 180 degree U bend , then I made a jig to hold the section in place . I then filled the section with sand and heated area to bend the tubes together .
Once they were close I notched the ends so they could be joined . I have decided to use a 1 1/4 " .125 wall tube for the neck , it's stronger and the two top tubes are more easily joined .
Once they were close I notched the ends so they could be joined . I have decided to use a 1 1/4 " .125 wall tube for the neck , it's stronger and the two top tubes are more easily joined .
Just want to say this also the frame will have a taco 22 upper section and a taco frijole lower section . Also I don't like flat engine plates so I am using a kart mount to hold the motor , I used this type on the super Powell when i built it . It offers two directions of adjustment . This bike will also have a jack shaft .
Well today I actually got to start the frame . First was to bend the top section of the frame . It started off with a 180 degree U bend , then I made a jig to hold the section in place . I then filled the section with sand and heated area to bend the tubes together .
Once they were close I notched the ends so they could be joined . I have decided to use a 1 1/4 " .125 wall tube for the neck , it's stronger and the two top tubes are more easily joined .
Once they were close I notched the ends so they could be joined . I have decided to use a 1 1/4 " .125 wall tube for the neck , it's stronger and the two top tubes are more easily joined .
That is going to be a killer..
Send me you address.
Pat I like you have more than my share of bad bends , I'am a rookie at bending also . That closed loop as you call it is just a 180 degree bend . You have to have a 180 degree die to do it . What I couldn't do is the other two bends that close the end . I clamped it down with angle iron welded to the jig to center it and then filled the U shape with sand and heated it with a torch and made the bends .
I also figured out I needed another upright tube to be able to hold the rear of the top section to be able to set the height of the frame . My plan is a 30 degree of rake which is what the MX I have is set at , and 14" in between top and bottom rails . This is about what the Powell and the MX have . As far is ride height the MX has about 7 1/2 inches from bottom of frame to road . This is what I'am aiming at , also 45-46 inches of wheel base .
The only other jig that has to be built is on to hold the rear wheel plates in place to be able to tie the tubes into them . Here more pics .
The only other jig that has to be built is on to hold the rear wheel plates in place to be able to tie the tubes into them . Here more pics .
