OPEN CLASS: Velox's "Mad Wife" Entry

[velox]

Okay so been super busy at work. Tacked some more of the frame pictures to come.

 

[velox]

Okay so for those of you that have wondered. I have made the Suzuki k10 forks work. With the help of a Kawasaki ke100 steering neck. Same everything except the stem on the forks is about 1/4 inch shorter. Just removed on of the two washers and she fits tight. Waiting on wheel I ordered to come in the. I can finish tacking the frame.
Invest in a good saw and save time. Frame cut up in under a minute.
View attachment 51711
View attachment 51712
View attachment 51713
View attachment 51714

 

[velox]

So ran into major problem, back of frame bowed during welding. Three it off 3/4 of an inch. Think it's because of the W.T. Of tubing. Ordered thicker metal and starting over. :-(

 

[buckeye]

Aww man. That sucks!

 

[1EYE]

Is there no way to salvage it?

 

[incogrhino]

I always do a waaaaaaay better job the 2nd time.:thumbsup:

 

[velox]

It's hard to explain, but I was not to sure about the thin wall in the first place. But I agree I have learned a lot. Second time should be better. Will post pics.

 

[velox]

New metal came in. Redid back end design. Got side frames tacked last night. Doing cross bars tonight.
View attachment 52306

 

[TANKSAREUS]

Keep at it :thumbsup:

 

[velox]

Okay so met my goal and got cross frame complete. Just have to finish up front and then start fabbing steering neck.
View attachment 52339
View attachment 52340 View attachment 52341
View attachment 52342

 

[manchester1]

looking good :thumbsup: It always takes me twice go get things right:laugh::laugh:

 

[owend]

Velox, it usually takes me three or four times to get it right!!

 

[buckeye]

That's why I use to like dating teachers. They make keep doing it until you get it right.:laugh:

 

[Stangrcr1]

Same front tire and rim I have. Cheater. Had mine first... :hammer:


Teachers are awesome until you get to know them....

 

[velox]

Woke up feeling really patriotic today and just wanted to share a quote:

“Sometimes one man with courage is a majority.” ~ Andrew Jackson

Think this country needs this guy.

Yep! Great progress so far, and with the thicker metal there has been no warping yet.
Just have to start working on the mods for the engine. Also have to get the neck tube prepped. Alot of :hammer: :grind: and then :drinkup:

 

[velox]

Okay so had to grind off axle plates on old frame, and got the rest of the bracing on frame. Finish up front end tomorrow. Slow but steady.
View attachment 52673
View attachment 52674

 

[velox]

So got the axle plates cut off of old frame and tacked onto the new one. Pain in the :censure:. Got them centered and ready to go.

 

[velox]

Front end bottom frame attached.
View attachment 52736
View attachment 52737
View attachment 52738

 

[buckeye]

Chip, chip, chip. Just keepa chipping.:thumbsup:

 

[velox]

I hope that I can get it done in time! if not no big. All the support I recieve on here just gets me motivated! :hammer::grind: