dmyers151 Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I think your gonna like the lower angle. Should give you a quicker turn in and better response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Once I get the correct steering head, I'm gonna try and hit 25° for the rake, that will shorten the wheelbase to ~62" then, and give the whole bike a "sportier" visual feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 about 30 minutes of work tonight on her, but got something good accomplished Picked this little guy up at Fastenal... http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2020750.jpg Tungsten Carbide burr, SO nice when you use the correct tools, even if it's a cheap Harbor Freight right angle grinder http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2020752.jpg I do need a new set of earmuffs though. Went to put these on, and SNAP! http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2020751.jpg Both side are bored out now... http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2020753.jpg and the gap is gone... http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2020755.jpg If I'm careful about it, I can open up the bottom end of the upper triple as well, and take the fork even further up, hmm -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) Started work on the front motor mount The tube welded together at the angle is just a mock-up/template. I'll use it this coming week to bend 2 pieces at that angle to use for the mount, and weld a gusset plate inside each one Also welded in (just from the top for now) a 3/16" thick gusset between the lower frame rails, as you can see, there is a gap between it and the steering head. That gives me the correct gap to put change the rake angle to 25° when I get a newer steering head. http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2040756.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2040757.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2040760.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2040761.jpg -Derek Edited February 5, 2012 by D_Venable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Got the tubes for the front engine mount bent up yesterday at work, and have it nearly done now. Still have to drill and tap the gusset between the lower frame rails to bolt the top in, and weld the gussets on the bents tubes as well. http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2070762.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2070763.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2070764.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2070765.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2070769.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2070767.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2070766.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2070768.jpg -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 being sick sucks, so I've been stuck inside since Thursday, watched a lot of movies, and today, build a scale version... http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2120773.jpg http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2120772.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2120771.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P2120770.jpg ...from LEGO keeps me entertained, lol -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Lol, nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starquest86 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Im sorry if you posted this before but what model is that Lincoln? Bike is looking good also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) SP-100T http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/10030/P1090180.jpg Edited February 14, 2012 by D_Venable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted March 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) http://vimeo.com/38261161 Edited March 10, 2012 by D_Venable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Started mocking up a volume in foam core board to see if my original plans for a storage space is realistically possible while getting 3-3.5 gallon fuel capacity. I also picked up an angle gauge, and my calculations for the steering head angle is nearly spot on, 26° from 90° (compared to 26.5° that I calculated I was at) http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3100774.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3100775.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3100776.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3100777.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3100778.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3100779.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3100780.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3100781.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3100782.jpg -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 well, got the mock-up tank built up enough to test volume with water, and I'm gonna hit 3+ gallons with ease, and still have a good amount of volume in front of it for a storage space. The water line I took a pic is just under 3 gallon, from what was on the floor, about a quart had spilled at that point (didn't get it sealed up real tight inside, but that ok, this was just for testing). and the small space under the seat give about an extra 1/2 gallon of capacity. There are 3 gallons of water between the bucket and mixing bowl. http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3110783.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3110784.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3110785.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3110786.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3110787.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3110788.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3110790.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3110791.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3110792.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P3110789.jpg -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Got myself a new machined steering head, not one cutoff of a frame, and got it on the frame at the 26.5° from vertical Oldhttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P4140826.jpg Newhttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P4140827.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P4140830.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P4140829.jpg -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movin on Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Sweet, are you going to mount the lego motorcyle on there like a hood ornament? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted May 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Kinda made it a roller today, since I won't be getting rear suspension links anytime soon (as far as I can tell) I mocked up some tubing to temporarily take the shock/link's place. Then rolled it out of the garage for some pics New steering head bearing too, not installed yet though http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P5060862.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P5060865.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P5060863.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P5060864.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P5060866.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P5060867.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P5060868.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P5060869.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P5060871.jpg -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I notice you are using dissimilar metals on the exhaust. I am curious if you will have the same results I have. Not bad, quite functional if done right. But for some reason "professionals" don't recommend it.Looks sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 no, it's all stainless, just different states of use/abuse. All cut-up stock headers and an accessory exhaust. So some pieces are blued, while other are unused/ never installed, so they're still shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted August 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 Wow, it's been way too long since I've worked on this. After returning from Sturgis, got a small fire lit under my butt to work on it again. Or at least do the tank volume study I've been meaning to do in the tail section, so I started that, another night or 2 of working on this I should be able to pour water in to get an estimated volume. http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P8120074.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P8120075.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P8120076.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P8120073.jpg -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attack vector Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 This is an amazing build. You are a man of vast skills my friend! Can't wait to see the final creation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Since my car is up and running now, time to get back on the bike. I got the bottom of the tank volume study together, and after I took these pics, I sprayed some plasti-dip in there to help seal it better than the last one was. It'll get capped up and tested with water tomorrow http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9080184.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9080185.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9080186.jpg -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Got the volume study all buttoned up, just waiting on some stuff to dry for a few hours then water testing. http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9090187.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9090188.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9090189.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9090190.jpg -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Well, water showed about 3 gallons, but I had some good leaks going, so I'm not sure on exact volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Since I wasn't getting accurate results with the water, I went a different route. Play Sand. 2.75 gallons is what I came up with, I can live with that. http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9090194.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9090195.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9090196.jpg -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_Venable Posted September 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Was able to pick up a few smaller items earlier this week, including a front axle, headlight, throttle with right hand controls and cables, a set of bars similar to Judge bars, but narrower (great for mockup, but I think Judge bars are gonna be what I get in the end), oil cooler, x2 black new turn signals (used on XC, XR, Judge, and Boardwalk) and some Hammer/Kingpin front turns, plus a few other things. The turn signals, I used the fork mount from the Hammer/Kingpin turns, and put the XR/XC turns on. They bolted right up, there's a step where they meet, but that's fine for now. The right hand mount turned out to be busted, so I'll have to find another old style light for that side. Pics:http://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9130205.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9130206.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9130197.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9130198.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9130204.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9130202.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9130201.jpghttp://www.26liter.us/gallery/albums/userpics/15101/P9130199.jpg -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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