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Purpony
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 12:58 pm: |
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anyone have any input to my design so far... this is just my first attempt and have to take some more measurements etc....
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Foximus
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:00 pm: |
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Looks very blocky and awkward to me. I would try doing something more sleek. Are you planning on glassing it over? I see you have at the very least a lathe (perhaps a mill?) If you have something to bend that kind of steel/aluminum stock, then I will be impressed and on that note I'm coming to stay with you for a while. |
Slayer5690
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:05 pm: |
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I like it so far but in my opinion the sides should tapper in slightly as it moves to the back. what else do you plan to do to it? |
The_italian_job
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:09 pm: |
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me like it, keep going with this project... |
Purpony
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:13 pm: |
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im afraid if i taper the top in the seat will get to narrow. I was thinking of leaving it straight and then having the lower legs angle in. I also wanted to keep some bulk for the upper half. I dont want it to blend into the frame to much and just have a seat floating in space. This will also allow me some space under the seat for the relays and computer. I was planning on painting the upper half to match my tank, and powdercoat the lower to match my frame. Was planning on having the upper a 2" tall x 1" wide square tube and the angled supports 1" tube. (Message edited by purpony on January 19, 2011) |
Slayer5690
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:22 pm: |
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Oh i see it. I like that. I was saying that just because i feel like parallel lines on bikes can look weird but the front view has swayed me. what material are you using? I think 1" tube may look too thick (its about the size of the frame if I remember correctly) if you use steel supports you can run smaller tube. like 3/4" but again thats just my opinion |
Purpony
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:27 pm: |
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not sure yet, either aluminum or chromoly like the frame. We will see when i get to it. Im not decided on tubing size yet, just pulling it out of my head at the moment. Ill have to see what looks right. |
Foximus
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:30 pm: |
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so you wont be glassing over it or have any type of cowling? What type of machinery are we talking about? |
Purpony
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:35 pm: |
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this design, no cowling or glassing... i was thinking about that though at one point.... im in love with this bike- and kind of the look im going for. machinery, anything i want really. I have a CNC, lathe, bridgeport and then i have a good family friend that has a garage machine shop with anything you could ever dream off. He has been working out of there for 40 years, and has everything! lol |
Foximus
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:40 pm: |
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yes i agree, I really do like that bike, other than the fact that his tail is to steep... as far as your machinery... i hate you. Im coming to stay on your couch. Are you really stuck on such big tube? I think that really detracts from the sleekness. |
Slayer5690
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:48 pm: |
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I'm jealous of the resources you have available. but I like where this is going. I'm looking forward to your next draft. |
Purpony
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:58 pm: |
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haha- i also agree the tail is just a little too high on that bike. no, not stuck on the big tubes.... will have to see as i go along what looks right. |
Slayer5690
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 02:09 pm: |
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Idk if you use big tube and do the same thing the swing arm does and thin down toward the rear it might look good. |
Purpony
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 02:49 pm: |
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like my microsoft paint skills... lol (Message edited by purpony on January 19, 2011) |
Purpony
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 03:16 pm: |
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Slayer5690
| Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 07:25 pm: |
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nice lol I actually looks pretty good. i think the finished product will be pretty sweet |
Andymnelson
| Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 10:35 am: |
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I think it would be cool to use the same diameter tubing as the frame (like the bike you lust after), and powder coat it the same color as the frame. Especially with your grey frame, it will stand out below your seat really well, and have a "factory" look to it. I like your thinking. |
Kalali
| Posted on Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 10:55 am: |
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I'm 100% with Andy on this one. And I think your bike would look even nicer than the picture without that bump on the tank. |
Onebadx1
| Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 07:03 pm: |
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What about the fuse block, ecm, flasher etc... thats mounts under the seat? Is there room? I assume your staying with a stock oil tank? |
Purpony
| Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - 09:00 am: |
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that should all fit under there still. Yes, sticking with a stock oiltank for now. May build an aluminum one in the future. I started building the tail out of SLA since i can just throw it in the machine and work and let it build with other things. This way i can see how i like it before i waste my time building one.... |
Rex
| Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - 12:14 pm: |
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there was a fellow at one time, that was doing carbon fiber work for buell enthusiasts. He designed a really cool, short tail for the X1. REX |
Slayer5690
| Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - 01:42 pm: |
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i think this is a pretty sweet tail http://www.speed-of-color.de/index.php?cat=BIKES&p roduct=BIKESWHITETHUNDER but i think your leaning toward something like this http://www.speed-of-color.de/index.php?cat=HECKUMB AUSMX&product=HB-006 however i think your design already looks better than the second one |
Tutte
| Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 08:55 am: |
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This is my tail.
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Tutte
| Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 09:05 am: |
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This is the rest of the tail.
the end of the plastic is the pegasus from an orig.tailsection from a X1. It's a gift from my good friend " 1313 " |
Oldog
| Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 03:28 pm: |
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the frame of that tail section is art! I would like to see the rest of the job when finished. |
Slayer5690
| Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 03:39 pm: |
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I'd like to see it as well |
Ltbuell
| Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 03:52 pm: |
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Tutte,like the "party hat" in the background,above the cabinets...+1 to the tail frame bein' art work.Big thumbs up... |
Brother_in_buells
| Posted on Monday, February 07, 2011 - 11:32 am: |
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That carbon/paint on the frame looks good to! |
Kalali
| Posted on Monday, February 07, 2011 - 12:34 pm: |
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Well nice. Looks very professionally done. |
Tattoomark
| Posted on Monday, March 07, 2011 - 06:14 pm: |
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When you get your design ready for production, please post on here how I can get one! Are you making a few so you can sell them? |