A Challenge!

Use this area as you will.

This is a good idea.

Count me in
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Dumb idea
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No votes
The days of bikers helping bikers is long gone
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I would help, but I haven't figured out the registering thing
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Wheres Gremlin?
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Jim, just enjoy the meds and quit posting stupid ideas
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A Challenge!

Post by BIGJIM »

Ok, after working last weekend trying to fix a set of cheap Chinese forward controls for my friend, I got to thinkin'!

Maybe Danny can give us a section, where we as a group will design different parts, those that have the means can make components, sell to members cheap, and offer to the general public, through Ebay parts, with the profits going in part to pay for the forum. and fund the next project.

Here's the challenge, a lot of aftermarket parts totally suck, with the collective minds of this forum we should be able to design high quality parts that are priced right.

And carrying on in Gary's tradition, we would post the drawings in the download section, so DIY's could make their own.

Any takers?
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Re: A Challenge!

Post by Maz »

I think you have a good point there BJ and it's pretty much what I've tried to do on the old forum - I've cast my vote already - count me in :banana-dance:

C'mon guys, let's do this :obscene-drinkingcheers:

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Post by rakeNtrail »

Heh, heh, she called him a Bee Jay! :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:
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Re: A Challenge!

Post by rudog »

Where to start? How 'bout a jig? Most of us already have one! The 1st project should be something simple. Call it a test of our ability to play with others.
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I'm always happy to help out others that need something made. I'm fortunate enough to have my own lathe, mill, welders, brake, shears, etc and am willing to make stuff (spacers, etc) for those that don't have access to equipment.
Be pretty cool if this got going.
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Re: A Challenge!

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Are you talking a collective effort on projects or each individual making his own with input from the others? I am all for helping out.
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ill help all i can
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
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Re: A Challenge!

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jimmib wrote:Are you talking a collective effort on projects or each individual making his own with input from the others? I am all for helping out.
Jim

Collective.

Ok we have a starting point, a jig, I have been toying with the idea of using 80/20 for a while, most of the components can be purchased on ebay for cheap.
Check them out here...http://www.8020.net/
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Re: A Challenge!

Post by rudog »

That sounds like a good idea! Sounds like a bolt together jig. Ideas for fixtures will be the work.

I'm curious about the cost of bolting vs building? This idea would definately have value regardless.
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Re: A Challenge!

Post by Maz »

rakeNtrail wrote:Heh, heh, she called him a Bee Jay! :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling: :laughing-rolling:
So what's so funny???? :confusion-shrug: :shifty: It seems natural to call a guy BJ if his name (on here) is Big Jim......anyways, I'm sure he'll tell me if he doesn't like cute little old me calling him that..... :whistle:

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Re: A Challenge!

Post by Maz »

BIGJIM wrote:
jimmib wrote:Are you talking a collective effort on projects or each individual making his own with input from the others? I am all for helping out.
Jim

Collective.

Ok we have a starting point, a jig, I have been toying with the idea of using 80/20 for a while, most of the components can be purchased on ebay for cheap.
Check them out here...http://www.8020.net/
I'm happy to organise this side of the pond if that helps....... :banana-dance:

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Here I am.
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Re: A Challenge!

Post by BIGJIM »

It's about time. now the party can start!
:dance: :clap:
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Re: A Challenge!

Post by yona »

I have been looking at 80/20 for my cnc mill/router.....the frame I'm not worried about , it's spending money on the wrong motors, drivers and such....I have a simple tool that I make and it helps me a lot in paint, finish and welding on frames....

It's simple and most i build are from people giving me stuff free and scrap from metal bins...buy it by the pound....

One junk engine stand or a cheap one from H/F and a piece of pipe anf 2 sections of 2" angle a and a flat piece of plate....
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Re: A Challenge!

Post by curt »

:text-goodpost: i usually make brackets to mount my frames to an engine stand so i can turn em while painting sometimes fenders and tanks too couple pieces of scrap does the job
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