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Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 2:50 am
by justin caise
Might have to see it applied to know, but I'd imagine that the "diamond" girder from your gs550 chop on this frame would be... uhm, I dunno... too much of the same?
Nice neck, btw.
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 9:13 am
by Maz
I have several ideas for this build so will just have to see where I go with it....
and thanks JC for the compliment, I try to make my designs just a little bit more interesting
Maz xx
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:53 pm
by jonester123
Hi maz, i am sure whatever design you come up with it will be awesome looking as always.
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:53 pm
by Maz
thanks Thomas
Maz xx
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:43 pm
by curt
Maz wrote:I have several ideas for this build so will just have to see where I go with it....
and thanks JC for the compliment, I try to make my designs just a little bit more interesting
Maz xx
i see the appeal of the girder builds they definatly seem a lot easier less heavy plate to shape on the sander and more lathe time glad ya inspired me to do one hope it comes out as well as yours
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:49 am
by Maz
Thanks Curt, I'm glad I was able to inspire you with my work
I prefer girders for two main reasons, firstly they are lighter and easier (for me) to build and secondly they are much easier to "tune" for the bad roads we have here. I do like the look of springers but they tend to look too heavy at the top when you start adding shock absorbers etc.
I will be getting back into my FZ750 project build soon and that will have a diamond girder, then we'll see with the other frame.......
Maz xx
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:54 pm
by LowDoughBrokeAss
I really dig that diamond frame idea. Rad.
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:43 am
by Maz
LowDoughBrokeAss wrote:I really dig that diamond frame idea. Rad.
Thanks Dude, I just love making frames and forks "on the diamond"
Maz xx
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 5:53 am
by railroad bob
"Diamonds are a girl's best friend", right Maz?
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:00 pm
by curt
Maz wrote:Thanks Curt, I'm glad I was able to inspire you with my work
I prefer girders for two main reasons, firstly they are lighter and easier (for me) to build and secondly they are much easier to "tune" for the bad roads we have here. I do like the look of springers but they tend to look too heavy at the top when you start adding shock absorbers etc.
I will be getting back into my FZ750 project build soon and that will have a diamond girder, then we'll see with the other frame.......
Maz xx
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:05 pm
by budoka
i'm looking forward to the FZ build too.
-dan
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:45 pm
by jonester123
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:23 am
by triker_chewie
what a bout a twisted square bar springer on the diamond?
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 10:31 am
by triker_chewie
but with "diamond" rear tubes
Re: Diamond Frames
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:28 pm
by curt
i like that lotta work twisting that up