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gww25 wrote:Bushings work better than bearings on forks so I'd stay with regular ol bushings.
bearings work best when going round like on a axle. the bushing suits the rockers travel better
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Jeff...thats gonna look way nice mate....even thought I still think its blue.....real nice how did you do the trees?
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gww25 wrote:Bushings work better than bearings on forks so I'd stay with regular ol bushings.
Thanks...kinda thought thats what I was gonna hear.I had a couple bearings handy, so I figured Id ask.I'll make a list & place an order.
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Maxthegardener wrote:Jeff...thats gonna look way nice mate....even thought I still think its blue.....real nice how did you do the trees?
The original trees were traced from the plans.The trees with zero offset I drew up.Wound up making 2 sets in wood cause the 1st ones didnt clear the tanks.Cut them with my shitty little band saw.Seemed to take forever, but afterwards when I saw the finished product, it was very satifying.....and you need to get your glasses checked...its green brother....hahaha
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My rockers are almost finished.A little more fine shaping.Still need to figure out how to finish off the front of the tubes.My spokes are supposed to be in this week, so I'll be able to make the rod from the axle to the spring.
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Made up my rocker bushings.With nothing to go by other than the bushings that were in my Columbus customs springer,I just copied them.I figured they've been in there for probably 40+ years & are still holding up.
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Cool, what kind of materials did you use, and where did you get them?
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The small spacers & bushings I picked up at Lowes.The bushings will be replaced with oil lites when my order to McMaster Carr is big enough.I neede 3/8' for the rockers to clear the tubes so I took a 1"hole saw to a peice of 3/8' plate & drilled to fit the spacer, which is welded on the back side.The bushings are just slightly thinner than the spacer so when it bolts down the spacer bottoms out but the rocker & bushing move freely.Seems like its gonna work fine.Like I said this set up was on my springer for god knows how long & its still works.
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I got some more done tonight.
little finish welding,Started playing around with spring rod designs, & figuring my handle bars.I really not so happy with the rockers.I think they look to fat.I might see if I can cut they down alittle or maybe make new ones.
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They might look better when you have a wheel behind them...
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thats some real nice work
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
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railroad bob wrote:They might look better when you have a wheel behind them...
Maybe, I finally got my spokes so Soon as I powder the rim I can lace it up & see
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curt wrote:thats some real nice work
Thanks man...Im happy with the way its coming out.Good thing Ive had some help on this one.
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Jeff L wrote:I think they look to fat.

These are FAT.


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