In the midst of not so much chaos

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YOU MEAN LIKE THIS?

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I did a search, and came up with this.

I guess it looks abit more like a keg.



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SELF INTRODUCTION: Name is Max living in scotland ,and building my first bike, Which is derived from a buellM2 Cyclone..Started with an engine and a Drop seat frame wich was made to my spec by a more experienced builder. would like to learn more about the skills and techniques required to build a frame so I value being a member here...Cheers Max
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Like That....Maybe oval..its the cost mmmm..fancy really getting a slip roll and making my own one really, same cost and I'd have the tools :think:
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SELF INTRODUCTION: Name is Max living in scotland ,and building my first bike, Which is derived from a buellM2 Cyclone..Started with an engine and a Drop seat frame wich was made to my spec by a more experienced builder. would like to learn more about the skills and techniques required to build a frame so I value being a member here...Cheers Max
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This was a well handy tip...for adjusting the profile and width of the Muddy / Fender whatever :D

This is a 16" wheel with a 150 Tyre.....the Fender is a Wassal universal stainless one http://www.burtonbikebits.net/rear_mudguards.htm
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Ive already had a go at this...its a lot closer to where Iwant it to be
Ive already had a go at this...its a lot closer to where Iwant it to be
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with a frame to get the right stretch
with a frame to get the right stretch
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made up a set of stretchers
made up a set of stretchers
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job done
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SELF INTRODUCTION: Name is Max living in scotland ,and building my first bike, Which is derived from a buellM2 Cyclone..Started with an engine and a Drop seat frame wich was made to my spec by a more experienced builder. would like to learn more about the skills and techniques required to build a frame so I value being a member here...Cheers Max
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Wanted a different seat, and I had a clearout and found some plate and few Vibration bobbins this is what I got....

made up a base to carry the seat and the oil tank
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Got the bend with a few bits of plate wood and a piece of solid round
Got the bend with a few bits of plate wood and a piece of solid round
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and a bit of bend check bend check bend check etc
and a bit of bend check bend check bend check etc
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SELF INTRODUCTION: Name is Max living in scotland ,and building my first bike, Which is derived from a buellM2 Cyclone..Started with an engine and a Drop seat frame wich was made to my spec by a more experienced builder. would like to learn more about the skills and techniques required to build a frame so I value being a member here...Cheers Max
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Floating Seat??
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Bobbins
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Finding the pivot point for my weight
Finding the pivot point for my weight
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I'll remove the original tab for the oil tank
I'll remove the original tab for the oil tank
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a little spacing needed
a little spacing needed
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looks like shes almost ready to run there cant wait to hear it run :popcorn: :popcorn: nice work on the seat
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SELF INTRODUCTION: Name is Max living in scotland ,and building my first bike, Which is derived from a buellM2 Cyclone..Started with an engine and a Drop seat frame wich was made to my spec by a more experienced builder. would like to learn more about the skills and techniques required to build a frame so I value being a member here...Cheers Max
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Lol..patience is a virtue....all good things come to those who wait......lol or at least I keep telling myself
Money keeps the plans at bay..Quiete time for me at work so Ive got a little time

Not entirly sure about the seat untill I properly get a test but it wont budge unless you properly bounce, And Iam 12 stone. Needs to be cut down a bit, its a wee bit wide. Just looking about for pointers on seat making as never attempted leather work
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SELF INTRODUCTION: Name is Max living in scotland ,and building my first bike, Which is derived from a buellM2 Cyclone..Started with an engine and a Drop seat frame wich was made to my spec by a more experienced builder. would like to learn more about the skills and techniques required to build a frame so I value being a member here...Cheers Max
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Been looking at this job for a while and seen a few approaches was hoping to get a difinitive answer, as Ive never done it before ...question is whether the way to go would be got grind the seam or cut around the bottom ?... Dumb question?? Iam bottlin it cos they cost a bit..
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Looking good Max Man, what are you planning to do with that tank?

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SELF INTRODUCTION: Name is Max living in scotland ,and building my first bike, Which is derived from a buellM2 Cyclone..Started with an engine and a Drop seat frame wich was made to my spec by a more experienced builder. would like to learn more about the skills and techniques required to build a frame so I value being a member here...Cheers Max
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Thankyou Hans! That was a good read, mucho info..Just found a good supplier of Leather Hides here in the uk..so very happy..

Hey Maz...Iam going to put a flat bottom on the tank....kinda easy I quess, but it seems to me theres an easy way to remove the original, by grinding the thin welded bottom seam??? just didn't want to fxxk it up..
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SELF INTRODUCTION: I was on the last board as bonustoolkit. I have changed that to my given name.
I started a project build there " File and Fit." I paln to continue that when I go back home in Dec. 2011. I first joined the board when Gary W had it in the year 2005. That was the time I really gained an interest in building chops. I have a long way to go, compared to some here.

Re: In the midst of not so much chaos

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Could you just fill in the tunnel, without cutting anything? Less chance of leaks?
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Grinding the weld seam would probably be the easiest way to get the bottom out, but if you have never welded thin sheet metal on an outside corner, it may benefit you to cut it out at the inside corner. Thus leaving the small strip that is already welded, In effect giving you a double thickness to weld your bottom to. Hope this makes some kind of since.
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Maxthegardener wrote:Lol..patience is a virtue....all good things come to those who wait......lol or at least I keep telling myself
Money keeps the plans at bay..Quiete time for me at work so Ive got a little time

Not entirly sure about the seat untill I properly get a test but it wont budge unless you properly bounce, And Iam 12 stone. Needs to be cut down a bit, its a wee bit wide. Just looking about for pointers on seat making as never attempted leather work
There is a good article by Gary on the CBH main page about making saddles.
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Maxthegardener
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SELF INTRODUCTION: Name is Max living in scotland ,and building my first bike, Which is derived from a buellM2 Cyclone..Started with an engine and a Drop seat frame wich was made to my spec by a more experienced builder. would like to learn more about the skills and techniques required to build a frame so I value being a member here...Cheers Max
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Post by Maxthegardener »

All things considered, I think your on the money Jim,
it may benefit you to cut it out at the inside corner. Thus leaving the small strip that is already welded
as Iam going to relocate the fuel Tap..

Thankyou for the input Folks..Much appreciated..
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Re: In the midst of not so much chaos

Post by Maz »

That is the way I would go with this Max, those tanks are so thin that if you don't leave the welded edge it will warp all over the place when you weld it :doh:

A trick I use for the fuel tap when making a new tank or doing what you are going to, is to machine a "top hat" then drill and tap it and weld it into the bottom of the tank from the "blind" side ie the inside. That way there is no ugly weld around the fuel tap boss on the outside :banana-dance:

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