A Challenge!
- BIGJIM
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A Challenge!
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?
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?
- Maz
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Re: A Challenge!
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
C'mon guys, let's do this
Maz xx
C'mon guys, let's do this
Maz xx
Blonde, blue eyes, English Custom Bike builder and Biker Mistress!!!
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Re: A Challenge!
Heh, heh, she called him a Bee Jay!
- rudog
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Re: A Challenge!
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 ride BMW's and Ducatis mostly, but have severall 1970's Jap in line fours that I want to chop into something useful. They were bikes of my youth, just not too cool to ride any more.
Hopefully, that can be fixed with a little choppin', weldin' and fabbin'.
Like to check in here and the otehr site to get odeas, tips and tricks.
Hope I can contribute something soon.
Re: A Challenge!
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.
Be pretty cool if this got going.
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I enjoy reading the posts on the forum and try to contribute when I can. I am sure that this will be every bit as good as the CBH forum, as we will have most of the same folks. Good luck and post a lot of pics!! Jim - Location: Lowcountry USA
Re: A Challenge!
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
Jim
Whoa!...Musta stood up too fast...
Ever stop to think and forget to start again?
An optomist is no more than a pessimist with an idea.
Gun control is hitting what you are aiming at.....
Ever stop to think and forget to start again?
An optomist is no more than a pessimist with an idea.
Gun control is hitting what you are aiming at.....
- curt
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Re: A Challenge!
ill help all i can
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
- BIGJIM
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Re: A Challenge!
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/
- rudog
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Re: A Challenge!
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.
I'm curious about the cost of bolting vs building? This idea would definately have value regardless.
- Maz
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Re: A Challenge!
So what's so funny???? 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.....rakeNtrail wrote:Heh, heh, she called him a Bee Jay!
Maz xx
Blonde, blue eyes, English Custom Bike builder and Biker Mistress!!!
- Maz
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- SELF INTRODUCTION: The Biker Mistress, Blonde, blue eyes, English Lady bike builder and previously a member of the CBH. I run my own custom bike and chop shop (MazChopz) on the south west coast of England. I have been building custom bikes for over 35 years and have built some 130 bikes so far. I am happy to share my knowledge and "expertise" and also hope to learn from the other forum members. I look forward to meeting up with many of my friends from the CBH and especially to seeing how Dan got on with his Knuck.
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Re: A Challenge!
I'm happy to organise this side of the pond if that helps.......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/
Maz xx
Blonde, blue eyes, English Custom Bike builder and Biker Mistress!!!
- BIGJIM
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Re: A Challenge!
It's about time. now the party can start!
- yona
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Re: A Challenge!
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....
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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- curt
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Re: A Challenge!
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
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better