The 12X12 build... - Page 7

NortwestRider · 03-20-2011, 07:30 PM

IT'S ALIVE !!!!!!!.I got it all hooked together today.I still need to pull it apart and do all the gussets and final welds and paint.I ended up gusseting the crossbar and it's better,but I'm gonna go ahead and use the centerstand mounts for support.

NortwestRider · 03-20-2011, 07:32 PM

Another veiw,I had to shorten the tractor bars by 10"..

NortwestRider · 03-20-2011, 07:35 PM

Here it is with the tub on the frame..

NortwestRider · 03-20-2011, 07:37 PM

Here's a veiw of the gussets on the crossbar..

NortwestRider · 03-20-2011, 07:39 PM

And last but no least..AMPLE GROUND CLEARENCE !!!

cleatusj · 03-20-2011, 08:15 PM

Looking good and that's what I was getting at about gussets on the cross member.

TouringDave · 03-20-2011, 08:50 PM

Neat!

Great ground clearance!

toastmuncher · 03-21-2011, 11:32 AM

Good job young man, were I closer id nip round for a beer and an inspection.

NortwestRider · 03-21-2011, 06:12 PM

Thanks for all the support & help guys your ideas are saving my A%$.So I went out to the shed tonight after work and did some messin around and found out something that could put a halt to forward progress.I can't get the sidecar suspension to move !!.It's rated at 250lb,BUT I weigh 285lb and the frame weighs about 100lb and when I stand on it ,it only moves about 1/2 inch ( the back of my bike almost bottoms out !!).My wife only weighs about 150lb so it could be a BUMPY ride for her.I'm going to contact the builder and see if there is anyway he sent me a higher rated one ( I hope he didn't cause it's welded on REALLY well ).OR maybe he has a way to soften it up??..On a positive note,as I was jumping up and down on it I watched the subframe and I COULD NOT see any flex!!,I know that road stresses are higher but I was happy that it stayed put.Also while I was just sitting there thinking about what to do with the suspension I went ahead and mounted my steering dampner.I don't know if I will really need one BUT it will be easier to remove it later than add it on,also it only cost $12.00 with shipping from ebay !!

NortwestRider · 03-21-2011, 06:22 PM

Another veiw..

TouringDave · 03-22-2011, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NortwestRider

Another veiw..

Nice set up. You will notice the big difference if you take it off.

storch · 03-22-2011, 08:05 AM

4 struts on heimjoints are not stable.Put some diagonal struts in.

Gary

Steve In Ireland · 03-22-2011, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by storch

4 struts on heimjoints are not stable.Put some diagonal struts in.

Gary

I was thinking that. Looks like there is going to be a lot of bending stress on the welded ends of the lower struts.

toastmuncher · 03-22-2011, 09:44 AM

would the damper not work better, longer travel, so it can damp more effectively if it were fitted to the front lower mount area of the subframe. I guess its not getting much travel as it is.

TouringDave · 03-22-2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toastmuncher

would the damper not work better, longer travel, so it can damp more effectively if it were fitted to the front lower mount area of the subframe. I guess its not getting much travel as it is.

Time will tell I guess, it's mounted in a similar way to mine and that works brilliantly. It all gets changed when the LL's arrive.

Sorry for the hijack Alan.

03-20-2011, 07:30 PM	#91
NortwestRider ^OP TRIPOD ADVENTURER !! Joined: May 2008 Location: 3.7 miles North of Hell...SEATTLE.... Oddometer: 2,353	IT'S ALIVE !!!!!!!.I got it all hooked together today.I still need to pull it apart and do all the gussets and final welds and paint.I ended up gusseting the crossbar and it's better,but I'm gonna go ahead and use the centerstand mounts for support. __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X..THE SILVER BULLIT 1982 GS850G..BLACK SUNSHINE..The tripod !! GS500PE..THE PURPLE EXPLORER So what your saying is that I have the worst hack AND a smelly wife??. MY BUILD http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=657673&page=6

03-20-2011, 07:32 PM	#92
NortwestRider ^OP TRIPOD ADVENTURER !! Joined: May 2008 Location: 3.7 miles North of Hell...SEATTLE.... Oddometer: 2,353	Another veiw,I had to shorten the tractor bars by 10".. __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X..THE SILVER BULLIT 1982 GS850G..BLACK SUNSHINE..The tripod !! GS500PE..THE PURPLE EXPLORER So what your saying is that I have the worst hack AND a smelly wife??. MY BUILD http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=657673&page=6

03-20-2011, 07:35 PM	#93
NortwestRider ^OP TRIPOD ADVENTURER !! Joined: May 2008 Location: 3.7 miles North of Hell...SEATTLE.... Oddometer: 2,353	Here it is with the tub on the frame.. __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X..THE SILVER BULLIT 1982 GS850G..BLACK SUNSHINE..The tripod !! GS500PE..THE PURPLE EXPLORER So what your saying is that I have the worst hack AND a smelly wife??. MY BUILD http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=657673&page=6

03-20-2011, 07:37 PM	#94
NortwestRider ^OP TRIPOD ADVENTURER !! Joined: May 2008 Location: 3.7 miles North of Hell...SEATTLE.... Oddometer: 2,353	Here's a veiw of the gussets on the crossbar.. __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X..THE SILVER BULLIT 1982 GS850G..BLACK SUNSHINE..The tripod !! GS500PE..THE PURPLE EXPLORER So what your saying is that I have the worst hack AND a smelly wife??. MY BUILD http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=657673&page=6

03-20-2011, 07:39 PM	#95
NortwestRider ^OP TRIPOD ADVENTURER !! Joined: May 2008 Location: 3.7 miles North of Hell...SEATTLE.... Oddometer: 2,353	And last but no least..AMPLE GROUND CLEARENCE !!! __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X..THE SILVER BULLIT 1982 GS850G..BLACK SUNSHINE..The tripod !! GS500PE..THE PURPLE EXPLORER So what your saying is that I have the worst hack AND a smelly wife??. MY BUILD http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=657673&page=6

03-20-2011, 08:15 PM	#96
cleatusj Dirt floor engineer Joined: Dec 2010 Location: Granbury, TX Oddometer: 491	Looking good and that's what I was getting at about gussets on the cross member.

03-20-2011, 08:50 PM	#97
TouringDave Ok Human Let's Ride! Joined: May 2005 Location: Frankston, Vic, Aust. Oddometer: 6,392	Neat! Great ground clearance! __________________ K7 Strom with Chair 84 Kwaka GT750 Cafe Project 84 Kawaka GT750 Outfit Project

03-21-2011, 11:32 AM	#98
toastmuncher I be new round here! Ello Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Chepstow, South Wales, UK Oddometer: 617	Good job young man, were I closer id nip round for a beer and an inspection. __________________ Guzzi 1100 callifornia stone 2003 Guzzi 1100 california hedingham hack 1994 Ducati GT1000 2006 Suzuki GN250 hack, 'the tiddler' Matchless g3ls 350 1954 and AJS Model 14 250 1961. IBA 40526

03-21-2011, 06:12 PM	#99
NortwestRider ^OP TRIPOD ADVENTURER !! Joined: May 2008 Location: 3.7 miles North of Hell...SEATTLE.... Oddometer: 2,353	Thanks for all the support & help guys your ideas are saving my A%$.So I went out to the shed tonight after work and did some messin around and found out something that could put a halt to forward progress.I can't get the sidecar suspension to move !!.It's rated at 250lb,BUT I weigh 285lb and the frame weighs about 100lb and when I stand on it ,it only moves about 1/2 inch ( the back of my bike almost bottoms out !!).My wife only weighs about 150lb so it could be a BUMPY ride for her.I'm going to contact the builder and see if there is anyway he sent me a higher rated one ( I hope he didn't cause it's welded on REALLY well ).OR maybe he has a way to soften it up??..On a positive note,as I was jumping up and down on it I watched the subframe and I COULD NOT see any flex!!,I know that road stresses are higher but I was happy that it stayed put.Also while I was just sitting there thinking about what to do with the suspension I went ahead and mounted my steering dampner.I don't know if I will really need one BUT it will be easier to remove it later than add it on,also it only cost $12.00 with shipping from ebay !! __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X..THE SILVER BULLIT 1982 GS850G..BLACK SUNSHINE..The tripod !! GS500PE..THE PURPLE EXPLORER So what your saying is that I have the worst hack AND a smelly wife??. MY BUILD http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=657673&page=6

03-21-2011, 06:22 PM	#100
NortwestRider ^OP TRIPOD ADVENTURER !! Joined: May 2008 Location: 3.7 miles North of Hell...SEATTLE.... Oddometer: 2,353	Another veiw.. __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X..THE SILVER BULLIT 1982 GS850G..BLACK SUNSHINE..The tripod !! GS500PE..THE PURPLE EXPLORER So what your saying is that I have the worst hack AND a smelly wife??. MY BUILD http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=657673&page=6

03-22-2011, 08:05 AM	#102
storch Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island Oddometer: 101	struts 4 struts on heimjoints are not stable.Put some diagonal struts in. Gary

03-22-2011, 09:44 AM	#104
toastmuncher I be new round here! Ello Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Chepstow, South Wales, UK Oddometer: 617	would the damper not work better, longer travel, so it can damp more effectively if it were fitted to the front lower mount area of the subframe. I guess its not getting much travel as it is. __________________ Guzzi 1100 callifornia stone 2003 Guzzi 1100 california hedingham hack 1994 Ducati GT1000 2006 Suzuki GN250 hack, 'the tiddler' Matchless g3ls 350 1954 and AJS Model 14 250 1961. IBA 40526

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