very cool. frame looks nice and clean now love to see how this thing progresses

 

I like the idea of option 2. Make the oil tank into the subframe.

Are you wanting to keep it Bobber and use the seat pan you got currently, or do have an idea for a tail?

I think the XB swingarm is going to require making new suspension mounts, since you have the Dyna style pull shock under the bike. From what I understand is probably an upgrade for the tube frames. The stock shocks weren't all that great to begine with. I'm woundering if the oil pump will work with the XB arm also? Since the oil bag would be lower then the motor.

 

Ya...good fucking look. I never thought of the oil pump being a potential problem. I'm pretty much going to scrap the XB idea, although having a single shock under the seat would be pretty cool looking.

I am definitely wanting to keep the bobber look. I probably won't use the current seat pan though. One of my plans was to use 1" bar and make a "frame" of a seat pan and string up some leather in between in. I saw it in "Art of the Chopper II" and thought it was fucking sick...but I'm still unsure of that. If I do use the seat pan I'm undoubtedly going to have to cut it a little. If that's the way I go, the oil tank is definitely going in the sub.

 

Very interesting. Let's see how this progresses. I say option two.

 

So the seat is more like a hamock instead of having foam under the leather? That's interesting.

 

Ya, I'll try to take a pic of the picture in the book. It's pretty rad looking. I just feel bad stealing the guy's idea, but just about everything has been done, hahah.

 

Looks sweet man. I like the idea of the oil tank in the subframe. Should be interresting

 

def #2 or #3...sounds like at this point you'll be going with 2.

doesn't sound like your stealing ideas...your making it your own...totally different application right?!

 

oil in the subframe raises the center of gravity. not buell theory there.

 

If you look at the before picture of my bike you'll notice that the oil tank (the plastic thing under my seat) is essentially in the subframe. For being Eric Buell's original design, he must suck at Buell theory. I was talking about that fact that the subframe would be doing two jobs now...holding my ass, and holding the oil. That, creating a part that will do more than one thing to benefit the bike and cut down on cluttered mess, is Buell theory.

 

I did a lot of work tonight on the sub. However, I came to the realization that doing the oil tank inside of the subframe was going to be way over my head, and that I would have had to cut out my existing battery box, drop my motor, take off my swinger and send my frame to be tig welded and pressure checked if I wanted it done the way I had envisioned. So, maybe in the future on another M2 I can do it, but for now it's just an idea. It makes me feel like I'm copping out on it and that sucks, but I think I know my limitations enough to hold off on it.

On the bright side of things, I bought a band saw today. So that's a nice addition to the garage. It's one of the ones on a hinge that has gravity to all the cutting. I used it a fucking lot tonight so I'm thinking it was a good buy.

I'll take some pics tomorrow to let you all know how it's going.

:knucks:

 

Sub's on the bike. I have to finish welding underneath, put some 1.5" to 2" gussets in and then hit it all with a flap disc, sand it and it should be finished. I had to weld that damn seat pan to the inch pipe like 3 times all the way around to get it to look rolled like that. What a pain in the ass it was to grind that mother fucker. I had to stop the other night cause I couldn't hold the damn grinder anymore. I probably have about 15 hours into that stupid fucker.

Now the problem is finding a ~2 quart oil tank that will look good. That's been a real bitch so far. Anyone out there know of a good place to look, or possibly have something themselves?

New bandsaw ftw.

 

i apperciate the amount of work that goes into making pic 1 look like pic 2. good job man keep it up.

 

nice! this looks great man keep it going!

 

I like the work you did on the seat, looks great!

 

Thanks gentlemen.

I'm really stressing about the fucking oil tank though. I've searched all over the nets and haven't found too much to my liking. I'm thinking I may have to just make one...which I really don't want to do with a MIG. We shall see.

 

Ive actually used a MIG to make tanks and Ive never had a problem, on 1/8th inch diamond mild steel or flat. as long as you get good penetration and pressure test it you should be fine. What material are you thinking of going with?

 

That subframe / seat pan is absolutely sick! I really like the handlebars too, very creative.

 

I think it looks like shit.........for $100 i will come and get the bike :jester:......no, its looking great

 

go for it I say. I'd rather build and fail than to not have tried at all.

 

Did Confucius say that? :knucks:

 

I hate bobbers, but I've gotta say that seat looks awesome!

 

seat is looking good. I say make a tank exactly the way you want it to look. But Hey i make everything, its the hard way, but the right way if you want to be satisfied with it.

 

I'd dye-pen those welds before I rode it, looks awesome, just want you to be safe bud.

 

Understood.

I have about 6" of weld on top, 6" underneath and about 8" in the gussets. I'm pretty sure it's going to be stable, but I totally understand what you mean.

I, however, have no idea how to do that. I have a friend that does it for the oil industry down here in Houston, maybe I'll ask him about it.

I'll be upping some pics of the just about finished look of the sub tonight, so stay tuned.

Also ordered the Baker 530 Chain Conversion, so that'll go on soon too.

TRUCK:

I've pretty much decided to go with either a 4 or 5" round. However, I'll be sectioning out a groove for tire clearance. I think it'll look pretty good once it's done.

 

Just had a big thought. Move the battery to under the sub, exactly opposite to where it is now, and put whatever oil tank I want where the battery is.

Ehhh...what do you guys think?

 

Here are the pics of the mostly complete install. I still need to hit it with a flap disc some more to make it more symmetrical, but it's not too bad right now. Also need to weld and finish the ends of the gussets, they look like shit not molded into the sub.

I'm also going to be putting the oil tank where the battery is and making a box for the battery under the sub/seat. Should fit perfectly under there.

Fucking INTEEEEENNNNNNNSE!!!!! bahahahahahahahaha :LolLolLolLol:

 

Did some measuring and the tank I wanted will fit perfectly.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110440765112

 

Just a little update. I've been waiting forever for the oil tank and chain conversion to come in, starting to piss me off. Just got a confirmation email for the oil tank yesterday saying it shipped...fucking bullshit. And nothing from the guy I bought the chain from.

I've cut out all the battery box and grinded down all the welds for it to prep for the new location and tank. But I've been at a fucking standstill for 4 days and it's pissing me off.




I just read my post and I sound like a whiny bitch. Feel free to disregard, haha.

 

lol...ok, we'll wait for your parts to come in with you.

 

Thanks Adam. Just wanted to make sure everyone knew I wasn't just fuckin' around. I'm def wanting to DW!! :rock:

 

Got the chain conversion kit in last night but someone had loctited and a million ft/lbs on the main front pulley nut so I couldn't get it off. This morning a buddy came over with some bigger tools and a cheater bar and we were finally able to knock it out.

Actual conversion time took about 2 hours cause I was draggin' ass and it was the first time I'd ever dealt with a chain. Novice I guess. No big deal...turned out good.

Gay

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Tough