inkerb2b
Junior Ruckster
b2b crew... Graff since 1982
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Post by inkerb2b on Dec 2, 2008 9:30:29 GMT -5
ok people i got some questions...
Im finally doing my frame extension, following varroa post, i even bought a similar size tube. (or thats what i though) did a perfect angle and the result is 6.5 inches of extension. My concern is if its safe or if should i get a smaller size of tube? I couldnt find the rectangular tube so i got a U shaped tube 3/16 thick but its thicker on the corners. Should i weld another piece of the same metal to make it a complete rectangle or is it strong enuf like that? I ve askd several people and they say its fine. I got a mountain bike handle bar, im still goin to need longer cables?
Thanks in advance
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inkerb2b
Junior Ruckster
b2b crew... Graff since 1982
Posts: 88
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Post by inkerb2b on Dec 2, 2008 23:44:51 GMT -5
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inkerb2b
Junior Ruckster
b2b crew... Graff since 1982
Posts: 88
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Post by inkerb2b on Dec 2, 2008 23:48:24 GMT -5
whats good 15 views but no replys?
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Post by yaris on Dec 3, 2008 7:12:24 GMT -5
I think it will hold but don't be hard on it, personally I would weld an other plate to complete the rectangle
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Post by Firegut on Dec 3, 2008 11:16:18 GMT -5
I would definitely box it. I think it will hold the way it is, but will add a lot of flex which could cause metal fatigue and a bouncy feel.
On to the cables. With lower bars you should be able to reroute the cables to get that little extra. And if you're having a hard time you could go for the drag bike look and use narrow bars. It could be really hot. I haven't seen anybody with them yet.
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inkerb2b
Junior Ruckster
b2b crew... Graff since 1982
Posts: 88
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Post by inkerb2b on Dec 3, 2008 11:37:32 GMT -5
could u show me a pic of those bars? I dont really know which are those. And thanks for the opinions, i am gonna weld another piece, to make it better
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Post by Firegut on Dec 3, 2008 11:51:58 GMT -5
Just about any flat bars with 2" cut from both ends. I'm having a hard time finding pics, but I'll keep looking.
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Post by chanito on Dec 3, 2008 19:11:54 GMT -5
;D great job with the extension work, if the ruckus had two springs/shocks in the back i would leave it like that, but since it has a swing arm with one shock i would box the extensions to prevent flexing under cornering and braking ;D
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inkerb2b
Junior Ruckster
b2b crew... Graff since 1982
Posts: 88
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Post by inkerb2b on Dec 3, 2008 22:26:28 GMT -5
firegut: my bar is not even flat and the throttle line hits the turn signal. How do you fix this having a flat one?
Chanito thanks for the comment, and i didnt noticed any flex or something weird when i rode my ruck, but i did saw 1 side flex when i took off the one on the other side.
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Post by Firegut on Dec 4, 2008 14:49:20 GMT -5
Move your markers to the reflector mounts on the light rack or to the battery box. Then, shave the old mounts. I'm pretty sure that there's a how-to. Chanito thanks for the comment, and i didnt noticed any flex or something weird when i rode my ruck, but i did saw 1 side flex when i took off the one on the other side. The ruckus frames flexes a surprising amount. I've heard over and over that when you install a chin bone you really feel the new stiffness. |
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inkerb2b
Junior Ruckster
b2b crew... Graff since 1982
Posts: 88
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Post by inkerb2b on Dec 4, 2008 23:23:35 GMT -5
dam m0re new things for me, now i gotta lo0k up whats a chin bone... Jajaja
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Post by Firegut on Dec 5, 2008 21:29:27 GMT -5
I've been think about a chin bone, but my girl thinks they look lame.
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Post by woobydooby on Jun 5, 2009 8:36:04 GMT -5
did you need to get new hoses or are stock long enough (that is a 4 inch c channel theres no way in hell you can break that we used that for a skid loader and it didnt break so how is it going to break on a 200 lb ruckus
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