DK Custom Ironhead build - Photo Heavy
#171
The Dyna beads were readily available to me because we sell them...
I just did a quick search for the Ride on, I have never heard of it... It is probably much easier to get into a tire tube than the beads. The fact that it seals punctures is intriguing. I would have definitely given Ride On a chance if I had it to do over again.
Id imagine as far as balancing goes, The beads and the Ride-on are about the same.
Dwayne
I just did a quick search for the Ride on, I have never heard of it... It is probably much easier to get into a tire tube than the beads. The fact that it seals punctures is intriguing. I would have definitely given Ride On a chance if I had it to do over again.
Id imagine as far as balancing goes, The beads and the Ride-on are about the same.
Dwayne
#172
So, It definitely isn't an option on this build... These wheels wont be rolling anytime soon.
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#174
I like the shape of your pan.
It looks like you have too much margin around the perimeter. You could use a lot more studs/rivets too.
I stitched mine, it wasn't too difficult. Glued the leather to the underside of the pan, glued the top piece to the foam and joined it along the perimeter, then I punched and stitched it with waxed thread. It took about an hour to stitch it.
Like you, I think I'll go back to the drawing board. I am going to reshape my pan a little, and use black leather.
Also, I think I'll rivet the next one. Space the rivets about .5-.75" apart around the perimeter with about a .5" margin.
It looks like you have too much margin around the perimeter. You could use a lot more studs/rivets too.
I stitched mine, it wasn't too difficult. Glued the leather to the underside of the pan, glued the top piece to the foam and joined it along the perimeter, then I punched and stitched it with waxed thread. It took about an hour to stitch it.
Like you, I think I'll go back to the drawing board. I am going to reshape my pan a little, and use black leather.
Also, I think I'll rivet the next one. Space the rivets about .5-.75" apart around the perimeter with about a .5" margin.
and good to work with?
Last edited by splattttttt; 03-09-2018 at 03:43 PM.
#175
Website says it does, just isn't as effective at sealing punctures.
I am strongly considering carpet padding... It is high density and should be easy to shape. Also it comes in layers to it could be as thick or thin as you want it to be.
I can't say for certain how comfortable it would be but I expect it would last as long as you need it to.
I can't say for certain how comfortable it would be but I expect it would last as long as you need it to.
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#177
Website says it does, just isn't as effective at sealing punctures.
I am strongly considering carpet padding... It is high density and should be easy to shape. Also it comes in layers to it could be as thick or thin as you want it to be.
I can't say for certain how comfortable it would be but I expect it would last as long as you need it to.
I am strongly considering carpet padding... It is high density and should be easy to shape. Also it comes in layers to it could be as thick or thin as you want it to be.
I can't say for certain how comfortable it would be but I expect it would last as long as you need it to.
#178
Dwayne
#179
I wanted a thin, but soft foam that wouldn't absorb water. I used a 1" thick, neoprene pad for kneeling on when gardening. It was inexpensive, and large enough to do the whole seat in one piece.
If I were going to do it over again (and I will one day ), I'd use a 1/2" - 1" of neoprene knee pad, and put 1" of closed cell, outdoor upholstery foam on top of it. That would be a little thicker, but the neoprene, by itself, gets a little hard on my tail end after a few dozen miles.
Last edited by TStephen; 03-12-2018 at 02:22 PM.
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#180
Not to hijack a thread, but I found the carpet padding to be difficult to work with and inconsistent in the feel. It has firm chunks and soft chunks all welded together. Also, it's open cell construction so it absorbs water like a sponge.
I wanted a thin, but soft foam that wouldn't absorb water. I used a 1" thick, neoprene pad for kneeling on when gardening. It was inexpensive, and large enough to do the whole seat in one piece.
If I were going to do it over again (and I will one day ), I'd use a 1/2" - 1" of neoprene knee pad, and put 1" of closed cell, outdoor upholstery foam on top of it. That would be a little thicker, but the neoprene, by itself, gets a little hard on my tail end after a few dozen miles.
I wanted a thin, but soft foam that wouldn't absorb water. I used a 1" thick, neoprene pad for kneeling on when gardening. It was inexpensive, and large enough to do the whole seat in one piece.
If I were going to do it over again (and I will one day ), I'd use a 1/2" - 1" of neoprene knee pad, and put 1" of closed cell, outdoor upholstery foam on top of it. That would be a little thicker, but the neoprene, by itself, gets a little hard on my tail end after a few dozen miles.
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