DK Custom Ironhead build - Photo Heavy
#61
Just a few more photos I found of the Ironheads time at the shop yesterday.
It isn't often I get to put the bosses to work but Devin and Kevin were happy to get out of the office and offer a hand....
Here you see Devin doing some heavy lifting...
And smoothing some welds with a flap disc...
Something to take note of is the 1/2" threaded rod used to apply spreading force against the inside of the axle plates. This is crucial to prevent the frame rails of the hardtail from warping inward when welding, especially when welding the seat cross member tube...
And just like that, the frame is welded and ready for the mock up stage. Ill be un-loading this thing myself so... who says lowered trucks serve no purpose???
It isn't often I get to put the bosses to work but Devin and Kevin were happy to get out of the office and offer a hand....
Here you see Devin doing some heavy lifting...
And smoothing some welds with a flap disc...
Something to take note of is the 1/2" threaded rod used to apply spreading force against the inside of the axle plates. This is crucial to prevent the frame rails of the hardtail from warping inward when welding, especially when welding the seat cross member tube...
And just like that, the frame is welded and ready for the mock up stage. Ill be un-loading this thing myself so... who says lowered trucks serve no purpose???
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TStephen (08-10-2017)
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Hey! It was a lot more fun than all the computer work I've been immersed in for the last month!!!!
#64
Just a few more photos I found of the Ironheads time at the shop yesterday.
Something to take note of is the 1/2" threaded rod used to apply spreading force against the inside of the axle plates. This is crucial to prevent the frame rails of the hardtail from warping inward when welding, especially when welding the seat cross member tube...
Something to take note of is the 1/2" threaded rod used to apply spreading force against the inside of the axle plates. This is crucial to prevent the frame rails of the hardtail from warping inward when welding, especially when welding the seat cross member tube...
#65
#66
For the most part, the process so far has been easy but when you really think about how easy it would be to screw up the entire build by not measuring and cutting correctly or by warping the frame, it is a little nerve-racking... So I figured it would be a good idea to highlight the need for the expansion rod.
They even give me a check once a week for talking about motorcycle parts!
They even give me a check once a week for talking about motorcycle parts!
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DK Custom Products (08-11-2017)
#68
For the most part, the process so far has been easy but when you really think about how easy it would be to screw up the entire build by not measuring and cutting correctly or by warping the frame, it is a little nerve-racking... So I figured it would be a good idea to highlight the need for the expansion rod.
#69
The proper width is 8.5"... So the idea is to use the rod during the welding process and spread the width to 9". It will rebound to 8.5 when you remove the rod.
#70
The bike now officially a "roller"...
The front end is temporary...
This bike will have a 16x3 spoked wheel in the front to match the rear. Initially I planned on salvaging the rear rim to save a little $$$. The Rim itself is fine and will clean up nicely. The Spokes however...
I would love to hear you guy's thoughts on this... Replace it or save it?
The front end is temporary...
This bike will have a 16x3 spoked wheel in the front to match the rear. Initially I planned on salvaging the rear rim to save a little $$$. The Rim itself is fine and will clean up nicely. The Spokes however...
I would love to hear you guy's thoughts on this... Replace it or save it?