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Chris Murphy
@not-bob
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Joined: October 11, 2025 1:18 pm
Last seen: August 1, 2026 12:52 pm
Topics: 5 / Replies: 139
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RE: Up to you.

Since there is no suspension on this, I want to spread the loads the axle block will suffer deeper into the chassis. With the fixed lead position on t...

4 months ago
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RE: Up to you.

Project within a project. I needed an adjustable mounting point on square tubing for the shift linkage parts I stole off my Dyna, and a couple tabs fr...

4 months ago
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I'll leave it bare metal for a while, easier to spot any weld failures. Then maybe spray bomb it the same shade of "Bass-O-Matic" gray I painted the b...

4 months ago
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Underside pieces made and welded in place, both are 1/8" CR. While the inner frame rail is one 4' tube, the outer is 5 pieces, now a 2' long bar spans...

4 months ago
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RE: Up to you.

Well, I've shown some TIG welds, so here are some MIG welds. Due to my unique physiology, I find that the lack of articulation again results in very s...

4 months ago
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Another weld and sand day. On the first chassis, I added a redundant axle block support with the 1/4 inch aluminum from my old EDS signs. Although thi...

4 months ago
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RE: Up to you.

Guaranteed the new chassis will hit the road before its finished. #jonesing  

4 months ago
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Ha,ha! A keg on a bar hopper, pretty close to theme bike territory. I could never outdo this one though, it was at our shop many times for events or a...

4 months ago
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RE: Up to you.

Thanks, the forward part will be a platform, the first chassis has a piece of aluminum diamond plate, so something similar. My right leg from hip to t...

4 months ago
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Eight more TIG welds to get the center frame rails in, and it still sits flat (enough) on the table. So I didn't build a rocking chair, or a pretzel o...

4 months ago
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The completed first chassis, with internal ballast, weighs 43.9 lbs. At this point, the incomplete second chassis, weighs 39.2 lbs. The next time it c...

4 months ago
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Another mock up day, the upper mounts were the last parts that had to find their place. So a lot more pieces to add, and it's gonna get heavy now. Tom...

4 months ago
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I wear a lot of hats around here, but found some time for this. I needed to find my groove with the MIG, playing with the auto set, and then my own se...

4 months ago
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RE: Looking for a new Dyna sidecar kit.

Due to the excellent input from @2FLTC, to which I completely agree, the zoo bike (the Dyna) will remain on two wheels. So while I do like the Dyna's ...

4 months ago
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RE: Looking for a new Dyna sidecar kit.

You know, I hadn't even thought of that, but I can definitely see how it would now. Thanks for that great info.  

4 months ago
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