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Post by Jess on Mar 1, 2009 17:55:25 GMT -5
K... Computer illiterate boy attempting to upload some photos...  |
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Post by Jess on Mar 1, 2009 17:59:57 GMT -5
Next... This is how it started... 13 feet 10 inches External fuel tank from a c130 aircarft  |
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Post by Jess on Mar 1, 2009 18:01:00 GMT -5
The big boy cracked open...   |
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Post by Jess on Mar 1, 2009 18:02:28 GMT -5
Nose section attached to tail... now just a wee bit over 7 feet   |
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Post by Jess on Mar 1, 2009 18:04:36 GMT -5
Sections welded together.... ;D Whole thing sanded with 80 grit  |
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Post by Jess on Mar 1, 2009 18:05:37 GMT -5
Other side  |
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Post by Jess on Mar 1, 2009 18:08:33 GMT -5
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Post by Jess on Mar 1, 2009 18:13:03 GMT -5
Ok...
Now I know my welding stinks.... But hey, Aluminum is a bear to weld...
Steel I can weld like a machine... Especially 4130.
Comments?
Best,
Jess
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Post by RE5Gary on Mar 1, 2009 23:08:06 GMT -5
This is a sidecar for an RE5? Looks like quite a project. |
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Post by Jess on Mar 1, 2009 23:47:09 GMT -5
Yep... It will be attached to this bike... This one is my daily rider   I have designed an articulated sidecar chassis and mounts specifically fro the Re5. The hope is( if I done my cyphering right  ) that the bike will be free to lean, as I have never liked the rigid mounted, lift a wheel when turning, standard sidecar rig. The mounts will attach to the bike without any modification and the sidecar will be quick on and off when set up. I figure two bolts and bam... she's apples. It will make it so the dogs can go with... ;D Hope to have it done in a few months... (fingers crossed) Best, Jess |
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Post by shavron on Mar 2, 2009 22:23:27 GMT -5
Looks great. Love watching the progress. Keep up the good work and keep up posted. Congrats on being able to post the pics. I hope my RE5 looks as good as you're daily rider.
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Post by Jess on May 2, 2009 23:11:52 GMT -5
Finished the frame and mounts... Hoping to road test the beast in the next week or so if it ever stops $%^&ing raining... Once road tested and I survive (I hope)... Then it will be time for complete strip down for powder, paint, varnish, and uhpolstery... all of which will be done by me... Damn job... gets in the way of everything... Will keep you guys posted Best, Jess |
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Post by RE5Gary on May 3, 2009 18:23:26 GMT -5
It will be interesting to see how it rides. Oh, and congratulations on your post #200!
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Post by Jess on May 3, 2009 18:55:45 GMT -5
I thought I might get into third gear with that post  Best, Jess |
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Post by SuzukiRE5 on May 3, 2009 19:55:43 GMT -5
Another 100 posts gets you 3rd gear. Must be your have to increase the rpms to shift into 3rd on an RE5. |
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