79 KZ650 Chopper Build

I'm kinda curious to whether or not the lack of gussets or a cross brace on the lower frame rails might cause the frame to buckle or the welded pieces you added to break at the welds. Don't get me wrong I am NOT questioning your welding abilities by any means. I just think that with the frame being a rigid,the lack of suspension when hitting a pothole at 50mph might cause some serious problems.

rgoot01 wrote:

I'm kinda curious to whether or not the lack of gussets or a cross brace on the lower frame rails might cause the frame to buckle or the welded pieces you added to break at the welds. Don't get me wrong I am NOT questioning your welding abilities by any means. I just think that with the frame being a rigid,the lack of suspension when hitting a pothole at 50mph might cause some serious problems.

Obviously for the rear section nothing can really be done since the rear wheel fits in there. Towards the front in the engine cradle, the engine itself, once bolted in, will help provide structural strength, as will the battery/electrical box when everything is reassembled.

The welding is the handiwork of my buddy.

But now that you mention it, there is a lateral cross member that hasn't been added yet. We did have it on an earlier (too long) version of the frame. Had to shorten it up to make the seating geometry right, and hadn't added that cross member yet on the new shorter version.

Tank with paint.

Another of the tank

Tank on the frame

"oil tank" for battery and electricals - will be fitted under the seat, and key/ignition will be relocated out of the hole in the near side.

Oil can mounted

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try again:

BRAKE LIGHT AND PLATE MOUNT

brake/plate close up

Getting hand controls in order

wiring up the headlight