frame bracing

I wanna get my frame braced. Wanna get it done in the next month.

Powerstroke_fan wrote: I wanna get my frame braced. Wanna get it done in the next month.

Check with WIREMAN he was talking about cutting some steel blank kits I thought?

Ive got the templates all made,I just haven't had any time lately to focus on cutting the pieces out! :sick:
I want to get the frame on my bench finished up so I can work the bugs out of the parts before trying to mass produce them,never enough hrs in my day lately! :woohoo:

wireman wrote: Ive got the templates all made,I just haven't had any time lately to focus on cutting the pieces out! :sick:
I want to get the frame on my bench finished up so I can work the bugs out of the parts before trying to mass produce them,never enough hrs in my day lately! :woohoo:

Toad,

An engine mount kit can take a lot of slop out of a stock frame. The kit I'm using is from Pingle. The engine castings and frame will need to be drilled and reamed for correct fit, it's worth the work.

kidkawi,
a stiffer swingarm can make a world of difference in the handling of these old bikes and does not require frame mods.
leon


p.s. i have made several frame brace kits.

Some of that bracing looks like overkill. The two frame rails that bend around the front down tubes are welded to the down tubes, creating a triangle, so that plate is not needed IMO. I think most of the flex comes from behind the engine, not the steering tube.

the awesome thing about building your own bike is you can use or not use whatever you like.
if you don't think a brace is necessary don't use.
if you like the way a stock swingarm looks,use it.
if you get tired of unwanted lane changes when you hit a bump mid corner,get a stiffer swingarm and maybe try some frame braces.
it is ultimately your decision.

i made mine when i cut out the frame braces you see.

leon

www.speedwaymotors.com/1932-Ford-Frame-C...ing-Plates,7531.html
Hot rodders learned a long time ago that it doesn't matter how big of a motor you shove in a model A ford or how fancy of suspension/axles/brakes you stick under it .
If the frame bends like limp noodle everytime you hit the gas or jump on those big brakes at some point youll find yourself in deep $hit because of it at the worst possible moment! :woohoo:

Kidkawie wrote: Some of that bracing looks like overkill. The two frame rails that bend around the front down tubes are welded to the down tubes, creating a triangle, so that plate is not needed IMO. I think most of the flex comes from behind the engine, not the steering tube.

if your bike handles anything like mine the overkill is much appreciated :lol:

plus if i know im building a bike to 160 to 200 hp i want the frame and everything else to be capable of twice that. overkill is bliss

Racing is one thing, I'm talking everyday street riding/cruising. I could easily throw a crapload of gussets on my frame and call it a day, I'm looking for someone to find exactly what the problem is with the older frames. Like I said, riding it seems like behind the engine is the weakest spot, possibly where those triangular gussets are above the swingarm bolt.

I guess the only way to really find out is to put a bare frame/engine in a jig and tray to fold it in half.

Kidkawie wrote: Racing is one thing, I'm talking everyday street riding/cruising. I could easily throw a crapload of gussets on my frame and call it a day, I'm looking for someone to find exactly what the problem is with the older frames. Like I said, riding it seems like behind the engine is the weakest spot, possibly where those triangular gussets are above the swingarm bolt.

I guess the only way to really find out is to put a bare frame/engine in a jig and tray to fold it in half.

i think alot of it was inconsistent headtubes and welds then the flimsy swing arm and undersized motor bolts mostly