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First time for everything
I have realized that "just because we rode dirt/street bikes" well it does not mean we know all about bikes, nor does it mean one repaired a lot on the bikes.
So honestly, it is my first time ! I never had the pleasure of working on a frame, let alone the neck tube, but it has went well so far. A few update pic's to share
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I have to get a bit more cut at the top side of the backbone/neck tube joint. Angle is making it hard.
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I will work my way around this brace piece that is attached to the backbone and neck tube. I might not be able to get all the angles needed, or the tool to fit in the tight area, but it that is the case I can just cut the backbone tube so all is off. Testing myself on how well I can do this, remember this is the first time I have done this and it is coming along nicely I think.
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Cheap tools, or bad eyes ?
So all going on schedule " of getting done" along with all the family stuff.I have real bad eyes, looking off center to much, or just worn out cheap tools. I should have spent the big $$ years ago and got me quality tools and not the crap I did, but at the time we do what we can do.Okay, the original neck tube is 2 5/16" OD and it will not work with the 2 1/4 " OD extension piece I bought, but I did get a new DOM neck tube off ebay that is exactly the size needed. I also got a set of HD tripple trees off ebay that should be here on july 3rd, and they are 39mm main tube dia. I just could not believe the prices in some shops for TT's, but that is business these days.What type of front end do I want, one that works and is stable. I am thinking the leading link arm with the two shocks down by the front wheel. I am leaning towards this style because I can use a little larger front rim to help with the axle line (rear axle height to front axle height ) should be equal if possible, at least I think so and feel the trike might have the look that all blends together nicely.