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MoNoXiDe_XXX · 10-14-2003, 02:26 PM

Anyone tried making a bike frame befor?
I work at a fabrication shop and plan to give it a try. Anyone ever try this or seen it attempted? Results?

Moonduck · 10-14-2003, 02:57 PM

Yup, never done it, but have friends that have. I hope to do so eventually, but I need to work on my welding skills first. You might try getting a good set of plans, that way you can build a frame that you know will be engineered properly. Get the theory down, and then you can build whatever it is that you are thinking of now.

I have a set plans for a Legion frame for my Honda CB750 from frankwo (his internet handle). Incredible plans. Frank does that sort of thing for a living and his plans reflect it (at least that is what the fab shop that I showed the plans to said).

thadon · 10-16-2003, 12:33 PM

I've seen Jesse James and a few guys on tv build a frame. One guy was Billy somebody and he made a killer frame. I've learned a lot from TLC and the Discovery channel .. plus the American Chopper series

GSRIDER · 10-17-2003, 09:39 AM

This site here

http://www.chopperunderground.com/forums/index.php

has a bunch of good threads on DIY customizing, chop downs and frame building. Check it out.

I have a frame sitting at my house... just waiting. Now I just need the skills.

Moonduck · 10-17-2003, 06:56 PM

You on the boards there, GSRider? I happen to frequent that site under a different nick.

never · 10-19-2003, 10:00 PM

any of you seen the APACHE bike from that one show choppers i think it is. That bike is just unreal

MSD · 10-20-2003, 07:24 AM

I need one custom-made for someone who's 6'8" and 300

Scorps · 10-20-2003, 08:16 AM

http://www.monstergarage.com/

best bikes ever.

ziadel · 10-21-2003, 12:11 AM

to properly build a frame you really first need to build a frame jig...
just to insure things come out really perfect, you could do it without one, but I wouldnt ride on the bike :shrug

just my .02....

Midnight_Son · 10-23-2003, 12:51 PM

I built my duaghter a pedal bike chopper from scratch...
I do alot of work on bikes but never attempted a cycle frame......just scared about going 60mph down the hi-way and thinking about all the welds I did.

nate_dawg · 10-23-2003, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pain Train
http://www.monstergarage.com/

best bikes ever.

uhmm, they dont build motorcycles on monster garage.
you're probably thinking of West Coast Choppers

but I'm gonna have to disagree, these guys build the coolest bikes, as far as shop-built bikes go

Chica Custom Cycles builds some cool ass bikes as well.

and dont forget Chopperdave's for pics of REAL choppers, as well as the Dutchman

oh yeah, for the guy wanting to build his own frames: frame jigs

theguyondacouch · 10-23-2003, 05:03 PM

Jesse james is a good metal fabricator, and bike builder, but all his bikes look the same. He needs to use a different set of pipes.

10-14-2003, 02:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
MoNoXiDe_XXX Psycho Location: Thunder Bay	Custom Choppers Anyone tried making a bike frame befor? I work at a fabrication shop and plan to give it a try. Anyone ever try this or seen it attempted? Results? __________________ ------------------------ I may be ugly, But at least I aint got no money!

10-17-2003, 09:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
GSRIDER spurt king Location: Out of my mind	This site here http://www.chopperunderground.com/forums/index.php has a bunch of good threads on DIY customizing, chop downs and frame building. Check it out. I have a frame sitting at my house... just waiting. Now I just need the skills. __________________ No signature at this time.

10-20-2003, 08:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	http://www.monstergarage.com/ best bikes ever. __________________ A.K.A. PainTrain

10-21-2003, 12:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	to properly build a frame you really first need to build a frame jig... just to insure things come out really perfect, you could do it without one, but I wouldnt ride on the bike :shrug just my .02.... __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

10-23-2003, 12:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Midnight_Son The Cover Doesn't Match The Book Location: in a van down by the river	I built my duaghter a pedal bike chopper from scratch... I do alot of work on bikes but never attempted a cycle frame......just scared about going 60mph down the hi-way and thinking about all the welds I did. __________________ SWM, tattooed, seeks meaningful tits and beer. Enjoys biker mags, pornography, and Sunday morning walks to the liquor store. Winners of erotic hot dog eating contests given priority.

10-14-2003, 02:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	Yup, never done it, but have friends that have. I hope to do so eventually, but I need to work on my welding skills first. You might try getting a good set of plans, that way you can build a frame that you know will be engineered properly. Get the theory down, and then you can build whatever it is that you are thinking of now. I have a set plans for a Legion frame for my Honda CB750 from frankwo (his internet handle). Incredible plans. Frank does that sort of thing for a living and his plans reflect it (at least that is what the fab shop that I showed the plans to said).

10-16-2003, 12:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
thadon Cruisin thru life Location: Alpharetta, GA	I've seen Jesse James and a few guys on tv build a frame. One guy was Billy somebody and he made a killer frame. I've learned a lot from TLC and the Discovery channel .. plus the American Chopper series

10-17-2003, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	You on the boards there, GSRider? I happen to frequent that site under a different nick.

10-19-2003, 10:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
never Tilted	any of you seen the APACHE bike from that one show choppers i think it is. That bike is just unreal

10-20-2003, 07:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	I need one custom-made for someone who's 6'8" and 300

10-23-2003, 05:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
theguyondacouch salmon? Location: Outside Providence	Jesse james is a good metal fabricator, and bike builder, but all his bikes look the same. He needs to use a different set of pipes. __________________ "Lick my frozen metal ass!"