Sunday, May 15, 2011

Subframe done

Finished the rear subframe yesterday.  Built it out of 4130, and it is (as usual, for me) stouter than it needs to be.  I based it on the dimensions of a RS125 rear subframe and tweaked it to work with the mito frame.  I overbuilt it a bit as it is:
1.  Carrying my lardy arse around
2.  Will be used to house the battery and as much of the electrics as I can manage
3.  Will be carrying a vibrating exhaust canister as well... aluminum would not last long!

Used a combination of 7/8" square, 5/8" round, and 3/4" round tubing.

Alloy plate is a pickup for the rear tank mount/hinge.  There is actually a rubber strap and hook at the front.

Note that the rear wheel, swingarm linkage, and rotor/cush have also arrived.  Excellent shape overall!

First race in 2weeks' time.  Obviously this won't be ready.  Temps decent today, plan on taking the two machines out to the test facility to try out the trailer mounting and of course, the bikes themselves.

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