1st build. New member!

[christhedivvy]

Hi, names chris across the pond in England. Just aquired this little beauty although I think its going to be a bit of a challenge!

Tank isnt mounted yet and I've lobbed off the seat waitng for a Biltwell hinge and mono shock.

 

[picker]

Interesting frame, Looking at the upper hardtail brace makes me wonder if a single curved tube is strong enough , but I dont know dick about frame building.
I like the low slung look though. Congrats on the new project and welcome to the forum.

 

[ReycleBill]

Interesting frame, Looking at the upper hardtail brace makes me wonder if a single curved tube is strong enough , but I dont know dick about frame building.
I like the low slung look though. Congrats on the new project and welcome to the forum.

I'm suspecting it won't be rode enough to be of concern but like you I like the look.

 

[Brother]

The rear of that frame kinda scares me if it is meant to be ridden. Don't want to start a triangulation war, But...

 

[christhedivvy]

Steady as a rock that rear end

not like its got 150bhp pumping through it!

 

[uebe]

Is there more stuff than what's shown in the photo?

Either way, yes, you have quite a project. Welcome and good luck !

 

[Yamaha_chop]

Steady as a rock that rear end

not like its got 150bhp pumping through it!

I'd have to agree. I know what it takes to bend the tubing in the first place, and if it were a big twin or something I'd want some more bracing, but with just the xs motor I think it'll be fine.

 

[ReycleBill]

I don't see you off-roading very much-- or jumping canyons... it should be okay.

 

[6772man]

I love it. I wish I could see more frames that the individual stray away from the norm.