Wolfchen
Ace of dogma
From the pics your project is gettin' along.
Wasn't aware Yami XS tube was only .075 thick.
That answers why XS bikes developed cracks.
Tube I was using is almost twice that at .125" wall.
Why? Cause its stronger where it counts.
If you already know the XS's OD size is 7/8" or 1"
here's a supplier link for DOM steel tube.
It appears theirs is .065" wall thickness so it would require a lug in any welded joints;
http://www1.mscdirect.com/eCommerce...z02x1?refinement=4291422651&searchandizedOk=Y
Don't know how your fab skills are. If you're gonna do any tube bending here's a few tips;
http://www.xs650chopper.com/2009/11/bending-tube-the-cheap-way/
I notice almost all the hard tail weld-up kits are including cap style gussets
that rest and attach over the weld joints. These help maintain frame integrity & strength.
There's several drop seat vids on YouTube detailing the look.
Wasn't aware Yami XS tube was only .075 thick.
That answers why XS bikes developed cracks.
Tube I was using is almost twice that at .125" wall.
Why? Cause its stronger where it counts.
If you already know the XS's OD size is 7/8" or 1"
here's a supplier link for DOM steel tube.
It appears theirs is .065" wall thickness so it would require a lug in any welded joints;
http://www1.mscdirect.com/eCommerce...z02x1?refinement=4291422651&searchandizedOk=Y
Don't know how your fab skills are. If you're gonna do any tube bending here's a few tips;
http://www.xs650chopper.com/2009/11/bending-tube-the-cheap-way/
I notice almost all the hard tail weld-up kits are including cap style gussets
that rest and attach over the weld joints. These help maintain frame integrity & strength.
There's several drop seat vids on YouTube detailing the look.