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by Cbarnes2186
Thu Mar 20, 2014 1:41 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: Hydroforming Expansion Chambers
Replies: 5
Views: 3332

Hydroforming Expansion Chambers

So I've been doing some research on expansion chamber design. I came across an article that was very informative about designing pipes with software and then micro breaking individual cones and so on. Anyway the author of the article wrote that there is a more efficient way to build the pipes with h...
by Cbarnes2186
Mon Mar 17, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 86 Spree nq50 stretch
Replies: 26
Views: 24879

Re: 86 Spree nq50 stretch

That bike is wild swimmingfree, thanks for sharing! We actually picked up the Aero on Saturday so at the moment we're mostly just in the planning stage. My buddy who owns the bike is 6'6" so the plan is to stretch the center of the frame a good amount to give him some much needed leg room, he l...
by Cbarnes2186
Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:31 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: It's been a while. Something different - 1984 Honda Gyro
Replies: 16
Views: 13971

Re: It's been a while. Something different - 1984 Honda Gyro

Wow you do some quality work. Awesome job thanks for sharing
by Cbarnes2186
Sun Mar 16, 2014 2:25 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 86 Spree nq50 stretch
Replies: 26
Views: 24879

Re: 86 Spree nq50 stretch

Thanks swimmingfree! We're kind of starting up a little riding group of low rider scooters and peds in my town. Currently there is 5 bikes under the knife in my garage including my spree and the fa50. I'll put some pics of them together when we get the Puch Maxi, Honda Hobbit, and Aero done. This su...
by Cbarnes2186
Sun Mar 16, 2014 1:00 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 86 Spree nq50 stretch
Replies: 26
Views: 24879

Re: 86 Spree nq50 stretch

And in response to the air ride, I have $30 in the entire project so far including the cost of the scooter (free) lol so most likely not trying to drop that kind of money. Will instead probably lose the rear shock and run a solid bar to keep it from scraping too much. Not as nice of a ride as air ri...
by Cbarnes2186
Sun Mar 16, 2014 12:34 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 86 Spree nq50 stretch
Replies: 26
Views: 24879

Re: 86 Spree nq50 stretch

Correction: it's an 83 aero we just picked up, should be fun!
by Cbarnes2186
Sat Mar 15, 2014 8:40 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 86 Spree nq50 stretch
Replies: 26
Views: 24879

Re: 86 Spree nq50 stretch

Hey thanks for the feedback guys, I'm new to the site and the scooter scene in general so your comments both negative and positive are appreciated. Unfortunately I'm heading back to school tomorrow so the project will be sidelined for a few weeks, will deff be updating the post with progress in the ...
by Cbarnes2186
Thu Mar 13, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hand built custom mopeds
Replies: 18
Views: 16425

Re: Hand built custom mopeds

Very cool, thanks for sharing! Guys got an interesting drive train set up, looks like a vertical crank lawn mower engine right? lol Definitely some impressive work.
by Cbarnes2186
Thu Mar 13, 2014 11:47 am
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: constant virus threats
Replies: 13
Views: 6846

Re: constant virus threats

No problems here, lay off them x rated sites for a few days and see if it clears up lol
by Cbarnes2186
Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 86 Spree nq50 stretch
Replies: 26
Views: 24879

Re: 86 Spree nq50 stretch

Thanks for the advice wheelman! The motor mount is actually the stock spree motor mount modified to add the extra length. I utilized all of the original mounting points, and even the rubber bushings. I am however also concerned about flex and twist at that point in the frame due to the added leverag...
by Cbarnes2186
Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 86 Spree nq50 stretch
Replies: 26
Views: 24879

Re: 86 Spree nq50 stretch

Thanks for the feedback guys! Got a few hours worth of work in on the Spree tonight. Relocated the rear turn signals, started fabricating the floor pan, and added some bracing to the frame as suggested! As for fatties, they're not in the budget right now, but come summer that may be a different stor...
by Cbarnes2186
Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 86 Spree nq50 stretch
Replies: 26
Views: 24879

86 Spree nq50 stretch

About 2 years back I came across an 86 Spree that a neighbor was giving away. Needless to say I snatched it up, got it running, and fell in love with the little bike. Last summer while attending a couple of car meets I saw tons of Rucks and took a liking the style a lot of those guys are running. Th...