I'm thinking schedule 40 PVC is the answer, particularly if bike is water cooled.

 

Pex is easier to "manipulate" Mick ... Just a thought :>)

 

You're right, Larry, but I get the feeling this master builder wants a rigid frame.

 

I see he qualified his post to remove confusion as to the intent of his construction plans. I retract my earlier statement and remind the budding bike builder that getting paint to stick to that galvanized tubing is going to be tough.

 

I don't think paint is in the grand scheme of the build in order to retain that retro look sure to turn heads at Starbucks.

Edit: I want it known there is nothing in any of my posts in this thread I intended to be construed as negative.

 

Yup , boys at OCC be looking to recruit him soon I'll bet.

 

Hey Police King, WTF? While you're at Home Depot, pick-up a case of Liquid Weld & a bag of assorted colored Zip Tyes! Please post photos, in order of custom frame build? What motor are you planning? A new V4 Motus would be the *****! Good Luck!?

 

I guess he can use conduit if he re-enforces it with unistrut.

 

Geez Dan ... You HAD to go there?

 

he could build it out of these things, as long as you don't try and ride it. maybe some playdough for tires ?