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The swing-arm system on for the seat.
The swing-arm system on for the seat.
0 2015/06/11 21:16:43
Final 3 part system, raw, unpainted.
Final 3 part system, raw, unpainted.
0 2015/06/11 21:17:12
Black gloss.
Black gloss.
0 2015/06/11 21:17:41
The receiving hinge, made from a Heavy Duty Door Hinge.
The receiving hinge, made from a Heavy Duty Door Hinge.
0 2015/06/11 21:18:16
Black 2" spring from eBay.
Black 2" spring from eBay.
0 2015/06/11 21:18:46
The device mounted. The "butt" was now exposed so I had to think up a way to cover it...
The device mounted. The "butt" was now exposed so I had to think up a way to cover it...
0 2015/06/11 21:19:18
0 2015/06/11 21:22:09
0 2015/06/11 21:22:52
Started off with some rough sketches, then cut the metals, bend then weld and grind.
Started off with some rough sketches, then cut the metals, bend then weld and grind.
0 2015/06/11 23:42:03
With a lack of proper workshop, the floor becomes my work-space...
With a lack of proper workshop, the floor becomes my work-space...
0 2015/06/11 23:42:38
The basic frame support for the seat.
The basic frame support for the seat.
0 2015/06/11 23:43:37
Project should be reversible, so no drilling in the frame, no cutting, no welding, all bolt on.
Project should be reversible, so no drilling in the frame, no cutting, no welding, all bolt on.
0 2015/06/11 23:44:22
Shaping, shifting design as I go along...
Shaping, shifting design as I go along...
0 2015/06/11 23:45:04
The final 3 part suspension system, raw un-painted.
The final 3 part suspension system, raw un-painted.
0 2015/06/11 23:45:46
Now with a coating of paint.
Now with a coating of paint.
0 2015/06/11 23:46:28
Gloss Black to match the frame.
Gloss Black to match the frame.
0 2015/06/11 23:46:56
Barrel Spring 2" bought off eBay...
Barrel Spring 2" bought off eBay...
0 2015/06/11 23:47:30
Final position, realized it was showing its "butt". I needed to cover it somehow, thought of putting a 3rd brake light there...
Final position, realized it was showing its "butt". I needed to cover it somehow, thought of putting a 3rd brake light there...
0 2015/06/11 23:48:12
0 2015/06/11 23:51:39
0 2015/06/11 23:52:16
The basic frame support for the Stock Seat.
The basic frame support for the Stock Seat.
0 2015/06/11 23:54:42
The frame support mounted on the frame. No drilling in the frame, no welding, or cutting.
The frame support mounted on the frame. No drilling in the frame, no welding, or cutting.
0 2015/06/11 23:55:34
Changing design as I go along...
Changing design as I go along...
0 2015/06/11 23:56:24
The swing-arm seat frame in position...
The swing-arm seat frame in position...
0 2015/06/11 23:59:33
The swing-arm seat frame lifted up...
The swing-arm seat frame lifted up...
0 2015/06/12 00:00:22
The final prototype build in 3 parts, raw, unpainted.
The final prototype build in 3 parts, raw, unpainted.
0 2015/06/12 00:01:05
Now with a coating of paint...
Now with a coating of paint...
0 2015/06/12 00:01:47
Gloss Black...
Gloss Black...
0 2015/06/12 00:02:18
The modified front receiving hinge coming from a heavy duty door hinge with removable pin...
The modified front receiving hinge coming from a heavy duty door hinge with removable pin...
0 2015/06/12 00:03:05
Barrel Spring 2" bought off eBay...
Barrel Spring 2" bought off eBay...
0 2015/06/12 00:03:44
The finished build mounted on the bike. It now exposed the "butt" of the stock chair so I had to cover it up somehow, decided to build a 3rd brake light in it...
The finished build mounted on the bike. It now exposed the "butt" of the stock chair so I had to cover it up somehow, decided to build a 3rd brake light in it...
0 2015/06/12 00:04:30
The swing-arm frame mounted on the bike...
The swing-arm frame mounted on the bike...
0 2015/06/12 00:08:53
Testing the arm movement...
Testing the arm movement...
0 2015/06/12 00:10:31
The final prototype of the build in 3 parts, raw, unpainted...
The final prototype of the build in 3 parts, raw, unpainted...
0 2015/06/12 00:12:29
Now gets a coating of paint, Gloss Black.
Now gets a coating of paint, Gloss Black.
0 2015/06/12 00:12:58
Barrel Springs 2" Black, sold as pairs, bought off eBay...
Barrel Springs 2" Black, sold as pairs, bought off eBay...
0 2015/06/12 00:14:35
Finished seat spring project mounted in the bike. Seeing the "butt" now exposed, I had to cover it up somehow. Thought of putting a 3rd brake lite in it.
Finished seat spring project mounted in the bike. Seeing the "butt" now exposed, I had to cover it up somehow. Thought of putting a 3rd brake lite in it.
0 2015/06/12 00:15:33
The front receiving end of the hinge mounted on the bike...
The front receiving end of the hinge mounted on the bike...
0 2015/06/12 00:19:08
Barrel Spring 2" Black, bought off eBay...
Barrel Spring 2" Black, bought off eBay...
0 2015/06/12 00:19:43
The finished project mounted, it somehow exposed the "butt" of the stock seat. I have to cover that up somehow...
The finished project mounted, it somehow exposed the "butt" of the stock seat. I have to cover that up somehow...
0 2015/06/12 00:20:24
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