winter build off. electric cruiser

tartosuc · #1 12-10-2008, 04:17 PM

so i'm entering my bike in the winter buildoff...

since i'm a new member, i need 4 post before being able to post pics...stay in touch..

tartosuc · #2 12-10-2008, 04:21 PM

as some of you already know from other forums, i've been working on electrifying my rat fink to use as my daily commutter..it has worked quite good but i wanted battery setup lower and rear suspension.

tartosuc · #3 12-10-2008, 04:22 PM

so i started to build myself a complete frame from scratch.

the frame material used to be a bed frame...

tartosuc · #4 12-10-2008, 04:22 PM

this is my second welding project. I self tought myself this summer..

s are not super nice but i'm getting better at it every day!

tartosuc · #5 12-10-2008, 04:23 PM

tartosuc · #6 12-10-2008, 04:24 PM

started the Battery rack

built the support for the pivot point of the swingarm,,right now it's not welded in place, it is butted inside and i can put it in place or take it out to build the swigarm and check the fit

**Bikeguy Joe** · #7 12-10-2008, 04:57 PM

When you decide what class you are entering it in, be sure to post the photos as thumbnails....thanks.

tartosuc · #8 12-13-2008, 06:35 PM

todays work.
finished most of the swingarm..now it needs a shock mount...

turbo/chaos · #9 12-15-2008, 12:07 AM

kikass man that shold be a nice one

jimmybking · #10 12-15-2008, 02:46 AM

low low low rider, sweet. i want a welder so bad and to know how to weld.