Stretched DEEPA's ATC70 frame 3"s.....

[greenhuman]

I widened a stock tank 1 1/2" for my Project X to increase fuel capacity and to match the width of the seat. Looks better than the factory skinny tank.

[The Goat]

wow I hate seeing people malest these stock out of production machines to use as they were not intended ..... I mean where is the 160cc lifan?

I have three frames behind the shed...covered with a tarp. You act like the 70 is a hard frame to replicate anyways...I'm sure I've seen alluminium ones out there.

I was actually thinking about this other day DC, but wouldn't want to attempt it with my skill and the old lincoln chatterbox.

How much are we talking for you to tweak it?

[jeffatc250r]

Any more progress on this Steve? I found a mini near me for a hundred bucks, it needs some love, but its all there. Maybe if we get enough of us we can start a 70 cult.

[AutoXer]

wow I hate seeing people malest these stock out of production machines to use as they were not intended ..... I mean where is the 160cc lifan?

Wow I was joking .... DC is allways bitching about back yard hacks ruining perfectly good old stock parts then he cuts a frame for a bike that was intended for a child so a adult could be more comfortable on it ... Oh well if I am the only one who laughed at this it was still worth it. Freaks drag bike is one of the baddest wheelers I have ever had the privilege to get on .... for those who don't know it is a aftermarket 90 frame with a 250r air fooler in it .....

[Vealmonkey]

I remember when freaks frame was listed on ebay. I know that's an E-ticket ride for sure. Showing my age again. I think there is already a 70 cult! LOL The only aluminum framed 70 I know of is down in OZ. All the rest are either DOM or chromoly and suspended! There are plans for more suspension frames in the works though.

[Dirtcrasher]

AutoXer - Ahhhhhh yes, at least now I know you pay attention

The ATC70 would be the exception to the rule Us "adults", just seem to have as much fun or more fun on them than our regular rides. Which opens up the "Allowed to modify" clause........

I did finish this today, but I'll post the pics tomorrow or Sunday......

[Dirtcrasher]

The 3" ATC70 stretch is done:







And one slip of a carbide burr did this:



Goat, I'll stretch them, gusset the top, move the tank mount, fill the old holes and provide all materials for 100$.

These aren't my best welds, I may have a regulator issue as I kept seeing the shield gas cut down and I just filled the bottle

[BigRed_Ryno]

the thumb Reminds me of mine after i fell of my bicycle a couple of months ago
I'll be honest here, I think you've done a class A job of sleeving, joining, gusseting and welding the tube, but i will say the 'cleaning up' leaves a little to be desired. I'm thinking the grinder marks still look pretty rough and will probably show through most surface finishes (Paint system or Powder coat) Maybe just wants a 'dust up' with a zirconium flap wheel on a grinder or even a cutting disc used flat, thats how we finish hand rails at work..... But im sure your more that aware of how to finish it lovely......

[DeePa]

he is leaving it for me to clean up 100% before powder...hes trying to save me a few bucks by leaving the mindless stuff for me to do

looks great. a 30 of bud ice is fair payment right?

thanks

[outtaline]

I would smash my thumb like that for a 30 of bud. Nice job man I like the stretch I wanna get mine done but the big bikes are in the front of the line right now