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Old 02-01-2006, 08:21 PM   #1
Bowtie67
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Re: Frame Thickness????

I am in the process of doing the same, I called around to Fatman, Art Morrison and a couple others about what they used on their frames. Most use 11 gauge (.120) which is what I am using and others are using .084. Any extra bracing is done with either 3/16 or 1/4". I am using 2x4 boxed on the front and aft but for the main section I am using 2x6 and I plan on cutting the inside of the forward half of the 2x6 into a truss type config and leave the outside whole, I will also be adding some tubing on the inside for both cross strenth and rigidity. I am also beefing up the rear not so much as it is needed but more for added weight for traction. My battery and fuel tank will be as well moved to the rear for added weight transfer and pretty much looking for a steal gas tank vs Aluminum just for the added weight in the rear.
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