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V1 Desert Sasqwatch #155 Track (mods) - 08 SS/TC crate LNF F40
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Bigfoot Goblin
- Desert Sasqwatch Bigfoot Goblin
Racer X stopped by this morning, brought me a couple new drill bits - 1/2 and 9/16 - that he wore out, guess he was feeling guilty. But not too much since I now have a bunch of new speedholes in my frame. He sees I'm adding gussets, so he decided I needed to lose some more frame weight...he took 3/4 pound out of it in about 45 minutes...
Anyway I'm prepping frame gusset plates, some need to be massaged for the angles in the frame. I will be posting some photos this weekend.
BTW, in case anyone thinks Racer X doesn't exist you can see him on Google Earth. He is a hard-core motocross nut, probably where he gets the idea to drill speedholes in anything and everything. Search for 5430 W Samantha Way, there's only one of those in Arizona, and go into the street view. When looking at the front of my old house, scroll left to the next house. He is standing in his driveway, been working on his bikes as usual.
Anyway I'm prepping frame gusset plates, some need to be massaged for the angles in the frame. I will be posting some photos this weekend.
BTW, in case anyone thinks Racer X doesn't exist you can see him on Google Earth. He is a hard-core motocross nut, probably where he gets the idea to drill speedholes in anything and everything. Search for 5430 W Samantha Way, there's only one of those in Arizona, and go into the street view. When looking at the front of my old house, scroll left to the next house. He is standing in his driveway, been working on his bikes as usual.
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Bigfoot Goblin
- Desert Sasqwatch Bigfoot Goblin
Wrong impression there. He's probably ordering new parts for one of his bikes and will lighten it if he can. He rides 3 times per week at least 2 hours every time he goes. He's 60 years old and shames riders 1/3 his age.
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Bigfoot Goblin
- Desert Sasqwatch Bigfoot Goblin
Notice: the intent of this project is to provide information to the Goblin family of my analysis and implementation of frame improvements to help increase the integrity of weld joints. It is in no way intended to denigrate the safety and engineering of the Goblin frame as designed and delivered by DF. This is my belt-and-suspenders project to maximize the safety of the frame to meet my expectations only. Anyone wishing to perform these upgrades to their frame does so through their own cognition and fabrication/welding skills. I'm only providing guidance of the materials I am using and locations for installation to maximize weld strength.
Day 1) I'm getting started on the frame weld reinforcement/safety project I discussed in post #705 above. I'm starting with steel plate gussets, 2x2x0.125 inch, 90 and 60 degree angles (depending upon location and some require grinder massaging of the angle to match the frame):
These are used to reinforce the welds for the 1 inch square cross tubes to the frame lower side tubes and the center tunnel (red circles):
The red circles indicate the locations of these important weld connections and are the ones that need attention if anyone else plans to follow my lead on this project. Keep in mind these reinforcements I'm indicating can be incorporated regardless of the extra 'X' cross bracing I added to my frame (which increases frame stiffness and torsional rigidity). The speedholes in the 'X' cross bracing and tubes doesn't affect the outcome of this project and are optional at the builder's discretion.
These weld connections in the floor are very important to maintaining integrity of the frame and keeping the cockpit area intact. If these welds fail the rest of the frame will tend to collapse inward from an impact in most directions with an undesired result. Most important is the rear most cross tube, as it (mostly) forms the bottom of the b-pillar rollbar 'box' that must be rigid to keep the rear part of the cockpit, where the most important part of your body is seated, intact and increases the chance of survivability.
Closer view of the rear most cross tube with the dual gussets at each end to maximize its reinforcement:
Please no comments about my ugly-as-sin welds. They are strong, since each one gets a good rap with a ballpeen hammer. I will clean them up better before painting the frame.
Day 1) I'm getting started on the frame weld reinforcement/safety project I discussed in post #705 above. I'm starting with steel plate gussets, 2x2x0.125 inch, 90 and 60 degree angles (depending upon location and some require grinder massaging of the angle to match the frame):
These are used to reinforce the welds for the 1 inch square cross tubes to the frame lower side tubes and the center tunnel (red circles):
The red circles indicate the locations of these important weld connections and are the ones that need attention if anyone else plans to follow my lead on this project. Keep in mind these reinforcements I'm indicating can be incorporated regardless of the extra 'X' cross bracing I added to my frame (which increases frame stiffness and torsional rigidity). The speedholes in the 'X' cross bracing and tubes doesn't affect the outcome of this project and are optional at the builder's discretion.
These weld connections in the floor are very important to maintaining integrity of the frame and keeping the cockpit area intact. If these welds fail the rest of the frame will tend to collapse inward from an impact in most directions with an undesired result. Most important is the rear most cross tube, as it (mostly) forms the bottom of the b-pillar rollbar 'box' that must be rigid to keep the rear part of the cockpit, where the most important part of your body is seated, intact and increases the chance of survivability.
Closer view of the rear most cross tube with the dual gussets at each end to maximize its reinforcement:
Please no comments about my ugly-as-sin welds. They are strong, since each one gets a good rap with a ballpeen hammer. I will clean them up better before painting the frame.
ah.b.normal
Goblin Guru
- ah.b.normal Goblin Guru
Has the Pope blessed this unit? it is certainly Holey!(Cue: Rim shot.)Notice: the intent of this project is to provide information to the Goblin family of my analysis and implementation of frame improvements to help increase the integrity of weld joints. It is in no way intended to denigrate the safety and engineering of the Goblin frame as designed and delivered by DF. This is my belt-and-suspenders project to maximize the safety of the frame to meet my expectations only. Anyone wishing to perform these upgrades to their frame does so through their own cognition and fabrication/welding skills. I'm only providing guidance of the materials I am using and locations for installation to maximize weld strength.
Day 1) I'm getting started on the frame weld reinforcement/safety project I discussed in post #705 above. I'm starting with steel plate gussets, 2x2x0.125 inch, 90 and 60 degree angles (depending upon location and some require grinder massaging of the angle to match the frame):
View attachment 42538
These are used to reinforce the welds for the 1 inch square cross tubes to the frame lower side tubes and the center tunnel (red circles):
View attachment 42536
The red circles indicate the locations of these important weld connections and are the ones that need attention if anyone else plans to follow my lead on this project. Keep in mind these reinforcements I'm indicating can be incorporated regardless of the extra 'X' cross bracing I added to my frame (which increases frame stiffness and torsional rigidity). The speedholes in the 'X' cross bracing and tubes doesn't affect the outcome of this project and are optional at the builder's discretion.
These weld connections in the floor are very important to maintaining integrity of the frame and keeping the cockpit area intact. If these welds fail the rest of the frame will tend to collapse inward from an impact in most directions with an undesired result. Most important is the rear most cross tube, as it (mostly) forms the bottom of the b-pillar rollbar 'box' that must be rigid to keep the rear part of the cockpit, where the most important part of your body is seated, intact and increases the chance of survivability.
Closer view of the rear most cross tube with the dual gussets at each end to maximize its reinforcement:
View attachment 42537
Please no comments about my ugly-as-sin welds. They are strong, since each one gets a good rap with a ballpeen hammer. I will clean them up better before painting the frame.
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Bigfoot Goblin
- Desert Sasqwatch Bigfoot Goblin
Don't see this working on my Goblin...does this conversation belong in @mike_sno build log? Just asking?
