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JeffM · 10-02-2013, 12:22 PM

Update.

I have been doing a ton of looking at, and thinking about, the tail structure and how to mount it and make it stiff enough to actually work on the road.

All this thinking, of course, causes additional head scratching when you realize your original ideas may not work or may not be safe. Every idea causes compromises and these must be thought out.

Sometimes I build in a fury as the ideas come quickly and other times I feel quite stumped.

At this point, I now think I have solutions for the tail to be mounted in a safe manner. Last thing I want is to have the tail come loose or break apart if I hit a bump or something.

Stay tuned, I really want to get this thing finished so I can join greenaero and Alan Smith in Vegas for the next Vetter Challenge. However, I believe I am behind schedule but would rather be safe than sorry with a build of this nature.

Edit. >>> I will not be able to make it to Vegas due to work commitments. Oh well, maybe next year. <<<

Jeff

10-02-2013, 12:22 PM	#28 (permalink)
JeffM EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 68 Ninjette - '05 kawasaki EX250 Thanks: 2 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Update. I have been doing a ton of looking at, and thinking about, the tail structure and how to mount it and make it stiff enough to actually work on the road. All this thinking, of course, causes additional head scratching when you realize your original ideas may not work or may not be safe. Every idea causes compromises and these must be thought out. Sometimes I build in a fury as the ideas come quickly and other times I feel quite stumped. At this point, I now think I have solutions for the tail to be mounted in a safe manner. Last thing I want is to have the tail come loose or break apart if I hit a bump or something. Stay tuned, I really want to get this thing finished so I can join greenaero and Alan Smith in Vegas for the next Vetter Challenge. However, I believe I am behind schedule but would rather be safe than sorry with a build of this nature. Edit. >>> I will not be able to make it to Vegas due to work commitments. Oh well, maybe next year. <<< Jeff Last edited by JeffM; 10-02-2013 at 02:55 PM..