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Doc Hollywood
05-27-2008, 05:29 PM
Okay I have finally decided what I am going to build for my first project. It is going to be a modified version of the Fujin. I just got back from Target and they had an all steel frame dual suspension mountain bike that was on sale for $89.00. I went out to the steel yard and picked up some tubing and I am in the process of designing the frame now. No pics as of yet but I will be posting a complete build of this project over the next few months. I have very little time to fabricate but I will be posting lots of pics in the future.

Goals are to have a 26" rear wheel and 20" up front. Full suspension front and rear. 21 speed grip shifting. Low profile.

Once I get some drawings together I will begin posting. If you guys have any suggestions please feel free to post up.

Wish me luck and perseverance
trikeman
05-27-2008, 07:01 PM
Are you going to use 3" diameter muffler tubing, or what?
TheKid
05-27-2008, 08:32 PM
OK. What's a Fujin?
AtomicZombie
05-27-2008, 09:37 PM
It's a character from "Mortal Combat" and also a fine SWB

http://www.bentrideronline.com/features/BOY2004/Fujin.jpg

Brad


OK. What's a Fujin?
Pagan Wizard
05-28-2008, 03:45 AM
It's a character from "Mortal Combat" and also a fine SWB

http://www.bentrideronline.com/features/BOY2004/Fujin.jpg

Brad

In the words of the great Peter Griffin "Freakin Sweet!!!"
nzvet
05-28-2008, 06:54 AM
Way to go Doc!
Sooooo looking forward to your pics!

"May your tube cut true and welds flow smooth"
savarin
05-29-2008, 05:33 PM
now thats one sweet looking machine
Doc Hollywood
05-29-2008, 11:39 PM
Well today I took the new bike apart and thinking of ways on how to construct the frame. I am looking at keeping the front shock but I will have to cut it down by three inches. I think it is possible to make it work but I will have to spend a little more time. I will probably replace a few of the parts as well with better components. The bike weighed in at 46.3 pounds and that was without the seat on it. I definitely will have to shave some weight.

I took a lot of measurements and hopefully will have a sketh made up in a week or two maybe sooner if my wife gives me some free time from honey do's.