Cutting a frame?

[Danjr1]

Is cutting a bike frame a really bad idea?

Im thinking of cutting the top tube out of a BMX frame and mounting an engine onto the seat and bottom tube, then welding a dual rail around the cylinder head in place of the top tube.

 

[HoughMade]

Done right, no reason you can't do it. They cut and weld car frames, why not bikes?

 

[Mountainman]

Done right, no reason you can't do it. They cut and weld car frames, why not bikes?

yes -- well here is my old same story again

I can weld a little --

but -- for a weld such as needed in this case

I would take my frame to my friend -- he's an EXPERT WELDER

wouldn't want that thing to break (fall apart) at speed

woww that hurt's -- should have worn my METAL CUP (protector) !!!

after that collapse (pinch to the special zone)

it would make it hard at nights with the little Lady to

Ride That Thing Mountainman

 

[s_beaudry]

yes -- well here is my old same story again

I can weld a little --

but -- for a weld such as needed in this case

I would take my frame to my friend -- he's an EXPERT WELDER

wouldn't want that thing to break (fall apart) at speed

woww that hurt's -- should have worn my METAL CUP (protector) !!!

after that collapse (pinch to the special zone)

it would make it hard at nights with the little Lady to

Ride That Thing Mountainman

Mountainman....

I noticed your catch phrase a long time ago! Just have to say you made me laugh hard with using it this time!

Respect...

Steve

 

[fetor56]

No reason why anything can't be done,as long as it's done properly.

 

[terrence]

Everyone of these bikes are made from scratch. Everything is welded. Like fetor56 said. "As long as it's done properly".
http://www.atomiczombie.com/gallery-chopper.htm

 

[brendonv]

like everyone is saying, if welded properly it should be ok. It isnt going to be as strong as before but it will hold.

 

[rocpyro]

What kind of material are you using? most (decent)bike frames are heat treated, and cutting and welding require the frame to be heat treated again.

 

[Mountainman]

Mountainman....

I noticed your catch phrase a long time ago! Just have to say you made me laugh hard with using it this time!

Respect...

Steve

yes -- well noted Steve

and this will be the OFFICIAL THIRD WARNING TO MOUNTAINMAN

CONCERNING -- GETTING MIXED UP REGARDING TO

WHAT THE HECK HE IS RIDING !!!!

remember to know what you are riding when you ride that thing -- MM