peeking into the future,, atc70 build

[KASEY]

last week I decided to start on a new 70 project,, well something from my past told me to do it 3 times instead of one,,,, so I am building 3 70's :D:D:D

here is where we start SWINGARMS,,, yep suspended 70's its a big bite, but I am up to the challenge, first frame will be+3 then a +2 and standard length for the third one.

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[MIK6]

WOW!!! You are the man!

You building one that will fit in a carry on for TF? Lol
Good luck w the builds!

[90guy]

Man impressive impressive! Can't wait to see more!

[MattDragontamer]

Looks good, it will be interesting to see.

[RDH/86200X]

Absolutely fantastic work. Can't wait to see more.

[jsmay]

Killer diller!

[KASEY]

well here it is compared to an A+ frame.. frame is 3 inches longer and the swingarm is 2.5 longer,, I am going to make the backbone .75 higher to help with carb clearance problems that are common with all these bigger motors,,, should have a roller soon...

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[steve0196]

Hi Kasey, looking good. I had the black PK at trikefest last summer. What is the shock you have on it?

[big specht]

Looking good my question is how much of a pain is it going to be to adjust the chain. Any way KEEP up the good work

[BOB MARLIN]

Richard,
Whats the plan for the forks ?. I've been wanting to build a set of tripples for mine, but just don't really know what direction to go with the forks.

[KASEY]

Looking good my question is how much of a pain is it going to be to adjust the chain. Any way KEEP up the good work

I think it will be a little bit of a pain.. but I HATE SKATEBOARD WHEEL CLAD SISSORS FOR CHAIN TENSION,,,, besides buy good chain,, and on a 70 you won't have to adjust I much anyway

[KASEY]

Richard,
Whats the plan for the forks ?. I've been wanting to build a set of tripples for mine, but just don't really know what direction to go with the forks.

BOB for the first 3 I have very nice OEM Honda xr80 forks these came off some real low hour machines .. from there I have a supplier that can get almost and forks,, so it
probably will depend on price ,,,

[emmie357]

Wow, impressive. Looks like there will be a new model year of ATC70's out there soon.

Very nice work, can't wait to see the finished product.

[250rmanfmf]

do I smell possible kits for sale in future? Spanglers crf70 conversion kit is $4K and R55 conversion is $2K. Those things look great! Your builds always get my attention.

[Mickey Dunlap]

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[KASEY]

do I smell possible kits for sale in future? Spanglers crf70 conversion kit is $4K and R55 conversion is $2K. Those things look great! Your builds always get my attention.

I am building these because I need the challenge for myself,, I am not in this sport for the money ,, I do what I do for the shear pleasure it gives my mind .. I LOVE what I do ,, and unlike a lot of others I fully enjoy sharing what I do with others ,, these are a test,, there are so many options for forks and shocks,, the first 3 will have oem Honda forks,, not inverted, and a Yamaha fully adjustable rear shock,, these are easy to get and better quality than the Chinese pit bike parts available,,, this will keep the cost down for now..

[250rmanfmf]

Very cool, always love your projects!

[DohcBikes]

I am building these because I need the challenge for myself,, I am not in this sport for the money ,, I do what I do for the shear pleasure it gives my mind .. I LOVE what I do

Well said..... Its no wonder they always end up so nice.

[MIK6]

Any updates?

I love your mini builds!!

[Bustin-bs]

Where do I signup?

[Ol Deuce]

I am building these because I need the challenge for myself,, I am not in this sport for the money ,, I do what I do for the shear pleasure it gives my mind .. I LOVE what I do ,, and unlike a lot of others I fully enjoy sharing what I do with others ,, these are a test,, there are so many options for forks and shocks,, the first 3 will have oem Honda forks,, not inverted, and a Yamaha fully adjustable rear shock,, these are easy to get and better quality than the Chinese pit bike parts available,,, this will keep the cost down for now..

Same here.......Ol Deuce

[JasonB]

Nice work man, love your fabrication skills!

[whitetail hunter]

Hey Richard, how is your progress going? any more up dates for us. looking top notch

[think369]

first of all kasey you are the man. i envy your fab skills. i have been all over the internet researching these full suspension atc70s and have come across so many that you have done. by far the best ones as well. keep up the good work.

what does your jig look like for all of these parts? how are you making sure everything is straight and square??
do you have a tube bender for making the frame backbone or are you having these made for you?
what size rectangle tubing are you using? 2x1? 12 gauge?
also how are you creating the brake rotor hub?
do you have a lathe to create the steering stem tube and rear hub?

and if you ever need some aluminum parts machined i can do that for you. i have a homemade cnc verticle milling machine in the garage. i have been making some atc70 triple clamps similar to the old a+ ones.. if you need some for these new bikes your working on i would love to provide you with some.

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