[DMCForum] Re: Rich's 2nd to last straw

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That's my problem. My steering is totally non-functional right now.
You should see my wheels.


--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxx>
wrote:
> The thing I hate most about the crumple tube is that when it bends or
> crumples, it messes up your CASTER.  I've considered making a new
> trailing arm (or something) with heim(sp) joints to get the caster
out of
> there.
> 
> Jim
> 
> On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 03:25:14 -0000 "content22207"
> <brobertson@xxxx> writes:
> > People have grabbed Rich's subject line & run with it in directions
> > not in original post...
> > 
> > His complaint in that post is 100% valid -- crumple extension is way
> > too flimsy. Is a DeLo design flaw. Doesn't take much road salt, 
> > minor
> > impact (watch where you position that floor jack), etc to render
> > useless. Has anyone noticed that first return pipe from radiator has
> > tendency to bang against extension and chip off epoxy? Rich's second
> > to last straw is a light gauge sheet metal extension welded, not
> > bolted for easier replacement, to frame (didn't say a word about
> > electrical system etc)
> > 
> > I personally would have run big frame at least as far as steering
> > rack. Radiator could have been supported on stiffer metal designed 
> > to
> > spread front end collision towards fenders rather than collapsing on
> > itself. Had JZD done same Rich would be on road now...
> > 
> > Can't wait to see what cycle shop comes up with. If it's made of
> > tubular material should be way stronger than anything rest of us 
> > have,
> > including replacement extensions. Should also cost fraction of the
> > price. Rich wants to keep things original, but this may be one mod
> > he's happier with than stock.
> > 
> > I just hope is ready by Oct 18.
> > 
> > Bill Robertson
> > #5939
> > 
> > 
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