Seat Loop, Part 1

Alright, so the seat loop finally came in. This is a big step for the bike, it brings the full form of the frame together and also integrates the rear signaling devices. I.E. Brake light, Turn Signals, Running light. So, bending steel isn’t really my thing, and while that never stopped me from doing anything in the past, this loop has a fancy little indent that the signal light lays flush in. There is no way I could have achieved that on my own, so I ordered it……From England. Full price for the thing, with the light, and shipping. $80.00. And I got to make a new English buddy who had lots of questions about why we would elect Donald Trump president.

Installation was remarkably straight forward. Cut to desired length, Open up the frame, Cut notches in loop to overlap with frame, apply generous booger welds, Grind grind, grind, grind. Honestly we are not done with the grinding yet, that will be part 2. By the time all is done, there will be some little gussets that come up from the bottom to give it a smoother transition and everything will be brought smooth and level, filled with bondo, and painted. With any luck, it will be indistinguishable from the rest of the frame. My artistic abilities aside, the thing is on there. I picked the bike up by it last night and put my full weight on it without any give. Mom will make a comment right now about strong the weld must be….ya know, because im fat. Anyway, here are abunch of pics and your daily dose of the girls being silly.