Author Topic: Somebody Make This ... (Read 4065 times)

CG2000 · « **on:** January 12, 2015, 07:51:48 AM »

A thread for ideas by people who lack time, money, or skills to make them.

Inspired by the Reddit of the same name, this is a repository for ideas for things we need and want to make our bikes better (better handling, easier to service or repair, custom parts we all want etc) but no one makes. The big idea is that someone can design the thing and those that want it can club together in a group buy or similar to get it made.

It could be:
- a custom part you want but can't get, like (or not like) Benjies Cafe Racer Parts,
- a new innovative product like Motogadget,
- a service, like CB750Faces.com,
- ideas for tools (have you rigged something up that could be useful for the masses?),
- a hard to find spare part that needs a new production run,
- something else ...

thep1pe · « **Reply #1 on:** January 12, 2015, 09:57:38 AM »

A new gas tank for my 76 cb550f

alacrity · « **Reply #2 on:** January 12, 2015, 11:23:20 AM »

a cheap and strong bub nut remover

kerryb · « **Reply #3 on:** January 12, 2015, 12:32:47 PM »

OK, I'll admit to my stupidity...What's a "bub" nut? I never found a "bub" on my bike that needed removing.

MiGhost · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2015, 12:49:25 PM »

Sounds like a great idea

, but the other side "somethingmade" sounds more like. Look at me. See how great I am.

Does anything of value seriously get made through this??

While we are on the subject.
I have a few parts designed (hub, spacers) that I do not have the ability to machine (lathe, mill). If any machinist would be interested. Let me know.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2015, 01:05:03 PM »

Ghost...........send specs.........my friend has a lathe and mill.........but no internet. He has made numerous axle/wheel spacers using machine-grade aluminum.

MiGhost · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2015, 01:06:40 PM »

Quote from: Old Scrambler on January 12, 2015, 01:05:03 PM

Ghost...........send specs.........my friend has a lathe and mill.........but no internet. He has made numerous axle/wheel spacers using machine-grade aluminum.

PM sent

754 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2015, 02:39:22 PM »

Here is the 17mm BUB wrench..

Whaleman · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2015, 02:57:38 PM »

Where is a 17mm BUB wrench needed that a 17mm regualr wrench won't work? Dan

754 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2015, 03:04:33 PM »

This one prevents dreaded overtorquing.. And fits in the underseat tool tray..
Try that with a mere mortal wrench.....

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2015, 03:45:46 PM »

I have thought of doing something similar so of course I love the idea. No reason it can't be done. The only downside is that it is expensive for designers / machinist to do small runs. Crowd funding might be one solutions to that problem.

Here we just ask if someone would be interested and if enough people respond it gets made.

CG2000 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 12, 2015, 06:13:09 PM »

Quote from: MiGhost on January 12, 2015, 12:49:25 PM

Sounds like a great idea , but the other side "somethingmade" sounds more like. Look at me. See how great I am.

Does anything of value seriously get made through this??

While we are on the subject.
I have a few parts designed (hub, spacers) that I do not have the ability to machine (lathe, mill). If any machinist would be interested. Let me know.

You bash the idea then ask for something you need? Hilarious. You made me think - spacers. Everyone is always going on about spacers for wheels, suspension etc etc. spacers for common mods is an idea. Maybe a bad one, but an idea all the same. What are the spacers you need?

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CG2000 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2015, 06:16:10 PM »

Quote from: chewbacca5000 on January 12, 2015, 03:45:46 PM

I have thought of doing something similar so of course I love the idea. No reason it can't be done. The only downside is that it is expensive for designers / machinist to do small runs. Crowd funding might be one solutions to that problem.

Here we just ask if someone would be interested and if enough people respond it gets made.

Well said. It might range from a batch production of a few dozen components to a full blown kickstarter campaign.

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MiGhost · « **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2015, 06:59:23 PM »

Quote from: CG2000 on January 12, 2015, 06:13:09 PM

Quote from: MiGhost on January 12, 2015, 12:49:25 PM
Sounds like a great idea , but the other side "somethingmade" sounds more like. Look at me. See how great I am.

Does anything of value seriously get made through this??

While we are on the subject.
I have a few parts designed (hub, spacers) that I do not have the ability to machine (lathe, mill). If any machinist would be interested. Let me know.

You bash the idea then ask for something you need? Hilarious. You made me think - spacers. Everyone is always going on about spacers for wheels, suspension etc etc. spacers for common mods is an idea. Maybe a bad one, but an idea all the same. What are the spacers you need?

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I didn't bash the idea. Just the site. The Idea is a good one, and has already resulted in an offer of help to check on what I asked about.

Which answered my question. Yes, It can work!

I do not want to go off in too many directions looking for help. If the current offer falls through I will ask again.

754 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2015, 07:35:50 PM »

Are you overseas ?

ekpent · « **Reply #15 on:** January 12, 2015, 08:06:53 PM »

Posters bio says San Francisco.

Quote from: 754 on January 12, 2015, 07:35:50 PM

Are you overseas ?

754 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 12, 2015, 08:20:08 PM »

I meant Miighost........ Dont know where Midden is ?

70CB750 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2015, 06:20:54 AM »

Well there is always the service offered section:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?board=50.0

And there are member who make parts for others, I know at least one case when Cal made motor mount bolts for another guy.

It is often what Chewy said, just one piece or five pieces and it has to be done as favor, because tooling and such on one piece would be way too expensive. That's why most of the aftermarket shops and makers offer only certain parts.

Gotta say jeeps are different, you can build the whole CJ from aftermarket parts

CG2000 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 13, 2015, 10:50:26 AM »

If you can work a CAD package and export a 3D file, these guys will machine almost anything for you:

ProtoLabs.com

Their online quote system automatically points out issues with the design so you can revise it and re-upload. I use them a ton at work and their service is amazing. They do rapid prototyping too

754 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2015, 10:59:01 AM »

I think he may have meant hub wrench, may be talking about the pin drive type to get the wheel bearing covers out. I have an idea for one, the stumbling point was getting the square. Hole into it, think I have that solved..could have several pin center on one tool to door most of them..
Any interest.

CG2000 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 13, 2015, 03:37:27 PM »

Quote from: 754 on January 13, 2015, 10:59:01 AM

I think he may have meant hub wrench, may be talking about the pin drive type to get the wheel bearing covers out. I have an idea for one, the stumbling point was getting the square. Hole into it, think I have that solved..could have several pin center on one tool to door most of them..
Any interest.

Sounds interesting, but not totally following what it is. Can you post a link of something similar or a sketch? Or an image of what the thing it undoes is?

edwardmorris · « **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2015, 03:45:30 PM »

Think of it as a modified pin wrench commonly used with angle grinders. The square pins really are tricky to tool for.

MiGhost · « **Reply #22 on:** January 14, 2015, 04:15:59 AM »

Quote from: 754 on January 12, 2015, 08:20:08 PM

I meant Miighost........ Dont know where Midden is ?

What state has the MI abbreviation?
Also called the mitten state because of the shape.
See what happens when you make something to easy to figure out

Those that know me. Call me Ghost. For good reason.

70CB750 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 14, 2015, 05:36:47 AM »

And than there is of course that line about dating Miss Michigan

Or - since I had already too much coffee this morning, movie quote:

"Red, why they call you Red?"

"Maybe it's because I'm Irish." I

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 14, 2015, 06:19:43 AM »

Quote from: CG2000 on January 13, 2015, 10:50:26 AM

If you can work a CAD package and export a 3D file, these guys will machine almost anything for you:

ProtoLabs.com

Their online quote system automatically points out issues with the design so you can revise it and re-upload. I use them a ton at work and their service is amazing. They do rapid prototyping too

Where can I get access to decent CAD software at a reasonable price? Doesn't solidworks cost 8k and up?

alacrity · « **Reply #25 on:** January 14, 2015, 07:42:15 AM »

Yes sorry I was using my phone and ... Being sloppy. HUB nut. Aluminum, often cross threaded or seized in the hub.

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alacrity · « **Reply #26 on:** January 14, 2015, 07:43:33 AM »

A handle made of 1/4" steel flatbar of a certain length and two properly spaced pins would be "right..."

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RAFster122s · « **Reply #27 on:** January 14, 2015, 02:56:42 PM »

Quote from: Kevin on January 14, 2015, 06:40:09 AM

Following.....

BTW, I hate the fact that I have to clog up someone's interesting thread just to be able to follow it.

Uh, Kevin... you don't...there's this button at the top and bottom of the thread that says, "Notify" which handles that function...
It is sporadic in working, but that's the nature of the Simple Machines forum software.

754 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 14, 2015, 03:01:00 PM »

Quote from: alacrity on January 14, 2015, 07:43:33 AM

A handle made of 1/4" steel flatbar of a certain length and two properly spaced pins would be "right..."

How about one tool that will do 3 or maybe even 4 different sizes? I think I can make it..

CG2000 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 15, 2015, 10:14:49 AM »

Some inspiration to show this kind of project can get off the ground, these guys raised $380,000 on Kickstarter.

Motopeds Kickstarter Page

Lostboy Steve · « **Reply #30 on:** January 16, 2015, 06:32:00 PM »

Quote from: CG2000 on January 15, 2015, 10:14:49 AM

Some inspiration to show this kind of project can get off the ground, these guys raised $380,000 on Kickstarter.

Motopeds Kickstarter Page

Yeah I saw those a while back. Pretty cool. I always wished I had a z50 engine on my PUCH moped.

Ravie · « **Reply #31 on:** January 16, 2015, 06:55:50 PM »

Oil jets for 750 heads. (550 heads too?)

I looked into it but since I do not have CAD software I couldn't do drawings, and the several people I asked...well, the one I gave dimensions and pictures to has not done it since I sent him the info..

It needs to be done.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 16, 2015, 07:36:46 PM »

Do you need two oil jets? I have one that 70cb750 made that looks to be a perfectly functional match. I don't need it. PM me your address and it's yours.

70CB750 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 17, 2015, 03:05:42 AM »

Quote from: Ravie on January 16, 2015, 06:55:50 PM

Oil jets for 750 heads. (550 heads too?)

I looked into it but since I do not have CAD software I couldn't do drawings, and the several people I asked...well, the one I gave dimensions and pictures to has not done it since I sent him the info..

It needs to be done.

I can make you one or two, details are in service offered. Let me know.

Ravie · « **Reply #34 on:** January 17, 2015, 08:34:41 PM »

I have the ones I need for my build...however, I did a trade with a forum member in which I sent him a head...and it was missing one of the oil jets which I was never able to find in the shop. I never was able to get one for him and I don't know if he was ever able to get his hands on one. Just seems like such a simple part that someone could make a bunch and get them out in the market.

Thanks for the offer. At this particular moment I have zero dollars to my name so there will be no buying anything for a bit...

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