prototyping the front headstay, trying to get it finished up and the small frame mount cnc'd so I can get it welded and then frame off to heat treating. (any structural pieces like this I want done before HT, things like radiator mounts, ect I'm content without).
YES i kind of stole JFabs headstay base design. but i'm having to custom make the rest so wouldnt be able to use his anyways.
biggest issue I'm running into is clearance. my engine is very close to the front yoke/downtube. so when i pivot it on the swingarm bolt its hitting on the head mount.
2 options here. raise up the bolt location (not sure i want to do this, the higher i go the less rigid it becomes) or to cut a relief in the head base pattern, which i dont want to do either because it will reduce stiffness on the head mount. i'll figure something out.
also, going to use .187 Ti plate for this, so should be nice and beefy, and ya'll know how much i hate rust and things not to be shiny!
guy printed this locally for me for only 20$. SUCH an awesome prototyping method to test fitment and really work out the kinks before you dump $$$ on machining time.