frame strenthening

[that guy]

I have read ae86guys posts about frame strenthening how many people hav tried this i dont get a reply frm him 2 talk 2 him more about it looks like a good idea since my spree will b much faster than stock

[killerpancake]

im not sure you would need it, you know some people get ahold of an old spree just to jump it and they always seem to hold up, but it couldn't really hurt anything to add some strength.

[that guy]

Ive got the front forks off a chinese wreck with a disk brake setup for stopping power just thought that with it going 60mph + the frame could do with a tweek 2 help with these high speeds

[noiseguy]

Yeah, I've seen the results from ppl jumping their Spree. I've even straightened frames with a bottle jack to fix it.

Depends what you mean by "strengthen," but the weakest support of the frame is for vertical inputs (i.e. landing jumps. The handlebars want to fold back to the seat.

Best way to fix this is a top bar, like a motorcycle. In other words, make it look like a men's bike instead of a women's.

[zuphilius]

Check here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=10571

[elitedio]

My solution a year ago was to wrap the bare frame with a layer of fiberglass then wrap it with carbon fiber. The bike is a lot stiffer and has no external braces, looks stock. Didn't add much weight and used only hand tools nothing fancy.

I did a write up here: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12964&hilit=carbon+fiber+reed+frame

[that guy]

Interesting but 2 messy for me im gonna go with the top bar like on ae86guys nq still cant get ahold of him 2 talk about it but it looks awesome and im sure it will help with stabilty on the little scoot

[eliteguy50]

Interesting but 2 messy for me im gonna go with the top bar like on ae86guys nq still cant get ahold of him 2 talk about it but it looks awesome and im sure it will help with stabilty on the little scoot

It will help with the rigidity of the spree. A common mod for the Ruckus. Years ago I did that with a 2x4 for a certain friend to ride my sb50p. It takes the "spring" out of the handle bars when you hit a sharp incline, like a raised concrete edge but the ride is a little harsher.

[fastplastic]

ae86guy is full of crap man........ be careful with any info you get from him....

[that guy]

I dont see how his top bar is crap and do u really need 2 dis other members like that.That is how forums like this get ruined and push people 2 other forums if u dont like him then fine but keep it 2 urself

[Bear45-70]

I dont see how his top bar is crap and do u really need 2 dis other members like that.That is how forums like this get ruined and push people 2 other forums if u dont like him then fine but keep it 2 urself

The man, ae86guy has so far proven himself to be a liar and continues to make unbelievable claims of performance and refuses to produce proof. So a this point anything he has claimed is suspect at best. Oh and he started the dissing so if you defend him you will get painted with the same brush. You need to stop defending the undefendable and educate yourself about issues before you jump in.

[fastplastic]

Thanks Bear!

[that guy]

Excuse me but did anyone ask ur opinion im NOT defending anyone i just dont think its fair that you all attack someone when they aint around 2 defend themself its like a blind shot 2 the back of the head 2 some unsuspecting person.Its like your all twelve year olds fighting

I havent been here long i think im gonna just read wat i want 2 read and not post any more i get enough of this with my kids i dont need it from so called grown ups

Have fun fighting between urselfs

[Bear45-70]

Excuse me but did anyone ask ur opinion im NOT defending anyone i just dont think its fair that you all attack someone when they aint around 2 defend themself its like a blind shot 2 the back of the head 2 some unsuspecting person.Its like your all twelve year olds fighting

I havent been here long i think im gonna just read wat i want 2 read and not post any more i get enough of this with my kids i dont need it from so called grown ups

Have fun fighting between urselfs

Excuse me, but you ran your fat mouth about something you knew nothing about. You got corrected and you ran your mouth some more. You got corrected again and you still have the attitude that you are somehow right and the regulars here are wrong. Guess what......NOT! Either shut up and learn or go the * away. Either case works for us.

[that guy]

Please explain where i was apparently corrected. Wat is it that u seem 2 think i need 2 learn