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custom cruiser pegs fit just for me!!side viewthese are my new 18'' apes that are about to go on when I get my cablesI threw a 3'' offset in to them to accomidate the fairing that will go on eventuallypoor pic quality but these babies really shine!! I polished the hellout of them with a wire brush wheel and then hit it with about 10 coats of ceramic clear coat. I was goin to chrome everythingbut I thought this looked just like a nickel plate (black chrome) diddn't cost shiznit compared to what chrome woulda costed melemme know what you guys think!Ride it like you stole it!
Reply:Those make me nervous
Reply:they look nice, but I would be worried about the strength of the apes, thats alot of leverage and the welding has affected the heat treat of the chain. any laws about what you can use as handle bars?..
Reply:They would worry me also.  I have had Biltwell handle bars break on me just picking my bike up.  What process was used to weld the bars & do you think you added enough filler to the weld between the links, only takes one link to give out & you are in for a rideThey look cool thoughI stand behind my welding, I just won't stand under it!
Reply:Looks cool.I made a chain steering wheel for a john deere tractorDaye Attached ImagesPound to fit, paint to match
Reply:ya I know I get those replies all the time LOL! as for the law..... I could care less what it says. as for the strength, Ive been doing alot of research on how the weld has effected the strength. from what I have read, they should be ok. but, who really knows. I'll be the one to find out. If Indian Larry can build a complete bike frame out of chain, then surely I can make some handle bars. for those of you that don't know who Indian Larry is, look him up. He was a famous bike builder. Just google Chain Of Mystery. It is one sick bike!!!!here it isHe rode this thing for 700 miles after he built it so it's not just for showLast edited by biker trash; 02-02-2011 at 06:05 PM.Ride it like you stole it!
Reply:Originally Posted by unknownThey would worry me also.  I have had Biltwell handle bars break on me just picking my bike up.  What process was used to weld the bars & do you think you added enough filler to the weld between the links, only takes one link to give out & you are in for a rideThey look cool though
Reply:Originally Posted by tigmuskyLooks cool.I made a chain steering wheel for a john deere tractorDaye
Reply:Originally Posted by unknownThey would worry me also.  I have had Biltwell handle bars break on me just picking my bike up.  What process was used to weld the bars & do you think you added enough filler to the weld between the links, only takes one link to give out & you are in for a rideThey look cool though
Reply:Originally Posted by Donald BranscomFor every foot out a pipe, chain angle sticks out from the attachment point (weld) the force applied is multiplied time 1000.So lets assume that the weld is one inch long and it is TIG welded. 85,000 PSI tensile strength.Then you apply 100 lbs. force x 3 feet = 3000 lbs. force being applied to that joint.
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Reply:Some bikes tend to vibrate alot I would inspect the welds once in a while for cracking, & not sure indian larry welded that bike with flux coreI stand behind my welding, I just won't stand under it!
Reply:Originally Posted by biker trashya I know I get those replies all the time LOL! as for the law..... I could care less what it says. as for the strength, Ive been doing alot of research on how the weld has effected the strength. from what I have read, they should be ok. but, who really knows. I'll be the one to find out. If Indian Larry can build a complete bike frame out of chain, then surely I can make some handle bars. for those of you that don't know who Indian Larry is, look him up. He was a famous bike builder. Just google Chain Of Mystery. It is one sick bike!!!!here it isHe rode this thing for 700 miles after he built it so it's not just for show
Reply:Originally Posted by unknownSome bikes tend to vibrate alot I would inspect the welds once in a while for cracking, & not sure indian larry welded that bike with flux core
Reply:How much do you think they weigh, they do look hell for stoute.  You could use them in case you got into a biker brawl with some big dudesI stand behind my welding, I just won't stand under it!
Reply:Originally Posted by Donald BranscomFor every foot out a pipe, chain angle sticks out from the attachment point (weld) the force applied is multiplied time 1000.So lets assume that the weld is one inch long and it is TIG welded. 85,000 PSI tensile strength.Then you apply 100 lbs. force x 3 feet = 3000 lbs. force being applied to that joint.
Reply:Originally Posted by unknownHow much do you think they weigh, they do look hell for stoute.  You could use them in case you got into a biker brawl with some big dudes
Reply:Good luck with them & the big dudes my friend, What do they go on?I stand behind my welding, I just won't stand under it!
Reply:Originally Posted by goinssrThis was the first thing I thought of when I saw what the OP was doing with his chain.  I was wondering if anyone besides myself remembered this bike! Larry was a bit nerveous about riding it at first but got comfortable once he saw it was going to hold up.
Reply:Hey man... I think they look cool. Post pics of the bike when you're done. One of these days I'll figure out what direction I'm going in with my continuous project.
Reply:Originally Posted by unknownGood luck with them & the big dudes my friend, What do they go on?
Reply:Originally Posted by pipehackHey man... I think they look cool. Post pics of the bike when you're done. One of these days I'll figure out what direction I'm going in with my continuous project.
Reply:Kickass project! Very cool.
Reply:Originally Posted by Donald BranscomFor every foot out a pipe, chain angle sticks out from the attachment point (weld) the force applied is multiplied time 1000.So lets assume that the weld is one inch long and it is TIG welded. 85,000 PSI tensile strength.Then you apply 100 lbs. force x 3 feet = 3000 lbs. force being applied to that joint.
Reply:Originally Posted by LarryOAnd how do you KNOW this?Originally Posted by unknownSome bikes tend to vibrate alot I would inspect the welds once in a while for cracking, & not sure indian larry welded that bike with flux core
Reply:Originally Posted by Donald BranscomJust don't weld hardened chain. Then it would be very likely to fail.
Reply:Originally Posted by biker trashya I know I get those replies all the time LOL! as for the law..... I could care less what it says. as for the strength, Ive been doing alot of research on how the weld has effected the strength. from what I have read, they should be ok. but, who really knows. I'll be the one to find out. If Indian Larry can build a complete bike frame out of chain, then surely I can make some handle bars. for those of you that don't know who Indian Larry is, look him up. He was a famous bike builder. Just google Chain Of Mystery. It is one sick bike!!!!here it isHe rode this thing for 700 miles after he built it so it's not just for show
Reply:Originally Posted by Donald BranscomHe was killed doing a stunt. Standing on the seat. wearing no helmet.I did not know him but many people liked him.BTW that looks like a showbike to me!!! Every part custom made and beautiful.
Reply:A chain is only as strong as it weakest link.
Reply:Originally Posted by Donald BranscomFor every foot out a pipe, chain angle sticks out from the attachment point (weld) the force applied is multiplied time 1000.So lets assume that the weld is one inch long and it is TIG welded. 85,000 PSI tensile strength.Then you apply 100 lbs. force x 3 feet = 3000 lbs. force being applied to that joint.
Reply:Well, as you can tell by my sig, and name, I LOVE chain. Since it's just for you, the handlebars look great. I did a sissy bar for my bike, ( I don't like sissy bars, but it was needed for baggage), and it handled both a 2500mile, and 3500mile trip, completely loaded, with me using it as a back rest. I tigged it, and used stainless chain, but it held up fine. After the 3500 mile trip, I did notice one crack, but the kick stand had broke at one point while completely loaded up, so I didn't think it did too bad. Good job. Here's a couple pics of mine. Oh, and btw. Indian Larry was my inspiration for doing what I do. Chainz________O/AMiller 250XMiller SD 180Spoolmatic 30AThermal Dynamics Pak 50and a bunch of other crap......
Reply:whats up chainz! wow small world. I found your stuff on google before trying to see other chain work on bikes, and here you are hollering back at me thats too cool! Ya stainless sounds like a pretty good idea. I used a standard chain we get from our local supply house.  I've seen your web site. My next project is going to be a sissy bar also.Ride it like you stole it!
Reply:Stainless is nice to work with, it polishes up real nice, but is spendy as hell. But if ya offset the cost of having it chromed, it's probably a wash. I would be REAL careful with the handlebars. I run 23" apes on mine, (NOT chain), and there is a LOT of tension going on them, that ya don't even realize. Not tellin ya not to do it. Just be careful. Not a whole lotta forgiveness between the bike and the pavement. Oh, and Indian Larry didn't actually do the final welding on the Chain of Mystery bike. Can't remember where he stated it, but he mentioned having one of his "pro" welders do all the final welds after he had it all tacked together.  Just FYI. Good luck....Laterz, ChainzChainz________O/AMiller 250XMiller SD 180Spoolmatic 30AThermal Dynamics Pak 50and a bunch of other crap......
Reply:The sissy bar looks great and was probably more than enough to hold your sleeping bag and help support you while riding down the road. Sissy bar however is not a critical component, then in the true sense of the word handle bars might not be either. Professors told us the difference between a critical and a non-critical weld was if a critical weld failed hundreds of people could die, if a non-critical failed only one or two would meet their maker.
Reply:Originally Posted by ChainzStainless is nice to work with, it polishes up real nice, but is spendy as hell. But if ya offset the cost of having it chromed, it's probably a wash.
Reply:Great project, and unique deisgn biker trash, I could understand a sissy bar out of chain as its not a interigal stress point. Personally i ride sleds in the mountains and any sort of welding to handle bars is prohibited in my opinion. The second you preform a weld on them that will be the next failure point. I agree with Donald ive been in the industry for years and deal alot with strict codes for pressure welding. Welding on chains that have anything to do with human life is almost the first thing they teach you during your first section in schooling. Its almost compareable to RIM repairs on vehicles. All its going to take is one weld to fail or the chain to fail and your going straight over your bike. Chains simply wernt meant to be (welded) for dynamically loaded purposes, EVEN if indian larry did it that dosent make it right, he was a great frabricator but by no means a professional welder. I assume youll go ahead and use the bars regardless of professional advice from those of us experienced in the math required to come to these loading calculations. But remember as a welder YOU are soley responsible for things you fabricate, you are 100% liable if it comes to a worst case scenerio, if you lose control and run into a pedesterian for example your toast bud. I dont want to sound like an *** but just giving you the factsLast edited by Pressure_Welder; 02-03-2011 at 09:45 AM.
Reply:I've seen handle-bars like these when I was a Kid and living back East...  The Harley was sitting out front of a Brasserie along side about 10 other bikes. (Indie Biker Club I think...)The 'Chopped' Harley I saw had a 'Twisted' set (two chains each..) of Chain Link bars and they were very Beefy as I recall.  Those were and are to date, the ONLY set of Chain-Link bars that I have ever seen on a 'Functioning Road Bike'.Cheers,Miller Diversion 165120 amp Buzz BoxVictor Oxy/Ace Oxy/LPGSmith "Little" Oxy/LPGHypertherm Powermax 30Lot's of Misc. tools n' crap....
Reply:Well I like them. Good imagination. I also ride a custom bike and have been trying to come up an idea foe apes for mine. It is incredibly hard to come up with NEW ideas. I don't want the same thing others have, but I do use others ideas for inspiration. Keep up the good work and ride safe.
Reply:If I recall Indian Larry died on his chain bike when the frame failed.
Reply:Originally Posted by nikodellIf I recall Indian Larry died on his chain bike when the frame failed.
Reply:Originally Posted by biker trashnope...... he died on the chain bike doing his usual standing cross stunt he did at every bike reveal. he fell and hit his head. he died in the hospital hours after it happend. it's a risk we all take on the bike. anyone that rides (well....almost anyone) knows the risks of riding. we know that we can die or wreck. it's dangerous. I myself am a risk taker and know what can happen, chain apes or not.
Reply:Originally Posted by biker trashnope...... he died on the chain bike doing his usual standing cross stunt he did at every bike reveal. he fell and hit his head. he died in the hospital hours after it happend. it's a risk we all take on the bike. anyone that rides (well....almost anyone) knows the risks of riding. we know that we can die or wreck. it's dangerous. I myself am a risk taker and know what can happen, chain apes or not.
Reply:Originally Posted by biker trashI myself am a risk taker and know what can happen, chain apes or not.
Reply:look darn good to me. going to be makin a shift link with some chain soon that will be out of chain for my nightrain since putting on my new forward controls. one thing i have found from welding chain in the past is that you need to make sure that you get the coating off some chain that might be galvanized before you weld it.If you like my stuff you can find me on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/theangryanv...ngryanvilforge
Reply:Originally Posted by NOMADMADlook darn good to me. going to be makin a shift link with some chain soon that will be out of chain for my nightrain since putting on my new forward controls.
Reply:Originally Posted by ChainzHere's one of the first ones I made for my Train. I had some others that I did in a black nickel coating (Black Chrome), that looked sharp on the NT.
Reply:Originally Posted by ChainzHere's one of the first ones I made for my Train. I had some others that I did in a black nickel coating (Black Chrome), that looked sharp on the NT.
Reply:That was my goal. My chromer did a crappy job with this piece, so I was experimenting with muriatic acid at the time, and left it in too long. It's now scrap. lolChainz________O/AMiller 250XMiller SD 180Spoolmatic 30AThermal Dynamics Pak 50and a bunch of other crap......
Reply:hey how much does your chromer charge you for something like that? I was wanting to chrome my stuff but, I don't wanna pay that much. thats why I just polished the hell out of it and gave it a clear coatRide it like you stole it!