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==Designing the roof== | ==Designing the roof== | ||
After considering the options on the market | After considering the options on the market I found that that none covered all my requirements. Round this time I had the opportunity to buy a second-hand 2007 Gilera Fuoco at a reasonable price. To me this was just about the perfect base for a roof project. | ||
* A proven 3 wheel tilting system for stability | |||
* Limited plastic coverings allowing for easy attaching of the roof to existing mounting points front and rear, | |||
* The ability to lock the suspension in the upright position when stationary at traffic lights, making it easy to hold the bike upright in windy conditions. | |||
* A heavyweight motorcycle which isn't going to be blown around | |||
* A reasonable power/weight ratio | |||
From the start I was keen to weld the frame and avoid bolted connections, any bolted connections would increase the risk of excessive rattling and squeaking over rough roads. While it would be easier to weld a steel frame using MIG techniques, the frame would require painting before use. I assume that weight could also be an issue, but have never attempted to estimate weight for a steel version of the roof frame. | |||
I therefore decided to use Aluminium for the frame, the advantages of aluminium is both that it is light and naturarly corrosion resistant. This meant that I had to develop my aluminium welding skills, a process which took several months before I felt confident enough that I could | |||
