Electric Motorcycle Build - E-Bike - Gen II, Ep 1: Trellis Chassis

Electric Motorcycle Build - E-Bike - Gen II, Ep 1: Trellis Chassis
Hey guys. In this video I'm going to build the new trellis chassis for the electric motorcycle. As some of you know, I built the original bike exactly 2 years ago and have been driving it and thinking about all the modifications that I'd like to do to it since. If you haven't seen it yet, check out the link below.
I built the frame and swingarm for the original bike using 11 guage 1"x3" steel tubing, and it's plenty strong enough but at 30 lbs for just the main frame alone, it's a bit on the heavy side for the size of the bike. I used a similar geometry and came up with a trellis design using 1" diameter and 3/4" diameter by 0.083" thick walled DOM steel tubing to make it strong but a lot lighter, which I show with a comparison between the two frames at the end of the video. When I say geometry, I'm referring to things like 26° rake angle, 4" trail, 54" wheelbase, etc. It's very similar to most 300cc sport bikes, and will subsequently handle like one. I'll share more of those details with the plans when I post them on the website.
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[@ratherBweldingChris]

That frame is beautiful. Awesome job man

[@JamesBiggar]

Thanks!

[@muhammedalam8824]

Very well done and explained beautifully. Thanks James. I have learned a lot.

[@hippie-io7225]

Thank you for sharing processes that few of us get to observe! As usual, beautiful design and execution.

[@darthgbc363]

I learned lots of new tricks here. A tool you could build & use - simple as exhaust clamp. Clamp to round tubing to get a flat reference before using tube bender. Really handy for lining up multiple bends on single piece. I made a square with a hole (size of tube) then cut in half. Added two counter bored holes on one half & tapped hole on other. Easy to clamp to tube with socket head bolts.

[@da_SpiffR]

Outstanding work James! Looking forward to the next in the series.

[@oscarpadron5107]

Your work is incredible, James... We look forward to the next chapters... Congratulations.

[@ballerblocks]

living my dreams through your videos, (I dream one day I would be able to turn metal into something beautiful like you do.) absolutely stunning work, and the ability to bring imagination to life.

[@denismilic1878]

This is the best frame-building video, period! I learned many things from it. I'm very, very picky when I rarely subscribe to channels but you definitely deserve a place on my shortlist.

[@denerpardo8528]

I'm really looking forward to the next episode. With these inspirations I'm starting to develop my electric motorcycle, here in Brazil

[@AmateurInventor]

Well, this dude got some real talent under his sleeves, got plans for his previous build, can't wait to see the plans for this one too. one man army. Hat's off to you man.

[@nazoe83]

👌 *nice frame.. ditunggu kelanjutanya*

[@srenhejnfelt2827]

This is very inspirational, thanks for sharing!

[@ReignitedAuto]

That's a beautiful chassis design you've made, and I'm jealous of that chassis jig as well! 👍

[@wowcow1766]

Love all your build.

[@AlexCoprandos]

Simple and avesome explanation. Thank you dude.

[@WaveMaster1406]

YES! I'm so excited when I see new project from James! 😁😁

[@geemy9675]

Wow, impressive. It would be nice to see the same quality put into a mid drive electric motorcycle! I know its probably a bit more work with the gearing, chain, tensioning, etc but probably worth it and you get tuning of the gearing, better rear suspension, less weight, and probably more reliability in return

[@Specky12]

Another great build James. I like the narration. It reminds me of a Harris Magnum frame from the UK.

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

🇬🇧That, James is a work of Art!💯 I'm very proud to be Subscribed! I used to be a fabricator in a welding shop and watching all you do brings back nice memories!👍. 🤘😎🤘

[@JuanG-era]

You got a perfect process 🔥

[@phantomedgedamascus2388]

well done.. great skills... gonna wait for the next video. the contraption really helps a lot.

[@archangel_yt8116]

I like the design you chose. Looks very clean and badass at the same time. Hopefully one day ill be able to do a project like this

[@mitta8218]

I really admire your work with the tools that you have. I have a lot of professional tools yet I can’t make a average bbq set…😅

[@FeralRabbit]

Beautiful frame.

[@cutlascutlas5830]

excellent work, thanks for sharing

[@lomoDaniel]

Beautiful work!

[@nogasdash]

🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐 you are the man this frame build is sick! Excellent work my guy!!

[@nextdevil71]

Sei un capo..!! Complimenti.

[@wuttmodel3232]

Verry good idia sir

[@ethoslogospathos]

I'd love to see this a little longer, FAT tires, as a Cruiser. Great work!

[@bismuth7730]

I learned so much from this video. Thank you!

[@JamesBiggar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FarmerFpv]

Fantastic work. Was a pleasure to watch.

[@pineapplegritz7281]

You make it sound so technical. Me, I'd be like...put this thing in this. That didn't work. So I did this and got mad for awhile and quit. 😆

[@Dmitri_Schrama]

You are a master man, well done.

[@A.StarVT]

The two year wait was worth it and the body looks proper, can't wait for mk II's next installment

[@IRAQ.-_]

All the Love and respect from iraq

[@RGOmd]

Glad I discovered your channel!! Can't wait for your build to progress! Good luck! Thank you

[@JamesBiggar]

Thanks and welcome!

[@williamcarroll5402]

I just followed a guy that's made a ebike version. ORTONS CUSTOMS. You guys are different cool guys😊

[@SvendsenWorks]

Good clean build so far!

[@hangfire5005]

You can get an app on your phone that does angles and bubble level. The sensors in phones are as good or better than what's in the tools. Mine is dead on.

[@user-bx6fy6cg8o]

Прекрасная работа!

[@artemalexandrovich5072]

Ты просто красава!!! Твои изделия это что-то

[@shrishak00]

The precision work 😍😍😍😍

[@user-pr6iz4uc1y]

One of the best.So ımpressive result. My best regards👍👍👍

[@mattdonahue9516]

impressive fabrication skills,brother!

[@madscientist602]

wow, that's a thing of beauty!

[@MatteoTortello_com]

Great project!

[@rickreid8149]

Look forward to seeing the results this reminds me of the Duke monster

[@antoniofranklyn5923]

This was an awesome video to watch. I look forward to the rest to come.

[@mcksysar8620]

10:10 16:02 No, no, no, no, no.. You can't mix grams and pounds!!! 😂 This thing looks fantastic! Amazing work. Thank for sharing!

[@HighVoltageKits]

That jig is cool!

[@upaiaq]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge,I don't have any experience with fabrication or welding but want to start a project with my 15 year old son...and daughter if she is interested.Does anyone have any recommendations for courses or tutorials on tube bending? What type of welding should be learned first? Mig or TIg? Ty

[@tyoadjibaya9942]

awesome job man.. I like that frame design. congrats man

[@Agnosalam]

You are awesome dedicated man.. I wish I was with you and learn..

[@LosZonga]

Hi James, good to see you working again: btw awesome frame, light and the geometry is just cool.

[@norihiro01]

amazing skills !

[@Suedzville]

I really enjoyed the first bike build. Watched it many times over and over. I can already tell this build will be no different.

[@christeschke9844]

very nice frame

[@d0cc0nners]

Biggar and better!

[@tudorjanis]

Inspirational 👍

[@billi5920]

12:20 welding really went...*chidori*

[@prthsingh11]

Best of luck for your project.

[@hishampaqi6024]

U doing very will. We love u.

[@proaudiorestore8926]

Been a joy to watch your skills grow James! Well done with this, it looks amazing so far!

[@JamesBiggar]

Thanks!

[@chrisdoucs]

I'm already looking forward to the next video, because the frame has become really nice!! There is also a lot of work involved, which is not always evident in a video. Really great work. ;- )

[@greghankins6669]

that is impressive to see how much can be done with different design. losing the 20 lbs is significant.

[@michelpillard5404]

Just two worbs : you rocks !

[@michelpillard5404]

words, sorry

[@taylorhancuff9401]

Brilliant! I’ve grown to really enjoy your work on your channel! I feel like there really isn’t a limit to what you can do! Have you thought of your next project yet? It would be interesting to see you attempt something like the Jetson One. Where you build the cage and custom batteries to fit and then order in some controllers and bldc motors. I mean flight has to be your next direction Id assume at this point! Thanks again!

[@JamesBiggar]

LOL, we'll see :)

[@FAV86]

Nice jobe, man!!!❤❤❤

[@martinlisandrotorres6691]

Posees un talento enorme.

[@RonaldFinger]

Absolutely beautiful, James. That's some seriously incredible work!

[@JamesBiggar]

Thanks!

[@danielbarron8294]

I think I'm in love

[@tomwagemans1872]

Love the frame build! The only thing I would change is to make the dropout for the rear wheel a bit stronger. I have mountainbikes which have beefier ones . They take a real beating. Just wouldn't want to see you get hurt.

[@JamesBiggar]

Thanks. They'll be fine though. I've done this quite a few times already, and they're far more robust than the small aluminum dropouts on any dirt bike I've ridden - they take far more beating than a mtb. 3/16" steel is pretty tough.

[@morkovija]

it's like as if we could watch davinci narrate and film his inventions creation process. thank you!

[@paulwyleciol3459]

funny, me as an artist thought about the first bike-welders more than 100 years ago and how excited they maybe felt ...

[@nuttyDesignAndFab]

nice! good thinking to copy known geometry; so many people slap stuff together and it handles super sketchy.

[@ortonscustoms2577]

As a fellow frame builder,, love it, fabwork done right,,, just wished youd have tig welded it

[@user-qx1ol3km2s]

Очень круто!)👍

[@user-oc2tp1qm4g]

Legal muito bom

[@faisalibrahim2405]

Good job

[@Codyhumburg]

This is my favorite video! Great job

[@JamesBiggar]

Thanks!

[@nickronin9618]

Master craftsman 👍

[@JamesBiggar]

I wish LOL

[@Agnosalam]

Eagerly waiting for second episode

[@hapyharyhard0n581]

looks incredible! following!

[@JamesBiggar]

Thanks!

[@antoninbouyeure1538]

wow cant wait

[@paulwyleciol3459]

hearing your smooth welder gave me the rest: I HAVE to service my MIG-Welder!!

[@waqasmughal2305]

Awesome job man and i am desperately waiting for yours next video 🤔🙄

[@beastgamerzxstunter9259]

i love bike,best of luck

[@prischanramiah38]

Pretty sick

[@JamesBiggar]

Thanks!

[@andersonhidalgo5753]

Primero saludos desde republica dominicana

[@lock425891]

Pretty to watch! Can I ask how much the project will cost roughly once complete?

[@jasonwishart6800]

Art

[@steveseeger]

Do you have a trick for eyeballing measurements between tubing. Just ball park the angle of your eye in front to 90 each time? This comes up in wood working sometimes I find too.

[@ЧЕКИСТ_8118]

HELLO I WISH YOU GOOD LUCK ✋👍👍👍🇰🇬🇰🇬🇰🇬

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I AM FROM KYRGYZSTAN

[@maris22435]

👍👍👍

[@terlahirjawa]

It's cool man

[@lekandpoo]

❤❤❤

[@Vladimir.72.v]

Супер !!! 👍

[@user-zr7rc1te5q]

Круто !!!!

[@xuanthanhtv1744]

good 😍

[@odimone6590]

رائع :)