Dime City releases our new DIY Cafe Racer rear hoop/loop kit

[64bastagebomr]

Check it out guys! One of the most common requests we've been getting is for some sort of a pre-bent rear steel loop for these older tube frame bikes to finish off the rear end. Well, ask no more! We invested in a custom machined die for our tube bender that allows us to bend a perfect radius in a single shot.

With a 6" 180 degree radius it should fit most bikes out there and provides a perfect platform for a Roccity Cafe Racer seat or a custom built one-up dream of your own design. We just need some measurements from your project and will hand tweak each one before it goes out the door for a smooth fit and finish.

Here's an example of a coated and finished one with a slight upswept design which is an option for those of you looking for a little more racey look:

We're bending them by hand right here in Dime City with good ol' American cold rolled DOM steel tubing. We know what a PITA it is to get a perfect bend and wanted to come up with an easy solution that just about anyone with access to a welder and some tools could install on their custom project. We even machine a set of slugs to your frames specs that allow for a sturdy and safe installation. The Wing'd Piston has your back boys (and girls!)

Checkout the full product release info on the DCC blog here and as usual, 10% discount for all DTT members with a post count above 50!

http://www.dimecitycycles.com/blog


Live hard, ride well. - The DCC Crew

 

[Kev Nemo]

I remember when I first started cleaning up my frame and I asked around if it was safe to replace that under seat brace with a rear hoop- the answer was a resounding no. Now it looks like I was right ;D

 

[JRK5892]

hell ya! awsome! PM you now

 

[64bastagebomr]

I remember when I first started cleaning up my frame and I asked around if it was safe to replace that under seat brace with a rear hoop- the answer was a resounding no. Now it looks like I was right ;D

Kev, obviously this needs to be installed at the clients own risk, as do all custom products, but we've done extensive testing and, well, shear mathematics prove that the hoop is strong enough to support the frame. Especially with the slugs we provide. We make it out of 3/16" DOM, albeit, a bit heavier than needed, because that way guys can heat up the weld more and good strong bond.

Glad you like it.

 

[ffjmoore]

What is the distance between the tubes from inside? My 550 is 7" and 8" center to center. so i need a 4" radius.

 

[64bastagebomr]

What is the distance between the tubes from inside? My 550 is 7" and 8" center to center. so i need a 4" radius.

Outside to outside of 1" tube is 8". Inside to inside is 4". 7/8" would be less do to the smaller OD of the tubing.

 

[64bastagebomr]

What is the distance between the tubes from inside? My 550 is 7" and 8" center to center. so i need a 4" radius.

What is the OD of the tubing on your frame? Can you take a measurement from outside to outside as well as inside to inside ffj?

 

[ffjmoore]

What is the OD of the tubing on your frame? Can you take a measurement from outside to outside as well as inside to inside ffj?

Frame is 1"
Out side is 9"
inside is 7"
here is where im at

 

[64bastagebomr]

Gotcha...that's basically what a 750 is. Just measured one in the shop. I also just noticed a typo on my part.. It's 6" inside to inside, not 4". In your case (and for 750's) it looks like we're going to need to get another die.... Need to see what the interest is before we invest in one.

 

[Traveler]

Best thing I've seen in a LONG time. Good job! Will keep it in mind for my next build.

~Joe

 

[Rocan]

if you can somehow flatten the ends so that they will mate up with a cb350 stamped steel rear end, ill buy one


otherwise id hate to spend money on something id end up flattening and destroying (it is a pretty piece).

 

[64bastagebomr]

if you can somehow flatten the ends so that they will mate up with a cb350 stamped steel rear end, ill buy one


otherwise id hate to spend money on something id end up flattening and destroying (it is a pretty piece).

Send me a shot of the ass-end of the frame.. Let me see what I can do.