Alex Dark Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 As above really...getting my new pitbull in about a weeks time, but the downtube is fairly bashed....and id like to also stop it from getting more dentsSo....does anyone have any ideas as to how to go about making one? materials, etc?I have made one from checker plate with some rubber behind it, but that didnt give much protection..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 just batter the crap out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Cut up an old back tyre and use that, works suprisingly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 just batter the crap out of itThanks....but no thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Cut up an old back tyre and use that, works suprisingly well.Hes right, almost indestrucable Why not just get a proper one though?? it will look miles better than a bodge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Got an armourdillo for sale if intrested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 (edited) I havent been able to find one...and andrews one ^^^ is now sold.....ant other suggestions? Edited November 19, 2007 by dark_biker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 i zip-tied a bit of metal to my towntube ,works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHolmes Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Cut up tyre.Also used the 'slug' pad thing from Supercycles years ago just zip-tied to the downtubehttp://www.supercycles.co.uk/site_details.asp?ProductID=448 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyota200x Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 A strip of PVC pipe works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 got one you can have, 5er + postage, bit scuffed, bu otherwise good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Cheap letterbox front, maybe an old tyre underneath for shockabsobancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Kennard knows where it's at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 got one you can have, 5er + postage, bit scuffed, bu otherwise good Pics please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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