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FMX Ramp Stage One (opinions)
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Posted by: Atreyu

Well I'm about to start my FMX ramp. Have all the metal and footings welded on them. The dimensions will be 7'x5'6'x6'' Let me know how you think this will hold.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid112/pad135d2c2a5009316decb6b0c0e688d4/f8fccb5a.jpg
Also, instead of welding the frame, could I bolt everything togerther and air-wrench them down? And possibly red locktite them?

Here's the lot it's going in...(disregard the boat and dirtpile, they will be moved).

The picture also makes it seem very small.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid112/pb9f3258ee7056dfcd395510fb58056c6/f8fccb5d.jpg

Posted by: CowsBitePeople

when is it goin to be done by? and how r u gunna build a landin ramp? dirt?

Posted by: Atreyu

Dirt. Should be done by next weekend if you get your *ss here and help.

Posted by: CowsBitePeople

Tell me when!!and go riding tomorrow!!

Posted by: rodenberg35

is that made of some of metel shelving from a factory or warehouse? It looks like it should be plenty stong. how wide is it?

Posted by: Atreyu

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Originally posted by rodenberg35
is that made of some of metel shelving from a factory or warehouse? It looks like it should be plenty stong. how wide is it?

Yep it is shelving from my dad's warehouse with a few extra welds on them. Can't beat the price, free.

Posted by: Juggalo

i dunno if i'd bolt it together...

Posted by: bignorm

uh yeah its not gonna hold together near as good as if u welded it just have the ramp in two parts if ur worried about moving it

Posted by: hessianmx111

plans sound good just dont bolt it, it will most likely come loose and or snap a bolt, it would also take so much longer than welding it.

Posted by: Wired

i've seen a few ramps that are bolted together for like shows and events that you dont have much time to setup for. they work just as good as any other ramp but they are replaced each season. the bolts round the holes their in so eventually they wear out and the ramp itself gets wobbly. i'd say weld it up tight but bolting will work but wont be as durable and you risk the thing colapsing on ya if you dont keep a close watch.

Posted by: FMXRacing

I think ramps are sick!

Posted by: Atreyu

Thanks for the help. Should be done by sunday or so. I'll post some pics then.