# Motorcycle wheel hub

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076>\
**Category:** Share your creations\
**Created:** [January 26, 2021, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076 "2021-01-26T08:33:32Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 18\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![NathanD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dec6dc/32.png) [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 8:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/1 "2021-01-26T08:33:32Z")

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I’ve been designing a front hub for my motorcycle (chopper) for quite a while now, and I think I might have the design about finished.  
Hopefully we’ll start machining it in the next week or so.  
I modeled the spokes, Akront 21” rim, and vintage Firestone tire that I’ll be running to get a good idea of how it will all look assembled.

I’m excited to make this thing a reality, and it was all done in Shapr3D 👍🏻

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/4/42faa2d3540edb8344ffdebf9af1f9112a7cd673.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/5/58feb2f8f9dc6f48df3bb6588f7e67e1dcb3f6a1.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/1/189879682a64eae0bd69add6b03d608bed215d9e.jpeg)

Here’s an early version of the design, using AR preview to “mock it up.”

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/1/11bf38e1e3b20aa62fd34d23831974ee95bc5ff6.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/7/7840ad8ef711232bec119756613fc3637e532cb3.jpeg)

And here’s the inspiration…

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/9/9489984ec61e30534dedb08ab594762e518cbf2c.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 12:55pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/2 "2021-01-26T12:55:11Z")

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LOVE IT! So much that I even tweeted it: [https://twitter.com/istvan\_csanady/status/1354050156858138624?s=20](https://twitter.com/istvan_csanady/status/1354050156858138624?s=20) 🙂

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**Author:** ![NathanD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dec6dc/32.png) [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/3 "2021-01-26T17:09:37Z")

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Thanks @Istvan!

AR preview and export has helped me visualize things like handlebars, exhaust… really anything I can come up with. It makes it so much easier to communicate a design.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/5/51ab9eefbf56f7cb0dee111c6d91e8d447264c99.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [January 26, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/4 "2021-01-26T19:15:16Z")

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OMG, this is awesome… I love it.

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**Author:** ![Chueil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ba8739/32.png) [@Chueil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Chueil)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 9:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/5 "2021-01-27T21:52:18Z")

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Hello, I’ve had the pro version for several months and have significant problems using the software to do anything worth while. I’m a 75 year old mechanical engineer who has been around most 3D design packages since the 80’s . I have not been able to have it click in my mind. I mastered auto cad 2 d years ago But never had a job that allowed me to actually operate the software, now I’m determined to use it . I think I need a close by coach or a dedicated course or a written Manuel to get me into the necessary mindset. Do you have either of these two? If not what other ideas do you have to help me?

Love the idea of the software, frustrated !!!

Chuck Hueil  
Loveland Ohio 45140 USA

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**Author:** ![DanielR](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/danielr/32/582_2.png) [@DanielR](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DanielR)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 10:04pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/6 "2021-01-27T22:04:22Z")

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Hello Chuck,

We can always help at [support@shapr3d.com](mailto:support@shapr3d.com)

You can also check out the following resources

**Manual**  
[Shapr3D Help Desk](https://support.shapr3d.com/hc/en-us) We list every tool and how to use them.

**Shapr3D YouTube channel**

> **[Shapr3D](https://www.youtube.com/c/Shapr3d/videos)**
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> This is Shapr3D's official Youtube channel, your source to the latest tutorials and release updates.
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> Shapr3D is the world's first professional 3D CAD to run on an iPad Pro. Shapr3D is the only truly mobile CAD app. It offers you a quick but precise...

It has a variety of videos:

- [some explaining each tool separately](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZyOtfGkj1o&list=PLi4l3wxwkqyy9EDOH4VzhhEL-mjOUoaa8)
- some explaining how to build one, fairly simple body, e.g. [bracket](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08DJer4-h2s), [tea kettle](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvYCSkwK4cY), [watch case](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRPemphgpKI)
- [one explaining how to build a whole electric motor](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEovqXqm1K4&list=PLi4l3wxwkqyxsbPsc6MhypHRWz9e9cyUt)

If in trouble, [suppport@shapr3d.com](mailto:suppport@shapr3d.com) - Hope these help

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**Author:** ![NathanD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dec6dc/32.png) [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2021, 7:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/7 "2021-02-07T07:30:47Z")

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I had the front end apart doing some maintenance, so I figured it was a good opportunity to use AR and project the full modeled wheel.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/7/77aa2754442b2d3910be700572220145709789f3.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/2/2c8b37e1468261042e9786285f6a7e6a2744e802.jpeg)

We’re working on a small test piece to check part of the process on a 4th axis before we machine the actual hub.

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/8 "2021-02-07T16:50:06Z")

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I love how you are using AR. It’s one of the most useful use cases I’ve seen.

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/9 "2021-03-30T01:31:29Z")

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Been meaning to ask: Are you going to put a disc break on front or are you omitting front breaks?

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**Author:** ![NathanD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dec6dc/32.png) [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 2:09am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/10 "2021-03-30T02:09:50Z")

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@Oregonerd no front brake, just rear.  
Only thing on the bars is the throttle. Foot clutch/hand shift.  
It’s fun!

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/11 "2021-03-30T16:34:06Z")

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Live dangerously. Lost my front tire grip at 70 in a 25 at 17. 60 now I feel like 80. Careful having fun. Most of your stopping power is in the front… but you know that.

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**Author:** ![NathanD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dec6dc/32.png) [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2021, 6:52am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/12 "2021-10-26T06:52:05Z")

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So I finally got the ball rolling on this.

After several months a friend of mine had the opportunity at his work to begin machining it for me. I was able to export it from Shapr right there on the spot, and make design tweaks on the fly as needed.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/9/980af48f26a1bca011d528364eb4f96b7bbfa21b.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/6/608ff0931d5205b352019f999f6f29e0ccc79f3b.jpeg)

I then spent untold hours wetsanding and polishing everything. The hub, the rim, the custom stainless spokes…

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/e/e335ba62c3821b852f33a06f4b1aea9e45a3458b.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/7/7691591a8235121f553d281248fc144a419acb8f.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/c/c37a8fa18273a59eb891ab49f6cf7f61066328f0.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/1/1deca2645e57895261e4b2bc00b45788739ae57a.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/3/3dc3da135cf235d80cd582682a0ab35e049c829a.jpeg)

It was surreal lacing up a wheel with a hub I designed in Shapr3D.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/1/13d2c32fd8cfe5c959b2e6b5b7f9c924d5a1c1c2.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/3/3030cbab595f109570f60f565f3a28492875df76.jpeg)

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/9/93af0b14f9427710b323eb69a128680da9b40dbe.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2021, 10:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/13 "2021-10-26T10:28:03Z")

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Whoa! Beautiful.

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**Author:** ![Molly\_H20](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de053/32.png) [@Molly\_H20](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Molly_H20)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2021, 12:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/14 "2021-10-26T12:06:45Z")

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That is awesome!

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**Author:** ![Ric](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@Ric](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Ric)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2021, 2:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/15 "2021-10-26T14:16:49Z")

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That’s really beautiful, you’re clearly an artist at heart. Wish I had that level of dedication, but life here is very busy and still excellent. Thanks for showing such quality results!

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**Author:** ![NathanD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dec6dc/32.png) [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2021, 12:10am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/16 "2021-10-27T00:10:28Z")

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Thanks, I can’t wait to start the next project!

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**Author:** ![tlping](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/87869e/32.png) [@tlping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tlping)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/17 "2026-04-07T03:54:26Z")

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it looks greattt, how do you determine dimensions of the hub?

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**Author:** ![Stephen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/stephen/32/16350_2.png) [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)\
**Post date:** [April 9, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/motorcycle-wheel-hub/11076/18 "2026-04-09T18:26:41Z")

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That is excellent work.