Welding
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Road Master
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From: MCALLEN ,TX
Welding
So I have my bike taken apart (for paint) and i'm itching to tear into it more...I have a solo seat that needs to be mounted to to my frame. I've already relocated to ecm. I was gonna go with springs but now i'm doing solid mounts. I need to weld on the mounts to the frame. I dont mind purchasing the equipment. What do I need? Ive had some experience welding using an old school welder...can I use a tig welder? what about grinding down the area where i'm going to weld the mounts? I'm not afraid of tearing into my own bike so please any suggestions and help is much appreciated! Gracias!
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load the bike into a trailer , go to a welding shop.
from the questions you asked ,it will be in your best interest.
be sure to disconnect,and isolate both battery cables before welding on that bike
from the questions you asked ,it will be in your best interest.
be sure to disconnect,and isolate both battery cables before welding on that bike
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Road Master
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cv Thanks but ill manage getting info elsewhere..
Last edited by Cpitch; Apr 21, 2011 at 01:23 PM.
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Road Master
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Really? No one? This is the first time in 2 years I haven't gotten help from yall...aside from the words of wisdom from heybalor, who apparently knows everything but chooses to talk to people like they are inferior to his limitless brainpower..
Really? No one? This is the first time in 2 years I haven't gotten help from yall...aside from the words of wisdom from heybalor, who apparently knows everything but chooses to talk to people like they are inferior to his limitless brainpower..
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Regardless of how you thought Mr heybaylor's answer was meant, the information he gave you is "dead on", the type of welding you need, should only be done by someone other than a rookie.
And if you think my answer is smart a$$ that fine with me, just telling you the truth.
And if you think my answer is smart a$$ that fine with me, just telling you the truth.
Road Captain
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Right on, I am a decent welder, but when it comes to my bike. I would probably seek some help. Any small crack in your weld can cause lethal results with the repeated stress a bike withstands while you ride. A pro can x-ray the welds and guaratee the integrity of the frame. Other issues involving heat can actually take the temper out of the steel. If you don't understand what I am talking about don't feel like I am insulting you, but you should let a a pro help.
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is not rocket science ... guys ... and there are any of 3-4 processes you can use ... stick ... mig ... gas ... brazing ... and all would be strong enough to do the job ... especially on the mild steel frame used in the stock machine ... give the guy a break ... most small businesses doing custom work today were started by a untrained guy learning as he went till it became common practice ... yes get some scrape metal of about the same thinkness and practice of course ... but do go for it ... be creative that is the american way ... innovate ...
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Road Master
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If you must , then go with a good Mig welder you cant go wrong with it especially if you are just learning. Practice on some scrap steel about the same thickness and study up on it and learn the basics before you lay an arc on that bike. I welded for over 20 years in the automotive test crash business . Its not rocket science just takes practice.
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Road Master
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is not rocket science ... guys ... and there are any of 3-4 processes you can use ... stick ... mig ... gas ... brazing ... and all would be strong enough to do the job ... especially on the mild steel frame used in the stock machine ... give the guy a break ... most small businesses doing custom work today were started by a untrained guy learning as he went till it became common practice ... yes get some scrape metal of about the same thinkness and practice of course ... but do go for it ... be creative that is the american way ... innovate ...
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If you must , then go with a good Mig welder you cant go wrong with it especially if you are just learning. Practice on some scrap steel about the same thickness and study up on it and learn the basics before you lay an arc on that bike. I welded for over 20 years in the automotive test crash business . Its not rocket science just takes practice.