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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 13, 2016 7:18:11 GMT -5
Once you get used to having a welder, you won't know how you functioned without one. Some things that would be really tough to repair become easy to do. Mine have saved me from replacing parts or paying a welder on scooters, cars, lawnmowers, and more... not to mention all of the custom projects that just aren't possible without one. Flux Core is a good way to start, and may be all you ever need depending what you get into. They make things pretty simple, mostly just selecting a wire (usually 0.030" or 0.035"), setting a wire speed, and voltage. Something like the HF welder can handle most tasks you'll do with steel. 49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/11086/welding-advice-tips-soughtThis thread is about building a different fuel tank, but Clank gave some good tips when I was struggling with metal that I should have switched to MIG for. 49ccscoot.proboards.com/thread/10545/larger-fuel-tank-ideas-build |
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Post by cwazywazy on Mar 13, 2016 10:32:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, but it doesn't look like I'll be getting a welder anytime soon..
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Post by cwazywazy on Mar 13, 2016 14:12:25 GMT -5
  Installed the cracked mirror just because it looks better than the chrome ones. Got my second headlight which was supposed to be identical to the first, but instead has a shorter heatsink and an unpainted bracket. Oh well, wired it up to the high beam switch on the left controls which I was finally able to install. Next is horn/siren and blinkers. Also variator nut arrives tomorrow along with loc tite.. Also my Ford COP and maybe my new manifold. And the phone mount holds my Harbor Freight multimeter really nicely, so that's a bonus. |
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Post by 'O'Verse on Mar 13, 2016 14:49:55 GMT -5
Got one myself. Absolutely pleased with it. Yeah Clank advised me to get my wire from a welding store. That was before I bought it from Home Depot. But, the Home Depot wire isn't that bad. Definitely a good buy... The welder.
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Post by cwazywazy on Mar 13, 2016 15:12:10 GMT -5
Got one myself. Absolutely pleased with it. Yeah Clank advised me to get my wire from a welding store. That was before I bought it from Home Depot. But, the Home Depot wire isn't that bad. Definitely a good buy... The welder. Ugh. I really wish I was allowed to get one. Maybe for my brithday.. |
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Post by 190mech on Mar 13, 2016 15:41:19 GMT -5
Tell your folks there is an old dude on the scoot forum that got his first gas welder at 15 years old and is still using it to build pipes with 46 years later!!!
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Post by 'O'Verse on Mar 13, 2016 16:02:44 GMT -5
Always make sure you have a good ground. No paint or rust. Never touch your ground connecter with your welding tip while welding. Always turn the welder off to cut and adjust the wire on the tip. Probably not even needed. But just in case. Don't weld around flammables or pets. Get a automatic helmet. Some 1/8 inch steel to practice your beads with. A wire brush. And I recommend buying a welding magnet while your at harbor freight. Then just fuse the shit out of some steel. Next thing you know you'll be spot welding with no gloves or a helmet. J/k disregard that last sentence.
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Post by cwazywazy on Mar 13, 2016 16:30:07 GMT -5
I wonder if I could buy an old exhaust header pipe for like 20 bucks to use as a cheapo straight pipe without ruining my muffler..
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Post by 190mech on Mar 13, 2016 16:46:10 GMT -5
Sure,you could try it,but will likely lose HP and the neighbors will hate you..I remember a well known German tuner posted a big dyno sheet of GY6 50 exhausts on a slightly modded motor,stock won!Was a name brand euro scoot though,,food for thought...
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Post by cwazywazy on Mar 13, 2016 22:09:12 GMT -5
I wonder if there's a clamp on footpeg or something that could go onto the front shocky thing. Like this, but with less burnouts:  |
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Post by spaz12 on Mar 13, 2016 23:41:18 GMT -5
I wonder if there's a clamp on footpeg or something that could go onto the front shocky thing. Like this, but with less burnouts: Paint/photoshop skillz on point!  |
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 14, 2016 4:48:25 GMT -5
There are clamp on footpegs. They'll come up on google. Not sure how much clearance there is for a clamp up there so investigate that before you buy anything. Also, sit on the scoot and put your feet there and consider if that would be a comfortable riding position. Mine are right at the curve in the frame, just below floorboard level, and they're very comfortable for me at 6'2". The drop makes a big difference in leg room. Mine are welded on, but maybe you could come up with a bolt on setup.   |
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Post by cwazywazy on Mar 15, 2016 15:37:08 GMT -5
Torqued my variator on to 40 ft/lbs and just zipped the clutch on with the impact because no way to hold it still enough for the torque wrench. Loc-tite on everything. Ain't nothin gonna fall off now. The clearcoat I put on the variator ran a bit because I did a coat too heavy.. Oh well.  |
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Post by 190mech on Mar 15, 2016 16:23:34 GMT -5
"Looks good from the mailbox" like my old buddy used to say!!
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Post by cwazywazy on Mar 15, 2016 17:15:12 GMT -5
You guys think I could get away with this intake manifold? It's pretty big..  |
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