A forum for stories, pics and updates of your resto's. Be it a barn find, Grampas hand me down or a bike being brought back to it's former glory.If you are restoring it, show us your stuff!
digschopper wrote:With fluxcore,splatter is a given. You can use a spray everywhere but the weld location to keep it from sticking,or tape it. As for weld quality,it looks like you need more amps,less feed. I've seen worse,you'll get it.
my welder is pretty cheap. I have 2 temp settings and wire speed..that is it. lol
Got a friend that is an actual pro who's going to give me some lessons.
I showed him these pics. His comment was "if you can't make it right..make it bright"
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
I just picked this up for $200. It weighs 900 lbs. I haven’t picked it up yet. They claim it works. Must be from the 60’s but reputed to be a fine indestructible welder. Looks like it has pedal control and has AC/DC so maybe I can play with aluminum.
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Find out in a few weeks, maybe months if it doesn’t warm up.
I have been relatively happy with my $200 HF tug welder. I’m very slow which is a no-no but most of my stuff is hanging together. I keep a close eye on the front end of Schizoid since that is raked like HOTT did Ol’ Sparky. So far so good. The key with TIG is you have to have everything very clean. I’m guessing that’s true across the board for welding.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
that is definitely an old girl for sure.
I've welded brackets on my saddle bag mounts but that will be the extent of me welding on bike frames. If I need something welded I will gladly pay a pro to do it right. I don't need parts falling off on the highway. lol
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
Pretty late in life for me to try and learn a new skill, but hopefully it keeps me active and...... alive.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
picked up my body panels today.
stored them in the camaro..it was the only place I could think of that they wouldn't get bumped.
I'll move them to the bike shop this spring after I get the shelves built.
There are ghost scallops on the shelter sides and the side panels..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson! New2U Bike? Read Me.
holy thread resurrection batman.
I didn't manage to get the shelves and work bench built in the shed..or get it insulated this summer..
also the car project I posted about got put on a back burner so considering I had stored my car away to free up a side of the garage I filled it with this. Going to strip her down over the winter and repaint, polish, power coat,etc. This is my only winter project so my goal is to actually finish it this spring.
let the fun begin..
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1983 GL1100 Aspencade named "Freki" currently undergoing change to a standard. Sold
1999 Valkyrie CT 1500 goes by the moniker "Valerie"
1978 Gl1000 "Loki" new project going to be a Cafe Convertible
1979 Suzuki GS850. Sold
just an update to let you know I'm still working on it..slowly. lol
Put the lift together yesterday and got her strapped down. I'm in the process of pulling the engine. I wanted to do it with the bike on the ground so I wouldn't have to man handle the engine off the lift but after eye balling that c clip on the drive shaft I decided to do it as per the service manual and pull the swing arm.
So far I'm very impressed with the lift. It's our version of harbour freight and seems very well made.
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1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
desertrefugee wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:28 am
That lift will become your best friend.
And I know I'm a little late on this comment, but your paint job above is absolutely gorgeous.
I think you are right. I'm attempting to design a removable "bracket" so I can put my wife's ryker on it. I have it planned out in my head. the wheel chock is my stumbling block right now. Her bike won't clear it.
Thanks. brandywine is one of my favorite automotive colours. Can't wait to get her back together and out in the sun.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)