Search found 48 matches

by rakeNtrail
Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: Springers, Girders, Spirders and Leafers
Topic: Springer-Rake, Trail!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 4183

Re: Springer-Rake, Trail!!!!!!!!!!

This help? Rockers can be about any shape as long as they can still travel.


Image
by rakeNtrail
Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: General Welding
Topic: Learn to weld
Replies: 7
Views: 6367

Re: Learn to weld

Seat time is very important but technique is also important. Practice a lot but also ask a lot of questions. Spent most of my career welding or teaching others to weld. The guys that would listen and practice usually made it into the field faster. Here's a site that is full of great info. http://www...
by rakeNtrail
Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:27 am
Forum: Frame Fabrication
Topic: any one done a dohc cb 750 rear hardtail?
Replies: 18
Views: 12494

Re: any one done a dohc cb 750 rear hardtail?

For me anyways, I've always felt that the dohc's looked better on a total custom frame, There's so much to remove from a stock frame to even get close to looking good it's insane to try and save much more than the neck and numbers. But hey, to each his own. Here's a pic of a good looking dohc chop. ...
by rakeNtrail
Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:38 am
Forum: Tools and Equipment
Topic: welder maintenance
Replies: 6
Views: 5064

Re: welder maintenance

Yeah, nice blog man! The techs at the shipyard used de-ox on all them connections.
Breakdowns on the equipment were rare.

http://www.ilsco.com/ProductsDetail.asp ... AduPeME%3D
by rakeNtrail
Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:18 pm
Forum: Frame Fabrication
Topic: Rear Axle Plates welding?
Replies: 9
Views: 7443

Re: Rear Axle Plates welding?

Personally I would weld them both sides. Just take your time and don't overheat them or the tubing.
by rakeNtrail
Sun May 20, 2012 5:12 am
Forum: Prep, Painting and Finishing
Topic: gas tank sealing and ordering from a catalog/online website
Replies: 14
Views: 9385

Re: gas tank sealing and ordering from a catalog/online webs

Gas doesn't eat metal. :-? :roll: Want to block rust? Screw sealer. Go to caswellplating.com and by some flash copper solution. All you'll need is a trickle charger, acetone, some 1/2" copper tubing as your anode and some gauze to wrap the anode with to insulate it from the tank. In about an ho...
by rakeNtrail
Sat May 05, 2012 10:33 pm
Forum: Prep, Painting and Finishing
Topic: gas tank sealing and ordering from a catalog/online website
Replies: 14
Views: 9385

Re: gas tank sealing and ordering from a catalog/online webs

I'm with Curt. Best tank sealer is good welds.
by rakeNtrail
Sat May 05, 2012 10:31 pm
Forum: The Bull Pen
Topic: adult videos
Replies: 6
Views: 1185

Re: adult videos

WTF????? Call Dr. Phil. :confusion-helpsign: :popcorn: :confusion-shrug: :confusion-seeingstars: :obscene-sexualkyjelly: :obscene-moneypiss:
by rakeNtrail
Fri May 04, 2012 1:19 am
Forum: The Bull Pen
Topic: Maz
Replies: 48
Views: 8145

Re: Maz

Hey hot stuff! Glad to hear the new shop is up and running. Prayers on the home front situation.
by rakeNtrail
Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: Sheet Metal Work
Topic: Tank Mods & Welding
Replies: 24
Views: 11475

Re: Tank Mods & Welding

Iam going to use the thinnest wire I can find to run on my mig .5, was wondering if you could put the mounting blts though a bung vertical like, into the botton of the tank? When mig welding sheet metal switching from 75% Ar-25%CO2 to 92% Ar-8%CO2 The decrease in CO2 decreases penetration and heat ...
by rakeNtrail
Sun Mar 04, 2012 6:18 am
Forum: Frame Fabrication
Topic: triumph frame build
Replies: 72
Views: 30594

Re: triumph frame build

I always loved them Brit bikes. (Had a few Nortons in my day) Never liked the backbone/oil tank though. Too big and bulky for me. Trump chops look so much better with a hardtail and an actual oil tank. Preferably a chrome one. Great score though. Take your time they make some righteous chops when do...
by rakeNtrail
Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:49 pm
Forum: Springers, Girders, Spirders and Leafers
Topic: My Leafer Build
Replies: 55
Views: 16733

Re: My Leafer Build

Image
by rakeNtrail
Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: The Bull Pen
Topic: A Joke or Two...
Replies: 164
Views: 47864

Re: A Joke or Two...

Gay Flight attendant My flight was being served by an obviously gay flight attendant, who seemed to put everyone in a good mood as he served us food and drinks. As the plane prepared to descend, he came swishing down the aisle and told us that 'Captain Marvey has asked me to announce that he'll be ...
by rakeNtrail
Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:47 pm
Forum: Springers, Girders, Spirders and Leafers
Topic: My girder & frame project - Anything blatantly wrong?
Replies: 27
Views: 8827

Re: My girder & frame project - Anything blatantly wrong?

Wait till the end to build your girder legs. You can always do a mockup of the legs with some 3/4" plywood. In most cases if the front of the lower frame rails are @ 1.5" higher than the back at the roller stage then the stance is about right with the final load on the bike. Still a killer...
by rakeNtrail
Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:16 am
Forum: Springers, Girders, Spirders and Leafers
Topic: My girder & frame project - Anything blatantly wrong?
Replies: 27
Views: 8827

Re: My girder & frame project - Anything blatantly wrong?

The only thing that bothers me is that the girder legs are too short for my liking. As a rolling frame with no motor, trans, tins, tanks, fuel or rider/passenger your lower frame rails are sitting level. The only movable parts in the suspension is the front end. So, where are the lower frame rails g...

Go to advanced search