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1Back to top Go down   BOB the Blue Old Bike Empty BOB the Blue Old Bike Wed Dec 09, 2015 5:36 am

indian036

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The "new" toy.
BOB the Blue Old Bike Img_0211


A casualty almost before I start: Rod inserted to separate parts for clarity.
BOB the Blue Old Bike Img_0212
I'm obviously a lot stronger than Bob (RT). Just grabbed the rack to push the bike around.
Trickiest question: Do I use the MIG or the oxy to weld it back together. (The stick welder is out of the frame for this one.)

The only changes made so far.
BOB the Blue Old Bike Img_0214
The rack will go back on when I've welded and painted it.

Bill


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1985 K100RT  VIN 0028991  My original Very Happy ROB the Red Old Bike   (Historic rego)
1985 K100RT  VIN 0029036  BOB the Blue Old Bike  (Historic rego)
1990 K100LT  VIN 0190452  Work in progress
1984 K100RT  VIN 0023022  Work needing lots of progress
1986 K100RT  VIN 0090542  Work needing lots and lots of progress
1993 K1100LT  VIN 0183046  Work in progress
1993 K75S  VIN 0213045  Tom the Triple (now on Historic rego too.)
    

2Back to top Go down   BOB the Blue Old Bike Empty Re: BOB the Blue Old Bike Wed Dec 09, 2015 5:45 am

Waz

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I have followed that bike before.
I would use a mig.


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3Back to top Go down   BOB the Blue Old Bike Empty Re: BOB the Blue Old Bike Wed Dec 09, 2015 6:45 am

Rick G

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I would put a sleeve inside and weld onto that as well. Just a butt weld will not hold for long. Use a MIG and if it has been powder coated then well ventilated area because one sniff and you will feel dizzy and two your liable to be out cold for a few seconds.


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4Back to top Go down   BOB the Blue Old Bike Empty Re: BOB the Blue Old Bike Wed Dec 09, 2015 7:47 am

indian036

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Waz wrote:I have followed that bike before.
I would use a mig.
It'd be a pleasure for it to be in your kompany again.   Smile

Bill



Last edited by indian036 on Wed Dec 09, 2015 7:49 am; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : Spell check thinks it knows how to spell 'kompany'!)


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1985 K100RT  VIN 0028991  My original Very Happy ROB the Red Old Bike   (Historic rego)
1985 K100RT  VIN 0029036  BOB the Blue Old Bike  (Historic rego)
1990 K100LT  VIN 0190452  Work in progress
1984 K100RT  VIN 0023022  Work needing lots of progress
1986 K100RT  VIN 0090542  Work needing lots and lots of progress
1993 K1100LT  VIN 0183046  Work in progress
1993 K75S  VIN 0213045  Tom the Triple (now on Historic rego too.)
    

5Back to top Go down   BOB the Blue Old Bike Empty Re: BOB the Blue Old Bike Wed Dec 09, 2015 7:54 am

indian036

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Rick, I think that theoretically, if I was a good enough welder a sleeve wouldn't be necessary.

The reality is that I'm OK but not that good, so a sleeve will definitely be inserted.  Smile

It has been powder coated, so outdoors it will be. The gentle breezes that Goulburn is renowned for, and careful placement of myself in relation to said zephyrs and the work should see me safe. Thanks for the 'heads up'.

Bill


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1985 K100RT  VIN 0028991  My original Very Happy ROB the Red Old Bike   (Historic rego)
1985 K100RT  VIN 0029036  BOB the Blue Old Bike  (Historic rego)
1990 K100LT  VIN 0190452  Work in progress
1984 K100RT  VIN 0023022  Work needing lots of progress
1986 K100RT  VIN 0090542  Work needing lots and lots of progress
1993 K1100LT  VIN 0183046  Work in progress
1993 K75S  VIN 0213045  Tom the Triple (now on Historic rego too.)
    

6Back to top Go down   BOB the Blue Old Bike Empty BOB the Blue Old Bike Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:58 pm

RT

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Well Bill, sad to see that happen. I can't explain it and wish it had happened to me before you took control.
Was it this bike's center stand that broke?
Bob the Old Blue Biker.


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7Back to top Go down   BOB the Blue Old Bike Empty Re: BOB the Blue Old Bike Wed Dec 09, 2015 10:16 pm

indian036

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RT wrote:Well Bill, sad to see that happen. I can't explain it and wish it had happened to me before you took control.
Was it this bike's center stand that broke?
Bob the Old Blue Biker.
I've already explained it - my superior strength.Laughing

I did consider a warranty claim, Wink but seem to remember the receipt said "with all faults, if any".
No complaints or recriminations.
If I buy something that has had a fault deliberately concealed, I would be upset, but no such thing has happened here. Plus I have the choice of 3 welders at home for fixing.

Broken centre stand was the other bike.

Bill


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1985 K100RT  VIN 0028991  My original Very Happy ROB the Red Old Bike   (Historic rego)
1985 K100RT  VIN 0029036  BOB the Blue Old Bike  (Historic rego)
1990 K100LT  VIN 0190452  Work in progress
1984 K100RT  VIN 0023022  Work needing lots of progress
1986 K100RT  VIN 0090542  Work needing lots and lots of progress
1993 K1100LT  VIN 0183046  Work in progress
1993 K75S  VIN 0213045  Tom the Triple (now on Historic rego too.)
    

8Back to top Go down   BOB the Blue Old Bike Empty BOB the Blue Old Bike Thu Dec 10, 2015 7:55 pm

Tom G

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G'day Bill, was talking to a mate of mine about the welding issue and he stated that he would use Oxy (bronze manganese rods) rather than MIG. He thought it would be a stronger weld with a sleeve insert. This bloke is a welding Guru from way back. Just a thought. Cheers Tom

    

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