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1Back to top Go down   Welding on a K bike Empty Welding on a K bike Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:50 pm

MarcS

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I have installed a Spacerack/Gearsack rack to my K and need to tack the brackets to the rack while on the bike to get the exact position. Do I need to disconnect the battery or ECU so I don't fry anything? If I were a better fabricator i would be able to get the angles and measurements right with the frame on a bench but alas.............


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2Back to top Go down   Welding on a K bike Empty Welding on a K bike Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:14 am

Tom G

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Hi Marc, yes, the battery should be disconnected. I would also unplug the FICU just to be sure. Some more learned friends may add to these comments. Cheers Tom Perhaps the ICU should also be unplugged.


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3Back to top Go down   Welding on a K bike Empty Re: Welding on a K bike Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:21 am

Rick G

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Yep just what Tom said


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4Back to top Go down   Welding on a K bike Empty Re: Welding on a K bike Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:43 am

Dai

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My normal modus operandi when stick welding on any bike is that if it's electronic and it can be unplugged, unplug it. On the K that would be the ICU, FICU, battery and the alternator plug.


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5Back to top Go down   Welding on a K bike Empty Re: Welding on a K bike Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:05 am

Gaz

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Use the oxy set


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6Back to top Go down   Welding on a K bike Empty Re: Welding on a K bike Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:16 pm

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A mate of mine welded the cracked centre stand on his K100RT whilst it was still attached to the machine. Good thing our local dealer friend had a used $300 ECU (they were $600 new back in those daze) as it was the first thing to go up in smoke. After spending the extra dosh he was off and running again. Lesson learnt.


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7Back to top Go down   Welding on a K bike Empty Re: Welding on a K bike Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:19 pm

Dai

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Gaz wrote:Use the oxy set
Um. A stick welder will do less damage to the surrounding paintwork, but that would be the ideal solution.


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8Back to top Go down   Welding on a K bike Empty Re: Welding on a K bike Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:03 pm

MarcS

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Thanks guys. I unplugged everything and tacked it with the mig. Then removed the rack and welded it up properly.


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9Back to top Go down   Welding on a K bike Empty Re: Welding on a K bike Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:08 pm

prince

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Agreed, when welding on anything with electric you always disconnect the battery(s).


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10Back to top Go down   Welding on a K bike Empty Frame Welding Thu Aug 30, 2018 11:28 pm

redrockmania

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Dai's advice is correct on disconnecting battery and electrical components - especially ECU and EFI computers. The other thing well worth doing is to adequately shield around the weld area so as not to cause damage to metal. paint, plastic, rubber and wiring. Weld spatter can cause damage to these items. Have a portable fire extinguisher on hand also - just in case.

    

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