Newbie with a welding question

**Paul Marshall** · 14th August 2014, 09:34

Hello everyone my name is Paul.
I ride a Suzuki LS650 with a 97mm Wiseco high compression piston and ported head with custom exhaust.
I'm currently converting from a Bobber to a Cafe Racer.
I'm doing some small mods to the frame which involve wielding a loop onto the existing frame for the seat and tabs for the rear sets.
Also I am cutting the swing arm in half wielding a spacer and inserts to fit a larger tire.
I will be getting it certified but not sure if this level of work needs a certified welder?
Can someone tell me if the wielder needs to be certified for this sort of work.

Cheers
Paul

**unstuck** · 14th August 2014, 10:20

Im no rocket scientist but, my guess would be yes.

**Erelyes** · 14th August 2014, 11:17

Originally Posted by Paul Marshall

I will be getting it certified but not sure if this level of work needs a certified welder?

Ask your certifier? That is what they are there for.

**Latte** · 14th August 2014, 15:25

They use the term "competent welder". How the certifier interprets that is up to them somewhat. Either a ticketed welder or the certifier will ask for welding samples from my limited experience.

**Flip** · 14th August 2014, 16:26

Ask the vehicle certifier. He will be a lot happier if a certified welder does the work.

**Paul Marshall** · 14th August 2014, 17:11

Thanks everyone. I have gone to a certified wielder and he is happy for me to tack it in place and then he will wield it. At least I can do all; the fiddly stuff which will save me money.

**unstuck** · 14th August 2014, 17:13

Originally Posted by Paul Marshall

Thanks everyone. I have gone to a certified wielder and he is happy for me to tack it in place and then he will wield it. At least I can do all; the fiddly stuff which will save me money.

Sensible decision. At least you can still feel like a part of it.

**Akzle** · 14th August 2014, 18:14

i touch myself while ordering drive through.

**oneblackflag** · 14th August 2014, 18:35

Originally Posted by Akzle

i touch myself while ordering drive through.

Fuck, who doesn't.

**swarfie** · 14th August 2014, 18:41

Originally Posted by Paul Marshall

Thanks everyone. I have gone to a certified wielder and he is happy for me to tack it in place and then he will wield it. At least I can do all; the fiddly stuff which will save me money.

Jeez man you're as bad as Shaun Harris...it's WELD...WELD....WELD...FFS