This is worth a read
http://www.eurospares.com/frame7.htm
Always thought of having a go myself at some point.
This is worth a read
http://www.eurospares.com/frame7.htm
Always thought of having a go myself at some point.
Ozzy Performance, Chris Osborne, 027-2211-028
ozzy@4d.co.nz
Just a wet rag will do as a heatsink.
Steve
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Theres lots of youtube about brazing aluminium. Doesn't look too difficult.
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...azing+aluminum
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
Have a go and post your results, you will need a very wet rag to keep thin aluminum cool clamping is tricky without being able to tack anything in place. I would also be wary of the strength of the joint you don΄t want a full tank fatiguing and splitting open on you on the road.
I love the smell of twin V16's in the morning..
Thought about it. Just need the project bike to go with the tank!
I've a bit of alloy in the shed waiting for winter and a bit of time for me to beat it into a small screen.
I've made heat shields etc from alloy - it is very easy to form.
Without checking I suspect the tanks actually use a minimum sheet thickness of a couple of mm as you require a good bit of meat to weld the joins and then grind them down to a seamless finish. Plus the shaping will thin out the alloy on curves etc.
As far as welding a tank - unless you are skilled with a Tig pass it on to a expert - and get the finished product pressure tested before filling it with petrol!
I've a DVD at home of the Biker Build Off series and there is a Aussie builder who forms all bodywork in alloy from scratch - he pre made wooden dummies first and beat the alloy around them, joining pieces as required. Lots of work but very impressive.
Years ago at tech I recall doing gas aluminium welding where the filler rod was hollow and contained the flux. Did some fairly good welds with that on quite thin sheet
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
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"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
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