ezcome-ezgo
G'me sumthin to write on
I enjoy working for you, but the pay sucks.
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I enjoy working for you, but the pay sucks.
Master Hack
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My drafting skills are non existant.
Something more like this:
Something more like this:
Master Hack
Well-known member
Yeah, sumpthin like that. put the foot pegs wherever they are comfortable.
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
I like it but fear the engine will drop out when my weld fails here (green arrow).
I know 1/4 plate is probably fine, but this is gunna be ME hot gluing it. I guess the 3” backbone will help prevent it from folding if the down tube and “rafter-like” supports in the rear are good.
I know 1/4 plate is probably fine, but this is gunna be ME hot gluing it. I guess the 3” backbone will help prevent it from folding if the down tube and “rafter-like” supports in the rear are good.
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
What are frames called that don’t have a down tube? Like if the engine was suspended from the backbone?
Build a cube / box “engine frame” that hangs from the backbone… then put engine plate on bottom of engine cube?
Build a cube / box “engine frame” that hangs from the backbone… then put engine plate on bottom of engine cube?
ezcome-ezgo
G'me sumthin to write on
Make the engine a stressed member of the frame. Challenge laid down.
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
Now I feel like I need to study suspension bridges.?
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
I was looking for an old photo of some wild exo-skeleton bolt on block bracing that would make it easier.
ezcome-ezgo
G'me sumthin to write on
You mean you haven't already?
Master Hack
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You take worry to a whole new level!
Even crappy welds would be plenty strong.
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
You are easier to please than Reddit…
Reddit was tough on the welds that connect the head to the frame…
“that would not hold”
“35/100”
“I agree 3.5/10”
“A little cold, inconsistent speed, too many bad stops and starts”
“That welder wouldn’t pass the trade test”
“Not the worst I’ve seen… Rated 14ga out of 1/2 inch”
There’s porosity in them. The stops and starts are trash.”
“I would not def not use this with a 212cc…. Second picture top left there’s porosity and on the bottom right of the tube they didn’t wrap the weld around. It can start cracking upward especially from ****ing around and all the vibrations from the bike. This thing is dangerous. I used to do Harley frames. Please don’t use it or get it redone by someone who can weld.”
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
What pic did you submit for that?
Functional Artist
Well-known member
Wow! ...tough crowd
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
I’m guessing based on description that the first photo HERE is the one where he mentions “porosity” on one corner and “failure to wrap” on the other.
Whitetrashrocker
Inmate #952016
Again I'm no expert. I do see the porus areas and some of the stop starts could use work. I don't think i could do better. But I will say that you couldn't tear that apart. The parent material will fail before that weld will.
I rode my kart around with the front end tacked on. Didn't go anywhere.
Reddit is a tough place.
I rode my kart around with the front end tacked on. Didn't go anywhere.
Reddit is a tough place.
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
I assume most people who post “Rate My Welds” photos are posting beautiful rainbow TIG dime stacks.
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
Everybody on Reddit is online skill level 2000.
“First Time Welding, How’d I do. Go ahead and Roast me.”
“First Time Welding, How’d I do. Go ahead and Roast me.”
Master Hack
Well-known member
bob58o
SuckSqueezeBangBlow
“How’s the weld?”
Reddit: “Brother Ewww, What’s that?”
Reddit: “Brother Ewww, What’s that?”
Master Hack
Well-known member
Takiing the vehicle GVW into consideration, l am not concerned in the least.
The fact that l won't be the one riding it also helps!
The fact that l won't be the one riding it also helps!