I need a rear subframe fabricated for my /5. Nothing exotic, and I could prolly do it myself but as it is going to hold the rear of my bike (and me) up I figure I'll find someone that knows what they are doing. Any recommendations for a welder that won't rape me, pricewise?
If you have the parts and a drawing showing how you want them welded I can have it done for free by someone who knows what they are doing.
Well within reason anyways It's in the middle of Tazewell / Wytheville / Bluefield and lives up to it's name.
I can point and explain, but detailed drawings might be tough. I have a copy of AutoCAD somewhere - I'll see if I can find it and get what I need put together. Whether I succeed or not, though, thanks for the offer!
A hand drawing would probably do it if you can mark the pieces, you know the old Insert Tab A into Slot B kinda thing. Anytime, just one of the benifits of working at a place with a full metal/weld shop.
PM 2ndspace. He knows a bunch of HD ridin redneck guys that have a welding shop on the north side of Woodbridge. I took the trailer down there at his recommendation and they did some neat shit, for less than I expected in a day. Don't know the name, only how to ride there. Warning, get there before three, thats when the beer comes out - these guys are cool
My tack has changed. It turns out my father has a wire welder he doesn't use. I'm going borrow it to do this project myself to get comfortable with the welder so I can move on to making a complete motorcycle frame.
I'm in the process of acquiring the parts needed to build a furnace that will melt aluminum (and brass and iron), and allow me to cast engine parts (up to heads and cylinders). I might as well spin up my welding skills. Parts for prewar BMWs are hard to find, and are even more expensive. To the degree I can fabricate parts for less than I'd pay for them ...
Any chance you have site of pictures of furnace for melting? I do all the welding and fab.But would never try casting aluminum myself .What would the alloys and tempers be from melted scrap?
There are a huge number of hobbiest metalworking sites. I found one where the guy casts parts for a Bonneville bike, so clearly it's possible to make high stress engine parts. Here's just a few of the sites I've found: http://www.backyardmetalcasting.com/ http://l.webring.com/hub?ring=hobbyfoundry http://users.moscow.com/oiseming/lc_ant_p/lnk_mtal.htm I'm going to build mine in the next month or two. I'll post the results here.