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Suzuki / Re: 1975 RM125S Parts
« on: February 24, 2018, 10:14:15 PM »
I've got some RM stuff, not sure what model, I'll check in the next few days.
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General Discussion / Re: Chinese are coming along
« on: February 24, 2018, 10:10:40 PM »
Billet CNC hubs and nipples ??
Not a bad looking bike for the money though, wonder if they'll be ADR compliant...
Not a bad looking bike for the money though, wonder if they'll be ADR compliant...
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Tech Talk / Re: Need help with 240 volt tig welder selection please
« on: February 04, 2018, 03:50:51 PM »Mine had a seperate HF box for Alloy welding.. it was missing when I went to pick it up....
Mick, pretty sure I've got one of those boxes at my other house - you're welcome to it if you want it,
Pete.
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Tech Talk / Re: Need help with 240 volt tig welder selection please
« on: January 31, 2018, 07:40:17 AM »
Good choice Mick. I've just gone and had a look at mine and it is a Unimig.
I've had the best success with welding engine components by boiling them in water prior to welding, continually changing the water until the oily contaminants disappear. I also (rightly or wrongly) use 5% Mg rods as I believe motorcycle components have a certain amount of Mg in their makeup, but Geoff would know more about this and may be able to offer some input.
If you've oxy welded aluminium you will have no trouble at all tig welding it - can't wait to see some of your work.
I've had the best success with welding engine components by boiling them in water prior to welding, continually changing the water until the oily contaminants disappear. I also (rightly or wrongly) use 5% Mg rods as I believe motorcycle components have a certain amount of Mg in their makeup, but Geoff would know more about this and may be able to offer some input.
If you've oxy welded aluminium you will have no trouble at all tig welding it - can't wait to see some of your work.
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Tech Talk / Re: Need help with 240 volt tig welder selection please
« on: January 31, 2018, 12:26:20 AM »
That's similar Mick, but mine is probably an older model. I seem to remember it has Unimig on it somewhere too, if that's any help. I can get more details and take a photo tomorrow for you if you like.
Update: Just had a look at that one that Geoff posted and it's quite similar to mine and it's a Unimig.
Update: Just had a look at that one that Geoff posted and it's quite similar to mine and it's a Unimig.
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Tech Talk / Re: Need help with 240 volt tig welder selection please
« on: January 31, 2018, 12:09:21 AM »You will need a 15 Amp plug and a dedicated 4mm2 circuit unless you like running out to the power box a lot. Plenty of people file the earth pin down so it fits in a 10amp GPO but normal wiring is only 1.5mm2
Don't know who wired your place Lozza, but power is run in 2.5mm2 cable, good for up to 20A.
Mick, if you have a spare circuit breaker slot in your dist. board just fit a 16A breaker and run 2.5mm2 cable to a 15A outlet. If you need the welder any distance away you can get 15A extension leads from Bunning (just don't leave it coiled up when welding).
I bought a 200A Jasic from Toolies in Sandgate when I was working at NCIG and it has been great, use it all the time and it's faultless. I weld heavy aluminium at up to 200A regularly, but as Geoff says, watch the duty cycle. 3mm will be no problem at all. Preheating with oxy or an oven is a good idea at any time, but particularly with you cylinder head. I usually put parts back in the oven after welding and, with it turned off, just let them gradually cool in there.
Buy your Argon from Gasweld and just pay for refills, no more getting raped by BOC on yearly rental.
Cheers, Pete.
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General Discussion / Re: CZ Project
« on: January 23, 2018, 07:01:49 AM »
No worries Mick, it seems like a good alternative to f***bucket..
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General Discussion / Re: CZ Project
« on: January 22, 2018, 10:45:43 PM »
All good Zane, and I just had a look at your post and, as usual, awesome job. Can't wait to see more,
Pete.
Pete.
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General Discussion / Re: CZ Project
« on: January 22, 2018, 10:13:33 PM »
Oh yeah, and ni hao - (hello in Chinese), first lesson lol.
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General Discussion / Re: CZ Project
« on: January 22, 2018, 09:52:26 PM »
Sorry Zane, forgot to mention, you won't see the picture until you preview or post it - up until then all you see is the path. Good luck mate,
Pete.
Pete.
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General Discussion / Re: CZ Project
« on: January 22, 2018, 09:48:55 PM »
Hi Zane, use the BBCode. After you have done that, click on the icon that is on the second row and second from the left (under the italic icon) on the OZVMX forum (above the emojis). It will show (URL)(/URL). Right click your cursor right in the centre between the brackets and then hit CTRL V and bingo, you'll be there.
I hope I've done a good enough job explaining it but if not PM your phone number and I'll walk you through it.
Not sure about Dargle, you know my job and there's a good chance I'll be in good old Asia, but if I'm here I'll be there.
I hope I've done a good enough job explaining it but if not PM your phone number and I'll walk you through it.
Not sure about Dargle, you know my job and there's a good chance I'll be in good old Asia, but if I'm here I'll be there.
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General Discussion / Re: CZ Project
« on: January 21, 2018, 08:20:09 PM »
Hey Zane,
I use imgur, it's free and very easy to use.
Here's an example,
Pete.
https://i.imgur.com/wpJxgA9.jpg[/img]]
I use imgur, it's free and very easy to use.
Here's an example,
Pete.
https://i.imgur.com/wpJxgA9.jpg[/img]]
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Yamaha / Re: dt1 question
« on: December 25, 2017, 01:59:59 PM »
Would you really want to belong to a club that would have the likes of you as a member?
Bahahahaha
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For Sale / Re: Knight Flattracker Kawasaki 1982 for sale
« on: December 04, 2017, 06:47:41 PM »
Wow Brett, nice. Have you ridden it?
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Suzuki / Re: Dr 400 frame
« on: October 15, 2017, 10:02:19 PM »
DR250 frame any good to you? Are they similar?