Building a V2K Rack - Page 3

*Lobocop* · 04-18-2008

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Originally Posted by likearock4x4

Yeah, so you have decided to start sharing secrets, huh?

It just wouldn't be right for us to post spam in here would it

Besides, Todd and Carlo needed to try out their new Secret Squirrel decoder rings

*likearock4x4* · 04-18-2008

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Originally Posted by Lobocop

It just wouldn't be right for us to post spam in here would it

Besides, Todd and Carlo needed to try out their new Secret Squirrel decoder rings

Just the secret ones???? I thought they got the SUPER secret ones?

900classic · 04-18-2008

Wow that is turning out incredible. I'm very impressed.

CycleDude · 04-18-2008

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Originally Posted by Lobocop

Once both sides were tack welded I bent the support beams in to match the countour of the main plate and welded it all in position.

Being a metal working novice, I have to ask....

To make that bend, did you have to heat the metal, or just man-handle it?

I was thinking of using 1/8" x 1" flat steel for my fairing mounts.

*Lobocop* · 04-18-2008

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Originally Posted by 900classic

Wow that is turning out incredible. I'm very impressed.

Thanks

Today the rack is getting shaped a little more and additional pictures will be posted later.

*anamosity* · 04-18-2008

With all that art talent Ken, I just want you to create me a peanut butter statue of yourself.

*likearock4x4* · 04-19-2008

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Originally Posted by Lobocop

Thanks

Today the rack is getting shaped a little more and additional pictures will be posted later.

Wellllllllllllllllllllll

How much longer you gonna make us wait?????

blackiedog · 04-19-2008

Nice work Ken..its shaping up to be a piece of art

*likearock4x4* · 04-19-2008

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Originally Posted by blackiedog

Nice work Ken..its shaping up to be a piece of art

Yeah, but which piece?

**2WheelFun** · 04-19-2008

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Originally Posted by Lobocop

Thanks, Cary.

It is great to have everything up and running again with room to spare

With plasma cutters all you need are dark sunglasses and those that they sell for using with the PC are expense. I have a tendency to take the glasses off, toss them aside and finding them later as I toss a piece of steel onto them. Its cheaper to get several pairs at the dollar store that work just as well.

Got it.

When I see pics you posted of your garage when new I think I need to empty ours out some. It's hard to work in there due to space constraints.

*trikebubble* · 04-19-2008

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Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

Got it.

When I see pics you posted of your garage when new I think I need to empty ours out some. It's hard to work in there due to space constraints.

I dunno Cary, it looks fine to me..............

**2WheelFun** · 04-19-2008

That's a pretty sight right there!

*trikebubble* · 04-19-2008

Always is Cary.

RichLockyer · 04-19-2008

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Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

When I see pics you posted of your garage when new I think I need to empty ours out some. It's hard to work in there due to space constraints.

Try mine. I have to move the bike side to side by a foot to work on each side of the engine. If it's on the lift, I can wheel it back and forth.

*Lobocop* · 04-19-2008

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Originally Posted by CycleDude

Being a metal working novice, I have to ask....

To make that bend, did you have to heat the metal, or just man-handle it?

I was thinking of using 1/8" x 1" flat steel for my fairing mounts.

Kev,

I just tack welded up to the corner, then placed some slight thumb pressure to the end piece and tapped it over (at the corner) with a plastic mallet. As the strap met with the edge and contour I used some visegrips to lock it in place ... then tack welded some more.

If you have a span of 6" or more anywhere in the brackets you are making I suggest you consider using 3/16 X 1"

*Lobocop* · 04-19-2008

Started cleaning the edges up and warpage from welding. Roughed up all the steel, washed it with acetone then used plastic to fill in the low spots that I didn't get out with the inline and block sanders. Used 80 grit to work the plastic down and then switched out to 180. It is smoothing out nicely and should be ready for epoxy primer soon.

*Lobocop* · 04-19-2008

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Originally Posted by anamosity

With all that art talent Ken, I just want you to create me a peanut butter statue of yourself.

Sorry buddy, don't work with peanut butter!

*Lobocop* · 04-19-2008

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Originally Posted by 2WheelFun

Got it.

When I see pics you posted of your garage when new I think I need to empty ours out some. It's hard to work in there due to space constraints.

It does make things tough. I think Kim was shocked at such the small place (smaller then your garage) I was working in before the new shop.

*Lobocop* · 04-19-2008

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Originally Posted by blackiedog

Nice work Ken..its shaping up to be a piece of art

Thank you, sir. It is little project for a friend and riding buddy that needs to be nice

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Lobocop Last 007 MOM Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Carson City, Nevada Posts: 7,054	Started cleaning the edges up and warpage from welding. Roughed up all the steel, washed it with acetone then used plastic to fill in the low spots that I didn't get out with the inline and block sanders. Used 80 grit to work the plastic down and then switched out to 180. It is smoothing out nicely and should be ready for epoxy primer soon.