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General => In General... => Topic started by: sdkx500 on March 22, 2003, 09:23:21 AM

Title: welding equipment
Post by: sdkx500 on March 22, 2003, 09:23:21 AM

Anybody have any recommendations on a happy homeowner welder so I can weld gussets etc on my KX?  120 vs 220?

Thanks in advance

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Title: welding equipment
Post by: Paul on March 22, 2003, 10:11:03 AM

I have a little ole $80 piece from Harbor Frieght and Tools. For no more than I weld it is a great piece for me.

Title: welding equipment
Post by: mercenary on March 22, 2003, 02:33:35 PM

Any Lincon or Miller buzz box should do you fine.

Title: welding equipment
Post by: mikesmith on March 25, 2003, 07:57:35 PM

I have a Hobart Handler,runs on 110 and does great on small to fairly big jobs.But I have a Linde for the real big stuff,the Hobarts all Ive used on my bikes or the best would be a TIG welder.

Title: welding equipment
Post by: mikesmith on March 25, 2003, 08:00:16 PM

Woops.Howd I post that twice?

Title: welding equipment
Post by: Paul on March 26, 2003, 12:21:07 AM

I took care of it ;)

Title: welding equipment
Post by: mikesmith on March 26, 2003, 07:09:54 PM

I forgot to mention as a precaution I always remove any thing electrical from being grounded or connected to the frame when Im welding on my bike so it doesnt short it out or fry my ignition.

Title: good 110v mig welders
Post by: kxtaz on April 12, 2003, 05:59:24 PM

my buddy is experienced welder. he owns a couple different welders[tig,220v mig and 110v mig]ive seen him weld broken kickstart levers,broken perches,subframes,frame gussets,exhaust pipes and almost every other weldable part on a motorcycle with his 110 mig.he says a good 110v mig  will do most motorcycle and auto repairs.here is a pic of his welder and some motorcycle parts he welded.                    
(http://users.rcn.com/hyroler777/New%20Folder/my%20welder.JPG)
(http://users.rcn.com/hyroler777/New%20Folder/perch%20weld.JPG)
(http://users.rcn.com/hyroler777/New%20Folder/both.JPG)