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Started this discussion. Last reply by Timber Jul. 25, 2009.

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Timber replied to Kyle's discussion 'Welding on frames'

yes you could fry the elec. out. same also applies to cars, trucks etc.. the big thing is you need to remove the cables to the battery. without the ground attached there wont be a route to you elec. from the welder.

July 24, 2009

Thespis replied to Kyle's discussion 'Welding on frames'

What Roach said...plus, disconnect the battery and remove it from the bike. It also pays to unplug the wiring to any electronics such as regulator/rectifiers, ignition modules etc. Have fun.

July 10, 2009

Roach replied to Kyle's discussion 'Welding on frames'

Just as long as your ground is right next to your welld, your fine, but what they say is a precausion and should be done. ...................Roach.

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Would love to know more about your (table)? your using with your jack. Cant afford 800.00 or better for a real table. Any ideas?

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At 11:51am on March 21, 2009, Chopfather said…: Kyle, my poor man's bike lift is made with 4x4 steel in the shape of a"T" inverted at the front and the part the bike rolls onto is two heavy pieces of 3' x3' angle welded to form a "c" channell. You may have to use something wider depending on the width of your tires but it works perfectly for my 130 on the rear. the diagonal braces near the front wheel are just 2" x5/16" scrap that was layin' around from a job. I used a peice of 2'x2' angle welded on the t-brace to support the c-channel while I welded since I did this by myself and it made it easy to keep it at the desire height and keep it level. The front braces help to hold the front wheel keeping the bike from tipping while I attach hold down straps. I just roll the bike onto the lift while the jack is lowered then secure it and jack it up. Once it is raised I put the truck wheel in the picture under the lift and I can use my jack for one of my other bikes. Just keep in mind the height of your bike and the ceiling clearance when attaching the c- channel to the front brace as you could put it too high and hit the ceiling. I limited myself to the height of the truck wheel so I could remove the jack later and leave the bike on it.