Rookie wanna-be weldor starting to make some cool things! - Page 115

100mpg · 02-17-2013, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaxObsessed

Agreed.
Nuked. Please remove it from your quote.

what quote...

kirkster70 · 02-17-2013, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaxObsessed

Thanks for the reply.
Best of luck with your business, your boxes look AWESOME.

Thanks! Just met your buddy Kevin and his wife today. Nice people!

...it's gonna' be a good year!

bwalsh · 02-17-2013, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkster70

Thanks, Bob!!!!

4 days on and 4 days off is hard to beat for a day job! This is turning into day/night job #2!

Let me know when you are hiring...

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkster70

Oh heck yes! I'd say that's quite the upgrade!

I'm quite happy with that!

You should be...they are awesome!

All those "other" companies that make Aluminum panniers are in for a hurtin if you ever decide to open for business.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkster70

Thanks! Just met your buddy Kevin and his wife today. Nice people!

...it's gonna' be a good year!

Kevin and Rhonda are good folks!

BTW, missed you at the RTE yesterday.

JaxObsessed · 02-17-2013, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkster70

Thanks! Just met your buddy Kevin and his wife today. Nice people!

...it's gonna' be a good year!

Kevin and Rhonda are the best!! Period.

Great news about 2013 as well. I wish I was in the market for panniers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100mpg

what quote...

Nice

kirkster70 · 02-17-2013, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwalsh

Let me know when you are hiring...

You should be...they are awesome!

All those "other" companies that make Aluminum panniers are in for a hurtin if you ever decide to open for business.

Kevin and Rhonda are good folks!

BTW, missed you at the RTE yesterday.

Thanks, Bob! My boy had a b-ball game yesterday...

kirkster70 · 02-17-2013, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaxObsessed

Kevin and Rhonda are the best!! Period.

Great news about 2013 as well. I wish I was in the market for panniers!

Nice

Thanks!

Just came upstairs for a quick break from making V-Strom racks.

H14 · 02-17-2013, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkster70

Just came upstairs for a quick break from making V-Strom racks.

kirkster70 · 02-18-2013, 11:52 AM

V-Strom racks mocked up and ready to be dissassembled for full weld-up...

I normally start with the exhaust side first, because it's usually the hardest side. Usually. The 'Strom gave me a Wee bit of a problem. Pun intended.

There's no access to the subframe from the left side for a top mounting point. It's all clad in bodywork. Hmmm...

The right side top attaches to the muffler mount. Then I tab off the R hoop and essentially make a back strap like soft bags use. I weld in 2) 5/16" bolts that align with existing holes in the OEM top rack.

The supplier was out of .065" 5/8" DOM, but they did have some .125" on hand. A bit heavier than needed, but the whole job took about 14', so not total overkill. Definately stronger as well. I hope you don't mind, Kevin.

...and I shot myself in the foot when I upgraded my bender to hydraulics. My 5/8" DOM shoe was the tightest radius I could buy. Not a problem on manual bending with a solid mounted pedestal. My bender is now on wheels. Just use the hydraulics, right? Well, the small radius means no drive pin holes to use the ram. So......a larger radius 5/8" shoe is on the way - with drive pin holes!!!!

Let's adapt and overcome by strapping to the table.

Yeah. I had to sweep back there anyway. 1/8" wall DOM x 5/8" O.D. is HARD to bend with a bender on wheels.

Doh!!! Good thing I spent all that money and time upgrading. I haven't used the hydraulics yet!

I'm sure I will in time.

100mpg · 02-18-2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkster70

1/8" wall DOM x 5/8" O.D. is HARD to bend with a bender on wheels.

Doh!!! Good thing I spent all that money and time upgrading. I haven't used the hydraulics yet!

I'm sure I will in time.

Quote:

hey, whats this plug thing do?

H14 · 02-18-2013, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirkster70

The supplier was out of .065" 5/8" DOM, but they did have some .125" on hand. A bit heavier than needed, but the whole job took about 14', so not total overkill. Definately stronger as well. I hope you don't mind, Kevin.

Don't mind at all. I can deal with the extra weight. I would rather err on the side of too heavy/too strong.

Nice being able to see the progress, thanks for posting pictures.

kirkster70 · 02-18-2013, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H14

Don't mind at all. I can deal with the extra weight. I would rather err on the side of too heavy/too strong.

Nice being able to see the progress, thanks for posting pictures.

Good to hear. Final weld-up after dinner!

BTW - rack weighs 9lbs altogether, and will be slightly less once I shape up all the tabs... No worries on weight, and plenty strong.

kirkster70 · 02-18-2013, 06:29 PM

Tabs shaped up with a 40 grit flap wheel.

I like bolting everything back together after fully welding all joints to check for warpage issues.

All looks straight.

Time to pay Mr. Powder Coater another visit!

H14 · 02-18-2013, 07:55 PM

Sweetness!

Did you catch that mouse that chewed the hole in my first aid bag? Hopefully I froze him out of there on the way up to your place Saturday morning.

JimVonBaden · 02-18-2013, 08:15 PM

Looks great Kirk! You really have a tallent for the racks. They look like art!

Jim

kirkster70 · 02-19-2013, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H14

Sweetness!

Did you catch that mouse that chewed the hole in my first aid bag? Hopefully I froze him out of there on the way up to your place Saturday morning.

I had to go back through the pics to see what you were talking about.

No critters found.

02-18-2013, 07:55 PM	#1723
H14 I Gotta Go! Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Shenandoah Valley Oddometer: 2,884	Sweetness! Did you catch that mouse that chewed the hole in my first aid bag? Hopefully I froze him out of there on the way up to your place Saturday morning. __________________ CDR Ride Report http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=809397

02-18-2013, 08:15 PM	#1724
JimVonBaden "Cool" Aid! Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Alexandria, VA Oddometer: 41,488	Looks great Kirk! You really have a tallent for the racks. They look like art! Jim __________________ Click here for BMW Maintenance and Repair DVDs and Corrections. "Combo-Order Discounts!"

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

02-18-2013, 11:52 AM	#1718
kirkster70 ^OP moto junkie Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 1,637	V-Strom racks mocked up and ready to be dissassembled for full weld-up... I normally start with the exhaust side first, because it's usually the hardest side. Usually. The 'Strom gave me a Wee bit of a problem. Pun intended. There's no access to the subframe from the left side for a top mounting point. It's all clad in bodywork. Hmmm... The right side top attaches to the muffler mount. Then I tab off the R hoop and essentially make a back strap like soft bags use. I weld in 2) 5/16" bolts that align with existing holes in the OEM top rack. The supplier was out of .065" 5/8" DOM, but they did have some .125" on hand. A bit heavier than needed, but the whole job took about 14', so not total overkill. Definately stronger as well. I hope you don't mind, Kevin. ...and I shot myself in the foot when I upgraded my bender to hydraulics. My 5/8" DOM shoe was the tightest radius I could buy. Not a problem on manual bending with a solid mounted pedestal. My bender is now on wheels. Just use the hydraulics, right? Well, the small radius means no drive pin holes to use the ram. So......a larger radius 5/8" shoe is on the way - with drive pin holes!!!! Let's adapt and overcome by strapping to the table. Yeah. I had to sweep back there anyway. 1/8" wall DOM x 5/8" O.D. is HARD to bend with a bender on wheels. Doh!!! Good thing I spent all that money and time upgrading. I haven't used the hydraulics yet! I'm sure I will in time.

02-18-2013, 06:29 PM	#1722
kirkster70 ^OP moto junkie Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 1,637	Tabs shaped up with a 40 grit flap wheel. I like bolting everything back together after fully welding all joints to check for warpage issues. All looks straight. Time to pay Mr. Powder Coater another visit!