Does anyone know off the top of there heads the gauge of the material of the swingarms? 12g,14g??
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Originally posted by DaBears View PostDoes anyone know off the top of there heads the gauge of the material of the swingarms? 12g,14g??
It's metric, so it won't have an exact "standard gauge" equivilent. The closest is going to be 14 guage.
Krey93 750 Kat
Modified Swingarm, 5.5 GSXR Rear with 180/55 and 520 Chain, 750 to 600 Tail conversion, more to come. Long Term Project build thread http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96736
"I've done this a thousand times before. What could possibly go wron.... Ooops!"
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Well I measured the swingarm with a digital caliper(mitutoyo) to be brand specific and got .077 and 14ga= .076 so I think I have a winner! Good thing I work in a metal fab shop as a welderand my boss is cool as hell and my buddy runs a brake press(bender). I'll be fab'in up some 5" or 6" extensions tomorrow!
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Originally posted by DaBears View PostWell I measured the swingarm with a digital caliper(mitutoyo) to be brand specific and got .077 and 14ga= .076 so I think I have a winner! Good thing I work in a metal fab shop as a welderand my boss is cool as hell and my buddy runs a brake press(bender). I'll be fab'in up some 5" or 6" extensions tomorrow!
Krey93 750 Kat
Modified Swingarm, 5.5 GSXR Rear with 180/55 and 520 Chain, 750 to 600 Tail conversion, more to come. Long Term Project build thread http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96736
"I've done this a thousand times before. What could possibly go wron.... Ooops!"
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Got the 6" extensions bent and welded now I'm trying to decided if I wanna hack my original SA or ebay one and chop at that.
Krey, when you cut yours to widen them I noticed that your welder just butt welds the ends together right? Have you had any issues with strength?? Just curious because I was also just gonna cut and weld together but was thinking about also making a sleeve the two ends can slide over and weld it that way for added strength...idk I'm on the fence...Fwiw I do have stainless fill wire at work that I could use to tig the arm back together
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Originally posted by DaBears View PostGot the 6" extensions bent and welded now I'm trying to decided if I wanna hack my original SA or ebay one and chop at that.
Krey, when you cut yours to widen them I noticed that your welder just butt welds the ends together right? Have you had any issues with strength?? Just curious because I was also just gonna cut and weld together but was thinking about also making a sleeve the two ends can slide over and weld it that way for added strength...idk I'm on the fence...Fwiw I do have stainless fill wire at work that I could use to tig the arm back together
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Since your a welder for a living, this should be a walk in the park. Especially if you plan to TIG weld everything. When I modified my swingarm, I left a 3/32 root opening on all welds. Keyhole for full penetration weld, but I did not use any stainless filler. If you are going to use stainless filler, you will have to change it up a little though
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Originally posted by 92GSX750 View PostSince your a welder for a living, this should be a walk in the park. Especially if you plan to TIG weld everything. When I modified my swingarm, I left a 3/32 root opening on all welds. Keyhole for full penetration weld, but I did not use any stainless filler. If you are going to use stainless filler, you will have to change it up a little though
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So far, all my testing, and inspection on in use items has shown no issues on the butt welding using Tig. If you wanna make sure, then obviously sleaving would be significantly stronger. I've not seen that it's nessasary, but I also no reason you shoulnd't do it if it makes you feel more comfortable with the modification.
Krey93 750 Kat
Modified Swingarm, 5.5 GSXR Rear with 180/55 and 520 Chain, 750 to 600 Tail conversion, more to come. Long Term Project build thread http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96736
"I've done this a thousand times before. What could possibly go wron.... Ooops!"
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Originally posted by mykat View PostWhy go through all that trouble when you could just use some gorilla glue? That's how I'd have done it.90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
Originally posted by BadfaerieI love how the most ignorant people I have met are the ones that fling the word "ignorant" around like it's an insult, or poo. Maybe they think it means pooOriginally posted by soulless kaosbut personaly I dont see a point in a 1000 you can get the same power from a properly tuned 600 with less weight and better handeling.
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Originally posted by DaBears View PostAh yes a fellow welder I see, what's your specialty? I mostly Tig aluminum but we also tig stainless and carbon steel. I absolutely love my job man couldn't have asked for a better job...well I guess pro athlete could top it
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Finally got my swingarm extended, only took 3hrs!i decided to add inner sleeves for added security and strength, it was a pain but well worth it! I also have extra 6" blocks that i made if anyone is interested
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