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Howdy from Texas!

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by fr33z3r.burn, Dec 19, 2007.

  1. fr33z3r.burn

    fr33z3r.burn New Member

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    Just joined the site and wanted to say hi to all of you. Through a friend of a friend, I learned about an '82 Seca in a scrapyard. It was in the back of a pickup truck being sold for scrap. Guy at the scrapyard said that he couldn't bring himself to crush it, as he had an '82 back in the day, and he loved it so. Bought it for $150 plus he had the title! I cleaned the carbs and patched / sealed the gas tank (took 4 tries), put new rubbers front and rear, replaced the spark plugs and some worn hoses, threw a new battery in, scrubbed the caked up dirt off of her and she runs pretty good. I can tell that the carbs need to be cleaned again (i kinda knew i would rattle more crap out) and the horns don't work. Speedo needle is missing, tach works 50/50. Oh, and did I mention rust? Yeah, well she's got a few spots. I've got the tank, front fender, and side panels sanded and primed, and i'm sanding the tail section right now. Some jackass drilled into the grab bar, i'm assumeing to add side bags. I pulled out the ol tig welder and closed up the holes, just need to polish it up. I need to address the speedo / tach issue and the horns so I can get her legal. I think Santa is bringing me a riding jacket and helmet. Hopefully I can get everything done before I head out of the country again; otherwise it will eat at me the whole time I'm gone! Anyways, I love the wealth of knowledge contained on this site, you seem like a "swell" bunch of guys (and maybe gals?), so hopefully I can contribute something. Ride SAFE!!!

    --Jo :twisted:
     
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    Welcome to XJ bikes Jo !!
    sounds like you got the most for the least so far of anyone I've read about.
    We'd love to see pics of your ride. There's plenty of carb info here.
    Add a fuel filter tomorrow !
     
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    Welcome...And congrats. on locating your new ride. Here's to hoping you get it done before you have to leave ! Cheers!!!

    Cheesy!
     
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    Welcome Jo - lots of help here for your bargain ride. Good luck with it and post a pic or three so's we can have a look-see at her.
     
  5. fr33z3r.burn

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    Yeah, I figure i'll have $500-$700 (including purchase price) in the project, depending where I stop with any customizing. I'm not a fan of the square headlight or the square foglight, so I might toss them for a round one. With the cluster being in bad shape, i'll probably toss it too. I like the streetfighter look, so I might go with a fly screen and some aggressive handlebars. just need to find some smaller gauges and i'll be set.

    -i'll throw up some pics when my gf unwraps the camera Santa is bringing her :D
     
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    Welcome! There is definitely a plethora of information on this site. And if it already isn't up, just ask! There is always at least 1 person who has gone through what you are needing help on.
     
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    Welcome and congratulations on your Seca! Sounds like you have some repair capability. Be sure to share any tidbits of knowledge you have on
    TIG, I'd like to know more.
     
  8. fr33z3r.burn

    fr33z3r.burn New Member

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    "repair capability".....more like "tinker ability"......lol
    I don't think I have enough room to share all my welding knowledge, but I'll share a little.

    I've built a few projects, most recent was a 35 ton hydro log splitter. I can't say I'm a pro at welding, especially with TIG, but i've done my fair share of ARC (or stick) and MIG welding. For those of you not familiar with TIG, it is the only option available for 'home' shops when it comes to welding aluminum. If you ever did any brazing with an oxy-gas rig and a filler rod, you shouldn't have any problems TIG welding. It's a litttle more of a transition from MIG to TIG. TIG welding is different from MIG welding in that the electrode is not consumed in the weld. In the MIG welding process the electrode is continuously melted and is added into the weld. Also noteworty: TIG welding needs a clean surface, and is typically much slower than MIG. A lot of TIG welders have water cooled torches, which makes portability a pain at times. Perhaps the most important thing to remember when TIG welding is your choice of filler rod. The rod must correctly match the material and alloy you will be welding. You should also be familiar with the material you are welding. For example, be careful if you ever weld magneseum, as it can catch fire and not be extinguished! The biggest 'myth' i've heard about TIG welding is that you must use filler rods. That is simply not true.

    TIG welders are typically much more expensive than ARC or MIG welders, and unless you weld aluminum on a regular bases, they are not worth that extra cost. Before anyone flames me, yes, you can make very clean, beautiful welds on almost all materials with a TIG, but if you knew that then you are already a welder of sorts and should know the 'cost vs benefits' of ARC, MIG, and TIG welders.
     

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