NO!!! All our kits are simple bolt-on applications. The small 1% of bikes that require a weld-on are the '95 and older models (if available) and the 85's & 100cc minis with an aftermarket triple clamp. That's the beauty of manufacturing everything in house. It's all in what kind of bike you own that will determine the cost and components necessary to mount up different configurations of dampers, bars, and clamps.

When welding in a floor and tunnel, use a rosette weld about 3" to 4" apart. It is not necessary to weld the entire edge of a floor. This will cause severe warpage (too much heat). When welding in a firewall, weld back through the holes you drilled to remove the stock firewall. DO NOT START ON ONE SIDE AND WELD ALL THE WAY TO THE OTHER SIDE.

No. Wilderness regulations forbid any wheeled or motorized vehicles from entering the Wilderness Area.

Be sure that all four corners are tied to the vehicle frame. Each frame bracket must be bolted to the vehicle frame with two bolts, unless optional weld is used. These instructions are guidelines only, actual installation is the responsibility of the installer and the owner. Either way is acceptable. If the you choose to have the brackets welded to the frame, Reese requires the brackets to be welded by a certified welder.

This is not a skill everyone can acquire. Thin stainless can be spot-welded which is suitable for the combustion chamber and case. The NGV assembly will require MIG or TIG welding. TIG sets are expensive and it may be necessary to find a specialist welder used to welding stainless steel to do the welding for you. Modern engines employ a casting for the NGV which is more stable during natural heat cycling.

It will weld thin metals like automotive sheet metals with minimal warpage up to ½ inch (optional tips may be required) A MIG or stick welder will do thicker 3/16 – ½ materials faster, but if you only have the Henrob it will do it just not as fast as the electric welders.

Weld-Crete®, the original chemical bonding agent for concrete, is a safe, easy to use surface applied bonding agent that bonds new concrete to any clean, structurally sound surface. It has been specified and used by major architects, engineers and construction companies throughout the world since 1952.

Concentrate the heat on the thick part, as the heat will transfer easily to the thinner aluminum. [back to top]

It is recommended that the stimulator be turned off and the amplitude set to '0' (if appropriate for the therapy) prior to operating any potentially dangerous equipment. Caution is advised when using arc welders, as they emit large amounts of EMI (see What is EMI/RFI?). It is possible that the magnetic fields generated by arc welding could momentarily induce a voltage into the neurostimulator lead system - and you may feel this as a shock or jolt even when the neurostimulator is turned off.

Weld decay refers to the intergranular corrosion, usually of stainless steels or certain nickel-base alloys, that occurs as the result of sensitization in the heat-affected zone during the welding operation.

A rosette weld is when you punch or drill a hole (approx. 5/16") through one place of material to weld into another piece of material. You use this type of weld when one piece overlaps another piece. All of Direct Sheetmetal’s floors weld in this way.

We do not stipulate any brand of bike, and indeed many types of bikes have been used to do this journey, including Harleys, scooters, small enduro bikes etc. However, the bike you use determines the pace of travel and how comfortable you will be. In order to get the most from the expedition, we advise you to use a capable "dual-purpose"-type motorcycle, with sturdy, lockable panniers.

A hard cover travel case costs about $275 from Bike Nashbar or Performance Bicycle mail order companies. Your local bike shop may rent cases, if you prefer to use one, but don’t want to purchase it. For tours that do not begin and end in the same city, there will be a US$30 bike travel case transfer fee. Boxing is inexpensive, but there is some risk of damage to your bike. The most susceptible parts are the front and rear dropouts where the wheel axles attach to the bike.

Weld Lock™ features include good strength, locks carpet tufts into place, and dries clear. When wet, it cleans up with water. It is designed for direct stick installations. Apply with a 1/8” continuous bead of Weld Lock™ on one edge.

It depends upon the diaphragm loads and if they are needed for erection (see Girder-Slab typical details). Consult with your local hollow core supplier for availability of weld plates, alternative details may be suggested that will meet the engineer's requirements. One method is that the hollow core supplier provides these cut outs in the factory and then provides a core plug to stop the grout from flowing too far into the cell.