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Great White Taco build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by fatfurious2, Mar 28, 2016.

  1. May 26, 2018 at 7:17 AM
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    If it rolls your engine over to low mileage, too, it should be good!
     
  2. May 26, 2018 at 7:25 AM
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  3. May 28, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    She's a big girl :cool:

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  4. May 29, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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    I made a rectangle today. With @Arcticelf and @stairgod help i will complete it eventually/soon

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  5. May 29, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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    Miters may be harder to fit up well, but I prefer them because you don't have to worry about capping the open end of a tube. Plus more weld seam means it should be a stronger joint.
    And it is more aesthetically pleasing.
    I am sure it will turn out fine. And best of all you can say you made it!
     
  6. May 29, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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    Lower left corner looks mitered.
     
  7. May 29, 2018 at 6:08 PM
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    Good eye. I mitred 1 corner. But it was difficult lining up. I understand it being stronger, but i didnt use a saw. Cut off wheel the whole way. I am better with the butt weld, and i can practice closing the end.
     
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  8. May 29, 2018 at 6:10 PM
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    its still a butt weld with a mitered joint ;)
     
  9. May 29, 2018 at 11:39 PM
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  10. Jun 1, 2018 at 8:12 AM
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    Driveway needs washed or you’ll get a HOA notice again.
     
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  12. Jun 1, 2018 at 8:16 AM
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    Those are brake fluid/oil stains. Cant really get them out.
     
  13. Jun 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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    I think he means the clumps of dirt. Is the bike more DD now that weather has warmed up
     
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  14. Jun 1, 2018 at 10:03 AM
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    There aren't any clumps. What you see is where dirt collected where the brake fluid burned through.

    Riding bike more, but it just needs to stop raining.
     
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  15. Jun 1, 2018 at 10:08 AM
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    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    Ah, ok. Looked like dirt clumps. Im still in motown. Gave up my seat for a gift card. Gotta find a charging station soon.
     
  16. Jun 1, 2018 at 10:10 AM
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    Motown as in Chicago?
     
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    Motown = Motor City (or Town)

    Motor City = Detroit

    Motown = Detroit
     
  19. Jun 1, 2018 at 10:28 AM
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    ill be flying through there every 2 weeks for the next couple of months..
     
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  20. Jun 1, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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    My condolances...
     
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