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    Settings for my Lincoln welder?

    Alright thanks for everyones quick responses, I'll clean metal better acnd adjust the speeds
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    Settings for my Lincoln welder?

    Yes my welder has the 2 different polarity for either flux core or bare wire.. im 100% thats setup for how it should be set up right now, I need to get that gel to dip the gun into... but havent gotten around to it.. If i go over 12-20 psi... seems like just kinda sputters.. almost like to...
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    Settings for my Lincoln welder?

    My welder is pretty much same as lincoln 140hd. I can run it as flux core or mig. Obviously right now its set up as Mig. The welder came with .25 wire for mig and .035 for flux core with matching tips for my gun. As for thickness, I'm still learning but it's an OCC frame if that helps you...
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    Settings for my Lincoln welder?

    I recently purchased a NEW! Lincoln 3400HD welder, and started messing around with it this week. Im using the 0.25 wire that came with it and a tank of Carbon dioxide I had layn around. I cut up a junk frame and have been practicing rewelding it and CAN NOT PERFECT IT! Its pissing me off...
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    The start of my Trike build!

    For sure, keep me updated! 8)
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    The start of my Trike build!

    I took it for quick ride down block and back, and man I need quit smokin lol. I def need an engine. rides good for most part. It has coaster brakes, I need figure out on what size axle and crank I'd need so I wouldn't have to pedal as much to picked up speed. Also my front hand brake wouldn't...
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    The start of my Trike build!

    Alright well heres the bike as it sits for right now. Im holding off on the engine and powder coating the frame for the time being... theres a before and after. and now
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    Bearing question?

    To late lol, was eager to get em, bought 4 zz for 10 shipped. But thanks for the quick responses
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    Bearing question?

    The ones on my bike state z but are double sided. So either would work?
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    Bearing question?

    I need to buy new bearings for my Sun trike. The bearings are a 6202z. Im searching around and they offer ex. 6202, 6202z, 6202zz etc What are the exact differences? Eventually Ill be putting on an engine kit.. so what would be my better route? Also whats the cheapest place to get them...
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    The start of my Trike build!

    So this project has been coming together SLOWLY. While waiting for the wheels to get respoked... i had money to burn and invested it to my truck lol But heres the OCC fat wheels, powder coated and re spoked to the trikes hubs. For now, I think im going to put it back together and just ride it...
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    Help with finding a good welder.

    http://www.harborfreight.com/90-amp-flu ... 98871.html So i chooched out and went ahead with the HF welder.. $150 w 2 year warranty. It has great reviews and your right about the wire as a lot of people stated. Do you think this one will work fine for bikes? Ill try messing with it this week.
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    Newb from Chicago

    what do you mean with the seat?
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    Help with finding a good welder.

    Cool man... thanks for the advice!
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    motor trike

    Very cool... do you have a thread on the install? Im actually in the process of doing the same.. heres my link: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=37492
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    help with installing motor on custom trike in dfw.

    8) Tuning in... im going the same route
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    Bearing question for bikes w/ engines?

    I have a Miami Sun trike and Im piecing it back together. One of the bearings were destroyed while trying to be removed. I was wondering if I would be fine with replacing with the OEM or Is there something that can withstand a bike doing 20-30mph? I really want to do an engine kit on it. Any...
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    Help with finding a good welder.

    This ones on sale for $159.. sale ends tomorrow.. hopefully get a young person at the register and make that 20% coupon work... http://www.harborfreight.com/110-amp-22 ... aign=1211a I was really thinkng about scooping this one up tomorrow... has good reviews.. anyone have experience with it?
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    The start of my Trike build!

    ::UPDATE:: Wheels are back from getting powdercoated 8)
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    The start of my Trike build!

    Just an update: I decided 100% to use the front WCC wheel and the rear are going to be powder coated gloss black to match the front! I dropped off the rear wheels to a local bike shop to respoke the OCC wheels to the OEM trike hubs! Since I do not have access to a welder, the powder coater is...
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