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How To Repair A Rear Fender On A Motorcycle

HOW TO PLASTIC WELD A MOTORCYCLE REAR FENDER

Using a miniweld model 6 airless plastic welder

Cost to replace fender75.14 S/H 8.94= 84.09

Cost of repair fiberflex= 4.00 Steel mesh .50 cents

TOTAL COST OF REPAIR 4.50

So with using a plastic welder. I was able to save 79.59

1 Work Area

• Have a clean and organized work area.
• Well ventilated area.
• Remember the plastic welder is HOT. Can burn you and start a fire. Just use common sense and you’ll be fine.
• Set up plastic welder. Set welder to preheat how your doing the next step

2 Parts that need welded

• Check the parts to be welded. Identify what kind of plastic your working with. In this case it is fiberflex plastic welding rod. I used fiber flex because it is easier to use. I had to cover a large area.Get out the welding rods you’ll be using. Plus if you’re going to use wire mesh for added strength get that out also. We will be using wire mesh for this project.
• Make sure that the part is clean. soap and water should work
• Set up part to be welded on work bench. Know how your going to weld it.
• Now set the plastic welder to heat setting your going to use to weld the plastic fender.

3 Plastic weld part

• Lay out part to be welded.
• I made a Vgroove in the crack and filled it with FiberFlex rod.
• Then for added support. I welded the wire mesh in.
• Now for the big hole. I welded the wire mesh in. I put aluminum tape on the back to help hold the mesh in place.
• Using the FiberFlex rod begin to fill in the large void. This is time consuming. So take your time.
• If plastic gets too hot to work with cool it off withwater not too much because your still welding.
• Do the same thing to the other large hole. And for added support do the same thing to the other side of fender.
• Now we are done with the welding.

4 To finish the part

• let plastic cool down. You can help it cool down with water. Use a spray bottle and lightly spray the welded plastic down to cool.
• Begin to sand the weld down. I use 60 grit sand paper then go to 180 grit sand paper.
• If painting part use paint made for plastic.
• If you would like to see pictures of this operation. Please go to kandjwarehouse.com

THANK YOU

KANDJWAREHOUSE

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How To Put Money Down On A Motor Scooter

So you’re ready to become a motorized scooter owner? Congrats! My friends who own scooters tend to talk about them like proud parents so good times are ahead for you. If you’re ready to buy then chances are you can tell the difference between gas powered and electric scooter models.

At this point you’ve also asked some clarifying questions about terrain speed and types of use. Now you’re wondering what best practices to adopt when you’re ready to actually put money down on your scooter. Breathe easy: Every year thousands of people become happy new scooter ownersand with a little foresight you’ll be one of them. Here’s some last minute advice to lead you to a happy purchase.

First calculate your price range.

Since you’re shopping for motor scooters I’m assuming that you’ve already crunched some numbers and realized that aside from how much fun they are to ride investing in a scooter will save you a heck of a lot of money! So in terms of financial dividends it’s hard to argue against buying a scooter. For example if your scooter gets 50 mpgand many new models get upwards of 100 mpgthen saving 100 dollars a month is entirely doable.

However the speed at which you regain your up front investment depends on whether you buy a gas powered hybrid or electric model and how often you use your scooter. Most likely the better part of your savings will be kick in after six months to a year as you capitalize on your scooter’s fuel economy. Given all this decide how much cash you want to put out up front.

If you’re shopping in the kids’ market motor scooters will go anywhere between 200 and 400 dollars. In the adult market the price range broadens a great deal and you can pay from 900 dollars to over 3000. If you’re OK with making your money back gradually you’ll feel good about throwing in the extra 100 for that extra acceleration kick.

Buy quality.

With thousands of scooters selling every day there are dozens of new companies trying to enter the market. On one hand this is good because it causes competition and makes scooters more affordable. The negative is that there are a glut of cheaply made offbrand scooters that are made with lowquality parts. As with most large purchases buying at rock bottom prices will usually come back to haunt youin this case it would be in the form of safety issues break downs and expensive repairs.

So how do you avoid getting ripped off? Be suspicious of prices that seem too good to be true. Unless sales involve recognized brands be wary about buying. Look for scooters that have positive reviews online and come with a generous warranty90 days is standard. Purchase from a vendor whether online or otherwise who seems above board. Available customer service is a good signmake sure to ask any questions you have.

Tracking with me? By budgeting carefully and investing in quality you’ll end up with a motor scooter you love. Who knows maybe you’ll even become a walking testimonial like some of my friends! Here’s hoping it happens to you.

About the writer:  Looking for more help? AJ Vanderhorst writes about choosing the right scooter for your lifestyle. A world of cutting edge design and moneysaving fuel economy awaits your discovery. Ready to accelerate into the fast lane? Check out Motorized Scooters.

How To Preview The Different Models Of Snowmobile Tracks

Different types of snowmobiles use different engine powers to propel the snowmobile where it needs to go. From these powerful snowbound vehicles you can travel to inaccessible places owing to the snowmobile tracks which help to move the snowmobile. These snowmobile tracks are designed so that they can be used with the particular snowmobile which they are made for.

While these snowmobile tracks are made to travel over various types of snow covered terrain they can on occasion break or malfunction. For this reason you might need to look for replacement snowmobile tracks. The best place to preview the different models of snowmobile tracks can be the internet.

Once you have located the various websites that contain the information you require you should see if there are replacement snowmobile tracks which are compatible with your particular snowmobile. In most cases your snowmobile tracks should contain the relevant information.

You will also have to see if the snowmobile tracks that you are looking at will fit over the type of snowmobile wheels that are fixed to your snowmobile. This is important as there may be brands that will not be compatible with your Polaris Ranger Ski doo Yamaha or other brand of snowmobile.

In some cases you will be able to choose snowmobile tracks that have been designed to be used with any type of snowmobile. In this case you might want to look at the price of these snowmobile tracks and also see if you are dealing with a legitimate company.

If you are satisfied with the price the product and the legitimacy of the internet company that you are dealing with then you can start making your selection of the snowmobile tracks that have caught your eye.

For the snowmobile owner who is not comfortable with buying their various products from the internet you can use this facility as a research tool. You can look for the different types of snowmobile tracks the performance facts that are given and the price that is used by the various internet companies.

Once you have located information you need you can start shopping in your local snowmobile and ATV parts shops. From these shops you can look at the many snowmobile tracks that are for sale which you need and inquire whether they will work with your particular brand of snowmobile.

The information to be found from your snowmobiles brand serial number and the serial number from your old snowmobile tracks should be of help. The sales assistants will have the information to look for compatible snowmobile tracks that you can use.

With your selection completed you can install these tracks on your snowmobile and see if they fit. Now all you have to do is wait until it snows for some fun winter snowmobile racing with your brand new snowmobile tracks ready and raring to go.

About the writer:  Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and has been researching and reporting on internet marketing for years. For more information on snowmobile tracks visit his site at SNOWMOBILE TRACKS