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The best option so that a motorcycle’s parts are always in the right place when welding is to use a motorcycle frame jig. Adding this feature is done for the duration of the fabrication of the bike’s frame. This instrument serves as the holder of the motorcycle frame’s constituents for the duration of welding. It may be learned on how to build a motorcycle jig or it may be purchased at stores.

Whether a motorcycle frame jig is purchased or homemade, the most necessary thing to do not forget is that the motorcycle jig will have to be strong and be flexible in keeping upright the bike’s framing tubes. Remember also that the motorcycle jig is not for aid to the bike’s whole frame, another welding instrument will have to be collected for this function.

Here are the steps on how to make a motorcycle frame jig if decisive to use a homemade one.

1. Gather and get ready two pieces of mill channels that measure five inch and made of steel. These will make up the foundation of the frame jig and where the rest of the elements will be attached.

2. Prepare two plates and build the neck post of the frame jig. Press together tightly the five-inch steel mill channels and the two plates. The neck will be made up of steel tube that is 1/8 of an inch in thickness, two inches in length and three inches in width. Take note that the neck post of the jig is competent of being adjusted in terms of length.

3. Get a rod that measures 3/4 of an inch on an axle and have it to follow all the way through the motorcycle’s frame neck.

4. In building the axle post, a steel tube that measure 1/4 of an inch in thickness, 2 inches in length and 4 inches in width is needed. Have a 3/4 inch axle that will clasp the axle plate. Spacers and shaft collars will have the axles stay with resolute determination in place.

5. Find a 1/2 inch steel plate and a 1/2 inch square tube. Then, weld the two materials together. This step makes the plate capable to vertically move for the duration of leveling even with little adjustments. The axle posts will have to be competent to move in all directions.

6. Find a 1 and 1/4 inch of steel stubbing. Use this in setting up the jig’s lower rails. Then, get a steel bar which measures one inch by four inches. This steel bar will become the engine bar.

7. After assembling all the constituents cited above, make use of a threaded rod that will be applied in passing all the way through the channels. In keeping the bolt in place, make use of a nut and angle. Get the engine plate and lock it to the frame by adding set screws to the corners of the engine plate.

When learning on how to make a motorcycle frame jig, it is essential to do not forget to be very exact with it is measurements. A decently measured jig means a better help for the motorcycle’s frame.

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