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Title: replacing 83 ripper seat post tube (help)
Post by: craigcurbow on September 23, 2014, 11:50 PM

I need to replace the seat post tube on my 83 ripper,  anyone know what gauge tubing I need? Thanks

Title: Re: replacing 83 ripper seat post tube (help)
Post by: hokuspokus74 on September 24, 2014, 08:28 AM

Here you mate,Early rippers used a seat tube to suit a 13/16" seat post (20.6mm) you got any pics to post of your ripper :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: replacing 83 ripper seat post tube (help)
Post by: craigcurbow on October 06, 2014, 03:33 PM

I've found my welder who happens to ride bmx. Just gotta strip the powder off . I'll post progress pics.

(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab299/craigcurbow_photo/IMG_237854045165242_zpsfe41e1bc.jpg) (http://s873.photobucket.com/user/craigcurbow_photo/media/IMG_237854045165242_zpsfe41e1bc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: replacing 83 ripper seat post tube (help)
Post by: Twesnik on October 11, 2014, 07:37 AM

Quote from: craigcurbow on October 06, 2014, 03:33 PM

I've found my welder who happens to ride bmx. Just gotta strip the powder off . I'll post progress pics.

(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab299/craigcurbow_photo/IMG_237854045165242_zpsfe41e1bc.jpg) (http://s873.photobucket.com/user/craigcurbow_photo/media/IMG_237854045165242_zpsfe41e1bc.jpg.html)

Too cold welds Will crack again!

Title: Re: replacing 83 ripper seat post tube (help)
Post by: craigcurbow on October 11, 2014, 09:22 AM

Quote from: Twesnik on October 11, 2014, 07:37 AM

Quote from: craigcurbow on October 06, 2014, 03:33 PM

I've found my welder who happens to ride bmx. Just gotta strip the powder off . I'll post progress pics.

(http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab299/craigcurbow_photo/IMG_237854045165242_zpsfe41e1bc.jpg) (http://s873.photobucket.com/user/craigcurbow_photo/media/IMG_237854045165242_zpsfe41e1bc.jpg.html)

Too cold welds Will crack again!

What do you mean mate? Explain please

Title: Re: replacing 83 ripper seat post tube (help)
Post by: Twesnik on October 11, 2014, 09:26 AM

Well,show me THE backside off the plate,with the skull on.
Let's see,if THE welds are visiable from that Side....

Title: Re: replacing 83 ripper seat post tube (help)
Post by: MartyC on October 11, 2014, 12:59 PM

Quote from: Twesnik on October 11, 2014, 09:26 AM

Well,show me THE backside off the plate,with the skull on.
Let's see,if THE welds are visiable from that Side....

Why do you capitalise THE all the time?

Title: Re: replacing 83 ripper seat post tube (help)
Post by: Twesnik on October 11, 2014, 01:47 PM

Quote from: MartyC on October 11, 2014, 12:59 PM

Quote from: Twesnik on October 11, 2014, 09:26 AM

Well,show me THE backside off the plate,with the skull on.
Let's see,if THE welds are visiable from that Side....

Why do you capitalise THE all the time?

My phone Does that!
I'm too lazy too correct that minor prob.
 :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: replacing 83 ripper seat post tube (help)
Post by: MartyC on October 11, 2014, 03:59 PM

Quote from: Twesnik on October 11, 2014, 01:47 PM

Quote from: MartyC on October 11, 2014, 12:59 PM

Quote from: Twesnik on October 11, 2014, 09:26 AM

Well,show me THE backside off the plate,with the skull on.
Let's see,if THE welds are visiable from that Side....

Why do you capitalise THE all the time?

My phone Does that!
I'm too lazy too correct that minor prob.
 :LolLolLolLol:

Lol, explains a lot !

Title: Re: replacing 83 ripper seat post tube (help)
Post by: craigcurbow on October 18, 2014, 11:23 AM

Quote from: Twesnik on October 11, 2014, 09:26 AM

Well,show me THE backside off the plate,with the skull on.
Let's see,if THE welds are visiable from that Side....

Sorry I don't have the plate, what method would you use to weld aluminium?

Title: Re: replacing 83 ripper seat post tube (help)
Post by: griff on October 18, 2014, 11:34 AM

Quote from: craigcurbow on October 18, 2014, 11:23 AM

what method would you use to weld aluminium?

I would use the 'PM Phil Sawzall' method  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: replacing 83 ripper seat post tube (help)
Post by: Twesnik on October 18, 2014, 12:35 PM

Quote from: craigcurbow on October 18, 2014, 11:23 AM

Quote from: Twesnik on October 11, 2014, 09:26 AM

Well,show me THE backside off the plate,with the skull on.
Let's see,if THE welds are visiable from that Side....

Sorry I don't have the plate, what method would you use to weld aluminium?

Tungsten Inert Gas...
 :yahoo_silent: