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Re: [ViragoTech] 81-83 Yamaha Virago saddle bag guards

Date : Sat, 30 Aug 2003 13:04:54 -0400
To : ViragoTech@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "virago@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <virago@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
From : matt smith <ms8238@xxxxxxx>
Subject : Re: [ViragoTech] 81-83 Yamaha Virago saddle bag guards
That's why the welds are hidden on the back side. who's gonna see them.
I spend a good 20-30 mins grinding the welds and then switch to an air
die grinder. They start off quite big and I work them down. There just
isn't enough room to even start a good flow. Bought time you can see,
its done.

There is $5 of plate steel $5 in powder and a good 90 mins into each set
not including electricity,grinding wheels, stone, cut off disc, welding
wire or argon gas.

 $20 is a steal.

  Matt

  -----Original Message-----
  Colin Freeman wrote:


      Hey Matt--

      Got the bag gaurds, they look pretty good. My only suggestion,
would be to clean-up/grind the welds a touch more (Dad was a Journeyman
Welder/Ironworker, I am a bit picky). Otherwise, very happy. Like the
finish, looks like it will last for awhile!! Thanks!

      --Regards,

         Wolf--     aka   Colin  Freeman
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