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Message started by Tiefighterpilot on 05/23/10 at 09:55:38

Title: Dremel for bobbing
Post by Tiefighterpilot on 05/23/10 at 09:55:38

Anyone use dremel for modification work on the bike? Just and cutting off fender, fabricating licence bracket, etc?

Just wondering if I should fabricate stuff or buy premade kits. Kits feels like its a easier way, but also I would not have the satisfaction of saying... I made that.

Title: Re: Dremel for bobbing
Post by klx650sm2002 on 05/23/10 at 10:02:50

I used a dremel to relieve the crankcases on KLX when changing the front sprocket from 15 to 16, I also made a spacer for the swap on my lathe. I do agree it's good to say "I made that".
Clive W :)
p.s. I made an insert for my silencer to quieten it some.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o147/klx650sm2002/img006.jpg

Title: Re: Dremel for bobbing
Post by verslagen1 on 05/23/10 at 10:21:22

I'll use the dremel in almost every mod, but only for the small stuff or clean up.
it would take a long time to cut off a fender with it.
great tool for precision work.

Title: Re: Dremel for bobbing
Post by RidgeRunner13 on 05/23/10 at 10:21:53

There is no feeling like telling someone who is admiring a part on your bike & asks "where can I buy one of those" ; You can't, I made that. 8-) ;D

Title: Re: Dremel for bobbing
Post by Serowbot on 05/23/10 at 10:24:34

angle grinder's way quicker... ;D...

Title: Re: Dremel for bobbing
Post by dasch on 05/23/10 at 10:35:13

+1 on angle grinder. Get the thinnest plate you can get and have at it. Dremel is very good for precise work.

Title: Re: Dremel for bobbing
Post by mick on 05/23/10 at 13:48:04

How about a chain saw,a big one,and a sledge hammer,and a sawsall.
bobbers look like .... can you tell I am anti bobbi ?

Title: Re: Dremel for bobbing
Post by dasch on 05/23/10 at 20:03:31

;)

Title: Re: Dremel for bobbing
Post by earlytimz on 05/23/10 at 20:59:52

Personally, I don't find many uses for the dremel. It's too small and most of the attachments just don't hold up for me. I prefer a good angle grinder, a porta-band & a die grinder.

If you have the tools and ability to make something yourself, do it. There is no satisfaction like it, plus you end up with a product that is one of a kind. Something to be proud of!!

Title: Re: Dremel for bobbing
Post by Tiefighterpilot on 05/23/10 at 21:50:09

I think I will be getting an angle grinder. Thanks for all your help.

Title: Re: Dremel for bobbing
Post by Serowbot on 05/23/10 at 23:35:17

Tie,... I was sorta' kidding,...
... but I have used the angle grinder more on my bike than a dremel..
$10 or $20 bucks at Harbor Freight...
depends on sales...
http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-4-1-2-half-inch-angle-grinder-91223.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/370x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_2353.jpg
MORE POWER!... :-?...

Title: Re: Dremel for bobbing
Post by Tiefighterpilot on 05/24/10 at 07:40:59

Sweet.