New member from Canada

[montij]

Hi there I’m glad to find your community, I am working on a 1930 Harley VL and a 1929 model B single.

[PaulCDF]

Welcome Monti!
Where about in Canada are you?
Any pictures??

[montij]

I live just north of Toronto Ontario
I have the bikes disassembled for various repairs
I’ll post pictures soon

[montij]

More accurately I have cracks in both frames at the transmission casting. Having difficulty finding a competent welder in both cases.

[PaulCDF]

Hmmm;
Looks like the nearest local chapter would be in Buffalo (assuming no border issues):

#83 Riveter Chapter
55 BANNER AVE
LANCASTER, NY , NY 14086
Contact
Karan Andrea
Chapter President
716-445-5487
Atomicflh@gmail.com

They may know a more local competent welder. And don't hesitate to post pictures of your parts and frames we like those too.

[Rubone]

Welcome to the forum. An interesting pair you have. The repair shouldn't be too difficult although many welders shy away from those brazed frames. Pictures of the cracks can help with recommendations.
Robbie

[jstraker]

Hi from Vancouver Island. Have you tried Adam King at Black Horse Cycle? Seems to have a good reputation. You can find him on various internet places, looks like Facebook and Instagram. Cheers!

[T. Cotten]

More accurately I have cracks in both frames at the transmission casting. Having difficulty finding a competent welder in both cases.

Welcome, Montij!

A 'speltered', 'oven-brazed', or silver-soldered frame cannot be welded near the joints without damage. So you need a "welder" that knows how to use a torch, at least.

Sometimes an amateur does better than a pro. (And always cheaper.)

Can't wait to see your carbs....

.....Cotten

[BigLakeBob]

Welcome to the forum, looking forward to pictures of your treasures.

[JoJo357]

Greeting's & welcome to the Forum Justin.

*M.A.D.*

[montij]

Welcome, Montij!

A 'speltered', 'oven-brazed', or silver-soldered frame cannot be welded near the joints without damage. So you need a "welder" that knows how to use a torch, at least.

Sometimes an amateur does better than a pro. (And always cheaper.)

Can't wait to see your carbs....

.....Cotten

I haven’t even cleaned the model B carb up yet! I sold the dlx that came with my vl because I couldn’t find a float bowl mine was cracked beyond repair

[montij]

Got the peashooter frame repaired tonight
the last photo is of the VL frame. The welder wants to put those plates in. I think I’m going to get it back and have it welded by the same man who did my frame tonight the other guy has had the vl frame for 8 months!

[T. Cotten]

Your carb looks remarkable Monti!

Did you find any evidence of a support like this?

GX1 with support.jpg
(Please understand that I have no clue about anything but what I have held in my hand....)

Please start a new thread when you get into it, and I'm looking forward to it!

....Cotten
PS: The early potmetal bowls for your '30 are not that rare, but the rest of the carb is.

[Dablaze]

Hi and welcome Montij,

John at Motorcycle Enhancements (Oakville) did an amazing job restoring my 1950 frame. He very much kept in mind the “look” of original welds and I was extremely happy with the results. Jason Parker could also do this work. There’s a couple of guys local to you.

Craig