Anyone know snowmachines?

[akdylan]

hey i have a 1996 yamaha v-max 600 that im ficing up for the winter im wondering if i can make my own bar risers with like a piece of metal and a drill press and save a hundred bucks if so how big and what material and whatever +++++++karma for everyone THANKS NS

 

[[Adam]]

hmm well from past experiences when trying to jimmy rig shit to save money it just would have been easier and in the long run cheaper just to get the proper part that i needed but it sounds like you know your stuff and what your thinkin about is a sound idea.

 

[akdylan]

ALSO if any one else knows if home depot sells raw aluminum or raw metal chunks

 

[prontocuts.com]

My home depot here doesnt sell raw alum, but there should be some shops around your area that sells chunks

 

[akdylan]

how much do you think they cost

 

[prontocuts.com]

it depends on what grade alum, what size, etc

 

[akdylan]

well what do you think a 5 inch or so piece of the worst stuff would cost

 

[prontocuts.com]

5 inch think? how big of a slab, like a square foot or ...?

 

[akdylan]

nno nonon i mean like 5inches long maybe 2inches wide and like and inch or so thick

 

[prontocuts.com]

About a sq foot of 6061 t6, at an inch thick is around 112 bucks, but thats a pretty good grade, other wise its about 60$

 

[Moisty_Goat]

help dylan with his snow machine

 

[TylerS]

Yes you can do it, although only to a certain point. It depends on how much you want to rise it. After about 2'' the control cables (throttle, hand grips, etc.) become too short, so it will require longer cables. If you have the ability to do it, go for it you can save some $$.