Heh heh...Harbor Freight has a small wire feed on sale of $90 right now...been tempting. I know I couldn't do aluminum, but it would be something to learn on.

I appreciate the offer, could come in handy if I ever get to that point. I have an R1 swinger that I am thinking of using, but the shock perches would have to be relocated (R1's is center, 6R's is offset), so I would need some welding. Might be a while down the road...probably just putting a newer ZX's swinger, shock, and hugger on it for a while. Not really sure yet which direction the bike is going in...either way, it will be the inexpensive route!!