travelerjerry Joined Jul 24, 2003 Messages 368 Jan 1, 2013 #1 Discovered this worn spring hole while I'm in the process removing power unit. :?: Thinking the best fix is to spot weld the worn area?
Discovered this worn spring hole while I'm in the process removing power unit. :?: Thinking the best fix is to spot weld the worn area?
R Rohan Joined Aug 26, 2010 Messages 8,215 Jan 1, 2013 #2 travelerjerry said: Thinking the best fix is to spot weld the worn area? Click to expand... Yep - if by 'spot weld' you are talking a spot of weld using mig, or oxy or even electric/stick. Have a close look at the sidestand bracket, they sometimes need some attention too.
travelerjerry said: Thinking the best fix is to spot weld the worn area? Click to expand... Yep - if by 'spot weld' you are talking a spot of weld using mig, or oxy or even electric/stick. Have a close look at the sidestand bracket, they sometimes need some attention too.
Ron L VIP MEMBER Joined Feb 27, 2004 Messages 3,239 Jan 6, 2013 #3 You might want to weld on a washer to help reinforce the opening.
travelerjerry Joined Jul 24, 2003 Messages 368 Jan 6, 2013 #4 Never gave that a thought. Guess I'll have my neighbor spot weld a washer. On to other fixes. Thanks Ron L.
Never gave that a thought. Guess I'll have my neighbor spot weld a washer. On to other fixes. Thanks Ron L.