graysonkatz
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Ditto that!!!
Frame Failure - Trending/Tracking
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Coolbreezin
Active Member
So what is the process to repair a cracked frame?
If the frame manufacturer does swap the frame, who pays for the labor?
Coolbreezin
Active Member
Sorry pic is blurry, but you understand the location. Its a hairline crack right in the weld. I have 46,000 miles on her and havent hit any real bad bumps over the years. I do understand I need to get this fixed, but I dont believe this would be an extreme load bearing area. Whats yr thoughts?
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KaptinAmerika
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03/04 had the cracked backbone issue that so many had fixed. If your bike never got the recall you may want to keep an eye on that area
Coolbreezin
Active Member
My friend explained my crack to his friend and was told that TIG isnt strong enough, plus I need to R&R the little horizontal pipe. However, to be fair, the welder hasnt seen my bike so his comment should taken with a grain of salt. Whats yalls thoughts?
bearman
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It's the part of the frame where the motor mount bolts to. So yes, it is an extreme load bearing part.
Anyone that would say that does not know what he is talking about. TIG is the best way to control heat when welding something that can be damaged by excessive heat (like a motorcycle frame).
The strength of a weld relies on how much penetration there is, the quality of the weld, and how much metal is put on the weld, NOT the weld process. There simply is no way to get a higher quality weld than TIG.
Coolbreezin
Active Member
Thank you Bearman. I appreciate yr input.
Looks like I just ran across one. 07 Mastiff. I was cleaning it up to replace a seal, and found it. It's only about an inch long.
pknowles
RETIRED
What is your plan for the repair.Looks like I just ran across one. 07 Mastiff. I was cleaning it up to replace a seal, and found it. It's only about an inch long.
Haven't done one, nor have I discussed it with the customer. Any an all input would be welcome.
pknowles
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Brew just had one repaired on his bike and it looked good. Might want to look at his thread.
It took some looking, but I found it. Here's the link for the next person.
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/threads/another-cracked-frame.52786/
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/threads/another-cracked-frame.52786/
That bike sure is dirty! Geeze even the boot is all ripped on the starter.
Your handy with a welder, although do you want to take on the liability? I guess it depends on the customer
At least it's black paint should be easy to touch up after.
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Your handy with a welder, although do you want to take on the liability? I guess it depends on the customer
At least it's black paint should be easy to touch up after.
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Actually, it in really good shape. A few small paint flaws, nothing really bad. He just fill his primary up to just below the window, and it kind of reeked havoc on the trans seals. Hence the oil bath. Nothing major, just going to give her some love and send her out to run some more. I'm confidant enough with my welding ability, not to kill my customer.
Not sure if you've ever used MG600 welding rod (wire as well), I have used it for frame repair before. Very expensive but well worth it, extremely strong. Have a look, but if you do ever use it guaranteed you'll be preaching it as well.Actually, it in really good shape. A few small paint flaws, nothing really bad. He just fill his primary up to just below the window, and it kind of reeked havoc on the trans seals. Hence the oil bath. Nothing major, just going to give her some love and send her out to run some more. I'm confidant enough with my welding ability, not to kill my customer.
http://messerwelding.com/Product PDFs/by part/MG 600.pdf
I'll call my supplier tomorrow and see if they have any. Thanks
Real easy to work with, ya can weld dissimilar metals as well. Repaired a cast vice with it which has held up to abuse for 10+ years.
JeffM
Active Member
Bearman is spot on with his statement.
Just some other things that have to be done prior to striking an arc.
Disconnect battery, EGR, use a die grinder/dramel to clean weld area and dig out the crack.
Drill the ends of the crack if possible, this will stop the crack from reappearing.
And the biggest one of all "get some fucker that know what the fuck their doing"!!!!!!!!!!
Not a job for back yard Bob.
Just some other things that have to be done prior to striking an arc.
Disconnect battery, EGR, use a die grinder/dramel to clean weld area and dig out the crack.
Drill the ends of the crack if possible, this will stop the crack from reappearing.
And the biggest one of all "get some fucker that know what the fuck their doing"!!!!!!!!!!
Not a job for back yard Bob.
