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Post by keikara on Mar 26, 2015 0:35:38 GMT -5
So was at work today decided to check the oil at lunch. Well noticed something a lil scary, the hub of the right side swingarm was broken. U will try and post a couple pics, luckily I have a coworker that used to do welding that says he can fix it. If not looks like I'm ordering a new one.
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Post by keikara on Mar 26, 2015 0:49:08 GMT -5
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Post by JerryScript on Mar 26, 2015 1:13:12 GMT -5
I personally would order a new one. A good weld can be as strong or stronger than the original piece, but a single bubble inside can make it weak.
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Post by keikara on Mar 26, 2015 10:58:02 GMT -5
I personally would order a new one. A good weld can be as strong or stronger than the original piece, but a single bubble inside can make it weak. I agree, my coworker used to do under water welding so am hoping he can fix. We shall see. |
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Post by ricardoguitars on Mar 26, 2015 10:58:24 GMT -5
They are cheap, $30something.
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Post by ricardoguitars on Mar 26, 2015 11:00:10 GMT -5
How on earth did it happened? monster pothole?  |
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Post by jerseyboy on Mar 26, 2015 11:51:04 GMT -5
If he is going to weld it you should be fine,,but make sure to remove any rubber or plastic parts off,,they will melt if not.
Take those bushings out first.
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Post by geh3333 on Mar 26, 2015 13:29:46 GMT -5
If he is going to weld it you should be fine,,but make sure to remove any rubber or plastic parts off,,they will melt if not. Take those bushings out first. I'd take the bearings out also . |
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Post by nakedguy on Mar 26, 2015 21:48:33 GMT -5
As a retired welder of 40 yrs the only way I would do it is to Tig weld it ,Lots of people have Mig welders now as they are cheap , they can be good but what they are really good at is making a bad welder look like he / she knows what there doing . It is real easy with a Mig to make the bead look good when there is a ton of porosity under it . I own all 3 types of machines , stick , mig and tig , I personally would reach for the tig if I was doing it , then after welding it stick it in a pail of floor dry of kitty litter and make it cool slowly
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Post by keikara on Mar 26, 2015 22:30:02 GMT -5
yea I can get one from the shop I bought the scooter from for about $45. However I need to get a new carb and don't have the money for both atm, so if I can save from having to replace it. As for how it happened, I have no clear idea, nor how long it had been broke. Couldnt have been more than a couple days, noticed it was broken while checking the oil while at work, and wasnt that way when I checked the oil like 2 days prior.
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Post by jerseyboy on Mar 27, 2015 18:34:19 GMT -5
If your anywhere around Jersey I will weld it up for you for free...and guarantee it wont crack in the same spot again.
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Post by scooter on Mar 27, 2015 20:32:20 GMT -5
If your anywhere around Jersey I will weld it up for you for free...and guarantee it wont crack in the same spot again. ... or your money back.  |
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Post by jerseyboy on Mar 27, 2015 22:10:13 GMT -5
If your anywhere around Jersey I will weld it up for you for free...and guarantee it wont crack in the same spot again. ... or your money back. If it cracks again scooter,,I will let him rip my BBK scoot around town for an hour,,now thats a good deal |
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Post by keikara on Mar 28, 2015 10:22:48 GMT -5
lol thanks for the offer. Had a coworker do it only costing me buying him lunch, and Jersey is a little far from Phoenix
but is now fixed just need to put the bearings back in and install on the scooter.
don't know why picture didn't load will try to re-upload when I get home tonight. |
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Post by geh3333 on Mar 28, 2015 11:53:27 GMT -5
lol thanks for the offer. Had a coworker do it only costing me buying him lunch, and Jersey is a little far from Phoenix
but is now fixed just need to put the bearings back in and install on the scooter.
don't know why picture didn't load will try to re-upload when I get home tonight. From what I can see he did a good job . |
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