Rust on Frame 91 Ultra.
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Rust on Frame 91 Ultra.
Im sure many Evo (& newer model !!)owners have discovered rust on the Frame at some point. I have discovered rust (holed!) on the main Frame down where the S.Arm is bolted. Just wondered if a new "plate" can be welded over the old section in situ. or does engine have to come out.
If new plate can be welded without engine coming out could there be a prob. with electrics whilst welding. I wont be welding it myself.
Any suggestions or ideas much appreciated. Bungo
If new plate can be welded without engine coming out could there be a prob. with electrics whilst welding. I wont be welding it myself.
Any suggestions or ideas much appreciated. Bungo
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I am thinking you mean the tubing has rusted through when you wrote "(holed!)."
Personally, I would try a plate if that is the only spot but there is a possibility that the wall dimension is compromised in other spots as well and while welding the plate in place you may have spots where the thinned wall will burn through.
If other spots do not burn through when installing the plate, then I'd ride it but inspect it regularly.
Personally, I would try a plate if that is the only spot but there is a possibility that the wall dimension is compromised in other spots as well and while welding the plate in place you may have spots where the thinned wall will burn through.
If other spots do not burn through when installing the plate, then I'd ride it but inspect it regularly.
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I did describe area where rust is ...."on mainframe near Swinging Arm bolts".
I thought most Evo owners would know the area I was talking about, however you may be correct in saying that "this topic is worthless without pics. ".
I will take a picture and highlight the area where the rust is.
Thank you kindly for your response and have a nice day. Kind regards,Bungo.
I thought most Evo owners would know the area I was talking about, however you may be correct in saying that "this topic is worthless without pics. ".
I will take a picture and highlight the area where the rust is.
Thank you kindly for your response and have a nice day. Kind regards,Bungo.
Last edited by BungoBill; Jun 15, 2013 at 12:06 PM.
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I am thinking you mean the tubing has rusted through when you wrote "(holed!)."
Personally, I would try a plate if that is the only spot but there is a possibility that the wall dimension is compromised in other spots as well and while welding the plate in place you may have spots where the thinned wall will burn through.
If other spots do not burn through when installing the plate, then I'd ride it but inspect it regularly.
Personally, I would try a plate if that is the only spot but there is a possibility that the wall dimension is compromised in other spots as well and while welding the plate in place you may have spots where the thinned wall will burn through.
If other spots do not burn through when installing the plate, then I'd ride it but inspect it regularly.
It isnt on the tubing but is on the large/flat "support bracket" section where the tubing is joined.
This "support bracket" probably adds strength to the Swinging Arm.
I will be posting a pic. tomorrow. Bungo
Last edited by BungoBill; Jun 15, 2013 at 12:20 PM.
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Aye Graham. You know the old saying..."a picture is worth a thousand curses"
or should that be "a thousand words"? Bungo
or should that be "a thousand words"? Bungo
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It was rust holes on my 1996 EG in the same place near swingarm bolt. Mechanic in our local service welded new plates without engine removal. I suppose it was "lapidary" work but he did it so good that frame looks like original.
I think he covered engine and other parts when did welding works
I think he covered engine and other parts when did welding works
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It was rust holes on my 1996 EG in the same place near swingarm bolt. Mechanic in our local service welded new plates without engine removal. I suppose it was "lapidary" work but he did it so good that frame looks like original.
I think he covered engine and other parts when did welding works
I think he covered engine and other parts when did welding works
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It was rust holes on my 1996 EG in the same place near swingarm bolt. Mechanic in our local service welded new plates without engine removal. I suppose it was "lapidary" work but he did it so good that frame looks like original.
I think he covered engine and other parts when did welding works
I think he covered engine and other parts when did welding works