Welding the fairing bracket that cracked??
#11
04-27-2010, 09:34 AM
I figured I keep it simple and just replace it. I didn't want to weld it, bend it back into shape after heat warpage, paint it for corrosion resistance and then mount it; hoping that everything lined up again. 12 bones is nothing compared to the possibility of a headache.
Welded both of mine near the top mounting point, only one was broke but I figured the other would follow. Like n8dc, I added a little extra weld that looked as though it should have been there to begin with. That was about 20,000 miles ago and I've been back in there several times for other wiring projects, no problems yet.
#12
04-27-2010, 09:38 AM
Has anyone tried to weld the the fairing brace on the bike that has broken...I will take all measure to insure protection to the surrounding areas. What I was wondering is if the weld will hold up? I am qualified for the weld. I am curious if others have tried and succeeded, without the metal breaking beyond the weld.
If the problem is the larger black vertical brackets, these can be fixed. Here's a write-up I did 18 months ago and this fix has held up fine in that period. HD had upgraded these too and you could replace them, but they are $61 each and are a PITA to swap.
#13
04-27-2010, 07:29 PM
Sorry it took so long to respond...I guess I should be glad to be busy 
It is nice to see that I am not the only hands on mechanic thats willing to dig-in and creatively repair. I will check with the local HD to see if this $12 bracket is in stock if not well then the Mig just needs to be plugged in, and the "Old Steed" will take another shot of TLC from it's "soul" owner.
Thanks for the in-put...much appreciated
It is nice to see that I am not the only hands on mechanic thats willing to dig-in and creatively repair. I will check with the local HD to see if this $12 bracket is in stock if not well then the Mig just needs to be plugged in, and the "Old Steed" will take another shot of TLC from it's "soul" owner.
Thanks for the in-put...much appreciated
#15
04-28-2010, 06:07 PM
If you're talking about the small horizontal brackets that connect to the speaker, I would replace them with the latest HD update. The new ones are more robust and may hold up.
If the problem is the larger black vertical brackets, these can be fixed. Here's a write-up I did 18 months ago and this fix has held up fine in that period. HD had upgraded these too and you could replace them, but they are $61 each and are a PITA to swap.
If the problem is the larger black vertical brackets, these can be fixed. Here's a write-up I did 18 months ago and this fix has held up fine in that period. HD had upgraded these too and you could replace them, but they are $61 each and are a PITA to swap.
#17
04-28-2010, 07:05 PM
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04-28-2010, 07:06 PM
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