lights no work, now broken sub-frame
Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 8:27 am
jcopel538@... Jerry asked:
Just steel, no problem welding it. Mine was welded up in a small Mexican pueblo last time. It helps if you fit some smaller diameter tubing inside to help support it. You can weld it in place, once you remove everything to expose it. Disconnect the ground wire to the battery first. Good luck, Paul Streeter>While fixing that I found a broken sub frame and crack on the >other side. It is just behind the bolts that hold the tail rack >and rear panier mount. I carry too much in the tail bag and have >it mounted too far back. It only supports tail rack, fender, >and tail light. >Any thoughts about welding it? Could any good machine shop weld >it? Just steel? Should it be removed or could it be welded on >the bike? Special precautions to keep from frying the >electrical?