Oh no. Cracked frame...

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14 Mar 2015 14:41 - 14 Mar 2015 14:42 #664422 by ThatGPzGuy
Oh no. Cracked frame... was created by ThatGPzGuy
Ths is how projects snowball out of control...
I have the engine out to replace the starter clutch. I was cleaning the frame to prep for touch-up paint before the engine goes back in when I found this:
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sigh
Ok. Is this tough to fix? Should I take it to a bike frame guy or can anybody with a modicum of welding experience fix this?

Jim
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1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
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14 Mar 2015 14:56 #664428 by SWest
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Where is this? Yes you can weld it. More pics?
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14 Mar 2015 15:15 #664431 by azman857
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Good eyes.

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14 Mar 2015 15:21 #664432 by ThatGPzGuy
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swest wrote: Where is this? Yes you can weld it. More pics?
Steve

left front engine mount.

Jim
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1982 GPz750 R1
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1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
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14 Mar 2015 16:47 #664440 by barney
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Looks like somebody already put a tack weld on it

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14 Mar 2015 18:56 #664447 by FrednJean
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Just wondering if bike was wrecked?
Don't think engine stress cracked the frame.

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14 Mar 2015 20:13 #664460 by SWest
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It can happen. If the bolt is loose the vibration can cause this.
Steve

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14 Mar 2015 21:13 #664466 by PLUMMEN
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That's going to be a bit complicated to fix right,butt welding frame tubes isn't cool. ;)

Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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14 Mar 2015 21:26 #664470 by SWest

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15 Mar 2015 10:08 #664495 by ThatGPzGuy
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Here's a better shot from last night.
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And here it is with the paint removed. Looks like the crack was in the paint?
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What a relief...

Jim
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1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
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1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
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1976 Bronco
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15 Mar 2015 10:35 #664497 by SWest

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15 Mar 2015 11:04 #664500 by davido
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Bad news. You need special welding rods to repair cracks in paint.Theyre difficult to find though I might have some spare ones I can sell you.

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