Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: sidecover tab repair

Author: Tom Christian

Date: May 20, 2005, 12:58 PM

Post ID: 1718899035



My brother in law welded mine back on using some steel
rod. I don't know what technique he used (and I'm not a
welder), but it worked fine. If the jb weld doesn't hold,
ping me and I'll ask him for the details.

-tom

On Fri, 20 May 2005 19:51:05 +0000
Greg Bender <gr-@thisoldtractor.com> wrote:
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I think I will try the JB Weld route first. I've never
messed with the
stuff, but I guess now is as good a time as any. Thanks
:>

If that doesn't work, I can always weld...best to start
with less
invasive techniques.

John Chicoine wrote:
 
Greg:

My plan to fix mine is to bend up some rod to
incorporate both tabs. I
plan
to shape the rod so it actually goes in along the bottom
lip, up the
back
side of the cover and inch or two, over accross the
cover, down, and
accross
the lower lip to form the second tab. This will take
the concentrated
stress off the lower lip and distribute it to the body
of the battery
cover.

In your case I'd rough up the back of the cover and JB
Weld the above
wire
ceation to the cover.

John C.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Bender" <gr-@thisoldtractor.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 2:49 PM
Subject: sidecover tab repair


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Okay, the rearmost tab on my left sidecover is AWOL. I
need to fashion a
replacement. I'm tempted to grab some small diameter
mild-steel rod and
attempt to 'spot' weld it into place with my wire-feed
welder. I've
thought about partially submerging the sidecover in
water to help
dissipate heat in an attempt to save the paint. Any
suggestions for a
better technique?

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Regards,

Greg Bender
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