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And it would be when i was done too....sorry but this aint my first redeo. Ive been a die maker / machinist and welder for over 26 years and I know my personal capabilites.
Thats a 10 minute fix tops.
Like i said, had he not opened the cover for "whatever" the original rebuild intent was, the bike would have went another 50,000 miles and he wouldnt have ever known the difference. The only thing the cover is used for is so the dowels dont fall out the back side.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
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I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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It's not a matter of not having the balls Chuck it's more the fact not everyone has the skills or the equipment. Not to mention it still takes time to pull off the part, do the repair, and put the part back - so how much time are you really wasting to buy a replacement and put it on?Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
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I am referencing all the tippy toe around it just because of a little crack that really of no circumstance responses Scot.
Hell Yamaha was smart enough to realise all they needed was a backing plate..so they made one that is held to the back with a thick washer on the crank.
Even if he wasnt doing a rebuild tear down, checking the bolts tightness etc etc, that can be welded and done right where its at. No need to tear anything off. Some simple welds, some grinding till its ever so slightly still proud ( that means a little high to anyone uninformed) and some detailing with a file...done and move on really.
In all honesty, if it was mine, i wouldnt even bother with it. Notice that the covers are usually always spun from their original placement even though Suzuki dimpled the covers?? That right there should tell anyone that logically its a non issue. If the covers move out of place, then what the heck does any balance or anything else matter. I see too many responses..that to me..are simply way over thought and useless in the big picture.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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Originally posted by chuck hahn View PostNothing to replace. Just pull the rotor and remove the starter clutch and the dowels and springs inside. Weld the cracks shut and grind them and file the area so its relatively smooth again.
Originally posted by TheDuke View PostI've got zero welding skillz, nor do I have the equipment to even give it a try.
Originally posted by blowerbike View Post... welding will not work because it is also broke on the inside.
it should be cheap to replace on a smaller GS.
Besides, there aren't many clues to the size of the bike in question.
Originally posted by chuck hahn View PostI dont see anything that I couldnt fix in 10 minutes with my MIG. But then aqain I am skilled like that to be able to repair things myself rather than waste time and money.
Originally posted by chuck hahn View PostI am amused and find it rather funny how much pussyfooting goes on when it comes to just fixing stuff.
I pretty much feel the same way when I see newbies post about how complicated or intimidating carbs and valve adjustments seem to be.
Originally posted by chuck hahn View PostSo much can be done and repaired rather than wasting down time and money.
Originally posted by chuck hahn View PostIve been a die maker / machinist and welder for over 26 years and I know my personal capabilites.
Thats a 10 minute fix tops.
It's much quicker for those of us that don't have a welder sitting in the corner of the garage and years of experience to back it up to simply replace the part.
Shall we send you all our broken parts so you can weld them up for us?
Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post... Chuck it's more the fact not everyone has the skills or the equipment. Not to mention it still takes time to pull off the part, do the repair, and put the part back - so how much time are you really wasting to buy a replacement and put it on?
Chuck, we appreciate your welding skills, but not all of us have them.
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Originally posted by chuck hahn View PostAnd it would be when i was done too....sorry but this aint my first redeo. Ive been a die maker / machinist and welder for over 26 years and I know my personal capabilites.
Thats a 10 minute fix tops.
Like i said, had he not opened the cover for "whatever" the original rebuild intent was, the bike would have went another 50,000 miles and he wouldnt have ever known the difference. The only thing the cover is used for is so the dowels dont fall out the back side.sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things
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Well, regardless of all these shenanigans, I bought a clean replacement on Ebay for $30 plus shipping. Got to say though, even if I had the equipment and know-how, I'd probably have just bought a new one instead of welding/grinding to get a repair that may or may not last or may or may not unbalance the doohickey. Some things are just easier to replace than to repair. To each his own I suppose.
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