broken weld on subframe

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derekb_55

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• Jun 11, 2002

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The weld broke on the bracket that fastens my number plate to my subframe. I'm wondering how can I fix this. Can it be welded or what?

 

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biglou

• Jun 11, 2002

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Absolutely. Take it to a shop (auto or bike). They'll probably hit you with a shop minimum for tacking it back together, but it should only take about five minutes.

 

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dave186

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• Jun 11, 2002

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is it steel or aluminum? anyplace can do steel, aluminum takes a bit more skill.

 

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derekb_55

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Yes it's aluminum, that's the only reason I wouldn't do it myself.

 

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dave186

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Ya, find a shop that specializes in heli-arc aka TIG welding. thats the strongest and best looking way to weld aluminum.

 

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CanadianRidr

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Just curious but how did it break? :eek:

 

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derekb_55

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I'm not sure to tell you the truth. I was just loading it on the trailer and noticed the number plate was flopping around and seen it broke.

 

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• Jun 14, 2002

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Mine broke also, what I did in the mean time before I got it fixed was I went to the hardware store and bought one of those bolts that come in a rubber sleeve that expands when it's tightened.

Worked great.