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Help - Front subframe needed
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:58 am
by Taqman
Hi all,
The front fairing frame/instrument mount has sheared at thepoint where it bolts to the headstock.
I looked up the replacement cost - good job I was sitting down....
So anyone got a spare they'd like to sell?
Pretty Please
Cheers
Taq
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 12:08 pm
by Samray
I think someone on here (Falcoholic?) got one made up somewhere. That would be one way to go?
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 1:36 pm
by Falcoholic
Wasn't me.
But I did have mine welded up and had some bracing pieces put in.
Then the bike fell off the ramp and totally fecked it off the garage wall and I bought another one off ebay.
Oh and welcome Taq
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 1:40 pm
by Taqman
Falcoholic wrote:
Oh and welcome Taq
Thanks - I used to be a member here ages ago but lapsed.
Taq
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 1:55 pm
by Samray
Ah, probably your fettling I was thinking of.
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 2:01 pm
by Taqman
Falcoholic wrote:Wasn't me.
But I did have mine welded up and had some bracing pieces put in.
What bracing did you add? - as welding may be my only option too
Taq
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:16 pm
by blinkey501
Taqman wrote:Falcoholic wrote:Wasn't me.
But I did have mine welded up and had some bracing pieces put in.
What bracing did you add? - as welding may be my only option too
Taq
if you prep the joint to be welded V prep with a grinder and mig weld it you can sand it up with a flap wheel back to a flush finish and paint it. you will not be able to tell it has been welded, this is a steel part of the frame?
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:10 pm
by Taqman
blinkey501 wrote:Taqman wrote:Falcoholic wrote:Wasn't me.
But I did have mine welded up and had some bracing pieces put in.
What bracing did you add? - as welding may be my only option too
Taq
if you prep the joint to be welded V prep with a grinder and mig weld it you can sand it up with a flap wheel back to a flush finish and paint it. you will not be able to tell it has been welded, this is a steel part of the frame?
Mine appears to be powder coated ally of some sort - way to light to be steel
Tried mig-ing it but it wouldnt take. (also probably because I'm cr*p at welding)
Taq
Taq
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:45 pm
by D-Rider
Yep they are Ally, they are hard to repair, they seldom come up second hand (probably as people keep breaking them) and normally cost a lot when they do.
I think if someone were to make some up in steel, they would have a steady demand for them - not enough to make their fortune but a regular trickle.
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 6:51 am
by blinkey501
I am a plater/ welder by trade, and the only other suggestion is to take your broken bits to a local fabrication shop and ask them to prep and(tig) weld it for you, ask them to flush the welds off with a flap wheel for you ready to paint. if your bits are tube ask them if they can re-inforce the joint by putting a piece of solid aluminium bar inside the tube. i dont know what they will charge but it will be easier than trying to find and new bracket
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:10 am
by furygan man
not sure exactly what part you're talking about? Is it this part?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/APRILIA-SL100 ... 2eb6098510 ...i'm sure you've already looked or i may have got it wrong?
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:32 pm
by Taqman
Nah that's the main chassis frame - the bit I need bolts onto the front of the headstock and holds the clocks, front fairing and mirror mounts.
Taq
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:34 pm
by furygan man
Taqman wrote:
Nah that's the main chassis frame - the bit I need bolts onto the front of the headstock and holds the clocks, front fairing and mirror mounts.
Taq
thought i'd got it wrong!
Re: Help - Front subframe needed
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:47 am
by flatlander
Taqman wrote:Hi all,
The front fairing frame/instrument mount has sheared at thepoint where it bolts to the headstock.
I looked up the replacement cost - good job I was sitting down....
So anyone got a spare they'd like to sell?
Pretty Please
Cheers
Taq
you have a PM I would read it now if I were you
Re: Help - Front subframe needed
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 1:09 pm
by Taqman
flatlander wrote:Taqman wrote:Hi all,
The front fairing frame/instrument mount has sheared at thepoint where it bolts to the headstock.
I looked up the replacement cost - good job I was sitting down....
So anyone got a spare they'd like to sell?
Pretty Please
Cheers
Taq
you have a PM I would read it now if I were you
Outstanding - thanks guys
Phoned and provided it's OK when removed, it will be in the post to me!
Cheers again
Taq