welding a option?

[ground_zero298]

just started working on my frame, pair of cracks. will a normal weld work to fix this or should it be reinforced? thanks

[ground_zero298]

crack 2

[xlr810]

yes and yes



Normal weld will work

Welded and gussetted would be better

[ground_zero298]

I was going to weld it grind it down smooth and gusset it. So it should hold then.

[xlr810]

That should do the trick. Mine are holding up great after a couple years' beating...

Check this for other locations to gusset while you are at it.

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=164566&highlight=gusset

[03pissedoff426]

since i am a certified welder, i would say make sure it there is a V groove between the 2 pieces to enshure full penetration. then like the others said gusset it. good luck.

[ground_zero298]

thanks for your help. I appreciate it.

[300exQuadracer]

Originally posted by 03pissedoff426
since i am a certified welder, i would say make sure it there is a V groove between the 2 pieces to enshure full penetration. then like the others said gusset it. good luck.

i was just gonna say the same thing

[ground_zero298]

Can I use a stick welder for this? Also I have some 6013 rod which I know is to aggressive for the frame. What rod would you recomend?

[TheFontMaster]

Just a basic MIG ot TIG wedler would work fine. I used a MIG when I gusseted my frame. I think the size was a 125, I'm not totaly shure how they clasify the sized of wedlers.

[86-250Rnut]

yea i wouldnt use a stickwelder for this. for 1 the welds dont look good/2 they are not good for thin metal{if you dont know what your doing}/3 i would just get a mig or tig welder. a mig would be better if your not the best welder in the world. its easy somewhat strong and the welds look good. and the best part is that there cheap.
{if you a good stick welder try it. stick welders are strong but are sloppy}

i would also reinforce the frame. IMO once it breaks its never the same and will break agin.
Mitch:macho

[ground_zero298]

I have a stick welder and I'm pretty good with it also I don't have acces to a mog or tig. All the welds are going to be smoothed out and splatter will be sanded off. I know 6013 is deep penetrating, was wondering what stick would be best. 7018?

[03pissedoff426]

well we use 7018 rods for all our pipe welding we do, but like the other people these frames are thin. u would have to get a rod smaller than 3/32 to use lower heat and not just blow right through. but i would really suggest using a mig or tig. a 6013 rod is weaker than a 7018 6013 only has 60000 psi tensile strength compared to 7018 70000 psi tensile strength 6013 is a maintnace rod used to weld over rust and paints and what not

[ground_zero298]

Alright I'm gonna break down and buy a mig welder to take care of this. Thanks for your guys help before I burned my frame up. Sometimes it's better to ask someone that does it for a living. Thanks.