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ralph2
03-11-2003, 07:09 PM
i know there have been so many threads about questioning where to put the gussets, because i myself have made one, but is it possible that you can put too many gussets in, and your frame will become "too strong" to the point where it will crack in other nonstressfull points?


also, tell me what you think of my gusseting spots when lrdmx400ex posts my pics!
Ralph
03-11-2003, 07:15 PM
here are the pics, the word on the street is that it just needs some "flex"
Ralph
03-11-2003, 07:15 PM
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optikid123
03-11-2003, 07:18 PM
i know u can make it too stiff, idk how stiff that may be
03-11-2003, 07:21 PM
i heard they will also crack around the gussets anyway
Ralph
03-11-2003, 07:22 PM
mmm one got deleted...
03-11-2003, 07:24 PM
why would u gusset the inside? of the shock mount
ralph2
03-11-2003, 07:30 PM
there all getting welded in on sunday, unless someone objects to where i put them?:rolleyes:
Foxrage
03-11-2003, 07:30 PM
Looks good i would do one on the steering stem mount.
haydug
03-11-2003, 08:06 PM
you need to add on by upper shock mount, like the 2 in the first picture
Tommy 17
03-11-2003, 08:20 PM
when pappy stripped my frame down it was fine... no stress marks or anythin so he gussetted it in these 3 places... he told me there was no need to overdo it and those are the main 3 places for cracks... so thats all i have on mine...
03-11-2003, 08:44 PM
I have seen a few frames that seem to be an overkill
some flex is a good thing ...besides who needs all the extra weight?...
mine was reinforced recently ..it was done in only 4 critical spots
EHSRACING
03-11-2003, 08:58 PM
hey tommy 17 is your frame powder coated if so how much was it to get it gusseted and powder coated my in at that stage now and i need to get it done THANKS ERIC
ralph2
03-12-2003, 12:48 PM
i think i got the important parts, witht h exception of the steering stem mount,,, thanks alot for your info, ill post more pics of it all welded, sunday in my rebuild thread,
DEAL
03-12-2003, 01:52 PM
I'm getting mine done this weekend, All I'm doing is my upper shock mounts and beefing up some of the welds.
UglyMotha™
03-12-2003, 01:58 PM
Originally posted by "2-R's Rider"
I have seen a few frames that seem to be an overkill
some flex is a good thing ...besides who needs all the extra weight?...
mine was reinforced recently ..it was done in only 4 critical spots


ditto i only have a total of 4 gussets on mine not sure if there the same as mine but other than the 4 most other gusset are pretty pointless:rolleyes:
03-12-2003, 05:54 PM
for the R this a critical area..