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thursday
11-11-2003, 03:23 PM
the crack is rite above the shock mount and its a hairline crack.... what should i weld this MIG or TIG?

thanks alot:D
Chanman420q
11-11-2003, 04:18 PM
id say mig
bradley300
11-12-2003, 09:39 AM
be safe and slap a gusset on it while your at it
400exr
11-12-2003, 01:07 PM
Originally posted by Chanman420q
id say mig

Ya, use a mig ;)
Pappy
11-12-2003, 01:23 PM
its a mild steel frame...it wont be a big concern with either process you use.
michigan rider
11-14-2003, 08:47 PM
id use the mig but if your are worried about strength you should always use a stick welder(lot more strength than mig). thats what i did on my 300 ex frame. at first i thought i just had a crack in the paint but after jumping it opened up pretty good. it was the verticle brace under the seat and infront of the battery. all i did was stick welded it without added a brace and have had zero problems. iv beat on it harder than ever and it still hasnt broke.


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4wheelboy
11-14-2003, 10:08 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by michigan rider
[B]id use the mig but if your are worried about strength you should always use a stick welder(lot more strength than mig). thats what i did on my 300 ex frame. at first i thought i just had a crack in the paint but after jumping it opened up pretty good. it was the verticle brace under the seat and infront of the battery. all i did was stick welded it without added a brace and have had zero problems. iv beat on it harder than ever and it still hasnt broke.


i hate stick with a passion!

:grr: :grr: :o