is that easily to weld a crank?

[tkent02]

I don't think any of them have a problem unless they are severely abused.

Maybe drop the clutch at really high RPM for a big burnout? Maybe when the tire hooks up after a burnout? Maybe skipping out of gear and back in at full throttle? Not sure exactly when they bend, but it's not likely during the normal abuse we all do. Maybe one of the engine gurus will chime in here.

I've not yet had a twisted crankshaft, I'm on my eighth or so 1000/1100, and have worked on several more. They all get ridden pretty hard on occasion, though I'm not deliberately trying to twist a crank.

[Mysuzyq]

You mean they don't, right?
Tony.

[Nessism]

The 8V 1000's typically DON'T have a problem with twisted cranks, unlike the 1100E, unless the engine is modified in a big way that is.

EDIT: Forgot the DON'T

[tkent02]

Hey Andy... If you're going to have the crank welded take it to a machine shop that specializes in engine work. Heads, blocks, cranks ect. If you don't and have a welding shop just 'weld it up' they may do more damage than good. For parts like that, I let the pros who do it every day, handle it for me.

He's in Hong Kong, they don't play that way.

Ship it to someone in the states.

[Dave8338]

Hey Andy... If you're going to have the crank welded take it to a machine shop that specializes in engine work. Heads, blocks, cranks ect. If you don't and have a welding shop just 'weld it up' they may do more damage than good. For parts like that, I let the pros who do it every day, handle it for me.

I have a spare crank of GS1000-8v which is not welded. The condition seems very good and low miles. All bearings are good and tight. The rods do not have any up and down play, and turn it freely. The side play is also little. The 4 four small end also very fine.

If I want to weld it by a local machine shop here in Hong Kong. What is the procedures? Do I need a 18mm straight rod to hold all the 4 small ends during the welding? What kind of weld method should I use?