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Oh No

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Don't ask me how, while taking the left shock off to replace it...the post snapped...Now, I could see if I was putting the nut on, and over tightening it, it might happen...But, now what do I do? Does that post come out? Do I have to get it welded? I am not sure what to do now...
 
Yes, it will have to be welded.

Look on the bright side. :-k

It happened in your garage, not in the middle of a 60 mph sweeper. :eek:

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Hi,

Someone with good machine and welding skills will have to drill out the busted mount. Then replace it with a hardened bolt of the proper size and thread, then weld it in. I know it's a 12mm diameter bolt but I don't know the exact length. Measure the mount on the other side then add the diameter of the frame. I don't know the thread pitch either. I'll look it up if no one else chimes in with that info. Or you can just use your shock nut to figure it out. Sorry about your bum luck.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Thanks for the advice, there is a local welder here, the guy's name is Mark Bates and I called him on Saturday morning, he said to bring it over after noon, I had it back at 10:00 am on Sunday...for 130.00 bucks. What a great guy...The mount is all fixed, and I am about to finish this long project...Thanks for the help, I appreciate it so much..
 
How did he repair it? Did he weld in a new post, or welded up the threads, ground down and rethreaded the old post post, or drilled, threaded and installed a new stud to take the place of the old threads?
 
He drilled it out and replaced it with a new stud...He made the stud and welded it back on...What a professional job he did... I almost can't tell the difference between the stud he repaired, and the original one
 
For not even $150, around here, you'd be lucky to get a guy that wouldn't set your bike on fire!
 
less than 24 hours

less than 24 hours

Mark took it in on a Saturday afternoon and had it back on Sunday at 10:00 am. That is great service IMHO.
 
I don't know where I would be thought owning a welder. its a simple Lincoln wire feed but its saved my butt many times.

its a good investment for anyone who likes to tinker. as long as you a good quality one it will last for many years.
 
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