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Maxim X - Stress Cracked Frame - Backrest

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by TonyHes, Feb 6, 2012.

  1. TonyHes

    TonyHes Member

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    I've found stress cracks in the frame where the backrest bolts in.

    I can't get the attachments to work.... RRRRR
    Trying photobucket here:
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    TonyHes, Feb 6, 2012
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  2. MiGhost

    MiGhost Well-Known Member

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    That has obviously been rode long, and hard with a fair amount of weight against the backrest.

    There are two possible methods that I can think of to correct that.

    1. Get a long bolt from the hardware store to thread into the nut. Then using the bolt, and a piece of pipe to lever the nut back into the proper position. This will be a lot of trial, and error. Once the nut is back in place make a spacer from scrap steel to hold the location while the cracks are welded.

    2. Locate a piece from a salvage yard that has a good mounting plate. Then weld the new mounting plate on replacing the broken piece.

    With the chunk missing out of the corner. I would suggest the second approach.

    Ghost
     
    MiGhost, Feb 6, 2012
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  3. TonyHes

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    Thanks, I will pass on the tips to the welder in the family. :)

    Hopefully, others will check there frames too. :)
     
    TonyHes, Feb 7, 2012
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  4. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    That is a COMMON place for cracks to develop. Weld 'em up.

    Dave
     
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