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Cracked Rim
Posted: 08:30 pm Jan 02 2020
by rungrandpa
Took a ride in the desert today. Power washing the bike I noticed a crack in the front rim. It goes about 1/3 the way across. Anyone have experience having a cracked rim repaired or do I just replace it? My son is a welder, but hasn't ever fixed a rim before.
Re: Cracked Rim
Posted: 08:59 pm Jan 02 2020
by bufftester
It's actually not a rare event to have a rim crack. It can be welded fairly easily, though you will have to take the tire off. Unless you can find a cheap replacement I'd get it repaired.
Re: Cracked Rim
Posted: 12:13 am Jan 03 2020
by kdxdazz
I'm a welder by trade. Easy repair for a skilled welder
Re: Cracked Rim
Posted: 04:32 am Jan 03 2020
by Molly's 70
Easy repair. First three rules for welding aluminum are clean, clean & clean.
Re: Cracked Rim
Posted: 09:43 pm Jan 06 2020
by rtbmrgl
Yes like everyone says, it can be welded.
Bass Bros Welding did my '73 SC500 wheel. He asked me if I wanted strong or pretty, I chose strong.