Welding the engine.
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Probably a stupid question, but still. I noticed that where the exhaust pipe goes into the engine, I have a crack in the engine. And it's leaking gasses. Since I'm about to sell the bike in couple months, I would prefer to spend as little as possible fixing it. Could someone suggest a nice welder in London?
I assume that engine gets waaay too hot to use JB weld?
I assume that engine gets waaay too hot to use JB weld?
Run it down to a decent MIG or TIG welder and ask them whether they can build it up so it can be re-tapped in situ.
As its aluminium (lower temps than steel) you might have a chance of using a brazing rod and MAPP gas to repair it yourself but go see the 'expert' first.
Daft bodges with JB Weld just shaft the next owner so I wouldn't do it.
As its aluminium (lower temps than steel) you might have a chance of using a brazing rod and MAPP gas to repair it yourself but go see the 'expert' first.
Daft bodges with JB Weld just shaft the next owner so I wouldn't do it.
Getting that repaired will be engine out, job as getting in there to clean it up and weld it would be a real PITA, I assume its a alloy head? for the amount of hassle you would be better getting another head /piston and swapping it over. although I have no doubt it'll be bodged together and some mug will buy a lemon.
rimaarts said:
I was afraid it'll be engine out... I've never taken the engine out... Lol if I brave myself to do it, I can just as well keep the bike and use it as a guinea pig to learn some more mechanically before messing with my big bike...
You have one of the simplest bikes to learn on anyway, its fairly straightforward, put all the nuts and bolts from parts you remove into a separate freezer bag and write where they are from and what they are on them and label every wire you disconnect with a bit of masking tape and a marker pen, should take a novice a few hours, just take your time and work methodically.Edited by rimaarts on Sunday 26th February 00:22
Or just bodge it up with a bit of chemical metal and sell it for a hundred quid cheaper than other similar bikes on gumtree, you wouldn't be the first to do this.
Edited by Jazoli on Sunday 26th February 11:00
Yeah I understand it's a simple engine, but messing with engine, and electronics on modern bikes would be the 2 jobs I'd be ready to pay the garage... To make matters more fun... Bike is parked on the street, so if I start a job I have to finish in a day. I guess I'll just sell it off. How much do you think I can ask? 500? 600? Scuffed bodywork, shocks not In the best condition, and right side panel one side is held on with ducktape?
wildone63 said:
If the cylinder head is removable with the engine in situ it may be the quickest and cheapest option to replace the head,theres a few on ebay right now.
Agreed, but then you're into head gasket, bolt torque and cam timing territory, which may not be ideal for a novice with minimal tools/ experience. Granted he'll soon GET the experience but still... Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff