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Steering lock chop
- Thread starter EMira
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I'd be leary of a big hot gob of weld causing distortion to the neck. Looks like you left enough metal so frame strength is not an issue. a small plate JB welded or brazed in place?
That neck seems to have been around the block a time or two? You going to do a bit more welding on those gussets?
That neck seems to have been around the block a time or two? You going to do a bit more welding on those gussets?
EMira
XS650 Enthusiast
Haha I was kinda hoping the four tack welds would be enough to keep the gussets on. the frame is had been around the block a few times and now being hard tailed so there is lot of grinding and welding happening
mebby sump'n like this?
I'm no engineer but have looked into gusset tech a bit, you want it solidly connected but able to flex enough to absorb stress not just concentrate it in a new place. Side gussets with a rear radius like that are usually considered to be the best type.
I'm no engineer but have looked into gusset tech a bit, you want it solidly connected but able to flex enough to absorb stress not just concentrate it in a new place. Side gussets with a rear radius like that are usually considered to be the best type.
EMira
XS650 Enthusiast
Ya they will be fully welded, along with lots of other new tabs and mounts
