| Author | Message | ||
     Zecca |
the bike boiled and leaked coolant in the exhaust and rear wheel subframe, front fairing support and a big cavity on frame were the worst damage I'm ok... I recently saw a video of this guy repairing a white frame of a 1125 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO1hzZe222c&feature =related anyone have this video? later put pictures of the bike! | ||
| Zecca |
I found http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vi03odWje0&feature =plcp&context=C39a4d6fUDOEgsToPDskINYsjLk8qNwJxT42 Z6XpHU | ||
| Jdugger |
Rob is a member here, so he can probably comment. I don't love the idea of repairing really significant damage to the tank/frame of these bikes, to be honest. But Rob's done it... so let's get his feedback. | ||
| D_adams |
As I recall, he said it started leaking when he tried JB Weld or whatever it was he used. If you're going to repair it, do it right with a welder after it has been properly drained, cleaned and prepped. Personally, I'd probably just replace the tank though. | ||
| Froggy |
Is the frame leaking? | ||
| Jdugger |
D, I think the tank is lined, too. So, if you weld on it, you melt the liner. Repairing the frame on these bikes just isn't easy. | ||
| D_adams |
Don't recall feeling anything like a liner in the traditional sense, although I could be wrong.  | ||
| No_rice |
the frames are also aluminum. do they really need that liner? if the frame is leaking, yes thats alot bigger repair and id weld it. if its not, its no biggie and can be done in a matter of hours. ive seen people use bondo. i dont like that idea. big chunks of bondo fall out on body panels why wouldnt they on a frame strapped to a v-twin. i have used metal epoxy to fix the normal dents people get on the edge of the frame where the puck would go. sand the dent clean of paint/powder coat, make sure its good and rough. mix up the epoxy and work it into the dent and form as needed, leaving excess so you have room to come back when its hardened and sand it to match the original shape. let cure and paint. | ||
| Jdugger |
Liner: I'd just heard internet wisdom, mostly from here, I think. I'll see if I can find the references. You could well be right. | ||
| Nuts4mc |
suggestions: 1) if you have a crack - drill a small hole(s) at the end of the crack(s) to stop it from growing further (even after you fix it) 2) if you can find an experienced welder (TIG) in the aerospace industry ( Brazil has Embraer) they may be your best bet...) 3) cannot find a welder? look for an industrial epoxy (Devcon)for aluminum http://www.devcon.com/products/products.cfm?brand= Devcon&family=Aluminum%20Putty%20%28F%29 4) after repair ( remove all pumps/sensors) seal the tank with a sealer ...i like this stuff..it has a prep solvent and a sealer chemical ....never tried it on aluminum - you may want to call them... (POR-15) http://advanced-rust-protection.hostasaurus.com/in dex.html good luck | ||
| Zecca |
No... the frame is not leaking... in Brazil? replace?? here in Brazil there are around 20 1125... I would have to wait 3 months to get the part.. the price at the dealership was only U$ 2,500 hehehe Brazil the country of monkeys! | ||
| No_rice |
can you post a pic of the damage? No... the frame is not leaking... without seeing that pic, i still say fill it, sand it and go. | ||
| 46champ |
If it is a crack the best thing I could recommend is Tank sealant Go to an aircraft shop that works on most any corporate jets and find out where they get a sealant that meets spec AMS-S-8802B. Holding in fuels in aluminum structures is what it is for. | ||
| Zecca |
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/710/22122011m .jpg/ http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/442/221220110 01.jpg/ the leak that makes me fall http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/861/221220110 02.jpg/ | ||
| Finedaddy1 |
There is no liner in the tank, the one I repaired anyway. This can also be powder coated over, if no deeper than about 1/8 of an inch.   Like new again!  | ||
| Zecca |
greeeeat work! I'm thinking to changing the color of my 2008 frame! grey or black? white? urban camouflage? http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/wp-content/uploads /2010/camo-patterns/urban-tee.jpg | ||
| Juniorkirk |
urban cami would look cool, but i would go with a digi print instead of the analog | ||
| Zecca |
http://unheardlink.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ RealClothDigitalCamo.jpg ? | ||
| Kinder |
Hey Finedaddy... What did you use for paint? | ||
| Finedaddy1 |
It's powder, from the manufacture that supplied Buell. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=290431&post=2162472#POST2162472 | ||
| Trojan |
Just cover the frame with carbon fibre protectors like these.... http://www.trojan-horse.co.uk/prods/310.html Easier than repairing and cheaper than a new frame. Will also protect the frame from future 'accidents'.  | ||
| Finedaddy1 |
Hey Trojan - I like these as well and thought about doing this myself, are they offered in fiberglass? |
