PNW aluminum welder recommendation

[Hudson]

I dropped my Husky rear fender subframe off at the local welder for some enhanced bracing. 2 weeks later, they still haven't touched it. A few other shops didn't want to touch it for under $125, and the stock part is only $35! Any recommendations? Just need to weld in a few support strips to strengthen it from bending when I fall down.

 

[majicmaker]

Sounds like you should buy a new one. If it breaks, buy another new one. You'll still be ahead!

 

[Hudson]

I did. they bend too easily and need to be reinforced. This thread on adv rider shows the fix:

Reinforcing the sub subframe

It looks pretty easy, just two angle brackets and a flat piece for the top.

 

[majicmaker]

I did. they bend too easily and need to be reinforced. This thread on adv rider shows the fix:

Reinforcing the sub subframe

It looks pretty easy, just two angle brackets and a flat piece for the top.

Ahhhhhhhh I see! It does look like it needs to be reinforced. Isn't $125 worth it?

 

[Barabus]

Dr rich has a tig welder inn that fab shop. Not sure how much bourbon it takes to tig weld these days.

 

[n2osx]

If I was still at the sheet metal shop that I worked at when I was in the accident, I would have done it for you. Let me ask a couple friends that weld aluminum. Will probably be nothing or next to nothing.

Carl

 

[dcarver]

Remember that for every pound you add to the bike, you have take that pound off fat your body - it's the dirt bike rule! :lol:

 

[Niehart]

Dave, you should check with your Matchless brother. He has a friend that is a professional welder.

Also Crazy Jack is a professional welder but don't know if he has access to a tig.

 

[Hudson]

Thanks all. I will start with Matchless Mike as he is local.

Carver, imagine if I lost 30 lbs. That'd be worth an IMS tank fo sure!

 

[Tommy J]

Three Rivers Marine in Woodinville has a fab shop that would easily take care of your project. Talked to Curt in the service dept. yesterday and he said bring it in.

 

[Niehart]

Dave, three rivers in the same place that did some work on my trailer. Think you and I talked about that. Good folks.