The rear foothold came off..

Sanoj · Post by **Sanoj** » Wed May 23, 2007 6:42 am

This morning the rear left foothold/attachment for the muffler came off on the way to work

Is it just to weld it back on to the frame?

// Jonas

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burty · Post by **burty** » Wed May 23, 2007 9:09 am

I had the same problem. It's pretty common. I didn't have any problems just welding the bracket back on the frame. I guess it depends how rusty it is.

Doyle171 · Post by **Doyle171** » Wed May 23, 2007 9:27 am

Yeah i have the same problem at the moment.

Sanoj · Post by **Sanoj** » Wed May 23, 2007 9:48 am

IÃƒâ€šÃ‚Â´ve been round to "every" welding firm in Stockholm now and no one would do it unless I strip down the whole bike...

No plastic anywhere near the place to be welded.

How hard is it to strip the side panels etc ?

BR Jonas

Doyle171 · Post by **Doyle171** » Wed May 23, 2007 9:52 am

It's a five minute job to take the side panels off (6 bolts if memory serves me), however if they ask you to remove the undertray it may take you longer.

Sanoj · Post by **Sanoj** » Wed May 23, 2007 9:54 am

however if they ask you to remove the undertray it may take you longer.

Off course they wanted it gone....with my luck..

How do I remove the seat?

BR Jonas

Doyle171 · Post by **Doyle171** » Wed May 23, 2007 10:41 am

take off the rear seat, then pull the small catch down at the the front it's just behind the pad and the seat should lift off to revieal the battery/fuses.etc

burty · Post by **burty** » Wed May 23, 2007 11:59 am

I didn't have to remove the undertray to weld mine. Just be careful.

Sanoj · Post by **Sanoj** » Thu May 24, 2007 7:08 am

yea, now I have stripped my bike

yesterday I asked my neighbor:
(Me) - You like cars
(neighbour)- Yes..
(Me) - And you own an old Volvo
(neighbour)- Yes..eehh
(Me)- Then you must have welding equipment
(neighbour)- Yes

So this weekend we shall fix my bike

BR all of you.

bobtrx · Post by **bobtrx** » Thu May 24, 2007 8:33 am

Sanoj disconnect the battery ( both sides ) and place the earth clamp as close as possible to the weld area so you won't damage any bike electricals

Sanoj · Post by **Sanoj** » Thu May 24, 2007 9:24 am

Sanoj disconnect the battery ( both sides ) and place the earth clamp as close as possible to the weld area so you won't damage any bike electricals

OK, will do that.

// Jonas

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[JP] · Post by **[JP]** » Fri May 25, 2007 1:16 pm

Sanoj wrote:yea, now I have stripped my bike

(Me) - And you own an old Volvo
(neighbour)- Yes..eehh
(Me)- Then you must have welding equipment