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Post by mharton on Mar 6, 2010 14:39:39 GMT -6
Stepped on the center stand lever to park the bike at work, and broke the weld holding the foot lever to the center stand.
I don't know much about welding. Is this the sort of thing that could be re-welded. Or should I start looking to replace it?
Thanks,
Marcus
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Post by Bearded Biker on Mar 6, 2010 17:59:25 GMT -6
i would weld it, if you know if some body has a wire welder or if there is a welding shop close to you.
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Post by skatetokil on Mar 11, 2010 21:18:40 GMT -6
As a matter of theory, what do you need to do before you weld a part still attached to the bike with an electric welder? Will it fry the electronics?
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Post by chopperfreak2k1 on Mar 12, 2010 10:02:49 GMT -6
i think if you could hurt the bike's electrics it would be talked about on every scooter board there is, and i've never seen it brought up before. JMO
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Post by 1deerehunter on Mar 12, 2010 21:36:18 GMT -6
I would recommend taking the part off to weld not because of electronics but because it's easier to weld....it's just two fasteners and a spring........
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Post by skatetokil on Mar 14, 2010 16:41:20 GMT -6
Yeah, I'm thinking more for frame mods though. I'm in DC and have a mig welder btw, for the original poster.
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Post by sctsgt on Mar 14, 2010 16:43:32 GMT -6
If you can get it welded do so, I bought a used one and it was bent. Easier to put back together than straighten.
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Post by mharton on Mar 14, 2010 16:46:57 GMT -6
Thanks, Skatetokil, for the offer. I think I'm about to land a $10 centerstand from a guy who's parting out his bike.
If it falls through, I'll check to see if you're still willing to fire up your welder.
Marcus
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Post by sctsgt on Mar 14, 2010 17:05:35 GMT -6
If you can look at it while it is still installed make sure that it doesn't rub the belt. If it's tweaked that will be the spot.
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Post by regularman on Mar 14, 2010 18:29:29 GMT -6
Mine broke in 1986 just months after I bought it. Warranty covered a new one and they had a Kawi rep show me exactly how the bike is supposed to be put up on the stand. There is a hand hold on the bike for that purpose and I never had a problem since I used it. You are supposed to lift up and not let the stand take all the pressure. It don't take much pressure on an unloaded bike with a new tire, but you hand some bags on it and have a worn down tire, you need to help lift.
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