So I picked this bike up for my wife to ride, previous owner said it was "punished", cleaned it up, changed all fluids, synced carbs and put 2 desert trips on it with excellent running... was adjusting the clutch and found the case cracked behind the stater shaft, I bet someone engaged the kicker while running or some shite.
In my mind this shouldnt warrant a new case, so I am just up in the air about splitting it, I think I can fix it without pulling the case, super short on time. I see 2 options.
1. TIG Weld
2. JB weld
I think TIG would be best, but can it take the heat is the only question?? I was thinking to minimize the heat to not even weld in the shaft hole where its broke, instead pre-cut a chunk of aluminum to fill in the hole underneath where the webbing is, just take a couple quick shots with the TIG and weld the chunk to the underside of the broken piece to just kind of hold it up.
Or... do the same method with JB, shoot a ton of brake cleaner at it, drill a few shallows holes and scuff it for the JB to grab into, and wedge a chunk of steel or bolt up underneath to support the shaft hole, tape over with duct tape, and fill the entire cavity with JB.
Better ideas, thoughts??
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