I wrecked my raptor, and on the upper right a-arm where the factory weld "was" it just ripped loose and kinda bent the arm. So I was

wondering if I can take it to a welding shop and have it welded back to factory working condition. Also will it be okay after welded, will the

alignment be messed up, Will it be ok to weld or do I have to go get a new one. Also of all you welders out there what should i weld it

with mig or stick and steel or alum. and what gas. I really need a response because i have a local parade i have rode in forever and i dont

want to miss it.

 

It will never be the same after you weld it. The metal has lost its strength, and you would be better off buying a new one.

 

just throw a lil ductape superglue and TLC on it and it will be as good as new.... Yeah i would just get a new one even thought they are quite pricey

 

Check Ebay I'm sure people sell stockers all the time when they upgrade to get rid of that tall and skinny! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

I asked on here also and Turtler was nice enough to send me one for shipping cost. I know for a fact he got rid of the one you are looking for but.. maybe someone will come along!

I dont see what it would hurt welding it for a parade though. If your gonna weld it just stick weld and then replace it after the parade

 

The upper a-arm is aluminium and would be best to TIG weld it, a MIG may also be possible for someone that is good. Argon would be the gas you would need to weld with, there is another but I can't think of it at the moment.

 

As sixsixT said, the upper arm is aluminum and would be best welded with TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) as tig washes the impurities out of the aluminum and creates a pure bead. Make sure that your welder uses Argon. Carbon Dioxide can also be used for TIG welding but can decompose in the heat and allow air to enter the bead causing impurities. Also, Ar is a very heavy gas and tends to make the best sheath around the weld. Most machine shops keep a TIG welder on hand and can accomodate you. I would recommend getting a new a-arm eventually, due to the stress in other areas of the arm after breaking of the weld, but if you are needing to get buy for a while, there would be nothing wrong with welding it for now and you can expect it to hold through normal use.

Good Luck.

~HoundDog

 

You can get it welded and then re-heat treated to bring it back to OEM strength. I would check with Yamaha but it is probably 6061-T6. If it is creased, you will never have the original strength back in the a-arm. If I had one, you would have it.