i broke the swingarm on my quadracer and wondering if it will hold weld
or what years are compatible to fit an 86
any advice appreciated

 

take it to a welding shop. shouldnt cost much if just cracked

 

well the left axle mount broke the weld and moved but i couldnt see at first that the bolts on the opposite were loose
i was wonderin if i could just turn it back and weld it withy some extra bracing

also ik whwere i can get a swingam offan 87 for dirt cheapwill that fit for a spare?
lastly, could i leave it right on the machine to weld it cause i hear its a pain in the *** to get the pivot bolt out

 

Wait.... did you say quadracer??? The 250 right??? Help my bud out at this link: http://forums.atvconnection.co...id/12/threadid/531636


Seems hard to find somebody with a quadracer lately. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Oh, yeah, a weld will more than hold! I weld all the time. Don't need any bracing or anything. If its a crack in an open area or a crack on a tube, you're best off using a patch, but not always necessary (it depends on "why" it cracked).

 

thanks i think its just cracked from the strain on the rear axle from wheelies and fish tales but alright ill help em out
it broke right on the origonal weld for the mount like i hit somethin w/ the left rear tire(but never did)

 

I would just weld the original weld.... Give it a couple passes to be sure. It should hold. Wouldn't take me 2 min.

It was probably just a weak weld from the factory that strain hardened and cracked. You must jump a lot to bend the weld back n forth like a coat hanger until it breaks.

 

yea thats what i was thinkin it was also cold out too so that didnt help
also i rebuilt a motor for my friends 88 230s do u know of any good mods in a decient price range but good quality

 

Call around.... I'm sure there's a welder looking for something to do right now that wouldn't mind getting beer money for 5 min of work.

 

o im sure i personally know a guy who can do it he'll prolly do it for nothin id do it nut i dont have a tig

 

Just need a mig or a stick. Tig is nice though.