Recent content by Jamiedrummer91

Re: How thick is the plate in your brace?

The same as your 1st repair. 2.4mm tungsten, pre heated the crack with a blowtorch then just 1 pass with the old tig. Will prob crack again but it'll do for a while.

Looks good man. Nice to see it's still in action!

Re: 2011 msc f5 unsuccessful repair (update) hi mate, just had my frame welded (eventually) still a couple of things wrong, the bearings are rusted solid onto those red pin things. tried welding a tube on to expand them and everything haha. if youre frame is just wall art now, would you be...

Re: 2011 msc f5 unsuccessful repair (update) That's great man cheers

Re: 2011 msc f5 unsuccessful repair (update) Thanks a lot mate, appreciate the help.

Re: 2011 msc f5 unsuccessful repair (update) Still having a nightmare getting this pivot out. Did you really have to force those pinch bolts apart?

Re: 2011 msc f5 unsuccessful repair (update) Right I'll try that mate

Re: 2011 msc f5 unsuccessful repair (update) Thanks, ye I removed the pinch bolts, then removed the 6mm Allen bolt, but still couldn't get it out. Are the two big red end caps threaded in aswell? Tried to turn them but they just turned on the spot.

Re: 2011 msc f5 unsuccessful repair (update) Hi, I've cracked my f5 in the same place, must be a design flaw and not just a one off. How did you get the main pivot bolt out before welding? I thought it would just be a case if taking off the end cap and firing the axle through with a hammer but...