IcemanGP Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Sunday while riding I had a terrible squeak, and discovered the main Pivot Bearing shot, so I have managed to buy some replacements from a car spares place, regreased them and popped them in. But while fitting everything back together I came across the front Brace (Arch) of forks snapped. (Must have happened when I went down an obstacle and the front tyre went pap, had to bail)Anyway, is it just possible to get this welded up again from an aluminum welder? ... I cannot afford a whole new shock, I did browse the classifieds and almost died.Thanks for any input.RegardsJD
dirtypot Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 How tight was that cable tie for the mudguard?!
hansolo Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Fork lowers tend to be made of magnesium which could be quite difficult to weld. Getting the alignment perfect might also prove to be a difficult task. Good luck!
Jehosefat Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 That's not an area of the bike I would trust to be welded to be honest. If the bike is insured you should be able to claim for a replacement fork.
droo Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 You're not going to repair that I'm afraid, and you're looking at between R 3 500 and R 4k for a new lowers assembly if we can find you one that fits. Someone will no doubt offer you a used one off a fork with worn stanchions - don't do it, the bushings will wear your stanchions out. Your best option is either replacing lowers or finding a second hand fork, sadly.
Mojoman Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Pratleys putty....winner....And bad luck on the fork...there are some good videos on you tube of bike part failures...at least you didn't lose your face or teeth...!
thebob Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Do not even attempt to get that welded. It will end in tears and a hospital visit
Eugéne Alberts Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Sunday while riding I had a terrible squeak, and discovered the main Pivot Bearing shot, so I have managed to buy some replacements from a car spares place, regreased them and popped them in. But while fitting everything back together I came across the front Brace (Arch) of forks snapped. (Must have happened when I went down an obstacle and the front tyre went pap, had to bail)Anyway, is it just possible to get this welded up again from an aluminum welder? ... I cannot afford a whole new shock, I did browse the classifieds and almost died. Thanks for any input.RegardsJDIf it's insured they should take care of it without much hassle
DieselnDust Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Lowers can be purchased separately. I suspect it will need new bushes too. Check the stanchions inside the leg. If they're scored then get a new fork
BaGearA Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Lowers can be purchased separately. I suspect it will need new bushes too. Check the stanchions inside the leg. If they're scored then get a new forkNew lowers come with new bushes installed And Rockshox fork bushes can't be replaced (or at least aren't available anywhere in the world)
Me rida my bicycle Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Have a look in the ads for another fork will most probably be cheaper than new lowers.
MrJacques Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 What size (26 / 29) and year model is that?
Jakkals. Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 A lot of guys are punting insurance, I dont know how in todays climate guys can afford the insurance for bikes.
BaGearA Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 A lot of guys are punting insurance, I dont know how in todays climate guys can afford the insurance for bikes.Can you afford to go buy your bike for its retail value tomorrow if it got stolen today?
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