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WisconsinJohn
03-20-2011, 09:51 PM
Sooo, I picked up all this Honda stuff yesterday (Craigslist ad, of course not as described). So this '84 R frame is pretty bad, can I plug and weld it or not? Hate to shortchange it, and I have access to a wire welder. And obviously replace the missing lower cross brace...
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/jlecher8/ATC/Dsc00505.jpg
WisconsinJohn
03-20-2011, 09:56 PM
Other stuff I got with it...Got an 84 200x frame with forks and bars, 85 200 x with complete swingarm, 84 250r motor (no compression, clutch disassambled) 84 250r frame with swingarm (removed) and a broken frame. 3 gas tanks, 4 seats, one set of usable 200x plastics, and a bunch of extra parts.
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/jlecher8/ATC/Dsc00497.jpg
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/jlecher8/ATC/Dsc00496.jpg
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/jlecher8/ATC/Dsc00495.jpg
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/jlecher8/ATC/Dsc00494.jpg
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/jlecher8/ATC/Dsc00501.jpg
cattle-dog
03-20-2011, 10:05 PM
from the pics i am thinking the frame is pretty thin, you could weld it up but it will more than likely break again, just my 2 cents
WisconsinJohn
03-20-2011, 11:47 PM
Yea, I was thinkin the motor would torque the welds. Anyone fab up replacement tubes with success? I guess that's where my thoughts went right away...from the replacement cross brace up? Or possibly after welding it back together and reinforce with square tube up to the top of the frame? Chime in with any idea, or talk me into scrappin it...
dynodave
03-21-2011, 12:55 AM
It's too far gone...

All the metal in the frame is fatigued and will separate at the weld, where new metal meets old metal...

How's that for "talking you into scrappin it?"

I am interested in the `84 swingarm if you don't have plans for it.

I'm 46 miles south of you...no shipping required.
Kfx-xc-racer88
03-21-2011, 02:45 AM
If it's welded properly it'll be fine aslong as it's welded to good steel!!!
leviblue
03-21-2011, 03:48 AM
480 project!!!! thats what i would do
younganreckless
03-21-2011, 09:31 AM
Ya don't scrap it, it looks like my old lt250r project frame, I just gusseted it and it hasn't broke
YoungJay
03-21-2011, 10:20 AM
what are u going to do with the forks u arnt useing?
WisconsinJohn
03-21-2011, 10:45 PM
At least one success story, not too bad. I will cut as far up the straight part or the frame as I can to check out how bad it has rusted. I will post a pic. I did see another thread where that same part was cut out and replaced. Hate to spend a bunch of time on it to fail quickly, and I know some guys say "ya weld it up every time it breaks". Not gonna happen cause I don't have a welder. Stay tuned.
WisconsinJohn
03-23-2011, 11:19 PM
It looks to me like it will be ok. I'm thinkin a smaller tube inside and see what happens...
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/jlecher8/ATC/Dsc00509.jpg
http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr150/jlecher8/ATC/Dsc00510.jpg
younganreckless
03-23-2011, 11:37 PM
Ya tht is a good idea, and it is defiantly weld able from what can tell
clvantress
03-24-2011, 12:17 AM
Ill buy tank shrouds if u scrap it.........