elvis07824 Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 been out on my bike today, took off over a mound and as i landed snapped the swinging arm. the bit thats bolted to the pivot. not sure if thats what its actually called! anyhoo this guy with me works at a bike garage reckons they had a couple of montesas in with the same problem and they had it welded back on. is this a common problem and is welding it the answer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shercoman2k8 Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 I dont really understand? Maybe a picture of the part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis07824 Posted March 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 er... right under the shock/spring theres a bracket that atatches to the swing arm.it is no longer atatched to the swing arm! sorry about lack of pic im a newbie on puter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis07824 Posted March 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 anyone??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perce Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) I remember one locally being for sale with this break & it was for spares or repair. a) the guy was a lazy bugger & wouldn't / couldn't fix it it's weird stuff which doesn't take kindly to welding c) buying a new one wasn't economically viable. I'd work on the theory that it'd be fixable but I'd be looking for someone who knows what they're doing to weld it for you as next time time breaks you may get hurt. who'd a thought there was no option :thumbup: Edited March 30, 2009 by PERCE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt5th Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 If its the part i'm thinking of then a good welder could do it but the positioning needs to be spot on as it'll effect to the performance of the suspension if its even a few mm out. I'd be looking for a replacement from ebay or someone like ellastone offroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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