mutley22 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Hi! So I've just been out getting a bit of practice in and the frame on my friends Sherco 290 2008 decided to snap off where the rear shock attaches. I think it has been hanging on for a while because it just happened whilst riding along. Anyway, now needs to be repaired. I'm assuming it can be welded? If so, will normal wire/gas be ok? Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley22 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Some photos to illustrate the problem! Excuse the dirty bike/workshop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldilocks Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Copemech can you help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I don't have a Sherco so can't say for sure, but I would be confident a wire gas welder could stich up my wife's Gas Gas frame if that happened to it, so would think one could do yours. A good shop should know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Yikes! It does appear to be repairable as it is easily welded. The material is basically SAE 4130 CrMo. Tig welding would be best, and I would fabricate doublers for the top pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley22 Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Thanks for the replies. Partially stripped the bike down for further inspection and found a number of other cracks...not good! No idea how it's happened, has to have been a previous owner because current rider is a novice. Thanks for the help again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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