suzuki250 Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I’ve noticed my bike as hairline cracks across the headstock gusset plates I know this is common but what’s the best way to repair, or can it be left alone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakennstirred Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I wouldn't just leave them alone. they need to be welded up, just can look unsightly after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzuki250 Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) I sold a good frame a few years ago, wished I’d kept it now! Edited October 20, 2017 by suzuki250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakennstirred Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 14 hours ago, suzuki250 said: I sold a good frame a few years ago, wished I’d kept it now! It's always the way, isn't it. mine hasn't split, but it has a small buckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzuki250 Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, shakennstirred said: It's always the way, isn't it. mine hasn't split, but it has a small buckle. that's how mine started, then the buckle developed a very fine crack The chrome is perfect on this frame, it seems such a shame to weld! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Halfords chrome paint should also make a small repair almost invisible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzuki250 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 On 22/10/2017 at 11:35 PM, woody said: Halfords chrome paint should also make a small repair almost invisible yes, sounds like a good idea. I may also see if I can get a cheap old frame and spray it rather than chrome it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 Sorry to horn in. Are the frames really chrome-plated? If so, hydrogen embrittlement would seem like a likely cause of cracking. I would have expected nickel-plating instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzuki250 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 6 hours ago, trapezeartist said: Sorry to horn in. Are the frames really chrome-plated? If so, hydrogen embrittlement would seem like a likely cause of cracking. I would have expected nickel-plating instead. Yes, hard chrome plated. but I think the plates are mild steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakennstirred Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 The Beamish has to have a chrome frame, it's part of look and history of the bike. As for chrome paint, im sorry but it will just look a bodge to me. It's just a bright silver paint, you can see it a mile off. Don't be fooled by the chrome cap on the can, that isn't how the paint looks when used, I have a can, I tried it on a cover on an old yamaha fs1e. Just came out a very bright silver and soon goes to looking dirty. OK I guess for an old knacker, that you aren't bothered about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Yes, but are you going to re-chrome an entire frame for a weld repair about 10mm long that you can barely see. I used it when I welded on new footrests brackets and it's not really noticeable unless you're right on it The weld has to be covered with something so I can't think of anything that will blend in better than the chrome paint. And in the end they're just trials bikes that get knocked to hell when ridden regularly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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