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Retouch or repaint?
- miller6997
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No suggestions about the shock, but....
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- San Arthur
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Sandblasting vs acid
Before sandblasting the frame I´ll remove as much paint with the striper as possible. I wont dip the frame in acid for the obvious reasons.
Paint bubbles after applying the remover.
'58 R26 '76 R90S '88 R100RS '94 R100GS/PD
- San Arthur
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Frame numbers
I´m slowly striping the paint off the frame. I was using aircraft paint remover outside, but is getting cold and I´ll move the frame indoors and use the liquid kind.
I finally found a place that will repair or refurbish the shock cartridges, will send a full report on this latter.
'58 R26 '76 R90S '88 R100RS '94 R100GS/PD
- San Arthur
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Crack and scorpion
The crack is deeper then expected.
Is just in front of the stay for the center stand.Years of use and vibration crack the frame in half.
I´m soda blasting the frame at the museum, and in this parts of Texas, always check your footwear, tools and containers for critters.
I´ll remove or cut the stay first and then I will hot weld the tube. Any suggestions?
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- malmac
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welding the frame
So far I have purchased some ER70 S2 filler rods and plan to weld mine using TIG with Argon shielding.
Obviously getting it clean and trying to clean in the inside of that tube as much as feasible on either side - probably a good idea -
I am sure there is lots more to add but your welder will know all that stuff.
Mal
Toowoomba- Australia
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Real or not?
I think this one is original.
This was a latter replacement.
'58 R26 '76 R90S '88 R100RS '94 R100GS/PD
- San Arthur
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When in doubt..
My frame needs a lot of work.
'58 R26 '76 R90S '88 R100RS '94 R100GS/PD
- San Arthur
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Thanks for writing and sorry for answering so late.
Jon I was working at Dr. Leo MB´s shop, he owns several W180. I´ll post more pictures on my next visit. I´m helping Leo work on his beautiful R65LS.
'58 R26 '76 R90S '88 R100RS '94 R100GS/PD
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Frame repair question
I´m inkling towards TIG since is quicker and has better penetration.
Any suggestions?
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- San Arthur
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Welding update.
I need to strip the paint out of the front fork and the driveshaft. First I need to disassemble both before sandblasting and paint.
Will I need any special tools for the castle nut?
'58 R26 '76 R90S '88 R100RS '94 R100GS/PD