Degumotorbike
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I just have to wait to see what they say
Cbr125r downpipe header is stuck
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Mad Mike
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I've seen worse on small engines. Replacing the head is the correct thing to do, but it's a 12hp single, probably doesn't exhale hard enough to blow out a birthday cake candle. If the stud anchors behind the crack, it might go back together with JB weld. I doubt it will be cheaper (and know it will not be better) to have a welder push a ton of heat into a small cylinder head.
It's not the right way to go, but there's a chance it will work.
The welder would charge more to do the job than Brian would for parts.
Degumotorbike
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Maybe so then I would have to pay for labor etc for someone to put the part In
Someone is going to machine the mating surface flat after welding in the frame for free? How old are you? Did the 02 sensor get damaged in this mess?
TK4
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"But my mechanic works on lawn mowers all the time, and he's my cousin !"
TIG welding that back together, if it is possible, is not an in-frame repair. Engine has to come out to do it right and without risking your wiring harness and electronic components.
I have a complete (but crank, piston, and cylinder NG) bike available for sale. The cylinder head (and oxygen sensor) that you need is on my workbench.
I have a complete (but crank, piston, and cylinder NG) bike available for sale. The cylinder head (and oxygen sensor) that you need is on my workbench.
TK4
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@ Brian P: He's not listening.
Mad Mike
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Sounds like you might be in a bit over your head. I think you options are as follows:
1) Clean the broken part really well then stick it back with JB weld. It might hold, it might not - there's a chance of the exhaust stud anchors into the intact part of the head. This will cost you $10 bucks.
2) Get a used head and find a competent person to help you change it over. This will be pricier, a good used head will cost $100-200. I've never done one on that bike, but I'm guessing 2-3 hours (I could be way off). Add in $100 for misc items like gaskets, coolant and an oil change.
Aluminum welding the head is not a good idea. I doubt it can be welded in situ, so you have the labour to re & re anyway. Then the cost of welding. If it comes out true, you will be lucky, if not toss in another $100 for machining. At best you have a kluged-up head that may or may not last long.
Mad Mike
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This is the way I'd go.
Degumotorbike
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I’ve already had a price for the work, and did I say they was going to do it for free? And no it didn’t
Degumotorbike
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I will let you know the outcome, it’s in the grange atm waiting for a answer
@Degumotorbike
Make sure you put a hard price limit on what you are willing to spend on repairs before you start on them.
It is very easy to get well underwater in situation like this.
Hope it works out for you.
Make sure you put a hard price limit on what you are willing to spend on repairs before you start on them.
It is very easy to get well underwater in situation like this.
Hope it works out for you.
Degumotorbike
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Thank you I hope so too, my gf is buying me a big bike end of year so hopefully I’ll be on a big bike soon
Degumotorbike
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Ermm I’ll ask .. I’m looking at a brand new mt07 or 10Does she need a second bf?
I promise not the break the bike.
Nice bikes. Check insurance first. May be punishing depending on how long you have been licensed/insured in Ontario and your age.
Degumotorbike
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I’m from the uk and I’m 27
Tell her I'm not picky. It doesn't even have to be brand new .
I'll settle for a 2020 Vstrom DL1050XA or a 2021 Tracer 9 GT
@Wingboy , settle down a touch . We all know somebody that’s been in his pickle barrel .
OP , I’m going to guess any actual shop is going to charge about what the bike is worth for that fix . Buying Brian’s parts and reassemble by a real mechanic could save you a few bucks.
Once the shop gives you a guesstimate on the fix cost , and an idea what they are thinking come back and share , we may be able to save you from further grief
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OP , I’m going to guess any actual shop is going to charge about what the bike is worth for that fix . Buying Brian’s parts and reassemble by a real mechanic could save you a few bucks.
Once the shop gives you a guesstimate on the fix cost , and an idea what they are thinking come back and share , we may be able to save you from further grief
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