89 frame gussets???

• 89 frame gussets???
  Posted by LT250RUKguy on 01 Jul, 2013 14:52
• Quick question guys i own a 89 lt250r and im a complete newbie with quads ect, I've just got the frame blasted and theres a few cracks so thought i would add gussets for more strength but im not sure where to add them? Any help?
  
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by STARPUSS on 01 Jul, 2013 15:50
• And I Thought my Frame was bad !
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by LT250RUKguy on 01 Jul, 2013 16:15
• I suppose its not that bad lol, But while its apart it'll be stupid not to add gussets! I just dont no where to add them.
  
  I found this?
  
  
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Kyle T on 01 Jul, 2013 19:36
• Jeez Alan. That thing is messed up. Who, or what, was riding that thing?
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  Posted by Gillio on 01 Jul, 2013 19:50
• I would spend some time on the lower frame rails for sure. Maybe weld some strip along the bottom. Looks like it might be rusting from the inside out. I have a 89 frame that did that.  I never attempted to weld it. I'm not so great at tricky welds like that.
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by LT250RUKguy on 02 Jul, 2013 05:59
• Quote from: Kyle T on 01 Jul, 2013 19:36

  Jeez Alan. That thing is messed up. Who, or what, was riding that thing?
  

  
  Is it really that bad? What bit looks the worse? Any advise Kyle.
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  Posted by Gillio on 02 Jul, 2013 06:06
• I'd say the piles of welds all over is the worst. Looks like a not so good weld job at some point in its life. But I'm sure it could be fixed right up with some TLC.
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by LT250RUKguy on 02 Jul, 2013 06:09
• Quote from: Gillio on 01 Jul, 2013 19:50

  I would spend some time on the lower frame rails for sure. Maybe weld some strip along the bottom. Looks like it might be rusting from the inside out. I have a 89 frame that did that.  I never attempted to weld it. I'm not so great at tricky welds like that.
  

  
  Ok i managed to find a few pics so i sort of know. It does seem its rusted from inside out as there is a few rust stains dipping out. How will i go about the rust inside? Maybe some sort of rust remover? I haven't got a clue lol
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  Posted by LT250RUKguy on 02 Jul, 2013 06:14
• Quote from: Gillio on 02 Jul, 2013 06:06

  I'd say the piles of welds all over is the worst. Looks like a not so good weld job at some point in its life. But I'm sure it could be fixed right up with some TLC.
  

  
  Yeah that bit does concerns me! I wont doing the welding i'll be sending it to someone who knows what there doing so im not worried about that. Its just making sure theres no rust inside the frame.
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by Kyle T on 02 Jul, 2013 06:17
• I agree with Gil. The cracks, rust throughs, and the "repairs". Yikes. Will take some talent to fix. The lower frame rails can be cut out and replaced, and that fuel tank bracket will need to be cut off and rewelded on straight.
  I wonder. Maybe some sort of air pressurized CLR spray inside the frame, or etching primer...
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• #10 Reply
  Posted by LT250RUKguy on 02 Jul, 2013 06:34
• Quote from: Kyle T on 02 Jul, 2013 06:17

  I agree with Gil. The cracks, rust throughs, and the "repairs". Yikes. Will take some talent to fix. The lower frame rails can be cut out and replaced, and that fuel tank bracket will need to be cut off and rewelded on straight.
  I wonder. Maybe some sort of air pressurized CLR spray inside the frame, or etching primer...
  

  
  Yeah the repair aint the best is it lol, All of what you said did cross my mind so thats defenitly getting addressed. I was maybe thinking of filling the whole frame with some of this http://www.bilthamber.com/deox-gel and then getting a good clean out?
  
  Or is that plain stupid 
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• #11 Reply
  Posted by Kyle T on 02 Jul, 2013 11:33
• Hmm. Interesting.
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• #12 Reply
  Posted by LT250RUKguy on 02 Jul, 2013 13:34
• Interesting or stupid
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• #13 Reply
  Posted by Kyle T on 02 Jul, 2013 15:35
• Interesting interesting.
  Might just work.
  But would be ugly if it Noms all the rust inside the tubes, making them thinner and weaker...
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• #14 Reply
  Posted by LT250RUKguy on 02 Jul, 2013 15:43
• I'll have to ask the guy whos doing the welding tomorrow as he builds frames ect for a living so he should know what to do. Thanks guys i'll keep you updated with any progress 
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• #15 Reply
  Posted by Kyle T on 02 Jul, 2013 15:46
• Hell, just have him build you a frame! Build lots and sell em! I'm in for a new gusseted LT500R frame modified for a DS450 front suspension and 87-95 RM Full Floater!
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• #16 Reply
  Posted by LT250RUKguy on 02 Jul, 2013 16:10
• Lol i wont be going to that extreme, Hes more of a chopper guy so builds them! No harm in asking him though
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• #17 Reply
  Posted by Kyle T on 02 Jul, 2013 16:15
• A frame's a frame. Just minor differences.
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• #18 Reply
  Posted by LT250RUKguy on 02 Jul, 2013 16:27
• Yeah i understand that but building a full custom frame with nothing to go by is a little different no?
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• #19 Reply
  Posted by Kyle T on 02 Jul, 2013 17:00
• I'm sure someone will provide one if he wants to make them.
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• #20 Reply
  Posted by LT250RUKguy on 02 Jul, 2013 17:15
• Like i said theres no harm asking him, Hell he might not even have his own buisness as i havn't seen him in years. But im sure hes doing just fine Going to see him tomorrow so il find out then.
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• #21 Reply
  Posted by JayTater on 02 Jul, 2013 19:24
• That's nearly as bad as mine was. Ended up cutting both lowers out and completely replacing them.
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