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Started by Charlie98, May 15, 2016, 06:15:27 PM

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Charlie98

May 15, 2016, 06:15:27 PM
OK, so the only dumb question is the one not asked, right?   ;D

'13 M796 w/5400 miles.

The paint is starting to flake off at the kickstand weld... the little bit I know about metal fatigue tells me that might be a bad weld?  ...or is the metal flexing (not the weld) when it's put on it's stand?  ...or just crappy paint prep?  All the years and all the motorcycles... I've never seen paint flake like that at a weld unless it was a bad weld.

I don't normally sit on my bike while it's on the side stand, but I can't vouch for the previous owner.



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ducpainter

#1
May 15, 2016, 06:33:32 PM
Not a great piece of design work...

definitely not a first class weld either.
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Charlie98

#2
May 15, 2016, 06:39:58 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 15, 2016, 06:33:32 PM
Not a great piece of design work...

definitely not a first class weld either.

I didn't think it was very well thought out, either.  Should I have it zapped with another weld, you think?  I just don't want to come out to find the Monster flopped over on the ground...
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ducpainter

#3
May 16, 2016, 02:51:11 AM
I don't think it's going to break by the weight of the bike alone.

That said, if it gives you piece of mind then have it reinforced.
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Howie

#4
May 16, 2016, 04:48:06 AM
I can tell little from the photo.  Clean, examine carefully, if you want to be sure, find a shop with a Magniflux machine (some old automotive machine shops have them) and let them check it for cracks.  The machine will find cracks that are not visible on the surface.

ducatiz

#5
May 16, 2016, 08:15:58 AM
throw it in the trash and get a nice one.. :-)

http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/SSRBKS/Accessories/SSRBKS.html

Anyone who sits on their bike on the kickstand should be banned from riding.
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May 16, 2016, 10:01:54 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 16, 2016, 08:15:58 AM

Anyone who sits on their bike on the kickstand should be banned from riding.

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Charlie98

#7
May 16, 2016, 04:07:06 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on May 16, 2016, 08:15:58 AM
throw it in the trash and get a nice one.. :-)

[drool]  Go get yourself a beer, you have the winning answer!   [drink]
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ducpainter

#8
May 16, 2016, 04:14:46 PM
Quote from: Charlie98 on May 16, 2016, 04:07:06 PM
[drool]  Go get yourself a beer, you have the winning answer!   [drink]
You should buy him one. cheap prick ;D
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Charlie98

#9
May 16, 2016, 06:41:24 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 16, 2016, 04:14:46 PM
You should buy him one. cheap prick ;D

Him, or me?  [laugh]

I'd be more'n happy too... I'm actually very gracious and thankful person.   [shot]
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#10
May 23, 2016, 05:27:24 AM
ebay very good condition used ones go for a $45 - $85
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