Post by michaelk on Feb 21, 2024 8:45:58 GMT 10
Hi All,
Went for a ride last week, which included unsealed roads, and now I have a crack in the chair mudguard.
The pen mark is where I first found it, and it has extended about 5mm since. The nut and bolt at the front of the guard had come loose, so I fixed that.
I believe that the previous owner (Jake) replaced the guard under warranty, and I believe it's a fairly common problem.
Q1, Did Ivan mis-align the mounts, back in Irbit, and so put undue stress on the guard, causing it to crack? Is there a fix for this?
Q2, If I drill a hole at the end of the crack, will it stop spreading? (Old trick with perspex screens.)
Q3, As a last resort, are there any hints or tips for welding Top Quality Russian steel? I'm not a welder, but I'm aware of different steels, etc, and the different welding techniques.
Thanks
Mick
Went for a ride last week, which included unsealed roads, and now I have a crack in the chair mudguard.
The pen mark is where I first found it, and it has extended about 5mm since. The nut and bolt at the front of the guard had come loose, so I fixed that.
I believe that the previous owner (Jake) replaced the guard under warranty, and I believe it's a fairly common problem.
Q1, Did Ivan mis-align the mounts, back in Irbit, and so put undue stress on the guard, causing it to crack? Is there a fix for this?
Q2, If I drill a hole at the end of the crack, will it stop spreading? (Old trick with perspex screens.)
Q3, As a last resort, are there any hints or tips for welding Top Quality Russian steel? I'm not a welder, but I'm aware of different steels, etc, and the different welding techniques.
Thanks
Mick
