My R1100R muffler bracket broke off at the weld and needs repair. Received some advice and know i could try JB weld and if that doesn’t work then it would need to be welded and isn’t a major job. I called the local dealer and they don’t do any type of welding. So, I reached out to a few local MC mechanics and no one seems to be eager or able to weld the bracket back onto the frame. Anyone experienced this type of issue and if so is there an alternative solution to welding.... like a bracket that will attach to the frame without welding?
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2001 R1100R Broken weld at muffler bracket
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pglaves
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Question: Is the break on the exhaust system? Or is the break on the bike frame?
It matters because welding the exhaust system removed from the bike is one thing but welding on the bike frame is quite another because of the care required to not damage any of the bike's electronic components.
It matters because welding the exhaust system removed from the bike is one thing but welding on the bike frame is quite another because of the care required to not damage any of the bike's electronic components.
jagarra
Gerard
Looks like 2 choices, either have a welder with a portable come to you to TIG weld it or go to a shop where they can do this method. In either case I would have the harness disconnected from your CPU and the battery disconnected. If it was me I would pull the CPU from the bike. The computer processor is located in front of the ABS brake unit located under the tank on the top tube, has a large connector on it.
nrpetersen
Curmudgeon
You might try to see if there is an aircraft welder specialist in your area that can do it with a gas weld rig. There were a lot of gals during and after WW2 that did magnificent work.
AntonLargiader
Active member
Charlotte is absolutely going to have welders that can do this. As mentioned, unplug the computers first.
Pictures?
gsaddict
Pepperfool
Yes, really too bad.
ksdcr
Member
I was not aware of this JB Weld product, but hopefully it works. JB Weld makes VG product.
I’ve repaired a K75 fuel tank, seam split with their ‘steel” product, a few years ago, and it’s been good. Just recently, molded a new side case “hook” for my 1100 RS. Not the prettiest repair, but very solid.
I’ve repaired a K75 fuel tank, seam split with their ‘steel” product, a few years ago, and it’s been good. Just recently, molded a new side case “hook” for my 1100 RS. Not the prettiest repair, but very solid.
