hey guys i was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to repair the mounting points for the rear link on the case my girls gramps and i stgarted tearing the hawk down some more to do some closer inspections and noticed that on the right side the hole for part of the rear link mounting point is busted. Or should i just get a new case. have been talking to someone about a short block already just curious if this would be salvgable possible even as a spare block
thanks ardie

 

It's not a place to experiment on if you know what I mean... So I'd probably advise against it...

Buut a really good welder with good experience and the right kind of "busted" yeah... possible... But probably cheaper and easier not too...

 

Is this the one with the really long bolt that goes over to the kick stand. If so, I found a crack in the same place about a year ago. It has probably been there since I bought it two years before that. I never had any reason to snoop around that area for anything until investigating an oil leak one day. The leak was from the rear CCT not the crack.

I explored every possible solution including having it welded. Nobody wanted to touch it with the motor in the frame. What I came up with may seem a little "Micky Mouse" but I'm happy with the result.

I smeared two packages of JB weld all over the thing. Not just the crack, much of the surrounding area as well. My intention was to tie as many surfaces and contours together as possible with the JB. I figured it had been cracked for quite a while so strength didn't seem like a huge concern. I also tried to understand the forces exerted on the linkage in that spot and as near as I can there is mostly pressure and little tension. So it shouldn't have the tendancy to pull apart. I do check it often for any sign of failure.

I must say that I don't particularly recomend this technique. It is somewhat of an experiment on my part. But the JB weld seems to have accomplished what I asked of it. I used to worry about it coming apart but that feeling has faded over the last eight or so thousand miles. Just thought I'd share my experience.