200x case saver repair

[Gripit'n'ripit]

Have a damaged case saver to a 200X, been sitting on my shelf for a long time and I just didn't have the heart to toss it.
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Very hesitant to try and repair because of the porous aluminum. Finally decided that I really couldn't break it MORE, had a friend weld it. It came out being functional, better than it was. Just looks like crap.
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Anyway, looking for input on further working on it; grinding down the weld, polishing and painting. Dunno if it'll weaken it and just break again while grinding, or I should try to finish it nicer.
Feel free to critique.

[DohcBikes]

Looks like a solid repair, although not the prettiest as you mentioned.

Personally i would paint it and run it that way, its like a scar, and it shows you cared to fix it.

[rg97]

Welding aluminum is the worst. I'm very surprised that it turned out that well. It's functional and it may not look pretty, but its a conversation piece :lol:

[lokisbuddy]

any interest in selling it? that's the last piece I need for my x lol.

[DasUberKraut]

Agreed! Good effort. Shows you don't give up and just toss it out.


any interest in selling it? that's the last piece I need for my x lol.

I have one with a small chip out of it that I don't need.

[lokisbuddy]

Agreed! Good effort. Shows you don't give up and just toss it out.



I have one with a small chip out of it that I don't need.
Someone pm'd me earlier about one if it don't go through ill shoot you a pm. thanks