Honda-SOHC
SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB350/400 => Topic started by: rustywheels on June 23, 2020, 09:52:50 AM
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Was cleaning the bike after an evening ride (aren't the evenings amazing at the moment and were the headlights really that dim back in the day?) this week, and I noticed a small amount of corrosion on the frame. Its the 'triangular' top mounting point for the near side rear shock. Not horrific, but obviously a stress point. Has anyone repaired this area before?
Is it best to fabricate a new mount or use an off-cut from an old frame (anyone have such a thing hiding in a shed?)?
PS there are definitely more insects around following lock-down. My jacket and helmet are literally 'furry' at the end of each evening ride
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Dunno about your rusty bits but change the headlamp for a Cibie one if you want to see where you're going.
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I had mine repaired and it was only after the frame was blasted to remove all the old paint and rust that some of the rust damage could be seen. I took the frame to Maidstone Motorliner who carried out the repair. The 'Triangular' mounting point for the rear shock was cut out and a rust hole formed by water getting trapped between the frame tubing and the shock mounting plate was repaired , the also remade the triangular plate and the shock mount threaded portion. The frame and exhaust mount also needed to be straightened.
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Thanks for the replies. and the pics.
Looks like an excellent job on the frame, so I will give them a call to chat it through as suspect my welding skills aren't at that level. I think it will be a winter job, as I don't want to take it off the road at the moment :), but will keep a close eye on it.