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Broken engine mounting plate 610

Spice Weasel

Spice Weasel

Husqvarna
AA Class
I was wondering where the rattling noise was coming from yesterday, found this this morning - IMG_1205.JPG
I dont think im that hard on my bike, least not as hard as you off road riders are on yours.
Must be flexy frames on these bikes.
I just made a steel copy to keep me going for now.
 
Eoin said:
Is the original not steel?
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I never thought to state where it came from on the bike :rolleyes: Its one of the front ones, behind the front wheel. Theyre 4mm aluminium.

Does anyone have a suggestion of what would be a good grade of aluminium to make some of these mounts from?
 
Perfect, thanks :thumbsup: ill get both plates out of a 100x150mm coupon of that
I can get them done without getting them too hot to touch :thumbsup:
 
How many KMs does your bike have? I've seen that kind of damage on a 610 with a shot rod.
 
I dont think its frame flexing,more engine vibrations related. All other engine mounting bolts were tight? I have lost a few bolts and nuts in past...
 
Just got them finished this afternoon, took longer than i should have making them because i got a bit OCD getting them to match the originals, plus i wasnt in a great hurry to get them finished.
I just sawed the basic shapes out, removed the bulk of excess with a die grinder with carbide burr then finished of with files
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ceevu said:
I dont think its frame flexing,more engine vibrations related. All other engine mounting bolts were tight? I have lost a few bolts and nuts in past...
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I will put it down to vibration, ive had the top mount plate come loose before
 
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