But here's the catch - then your required to have the dealer do the frame swap, at your not too reasonable cost. There's still probably the chance they could wrestle a frame out of Ducati if there's one available.
SLIGHT HEAD STOCK CRACK CRACK
There is also a very similar crack on the right wing starting from the top of the headstock down to the middle tuning peg. There are also a few vertical cracks leading towards the tuners from a. Here, you can see the crack where the neck transitions to the headstock. This type of repair is fairly common for LP-style guitars. I can feel it when brushing my finger against it, my guess is the Wing is separating from the center piece of wood. This 1974 Gibson Les Paul came into the shop with a crack in the headstock that needed to be fixed. If corners are cut, and the fix is done even slightly incorrect, your life could actually depend on it.Ĭheck with your dealer though. Would like to hear your opinions on this crack. This will also require that you re-register the bike with the VIN of the new frame. Your other option, is to find another frame from Wounded Duc, or similar breaker, and rebuild all your components onto it. It could cost half the value of the bike, but that's what it takes. By that I mean, you don't get a car guy to do it, you don't cut corners, you don't try to do it in your garage in the frame.you find the best motorcycle welder you can and have it done properly. However, if it goes, this is a no bullshit situation. Some of the cracks on my 66 were filled in, others have been simply left alone. But not for a solid body electric, no way. insulin syringe needle to about 1/2' depth in several places and a C-clamp with moderate pressure completely closes the gap so if I use the right glue I should be able to repair it so it practically goes away. I still humidify in dry weather regardless. The headstock of my RB-250 has a slight crack running from the volute towards the top of the peg head. Luckily for me, mine's been identified as a re-painted early white frame, so fingers crossed she should continue to hold. 'Fix' a crack here, and a new one develops nearby to accommodate the woods need to shrink and expand.if its not structural, leave it alone. Ducati just stopped replacing frames for the SS about a year or 2 ago. Has this been done?Īlso has someone who has had this repair, had the cracks re appear? Working in the aircraft indistry I know that this sort of material should really be de stressed after a repair.Īny Help and suggestions are much appreciated. My concerns are, that I would like to achieve this with only removing the tank and the clamp retaining bracket to do this. My thoughts are to make a triangulated plate and have it welded between the top and bottom tubes as well as the headstock, after having the cracks welded of course. I have someone that can Tig weld it for me, and I am a mechanical engineer, so I can make up a couple of plates out of 4130 chrome moly without too much trouble. My question is, has anyone repaired this problem successfully? If so has anyone any pictures of the repair please? I have googled this subject to find that it isn't uncommon. After going over the bike I have noticed there is a hairline fracture in both top tubes at the headstock. Out of character for me, I bought it on impulse as it was cheap. However, I have recently bought a 1994 900SS. *there was a slight crack at the headstock that we repaired in house with our certified techs.I am sure many of you are thinking not this again. The pickguard is laser etched with an ornate design coordinated to compliment specific finish options. Electronics include two custom wound EBMM humbucking pickups with separate volume control for each pickup, controlled by a 3-way pickup selector switch that allows for variable humbucking combinations when needed. The Mariposa features an offset lightweight okoume body, a roasted maple neck, and an ebony fingerboard that showcases pearlescent style block inlays. The crack was very surface-level, and the repair was done professionally in-house by a seasoned luthier. ***This guitar has had a headstock crack repair. Expert craftsmanship resulting in impeccable tones. Truly a great blend of familiar feels and tones with unique looks. This Mariposa is in excellent shape and feels AMAZING in your hand.
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