Steering Stop

edward3581 · Post by **edward3581** » Mon May 13, 2013 9:04 am

I am restoring my 1965 cb77 and didn't notice the steering stop is broken off. This was found on reassemble of course, the bike was purchased in a box so I didn't even think to look. this is a cast piece? any trick on welding or what a back yarder might do
thank you

CB77GUY · Post by **CB77GUY** » Fri May 17, 2013 11:08 am

The best way I have found for repairing broken cast iron castings is to braze it with brass. I have used some special welding rod to arc weld repairs too, but the brazing with brass should give you the best result . It only takes an oxy/acetylene torch and you should be able to get flux coated brazing rod from Lowes, Home Depot or Menards.

edward3581 · Post by **edward3581** » Fri May 17, 2013 6:17 pm

thanks i will try that
thought about using the mig welder but I know the welds do not last. Having to get the neck painted again I want it to last for a bit

G-Man · Post by **G-Man** » Sat May 18, 2013 1:17 am

This will be cast steel (may be forged) so will be a lot easier to weld than cast iron. It is a much tougher material because of the application. Should be OK with arc welding.

G