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Tim Allman
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CB72/77 Footrest Brackets

Post by Tim Allman » Thu Mar 09, 2017 2:20 pm

Has anyone had any experience straightening out the CB72/77 footrest brackets? Mine are both bent (too many late nights at the pub in my 20s) and one shows some cracking. They are still available at David Silver but *very* pricey.

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footrest brackets.

Post by AlanW » Fri Mar 10, 2017 4:01 am

Hi Tim, When they are cracked they should be welded as the crack will spread and it will break. I have welded many in my time.
I suggest you get all your straightening done then find a welding shop with a guy who can weld ally, ideally he will use an AC TIG welding machine. There are other ways to do it but I won't bore you with them as they are not as good. You will have to fettle them after (tidy up the weld) I use a belt sander.
Al.

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Post by Tim Allman » Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:42 pm

Thanks. I have a friend with such a machine.

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Post by cknight » Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:54 pm

It's a good idea to heat them before straightening, as these crack and brake quite easily. Regards, Chase

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