CR500 Tig Welding Case Repair

[@jeffdavison8421]

I can relate to the video. I've repaired a couple of two stroke case sets that needed repair. Had them tigged in that very fashion and did the subsequent profile work. It very rewarding in the end.

[@CurtisGurley]

I weld a lot of cast aluminum and built a vapor blaster just for cleaning prior to welding. Great repair!

[@rickfazzini22]

Never mind on the filler I just read your answer to another commenter below, Thanks for posting and again great video!

[@hondamanatc4life983]

This is awesome to know that you can actually repair the cases and everything else I have a quad I'm trying to restore and it has a broken stator cover from the chain not easy to get them anymore

[@asbestosiscancerous]

nice job on welding cases/frames! came from Cameron Niemela

[@trickengg]

Thank you! Working on more stuff to keep posting to the channel!

[@BullfrogRoofs]

Absolutely awesome work....you definitely know what you’re doing, very impressive. I have a set of cases with similar holes. I may be in touch if I can’t find any replacements...no new ones in stock anywhere

[@trickengg]

Thank you. Just let me know if I can help 👍🏻

[@devshewitt4809]

@@trickenggdo you still do this kind of work I got the dreaded arctic at 1000 with destruction starter

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Enjoyed that. Would also have been interested in the welder, gas, tungsten settings and the filler rod type.

[@trickengg]

Honda NC750X Stuff Miller 280DX, 2% thoriated tungsten, straight Argon, 4043 filler, 55-60 on balance, anywhere from 90-120 hz. I generally just control amps by foot with machine wide open.

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Trick Eng - thanks. Appreciate the data.

[@markrich3271]

This is the proper way you repair 2 stroke cases . I cringe when I see guys use a file and bled it in with a dremel tool. Your machinist should face his work after he is done on mating tig welded surfaces. Great repair.

[@trickengg]

Thank you 🤘🏻

[@sikryd]

Awesome work, wish I lived closer to you, would love to give you some work. I'm almost ready for welding on my CR500AF project, hope the person I ultimately pick in Las Vegas does a good job, my life will depend on it. Subscribed for more awesomeness.

[@trickengg]

Check with The Fabrication Series on KZbin. He’s in your area and can get you connected with someone that is right for the job.

[@yamguy33]

what setup are you using .... filler rod, tungesten specs , amps, cleaning action , frequency, sheilding gas....?? .....a case repair like this is it posible and any dirt bike cases with alumium casing? thanxs!..... awesome work btw!!

[@trickengg]

Read the other comments it’s been answered 👍🏻

[@jenniferbrown6328]

This guy is good, period!!

[@alfredocuomo1546]

Actually the repair is most likely stronger than the original casting, I wasn't sure at first but when I saw the Black junk in the inside weld I figured it had to be cast instead of a Billet piece. Nice job & good video.

[@bwendt110able]

Great work!

[@trickengg]

Thank you!

[@Zt3v3]

What diameter tungsten do you prefer for a job like this? I found your response below on the “type” but I didn’t see diameter?

[@trickengg]

3/32 for applications like this. I use 1/16 for thin buildup work.

[@Zt3v3]

@@trickengg Thank you

[@albertgarcia9662]

How can i get more information where to send my parts to get a repaired?

[@trickengg]

Visit our website and send a message via contact form and we can reply. trickeng.com/contact/

[@ericsalidbar1693]

Love staring at your glove while you repair the case lol.

[@averagejoesmotogarage9534]

What was the grit on the sandpaper?

[@trickengg]

120 grit

[@Junior-fd8ux]

Amazing! Where can i get intouch with you. Iv been chasing cases for years. Id imagen you could save me a lot of money an disappointment buying other used cases sometimes in worse shape then I'm already working with.

[@trickengg]

Send a message on our website, we’ll get you taken care of trickeng.com/contact/ 👍🏻

[@gonzalesbuildingdesign171]

nice work! What is rhe the name of your website?

[@trickengg]

Thank you, it is TrickENG.com

[@devshewitt4809]

Do you still do this work

[@leedale4008]

Well repaired

[@HIinfidel]

What grit sandpaper did you use to lap the half’s

[@trickengg]

I believe this was 120 grit

[@HIinfidel]

Do you have to worry about the tolerance getting tighter with lapping in ? I’m asking because I’m having my cases repaired on my Yz450f and I might have to lap my cases. I don’t want anything to bind

[@trickengg]

@@HIinfidel technically you need to have that in mind. When I do these repairs I weld the case above the gasket surface and then machine it really close back to the gasket surface. And then I’m just blending it in. You would have to be very aggressive and do a lot of work just to remove .002-.005 thousandths lapping cases like this. If you remove a lot it could at some point put things in a bind. But I’m simply not going to that extent.

[@gustavonieva5128]

Great job men wow i need to fix a pair of cases to how can i get to you? Thanks

[@trickengg]

Visit my website and send me a message please and we’ll get you taken care of trickeng.com/contact/

[@ManBikeSwag]

Hi could you Tig weld the case while still in the bike? Would you fry the electrics? Would aluminium brassing rod and gas be a better option? Thanks for making the video!

[@trickengg]

Case needs to be dissembled for proper repair if the crack is all the way through the case where it leaks oil. Never a good idea to weld the motor or chassis with the ECU plugged in and battery connected, and fuel tank installed of course. These cases are not the correct grade of aluminum for brazing or it would be a great application otherwise.

[@rickfazzini22]

Great work! I was thinking you'd cut out some aluminum to fit the missing areas and weld them in, but the stack the weld method looks like it worked awesome! What filler rod did you use?

[@deanforster147]

I have this same problem now with my engine just struggling for someone like you near me in manchester

[@trickengg]

You can mail it to us. Just reach out on our website if interested. 👍🏻

[@SilverVioly]

Can inask tig welder youbare using?

[@trickengg]

Dynasty 280 DX

[@awesomefish100]

Need a repair similar to this, however not nearly as bad. Any idea of a quote? Where are you located, I’m in Michigan and am looking for reputable shops that can do similar work.

[@trickengg]

Send us a message from our website and we will get you a quote once you send over pictures. trickeng.com/contact/

[@awesomefish100]

@@trickengg Wow thanks for the quick reply, I will definitely be contacting you as soon as I get some free time to take photos!

[@trickengg]

Sounds good 👍🏻

[@jettgriffith7216]

How much does a repair like this cost?

[@trickengg]

It’s not cheap. Repairs extensive like this take hours to get right. Repairs range from $120 to $500 depending on the mount of labor involved. Always look for good used parts first. Repair is a last resort.

[@jettgriffith7216]

@@trickengg better than I expected ngl

[@trickengg]

@@jettgriffith7216 always depends on the application 👍🏻

[@danholmes5372]

I have a question is there some way I can get in contact you about some work!! What you did was amazing and have a similar problem with my bike and cannot find the parts online

[@trickengg]

Dan Holmes thank you for reaching out on Facebook 👍🏻

[@tobiasmes3386]

incredible! keep on going!

[@trickengg]

Thank you!

[@luismelendez935]

Where you located at

[@trickengg]

Spring Texas

[@nacman2010]

New suscriber. Tanks @cameronniemela

[@trickengg]

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