I need a shop that can weld cases and fix a fin.

[kayakguy]

I have a couple lugs that needed to be welded and tapped on a ‘74 XLCH and a nice jug that needs a piece of gin welded back on.

Any leads? Thanks in advance.

[nmaineron]

I 've used Phil@Knuckleworks in Cali. Excellent work and reasonable.

[TriNortchopz]

maybe here:

IronHeadCycle LLC
North Texas


Crankcase Repairs

I've repaired quite a bit of crankcase damage over the years. Most of it is fairly minor, cracked out screw holes and things like that. However, some damage is more severe.
Three examples are shown below.
The aluminum used in Harley castings is notoriously porous. It must be absolutely clean. When the arc and heat of a TIG welder hits a case, the welder can actually see oil boiling out of the pores of the metal. Except for very rare instances for small welds the cases must be disassembled to repair them. The cases must be bolted together and heated to prevent warping, large amounts of localized heat will expand the metal in the weld zone..."

https://www.ironheadcycle.com/pages/caserepair.html

[kayakguy]

I will give Knuckleworks a try, Thanks. I have tried to contact Ironhead Cycle but have received no response.

[TriNortchopz]

https://www.facebook.com/people/Dragstews/100057430219035/

Dragstews

5119 SE 102nd PL #203
Belleview, FL 34420
352-245-3794

[Dragstews]

Can you post a photo of the damage areas ... ??

[kayakguy]

Can you post a photo of the damage areas ... ??

As you can see a shit job was attempted and now must be cleaned up.the case itself was not damaged, just the lugs. I am trying to bring this back from the dead.

[kayakguy]

I don’t have a pic of the fin handy but I suspect you know what that looks like.

[Dragstews]

Primary chain running loose damage ...
Back to Harley's ill designed adjusting shoe and most likely a worn out chain ...