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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 9:19 pm 
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Yeah one of mine had the dreaded crack too,stock machine.Some were thinking that only the sled mod'd Odys had them.
I think it's due to being on the drive clutch side.Constant torqueing from the drive clutch grabbing belt and wanting to rip outa there.
That area is down low,often dirty,and often only found by chance.
Would be good for others to include that area for inspection a few times a year.
Imagine what could happen if left unchecked,powering around a corner,big drop off...yikes!... :shock:


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 9:34 pm 
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2 out of 4 of mine had this crack. I intend to add these to my rotax build as well. I wouldn't want to see what would happen if it broke completely. It would be a bad day.


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:11 pm 
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I found mine only because of a rebuild,while installing it all,doing the mounts etc.
I could'nt believe how lucky I was in finding my new Crack! :shock: It was kinda like spiralling around the tube.
Was about 75% around too,not much more to go.It also showed me how thin the tube walls really are.
Once you gusset it all,hope the forces don't migrate to the next spot...so keep keeping an eye on it.

Here Downunder,we have a national day for checking the battery on the ceiling smoke detectors.
Maybe an international day for Ody cracks?...CRACKED?
C-Check
R-Round
A-All
C-Clutch
K-Kchassis :shock:
E-Engine
D-Day :-)


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 9:27 am 
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Location: Central Coast, N.S.W, Australia
Re the crack in the front Engine cross beam

I ran a piece of 1.5 Angle and rolled it around the outer
part of the frame then welded

Like it Baz


No More cracky cracky

yeoddy


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 2:40 pm 
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First coat. So far so good.


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 6:38 pm 
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Came out great! It's hard to see in the picture. it has a light metallic.


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 7:13 pm 
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That is definatly neon green. Looks like a nice paint job. What type of paint did you use? You will see it coming down the trail for sure. What color do you have in mind for gas tank, seat, and rims? Keep up the good work.


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 9:44 pm 
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John, it looks fantastic! Who's idea was the color? It's definitely looking good, I bet someone around the homestead is getting itchy to ride it...


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 11:27 pm 
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My son decided to go with the monster energy look. All the suspension and roof is black. The seat and harness will be black. The coils will be silver along with the axles and carriers. We will add black Plexiglass side panels and maybe a hood. The fuel tank is stainless steel. So I hope to polish it up a bit. The wheels are beat up around the edge. So I was thinking of making some weld on rings to reinforce the wheel. I'll probably paint those black and silver. Whatever we can do to make this as clean as possible without spending a ton of money.


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 11:28 pm 
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Oh and I believe its a urethane enamel. I'm not a painter so my friend Joe helped me do it.


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:17 am 
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Very cool! Reminds me of Sassy Grass Green, you wont be missed when your out riding.


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 12:47 pm 
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Hes going to need a student driver sign also. Ha


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:08 pm 
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This is as far as I got today.


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 10:09 pm 
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Looks great!


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:57 pm 
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Man that looks sweet already. Great job so far.


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 12:14 am 
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Yeah, I like the monster color scheme too, good choice son!


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:38 pm 
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Looks awesome and nice color choice!


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:11 pm 
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A little more progress. Thank you Mudbogger for the wiring harness. After a little paint it cleaned up great! I'm still in the process of repairing the foot tub and seat. The engines getting a fresh top end. Shocks I will replace the seal kits in and get them painted up.


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:34 am 
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your very welcome glad i could help your project!


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
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Still have a bunch more to do but its getting there slowly.


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
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LOOKING GREAT!


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:49 pm 
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We took a crappy seat I had and filled the cracks with expanding foam. Then a bit of silicone. To smooth it out. Sprayed it down with spray adhesive and laid black spandex over it. Just stapled the edges. It came out surprisingly decent.


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Close ups of the seat please!

Rand


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 6:21 pm 
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Looks awesome! That green really pops. What did you spray the foot tub with?


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 Post subject: Re: fl350 burn project
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expanding foam..isnt that kinda hard compared to the stock seat form..


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