JB Weld or Tig-Weld

Ordrock · 08-24-2012, 11:57 AM

The kid next door didn't do any tinkering at all on his 2005 Virago 250, and he paid for it. The chain grew too big and came off slammed against the fragile engine case. When this happened it broke the metal around a bolt that keeps the clutch lever thats connected to the clutch cable that operates the push rod. This little bolt is in a place where a welder will have a tough time repairing.

So if this boy can't weld it back, do you thing that JB weld will do the trick. There wont be any real tourqe, all this bolt seems to do is work as a keeper, to keep the shaft from raising out of the hole.

He doesn't get any help from his Dad, and he's fixin to head back to Portland for school.

Thanks for the help.

WaGigKPN · 08-24-2012, 12:04 PM

I am having a hard time understanding what this bolt does...

Is it one of many bolts that hold on the cover (which has the clutch lever on)?

Or is it "the" bolt that holds the clutch arm to the cover?

Picture is worth a thousand words in this situation.

Random advice is, if money is an issue and looks is not then JB weld is a no brainer. To use JB weld efficiently use a ziplock sandwich back to mix it in then snip one corner to squeeze out the mixed product.

D1ssent1ent01 · 08-24-2012, 12:24 PM

JB will work. Just make sure both ends are clean and free of oil. Let cure 24hrs.

RWoods · 08-24-2012, 04:25 PM

JB weld will usually require dynamite to get it off. The computer chair I am sitting on right now was fixed with it yesterday and I weigh 230lbs. As the previous post said, you have to let it cure a full 24hrs. Probably will fix it.

soggydoo · 08-24-2012, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by WaGigKPN

I am having a hard time understanding what this bolt does...

Is it one of many bolts that hold on the cover (which has the clutch lever on)?

Or is it "the" bolt that holds the clutch arm to the cover?

Picture is worth a thousand words in this situation.

Random advice is, if money is an issue and looks is not then JB weld is a no brainer. To use JB weld efficiently use a ziplock sandwich back to mix it in then snip one corner to squeeze out the mixed product.

did Avbod change his screen name?.......

Andy Capp · 08-24-2012, 07:13 PM

Ordrock · 08-25-2012, 02:23 PM

Its the bolt that keeps the clutch push rod lever from lifting from the case. I can't for the life of me attach a picture, haven't been able to figure it out.

I think I'll tell the boy about the JB Weld.


08-24-2012, 11:57 AM	#1
Ordrock Pit Crew Joined: Oct 2008 From: Medford, OR I Ride: 2007 Yamaha FJR 1300	JB Weld or Tig-Weld The kid next door didn't do any tinkering at all on his 2005 Virago 250, and he paid for it. The chain grew too big and came off slammed against the fragile engine case. When this happened it broke the metal around a bolt that keeps the clutch lever thats connected to the clutch cable that operates the push rod. This little bolt is in a place where a welder will have a tough time repairing. So if this boy can't weld it back, do you thing that JB weld will do the trick. There wont be any real tourqe, all this bolt seems to do is work as a keeper, to keep the shaft from raising out of the hole. He doesn't get any help from his Dad, and he's fixin to head back to Portland for school. Thanks for the help. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-24-2012, 12:04 PM	#2
WaGigKPN Peg Dragger Joined: Mar 2012 From: Gig Harbor, WA I Ride: 2002 Honda VFR800	I am having a hard time understanding what this bolt does... Is it one of many bolts that hold on the cover (which has the clutch lever on)? Or is it "the" bolt that holds the clutch arm to the cover? Picture is worth a thousand words in this situation. Random advice is, if money is an issue and looks is not then JB weld is a no brainer. To use JB weld efficiently use a ziplock sandwich back to mix it in then snip one corner to squeeze out the mixed product. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-24-2012, 12:24 PM	#3
D1ssent1ent01 Training Wheels Joined: May 2012 From: So. OR I Ride: 2006 CBR 1000rr / 2006 CRF450r / LTR450	JB will work. Just make sure both ends are clean and free of oil. Let cure 24hrs. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-24-2012, 04:25 PM	#4
RWoods Newbie Joined: Aug 2012 From: Spokane WA I Ride: 72 250CR Husky, 01 YZ426F , 03 XR650L, 05 KTM 525EXC, 05 Yamaha VMax, 76 Honda CB750K6,others	JB weld rules!! JB weld will usually require dynamite to get it off. The computer chair I am sitting on right now was fixed with it yesterday and I weigh 230lbs. As the previous post said, you have to let it cure a full 24hrs. Probably will fix it. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-24-2012, 07:13 PM	#6
Andy Capp Superbiker Joined: Oct 2010 From: Marysville, WA I Ride: 08 675, 72 XL250, 93 PW80	Lol __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-25-2012, 02:23 PM	#7
Ordrock Pit Crew Joined: Oct 2008 From: Medford, OR I Ride: 2007 Yamaha FJR 1300	Its the bolt that keeps the clutch push rod lever from lifting from the case. I can't for the life of me attach a picture, haven't been able to figure it out. I think I'll tell the boy about the JB Weld. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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