partially cracked frame at slider

[RPF]

My used 07 FZ6 has a hairline crack just above the right side slider that does not appear to go all the way across the member. Obviously it happened when the previous owner dropped it or went down.
I wonder how concerned I should be about this. My use is limited mostly to in-town and I don't go very hard - but I don't much like the idea of a catastrophic frame failure from a pothole.

Thanks for any advice.
RPF

 

[Gary in NJ]

I would have it welded. A flexible frame makes for some rather unpredictable handling. More over, you don’t want a failure during emergency braking and maneuvers. It’s an easy fix while it’s not completely cracked through

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

The engine and frame bolted together make up the strength of the bike/frame-
the ENGINE is a STRESSED member of the bike..

It needs to be repaired ASAP as your stressing the other mounts of the frame..


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