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Old 10-10-16 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Rochet
Replacing the tube it is expensive, and I don't know where I can find a similar oval tube.
Whats means "TIG welded frame" ?

Does anybody know if it is welded it will hold?
Tungsten
Inert
Gas

It's a welding process.

It looks like your frame is fillet brazed.

If it could somehow be welded, I would not trust it, even a little bit.

That frame is totaled.
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