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Old 20-06-2021, 06:47 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by hh93 View Post
I reckon that's the least easy option TBH. Drilling and Welding the Arm might give it a weak spot or distort it. Plus I'd have to get it off and to somewhere that can do it.
It shouldn’t give a weak spot or distort it: you’ve already got a much bigger slotted hole through the arm where the back axle is fitted, and the steel is not so thick as to need large amounts of pre-heat.

You’ve a point about the faff of taking it off though, but that does afford an excellent opportunity to properly clean the back of the engine. Perhaps that is a lighter solution with less unsprung weight for next winter?
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