I need help with my bike!!!

[poverty with a view]

So I am widening my rear stays so I can put on a wider rim and tire. As you can see I have widened one side of the frame already. My question is, I have about and 1/8" gap I need to fill. I have cut the piece that I need to fill the gap. I was wondering If a simple butt weld will be strong enough to carry a 200 pound person? Is there something I can do to strengthen that area so it can hold my weight? I have a Tig welder if that makes a difference.

So will a simple Butt weld be enough to carry 200lbs? or is there something I can do to strengthen it?

 

[lucha_mike]

If it was mine, I would insert a short piece of rod or tubing that was the same O.D. as the frames I.D. (could always be turned down to fit perfectly) and then weld it all up. Basically making a lug to reinforce that area. I'm no expert though.

 

[Tommy Atoms]

You should def sleeve that tube. A butt weld will not be strong enough. I just did this on a bike Im making.

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[poverty with a view]

Thanks for all your help!!!!!! I found and made a sleve that will fit inside. Thanks again.

 

[greg66]

NOW YOU ARE GOOD .

 

[poverty with a view]

Thanks Greg. Hope to see you up here on the 12th of next month.

 

[poverty with a view]