Oh the horror!

[ME 109]

But, but, but, Duane, that would surely put the kiss of death on this topic. And it's going so good . . . . . .

Ken

My thoughts too Ken, I thought about posting how Duane always pipes up with the most common sense thing to do.
Sometimes I don't think he gets it.

[bbelk]

Mikey at Martindale Motorcycle Works sold me a new flange for $35 and changed it out for $60. He had the special tool and two people and what he described as a mild amount of violence.

As soon as the new bolts come in (see Bolts 101) - I will have it back together. No drilling, tapping, welding, or other more satisfying repairs.

The flange itself was a more sophisticated part than I thought it would be:



and here are the offending threads:

[Garnet]

A proper and not terribly expensive fix.

[Duane Ausherman]

But, but, but, Duane, that would surely put the kiss of death on this topic. And it's going so good . . . . . .

Ken

My thoughts too Ken, I thought about posting how Duane always pipes up with the most common sense thing to do.
Sometimes I don't think he gets it.

I will try to reform my ways.

[Frog]

Good job. Thanks for posting back.

Mikey at Martindale Motorcycle Works sold me a new flange for $35 and changed it out for $60. He had the special tool and two people and what he described as a mild amount of violence.

As soon as the new bolts come in (see Bolts 101) - I will have it back together. No drilling, tapping, welding, or other more satisfying repairs.

The flange itself was a more sophisticated part than I thought it would be:



and here are the offending threads:

[Deleted User 61]

Great price! I'm sure I would have charged you double for my flange!