[buzzmanrm]

I tried to buy new ones but the company is DOA. So the best way to fix anodized aluminum is?

I am thinking heat it with a Oxy/Acy torch and pound it flat on a surface plate better ideas to prevent cracking and ruining the plate.

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

Have you tried a vice to straighten it out?

 

[DarkMatter]

heat, hammer, something as an anvil. I wouldn't use acetylene, as it may get to hot and aluminum doesn't like it (It'll spray if you hit the oxy). I would think something like MAPP gas would serve to heat it up enough to make it flexible.

 

[andyauger]

If it's forged you'll be fine with heat (MAPP is a good suggestion above). If it's cast it will probably crack, with or without heat.

 

[buzzmanrm]

I have a heating tip, I have propane no Mapp here, I have used the OXy/Acy a lot and I know what to much is.

It looks like it was billet 7074 Aluminum of 7071 I can't remember now. I'll do the heating and hammering. I don't have a smooth jaw vice so I don't want to chew on it. I did think of it though.

 

[holterb]

just fold a rag on each side of the vise and crank the S### outta it. wont leave the beaver tail marks and you'll get about as good of a hold on it.

 

[Zach]

just fold a rag on each side of the vise and crank the S### outta it. wont leave the beaver tail marks and you'll get about as good of a hold on it.

or wood blocks

 

[buzzmanrm]

The other reason I don't want to use a vise is that clamping to straighten creates new bend points on it. Further weakening it.

Heat on the areas that are damaged will soften it to allow for re-bending.

Also if I clamp it straight it creates a grip and as you straighten it, it needs to slide because it will lengthen.

I have taken some tool and die, just not a lot and I didn't know if the metal heads here would have a better opinion of it.

 

[dubtecv2]

Are those rearset riser plates? If so, SV-Racing-Parts sells them:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SV65...ryZ35601QQihZ011QQitemZ320305746568QQtcZphoto

 

[buzzmanrm]

spacing is different they are One Second Faster one off rearsets. ZThey claim th eparts were in stock. After 6 weeks on order and no response from numerous calls and emails I had to file a claim with my Credit Card to get my money back.

 

[dan46n2]

OSF adjustable rearset parts are discontinued?
https://www.onesecondfaster.com/servlet/Detail?no=182

That isnt good news for those of us with OSF adjustable rearsets....

 

[orangegilly]

I'd use a press if you can access one. Much more controlled than smacking it with a hammer, and usually works better, too. That's what I used to straighten my woodcraft rearsets that had a similar tweak after my highside.

My $0.02.

 

[DarkMatter]

ouch.

highside - making missiles out of motorcyclists since 1902

 

[r3t1awr3yd]

Have you tried a vice to straighten it out?

If it's made from "aircraft aluminum", it's meant to bend and not break.

When I spoke to Blair from SVRacing Parts on the phone, that's what he told me. Granted I have the SVRP rear sets but I'd assume the same thing for all of the motorcycle rearsets out there (they cost a ton for a reason).

 

[herbn]

looks like billit probabely 6061, would probabely straighten it out with an arbor press and various supports and a tube to extend the handle.

 

[buzzmanrm]

I forgot I have a press sitting in the corner, pressing it it is. I will post pics.