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Old 14 Jun 2006
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welding frame lc4

hi guys, ive recently bought a 620 super comp and i have cracked off a piece of the rear sub frame. i was wondering because this bike doesnt have a battery will i burn out the electrics if i weld the frame back together without removing it from the bike...(cannot disconect battery to cut the circuit ect)

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ps ive ridden this bike twice and both times something major has broken, these ktm sure a fickle creatures...
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Old 18 Jun 2006
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I'd just make sure that the alternator/generator is disconnected ... that way no current can get to the windings and fry anything there.

As a rule, I've always made sure that ALL electrical connections between the engine and chassis have been broken... never had any problems yet

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