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18th November 2007, 15:39
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Your kidding, that is just ridiculous for a part with an obvious design flaw!!
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18th November 2007, 17:19
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Hi Patrick
Did you strain the mudguard supports at all when you fitted them - anything that could have weakened them? If not I think Marlin should supply free replacements. I wonder if anyone else (other than Stuart) has had the problem?
I wonder who would be to blame if they flew off and damaged some other property or even hurt someone.....
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Robin
PS you youngsters must be made of tough stuff - its bl00dy freezing today!
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18th November 2007, 17:48
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I was at Exeter show today got talking with another Sportster owner he has had the same problem with original marlin brackets and has had them beefed up to take the strain. I must say that the new Marlin brackets made from bar are very good and show no signs of weakness.
Only advice i can give for days like today out in Sportster is hood up side screens fitted and heater on full blast then its nice and cosy.
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18th November 2007, 18:24
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It would be good to get some pictures posted up of the old and new style brackets and whatever folk have done to beef them up.
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18th November 2007, 19:49
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Originally Posted by MartinClan
It would be good to get some pictures posted up of the old and new style brackets and whatever folk have done to beef them up.
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I collected mine in March this year.
Picture here............
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...4149736&size=o
I'm pretty sure they are made from solid bar.
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...3959964&size=o
I'd be interested to see where they fracture as I don't fancy the thing comming off at the SVA!
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18th November 2007, 20:20
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Peter yours look like the new solid bar versions im sure they will be ok.
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18th November 2007, 20:38
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Peter yours look like the new solid bar versions im sure they will be ok.
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thanks, that's a relief.
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19th November 2007, 11:48
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I've not gotten around to photographing it yet, but will post all the pics as soon as I've done that.
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19th November 2007, 12:12
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Suspect I have the hollow tube version - I will take a look tonight and post some pictures. i think I will drop a "fishing" email to Marlin and see what they say....
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19th November 2007, 19:28
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PS you youngsters must be made of tough stuff - its bl00dy freezing today!
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It was raining as well for part of the trip, I need wipers for my glasses I think its more a case of its road legal and we can drive it and we don't care if it s bit cold / damp!
Had a major ground out over some speed bumps leading up to a toll bridge, its broke the extra exhaust hanger that near the middle of the car!
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19th November 2007, 20:39
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I'm pretty sure they are made from solid bar
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Mine look exactly the same but they seem to be to light to be made of solid bar.
One difference is that the welds have all been neatly ground down on mine - which could make them weaker. It would be good to see a picture of where Patrick's failed....
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20th November 2007, 18:19
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20th November 2007, 20:28
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Wow, that's a dramatic clean break!
You were lucky you didn't loose it at speed.
I think a call to the West Country is in order. Shouldn't be any debate with a photo like that!
Have you shot any more video's?
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21st November 2007, 07:12
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21st November 2007, 07:39
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Thanks Patrick. When I looked at the design I thought that the failure might occur at that point. Have you asked Marlin for replacements yet? It will be interesting to see what they say...
BR
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21st November 2007, 07:59
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I've just emailed her the pictures, will call later and see what she says.
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21st November 2007, 16:24
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Positive response from Terry If they can find some (as they've packed up to move) she will post FOC.
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21st November 2007, 19:34
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Result!
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21st November 2007, 20:21
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Well thats a better result than i had well done.
I do hope all of you with the tube type brackets will be contacting Terry before you have any incidents.
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25th November 2007, 22:15
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Patched it up again, welded some of that steel you can get at B&Q all the way along the pipe. It's thicker than than the metal of the pipe. Its now very heavy but will do until I get the new ones.
For a laugh I worked out my MPG, the block of 100 miles including the second drive to the SVA test came in a 22mpg and the 100 miles after that 25.9mpg which I suppose it not bad from an M20 only driving B roads in a spirited manner!
The car is easy to drive, but on wet roads you need to be careful feeding in the power as a bit too much and you'll have the back end out
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