jared3377
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Jared,
I have the same type of mount as you - except - I filled the empty space with washers (9 I think). This DEFINITELY strengthens the assembly.
If you want to improve upon that, check eBay for the LiveFastMotors upgrade kit - I just ordered it for the 40t sprocket, but it comes with a U-bolt mounting kit, too. The entire thing costs $14...
FYI - with the washers, I've had NO problem, and I'm even using the Chinese junk bolt...the washers make all the difference and add the strength.
I don't know what the fallout from pulling the bolt and mounting differently...now there's a hole in the frame, and it's a weak spot without the bolt to fill it. Personally, I'd try out the washers first, it's the cheapest solution...under $0.50.
Thanks, Mark. I'm weighing my options right now as far as what I'm going to do. I think Butch can help me out w/a new mount-system, but it definitely crossed my mind that the frame might be weakened from the holes....
We'll see I guess. For now I'm outside on my deck trying to fix the gas-leak problem--seems to be coming from the bowl under the carby and not from the gas line, but I dunno... I'm going out to take the carb off and slightly apart right now.
Thanks again!