Taotao ATA250D swing arm crack

Mudflap · 02-07-2016, 09:46 AM

Noticed this small crack on the swing arm a few months back and have been keeping an eye on it. Thought it might be just a mark in the paint but it has become an obvious crack. If you have a similar ATV it would be a good idea to periodically have a look. $20 to the local welding shop fixed it right up. Note the crappy original welding!

Adjuster · 02-07-2016, 10:59 AM

Glad you got it fixed. Can you post a pic of the repair?

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Weldangrind · 02-07-2016, 10:11 PM

Looks like it was originally an incorrect heat range. I'd fishplate the swingarm to prevent future cracking.

Mudflap · 02-08-2016, 07:29 AM

I just had the welder run a bead over the cracks for the time being. When I get home to my tools I'll do some reinforcement and go over the factory welds.

culcune · 02-08-2016, 06:56 PM

I tried to call you yesterday, and then was going to make a run on my TGB to find you based on where you posted you were staying. Alas, the WIND was one continuous annoying blast as I got to the edge of Yuma, before Highway 95 gets to the point of no return (other than a U-turn

). It kept me sideways and limited me to 55 mph--was not going to enjoy that for 80 or so miles! Sorry, but will try to make it up to see you one of these weekends!

02-07-2016, 09:46 AM	#1
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,885	Taotao ATA250D swing arm crack Noticed this small crack on the swing arm a few months back and have been keeping an eye on it. Thought it might be just a mark in the paint but it has become an obvious crack. If you have a similar ATV it would be a good idea to periodically have a look. $20 to the local welding shop fixed it right up. Note the crappy original welding!
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02-07-2016, 10:11 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Looks like it was originally an incorrect heat range. I'd fishplate the swingarm to prevent future cracking. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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02-08-2016, 06:56 PM	#5
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I tried to call you yesterday, and then was going to make a run on my TGB to find you based on where you posted you were staying. Alas, the WIND was one continuous annoying blast as I got to the edge of Yuma, before Highway 95 gets to the point of no return (other than a U-turn ). It kept me sideways and limited me to 55 mph--was not going to enjoy that for 80 or so miles! Sorry, but will try to make it up to see you one of these weekends! __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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02-07-2016, 10:59 AM	#2
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	Glad you got it fixed. Can you post a pic of the repair? /
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02-08-2016, 07:29 AM	#4
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,885	I just had the welder run a bead over the cracks for the time being. When I get home to my tools I'll do some reinforcement and go over the factory welds.
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