Hello everyone! Few months back, I found a crack on my Himalayan 411 BS4 chassis near the neck portion. The crack had just developed and seemed quite risky to ride further. The authorised service center gave a huge cost of Rs. 30,000/- for changing the entire chassis (inclusive all charges). This was too big for my pocket. Also, the motorcycle was out of warranty. Hence, I reached out to many people to take some opinions regarding the possibility of welding to the effected portion. Through some reference I got to know about a professional motorcycle welder in Mira Road, Mumbai. As far as the work is concerned, the guy has done a good job by adding an extra metal plate on both sides with a specific shape to provide an extra support to the cracked frame. The cracked frame has also been welded. This Himalayan issue (especially BS4 variant) has caused troubles to owners and since 30K is not a small amount to pay, I am posting this to let you all know that a crack can be fixed (it depends on the extent of the crack). If anyone is facing the same issue, you can surely visit W-Bike Point in Mira Road. The owner's name is Mr. Salaam.
Also, I would like to whole-heartedly thank Sam to share his advice to keep a check on the crack regularly, maintain suspensions and cone-set. A spray of WD-40 over the metal bolts, nuts and fitments after a shampoo wash would keep rusting issues away. Maintainence is constant process. Your motorcycle just needs a little care and it gives you back safety and joy.
I am attaching the before and after images below.
