TM125 mudchatcher rim repair

[trailietrash]

I have a front rim with a sizeable break (almost half an inch), where the rim was welded together at the factory. Is it possible to repair the rim at a realistic price and then ride "flat out" on this bike or should I just (mortgage the house &) buy a new rim
I want to try to keep this 74 TM  in "period" condition and regularly rideable.

[DR]

okay Trailie I see you're up early so he's my answer which I feel certain others will disagree with but what the heck, there's no-one here to argue ATM 

YES, you can have it welded up and ride like the proverbial mad man though for the full strength effect the welded area won't/shouldn't look like concourse condition

I am assuming it's a front?

[Freakshow]

Go for it and get it welded ( spokes in place ) just for your peace of mind.

Even with a crack it should still be fine, im sure the spokes will hold it together but might wander out of true.

[DR]

for the record I feel safer on a bike with a cracked rim than I do riding a bike with loose or missing spokes

[Mike52]

Whatever you do don,t take the spokes out.
http://ozvmx.com/community/index.php?topic=17725.msg177613#msg177613

[trailietrash]

Thanks for all your replies and suggestions.

The front wheel with mudchatcher rim is still intact so I will get it welded as this bike (like all my bikes) doesn't have to be show quality but will be ridden.

for the record I feel safer on a bike with a cracked rim than I do riding a bike with loose or missing spokes

Good enough for me Doc and I would rather spend a bit to repair a rim than fork out for a new one. I do know that "Superior" mudchatcher style rims were $300.00 to purchase about this time last year here in Aus. Will ask a mate who prepares and races sidecars and owns a fabrication shop who he would recommend for the job.

other than the crackling at the weld the rim is in very good shape for its age......