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Post by jackjabba on Aug 30, 2017 17:52:47 GMT 1
So have most of the parts for my hybrid 4lo build. Went and got my spare frame out of the shed where it has been for 11 years and started to remove the powder coat. Totally rotten underneath and not salvageable, like paper lace, gutted. Major decision time. Do I still build it using my bog standard 250lc as the frame donor, or try and find another frame. Seems they are difficult to come by with a V5, the ones on ebay all seem to be imports with no paperwork. Don't really want to buy a whole bike to just use the frame.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Aug 30, 2017 18:00:56 GMT 1
Imports not a problem as long as they have the euro doc and is on nova
Being an import as opposed to UK not a thing really on a hybrid
Can the frame not be repaired with sections out another as kopite has frames with no papers for sale.
Can maybe put you in touch with a euro 4l1 frame and cases with euro doc and nova
Steve
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Post by headcoats on Aug 30, 2017 18:07:47 GMT 1
How bad is the frame and what sections have had it ?
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Post by jackjabba on Aug 30, 2017 18:12:28 GMT 1
How bad is the frame and what sections have had it ? It was really bad. The whole section that held the tubes to the headstock was more holes than metal and was thinner than paper. Down tubes were also rotten through. You could twist the headstock without the frame moving. The only thing keeping it together was the powder coat. |
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Post by jackjabba on Aug 30, 2017 18:15:42 GMT 1
I Can maybe put you in touch with a euro 4l1 frame and cases with euro doc and nova Steve Hi Steve is that the one on Ebay? Jack |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Aug 30, 2017 18:20:39 GMT 1
I Can maybe put you in touch with a euro 4l1 frame and cases with euro doc and nova Steve Hi Steve is that the one on Ebay? Jack No not on eBay. It's my go to parts guy. He had a few last time I asked him Don't quote me but think he charges 350 plus post Even if you don't use the cases and punt for 100 ID say 250 for a frame is ok Steve |
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Post by jackjabba on Aug 30, 2017 18:30:50 GMT 1
Pm sent Steve. Worth the money at that price.
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Post by jon on Aug 30, 2017 18:41:37 GMT 1
So have most of the parts for my hybrid 4lo build. Went and got my spare frame out of the shed where it has been for 11 years and started to remove the powder coat. Totally rotten underneath and not salvageable, like paper lace, gutted. Major decision time. Do I still build it using my bog standard 250lc as the frame donor, or try and find another frame. Seems they are difficult to come by with a V5, the ones on ebay all seem to be imports with no paperwork. Don't really want to buy a whole bike to just use the frame. Gutted for you, this exactly why I paid out for a bit of a bitsa, with lots of frame issues that needed sorting our last year. LC frames (legit) with logbooks are getting thin on the ground. Most have been 'restored' and the few that are left are like gold dust. Jon |
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Post by doohanno1 on Sept 3, 2017 16:16:56 GMT 1
Sure you've nothing to worry about..Saw this today when i was out ..  |
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Post by jackjabba on Sept 3, 2017 17:05:06 GMT 1
Nowt wrong with that, just needs a wire brush and some WD40.
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Post by markhoopy on Sept 3, 2017 17:05:10 GMT 1
Sure you've nothing to worry about..Saw this today when i was out .. Is that a bike, ginger cake, or maybe both? |
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Post by jackjabba on Sept 3, 2017 17:08:47 GMT 1
Big Thanks to Steve (midlifecrisisrd) for sorting me out with getting a frame and cases, so the Hybrid will be started after my holidays.
Next post will be "Bank balance stops play" or "Castration stops play"
Jack
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Post by paulincayman on Sept 3, 2017 22:44:14 GMT 1
Big Thanks to Steve (midlifecrisisrd) for sorting me out with getting a frame and cases, so the Hybrid will be started after my holidays. Next post will be "Bank balance stops play" or "Castration stops play" Jack Ha ha , with you there brother.. |
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Post by plumma on Sept 4, 2017 6:38:14 GMT 1
Cut and weld numbers from old frame to import frame.
Job done.
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Post by 4l04ever on Sept 4, 2017 9:34:36 GMT 1
Sure you've nothing to worry about..Saw this today when i was out .. That is just patina..... :-) |
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