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Post by loctite on Jul 27, 2019 11:51:16 GMT 1
Hi chaps has anyone had an lc frame straightened,contemplating having mine done, looks like wheelbase is 30mm short and I can clearly see top rails and radiator rails are bent.bike is an import and not registered with no paperwork other than nova,my concerns are could it be determined a write off in country of origin and if I was to straighten the frame I would be wasting my money has wouldn’t be able to register.cheers nigel
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jul 27, 2019 12:26:18 GMT 1
Dvla don't check any other countries data so should be no issues
Build it to a rolling chassis with bare engine cases fitted then get it straightened
Steve
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Post by loctite on Jul 27, 2019 12:48:42 GMT 1
Thank you Steve top man
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Post by jon on Jul 27, 2019 12:53:07 GMT 1
Dvla don't check any other countries data so should be no issues Build it to a rolling chassis with bare engine cases fitted then get it straightened Steve Out of interest, why fit the cases? Jon |
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Post by mt on Jul 27, 2019 13:05:46 GMT 1
Dvla don't check any other countries data so should be no issues Build it to a rolling chassis with bare engine cases fitted then get it straightened Steve Out of interest, why fit the cases? Jon Had mine jigged and back end straightened a couple of weeks ago. Frame with swing arm and back wheel plus bottom end of engine fitted. Bottom end had to be in to make sure the engine mounts don't move. Used this guy near Grantham stmotorcycles.co.uk/index.html |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jul 27, 2019 13:15:02 GMT 1
Dvla don't check any other countries data so should be no issues Build it to a rolling chassis with bare engine cases fitted then get it straightened Steve Out of interest, why fit the cases? Jon As mt says it's to keep the engine mounts true Rear mounts can't go wrong as near the swing arm pivot but front tubes could be a couple off MM out if headstock straightened out Steve |
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Post by mak595 on Jul 27, 2019 14:26:19 GMT 1
Motoliner had been straightening frames for years, sure they would get you sorted....
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Post by raven13 on Jul 27, 2019 15:08:49 GMT 1
Kp motorcycles in leeds use the motorliner jig.
we have done a few lc's
and as stated cases and swing-arm with wheel in the frame.
as for the wheelbase been 30mm short, doesn't mean its had an accident, back in the day we used to get racers bring their frames in to have the wheelbase shortened to make the bike turn in quicker
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Post by philmill on Jul 27, 2019 20:07:13 GMT 1
I had mine done in a place near Rickmansworth, Hybrid Motorcycles great guys there, really helpful.
Phil
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Post by earthman on Jul 28, 2019 10:58:21 GMT 1
Kp motorcycles in leeds use the motorliner jig. we have done a few lc's and as stated cases and swing-arm with wheel in the frame. as for the wheelbase been 30mm short, doesn't mean its had an accident, back in the day we used to get racers bring their frames in to have the wheelbase shortened to make the bike turn in quicker I've always wondered, do you need a specific jig for each make of bike/frame or does say one work on a few different frame designs or ALL bikes? I've never been to a frame straightening place period, I understand that a petrol tank etc would have to come off to be able to attach hydraulic rams to pull/push the offending areas into place but what about a basic check first? Is it possible to ride a bike to one of these places, maybe just by placing some markers on the forks and rear arm, using lasers possibly, can they confirm whether or not a bike is straight in the first place?? |
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Post by raven13 on Jul 28, 2019 12:29:52 GMT 1
Kp motorcycles in leeds use the motorliner jig. we have done a few lc's and as stated cases and swing-arm with wheel in the frame. as for the wheelbase been 30mm short, doesn't mean its had an accident, back in the day we used to get racers bring their frames in to have the wheelbase shortened to make the bike turn in quicker I've always wondered, do you need a specific jig for each make of bike/frame or does say one work on a few different frame designs or ALL bikes? I've never been to a frame straightening place period, I understand that a petrol tank etc would have to come off to be able to attach hydraulic rams to pull/push the offending areas into place but what about a basic check first? Is it possible to ride a bike to one of these places, maybe just by placing some markers on the forks and rear arm, using lasers possibly, can they confirm whether or not a bike is straight in the first place?? one jig with multiple attachments, you can ride your bike to us, but we would have to charge to strip it down to the point where we could place it in the jig. getting people to bring rolling chassis with cases in is just easier for us and cheaper for yourself. we also have laserline frame checking equipment so can check frames without the need to load them onto the straightening jig. this can be done on anything from a rolling chassis to a complete bike. |
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Post by earthman on Jul 28, 2019 12:50:33 GMT 1
I've always wondered, do you need a specific jig for each make of bike/frame or does say one work on a few different frame designs or ALL bikes? I've never been to a frame straightening place period, I understand that a petrol tank etc would have to come off to be able to attach hydraulic rams to pull/push the offending areas into place but what about a basic check first? Is it possible to ride a bike to one of these places, maybe just by placing some markers on the forks and rear arm, using lasers possibly, can they confirm whether or not a bike is straight in the first place?? one jig with multiple attachments, you can ride your bike to us, but we would have to charge to strip it down to the point where we could place it in the jig. getting people to bring rolling chassis with cases in is just easier for us and cheaper for yourself. we also have laserline frame checking equipment so can check frames without the need to load them onto the straightening jig. this can be done on anything from a rolling chassis to a complete bike. Ah, so there is quick and easy way to check if an LC or any other bike frame is straight, what would be the cost of using this laserline equipment? I know of the 'DIY' method of using two planks of wood/plasters straight edges on either side of the wheels, I'm guessing that this laserline equipment would use more points of reference than just a 'center line' that both wheels should be on?? |
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Post by raven13 on Jul 28, 2019 13:42:14 GMT 1
one jig with multiple attachments, you can ride your bike to us, but we would have to charge to strip it down to the point where we could place it in the jig. getting people to bring rolling chassis with cases in is just easier for us and cheaper for yourself. we also have laserline frame checking equipment so can check frames without the need to load them onto the straightening jig. this can be done on anything from a rolling chassis to a complete bike. Ah, so there is quick and easy way to check if an LC or any other bike frame is straight, what would be the cost of using this laserline equipment? I know of the 'DIY' method of using two planks of wood/plasters straight edges on either side of the wheels, I'm guessing that this laserline equipment would use more points of reference than just a 'center line' that both wheels should be on?? its normally about an hours labour to do a check. For us that's £45 ph |
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Post by loctite on Aug 1, 2019 21:03:28 GMT 1
hi chaps had my frame straightened by st motorcycle engineering,delivered monday colected tonight,steve said it was 65mm out on the wheelbase but now spot on.well happy
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