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Post by nokturnal on Feb 2, 2020 14:24:12 GMT 1
I picked this thing up a year or so ago. Finally go around to stripping it this winter. I did clean the carbs and rode it around the block in the summer. Was clearly tired and needs a clutch, but is in decent shape overall. It seemed like a really good base for a restoration.  I have original headlight ears in a box. Just need to sort out horns. Funnily I sold three horn brackets last year when I picked this thing up in a load of parts. Forgot to keep one... I got to about this point when I realized there was something wrong...  Frame is bent  Pretty pissed as you can imagine. Matching numbers bike. Everything looked great... then this. I have a message in to imageworks for a mars bar kit and going to go ahead with the build. Hopefully I can pick up a frame locally. Funnily there are a couple frames in the US that have been offered to me by some considerate forum members, but the shipping and customs make it a bit too much trouble/expense. |
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Post by nokturnal on Feb 2, 2020 14:26:15 GMT 1
Needs a top-end? Haha  |
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Post by stusco on Feb 2, 2020 14:35:45 GMT 1
Can you get the frame straightened ?
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Post by nokturnal on Feb 2, 2020 15:47:36 GMT 1
I am looking around. I have heard there may be a place about 3 hours away, however it could prove to be considerably more expensive to fix vs getting a new frame.
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Post by sidney81 on Feb 2, 2020 16:03:06 GMT 1
I am looking around. I have heard there may be a place about 3 hours away, however it could prove to be considerably more expensive to fix vs getting a new frame. I know different people have different / limited skill's but if it's just the cradle with a bend in I would straighten it my self ,or get it straightened !! Just my opinion ,, |
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Post by nokturnal on Feb 2, 2020 16:40:43 GMT 1
Both sides of the frame were hit, so I do worry about what kind of impact the front of the bike sustained.
Was a little unexpected as MOST of the bike is very original and in remarkable shape.
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Post by LC_BOTT on Feb 2, 2020 16:50:07 GMT 1
Is it possible to cut those front sections out and re-weld in a replacement from those frames that have been offered. It would be able to stay as a 'matching numbers' bike if that matters.
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Post by loctite on Feb 2, 2020 17:23:11 GMT 1
stmotorcycles foston newark,he would straighten it no problem
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Post by nokturnal on Feb 5, 2020 13:14:41 GMT 1
not so easy to find people to straighten frames in my neck of the woods... think I may have found someone though.  |
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Post by oldbritguy on Feb 5, 2020 20:17:54 GMT 1
I would definitely get the frame repaired.
Even if it means sending it off somewhere further afield it will probably cost no more than a replacement frame with docs if you can find one.
Always taking a bit of a gamble with a used frame of unknown history so by getting your own repaired and checked over, you will at least have the comfort knowing it is true and you still have the magic matching numbers 😉
John
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Post by mouse on Feb 6, 2020 7:53:03 GMT 1
Hi Nokturnal,
I don't know where you are based but, I had a frame straightened by the guys who make 'ABBA' stands, they are in Essex or there is 'Maidstome motoliner' in Kent.
Should be cheaper than sourcing and buying another frame?
HTH
Mouse
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Post by Dixie Dean on Feb 6, 2020 8:21:25 GMT 1
Hi another for st in Foston he did my pv frame great guy very helpful
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Post by stusco on Feb 6, 2020 8:27:55 GMT 1
He’s in Canada
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Post by nokturnal on Feb 6, 2020 23:12:23 GMT 1
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Post by loctite on Feb 7, 2020 19:14:03 GMT 1
Not on his doorstep then 😳 |
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Post by nokturnal on Sept 2, 2021 14:07:46 GMT 1
Overdue update time. Since my last post I have been concentrating more on my TZ with what little bike time I have, so things have been slow. We have had another baby which has thrown a wrench into progress as well… Got the frame/swinger straightened at CMR racing, which has since changed its name to Cox Custom Fabrication. The frame may have already been straightened (just not cosmetics) as it was well under spec, that or it was knocked straight. The swinger was way out so needed attention. All good now. It has sat like this for almost a year I think.   New frame and body paint. New swinger bushes. Steering bearings. Just getting started on assembly. Refurbishing black plastic parts as I go… now dealing with a disintegrated fuse box. Running in to lots of little small road blocks I made a mental note of on disassembly, but have long since forgot… |
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Post by nokturnal on Sept 2, 2021 14:11:56 GMT 1
Current state:  |
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Post by JonW on Sept 3, 2021 2:12:19 GMT 1
Great project Dana. Really pleased the frame got sorted out, looks mint now.
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Post by fubars on Sept 3, 2021 8:14:01 GMT 1
Wow is that your garage 😎
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Post by nokturnal on Sept 3, 2021 14:56:11 GMT 1
Great project Dana. Really pleased the frame got sorted out, looks mint now. Thanks Jon. Good to be back on the job. Yes. Please with the frame. The songs were filled with weld and you can’t even tell they were there. |
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Post by Robbieben on Sept 3, 2021 15:20:18 GMT 1
If you rotate the fork tube in the leg does the gap move, as forks age they naturally get a slight bend on them due to braking forces etc in use, I've had this before with old bikes and thin fork tubes. Line them both up by rotating the tube in the leg, you can usually find the sweet spot.
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Post by nokturnal on Sept 3, 2021 15:32:52 GMT 1
Weird… my post appeared to be doubled. When I deleted the double post both are gone…. To recap triples not lining up. Lol Thanks for the suggestion. Will give it a go. They do need to be twisted around to persuade into place.  |
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Post by JonW on Sept 4, 2021 0:25:50 GMT 1
I believe LB recently had something similar to this with one of his LCs, he bought new triples as the lower was bent.
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Post by nokturnal on Sept 4, 2021 3:51:35 GMT 1
I believe LB recently had something similar to this with one of his LCs, he bought new triples as the lower was bent. urgh.... not sure I have one. I do have a lower bearing though... hope the angle is standard as it will be a real c*nt to get the race out. |
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Post by JonW on Sept 4, 2021 4:07:59 GMT 1
It could well be the fork thats bent, its the weakest part, but without a couple of spare fork legs in that size its going to be hard to tell if its the leg or the triple.
To be honest I was surprised when he told me his was bent, its a pretty solid bit of cast steel :/
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Post by nokturnal on Sept 4, 2021 12:04:01 GMT 1
The only thing that has me thinking is the fact I know the bike’s taken a good whack…
Forks are from a different bike and have measured straight.
Found a spare triple, don’t have spare tubes tho. We will see. I’ll be thinking about it forever if I don’t try it!
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Post by nokturnal on Sept 4, 2021 15:32:09 GMT 1
Well… thanks Jon. It was bent I guess. Put bearings on the other (less pretty ☹️) lower triple and the forks slid in almost easy…
Always seems to be easier to get it into the ugly ones.
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Post by JonW on Sept 16, 2021 2:04:50 GMT 1
Thats great news mate, glad youre sorted and moving forwards again.
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Post by shawski46 on Jan 11, 2022 21:53:21 GMT 1
Best part is building with all fresh parts
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