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Post by sheep911uk on Dec 8, 2023 10:20:27 GMT 1
What’s the simplest way to check an Lc frame is straight?
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Post by veg on Dec 8, 2023 10:51:06 GMT 1
Pop a copy of playboy on one side of the garage a copy of playgirl on the other side it’ll soon show you.
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Post by lcmarky on Dec 8, 2023 10:54:07 GMT 1
Motoliner in Kent are your go to frame straighteners. I took my RS250 Aprilia frame there - highly recommended. They were telling me that race teams take new bike frames there to be aligned - new frames can you believe!! www.motoliner.com/ |
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Dec 8, 2023 11:01:06 GMT 1
Not sure where you are based, but Warringtons in Malton North Yorks can check alignment and straighten for you.
They've done an LC frame for me in the past.
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Post by sheep911uk on Dec 8, 2023 11:07:59 GMT 1
I’m looking at a project bike tomorrow and wondered if there was an easy way to check.
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Post by reedpete on Dec 8, 2023 11:08:05 GMT 1
Take mine to a place in Cricklade , Swindon.
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Dec 8, 2023 11:16:43 GMT 1
I’m looking at a project bike tomorrow and wondered if there was an easy way to check. It depends how stripped down it is, or if its a rolling chasis etc. You are probably relying on a visual check as to whether it looks right. The classic is the bent front end, and you can normally tell by the gap between the front wheel muddy and the radiator. Take some pics with you of a straight frame in similar condition if you can as a visual reference. If you assume worst case that it is bent and factor in the cost of getting in straightened, assuming its not a basket case, then you will cover yourself. Don't forget to check it has all the right lugs etc as sourcing and fitting those can soon add up too. |
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Post by sheep911uk on Dec 8, 2023 11:29:21 GMT 1
Thanks for the advice I will check it over thoroughly before I hand any cash over !!!
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Post by JonW on Dec 8, 2023 13:11:47 GMT 1
Take mine to a place in Cricklade , Swindon. The old bike shop that used to bring grey imports in from Japan Pete? |
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Post by rbridd on Dec 8, 2023 15:44:59 GMT 1
What’s the simplest way to check an Lc frame is straight? Another vote for Maidstone Motoline in Kent. The brought my frame back from the dead. Very impressed. Frame back from the dead... |
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Post by reedpete on Dec 8, 2023 17:01:54 GMT 1
Take mine to a place in Cricklade , Swindon. The old bike shop that used to bring grey imports in from Japan Pete? It’s called Elliottts now, Don’t know what it was ‘back then’ … very convenient for me and only one of a few places now that can check and straiten stuff. |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Dec 8, 2023 17:03:14 GMT 1
As said take a pic of the bike from the side and compare to a pic of a good one for an indication of distance from front wheel to engine/radiator
Other old trick was 2 straight lengths of steel tube or timber, clamp them either side of the rear wheel and see if the front wheel lines up
Steve
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Post by donkeychomp on Dec 8, 2023 22:15:55 GMT 1
Better yet. Take someone with you who knows LCs.
Alex
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Post by sheep911uk on Dec 8, 2023 22:22:56 GMT 1
I have an LC already just don’t want to get caught out .
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Post by JonW on Dec 8, 2023 22:52:12 GMT 1
The old bike shop that used to bring grey imports in from Japan Pete? It’s called Elliottts now, Don’t know what it was ‘back then’ … very convenient for me and only one of a few places now that can check and straiten stuff. Just looked it up, I reckon its the same old place. |
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Post by huggy76 on Dec 10, 2023 10:36:25 GMT 1
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Post by stusco on Dec 10, 2023 11:26:14 GMT 1
Cupar bike paints will check your frame
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