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« Reply #135 on: January 15, 2022, 04:51:20 PM »



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« Reply #136 on: January 15, 2022, 05:04:58 PM »
The "dink" is probably crashbars, never seen ripples like that,might be worth getting alighnment checked as to sidestand its a lot farther forward on 500, dont know on 550F

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« Reply #137 on: January 15, 2022, 05:30:36 PM »
Thnks Bryan, I've got it booked in with a pal down here to have it measured up next week. Looks straight enough from what I can measure here with plumb bobs and a tape but I'll wait to see. There are absolutely no stress marks on it anywhere but Ive not seen that before either and wondered if it was a generic thing from the time. I wouldnt have thought so but I have to ask as my experience of these is still relativly new.
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« Reply #138 on: January 15, 2022, 05:44:56 PM »
Jesus, Roo. Frame came fro DK and reminded on the crate until picked up by you nephew. I certainly don’t recall the ding in down loop,or,whatever you call it and the welding on the rear loop is a surprise too.

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« Reply #139 on: January 15, 2022, 05:55:16 PM »
You dont get the blanking plug in front of sprocket or seal for clutch arm in that kit, all the majour stuff is same

Is that blanking plug on the ficheBryan, I'm struggling to locate it on cmsnl?
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« Reply #140 on: January 15, 2022, 06:21:00 PM »
Jesus, Roo. Frame came fro DK and reminded on the crate until picked up by you nephew. I certainly don’t recall the ding in down loop,or,whatever you call it and the welding on the rear loop is a surprise too.

Its 40 odd years old Phil, its no biggie and to be fair it ws a bit gooey in those areas anyway. I'll get it sorted. I wasnt aware of the ding either but these things happen.I'll be right, I'm sure. Like I say,i was plesantly surprised if I'm honest. ;D
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« Reply #141 on: January 15, 2022, 06:38:57 PM »
Phew, thank the Lord. I was getting a little worried there. Strange thing is that frame was supplied to replace a bad one I’d been sent previously, but I went through the same process as yourself and wound up doing an alignment check, during which I had some minor repairs done so that frame was surplus to requirements as mine is a 77F2.

Incidentally I’ve found a seat lock loop/holder that will fit that frame you can have. PM me and I’ll post it.

It would seem that good frames are becoming very rare now. The recent surge in USA import activity will eventually exhaust stocks and price rises will be inevitable, if demand remains of course.

Glad you are progressing.

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« Reply #142 on: January 15, 2022, 06:56:12 PM »
Yeah, I hear you on the frame front. Its soooooooo not a problem Phil, I was pleasantly chuffed as I see that these aren't too bad a thing to get sorted. The frame ripples are a bit weird as the rest of the bike is spot on so god only knows how thsts happened hence the question. I thought it was crash damage but the metal is straight on the inside as I stuck the camera thing into the frame and all seems fine as to what I can make out anyway. Bob's gonna sling it on the jig for me next week anyhow just to be sure and I'm going to go over some of the crap 1970's welding to tidy it up so all will be well and I'm not to concerned. Super chuffed to have found a replacement frame tbh, as you say, theyre as rare as unicorn plop at the minute. There was an absolute sh1tter for sale over crimbo and some loon paid £600 fo it and it was clearly fooked!

Depends how badly you want it I suppose.

I'm just treading water at the min doing bits and bobs as I was waiting on some bitsf or the 400 but theyr'e sorted now so it's three spot welds to do and she's done but I'm waiting before the big reveal/grimace until I can say its actually done, done :D

Soon as the bench is free the 550's going on to be done but now that there's a possibility of a fishery coming up fpr sale thet we're interested in, we've just put the house up for sale this week so its decorating tastic here at the min :-[


I will get some more done though before the weekendis through, Im itching to get out there and do a bit ;D


So does 'The Long Haired General' after the moaning about the painting by me (cunningly trying to get her to send me outside ;D  ;)
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Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #143 on: January 15, 2022, 07:23:15 PM »
Its on the transmission page, should be 91207374000 but check

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« Reply #144 on: January 15, 2022, 08:42:30 PM »
The frame looks OK Roo. I've never seen those ripples along the top tube either 🤔🤔🤔
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« Reply #145 on: January 15, 2022, 11:18:49 PM »
Its on the transmission page, should be 91207374000 but check


 Thanks mate. couldnt find it.
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« Reply #146 on: January 15, 2022, 11:35:43 PM »
ordered, just all the bearings and the rubber and plastic for the engine and we can start the dismantle once there's abit of room.
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Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #147 on: January 16, 2022, 06:12:58 AM »
Dont forget the "hidden" crankcase bolt and you have my number, just not this week as i am away in deepest darkest Cornwall

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Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #148 on: January 16, 2022, 06:36:42 AM »
I'm fairly sure the ripples are not uncommon. Seem to remember seeing them when I took the paint off my frame in the late 70s, I think they are harder to see with black paint on but with grey there is light and shadow so they show up a lot more.
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Re: 550 F2 started!
« Reply #149 on: January 16, 2022, 08:42:26 AM »
Me too. I have them on my 77 F2, but the plot is straight and true. The light and angle of view can also exaggerate them. I gave mine a good rub down to flatten them slightly and after powder coat they are barely detectable.

I’m sure they are as a result of the manufacturing process, but i can’t explain how or why.

 

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