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The rebirth of Lazarus
Laverdaroo:
Golly, that frame has seen some action hasnt it?
The wheels are shocking too aren't they but after refurbing some as bad for the 400, it's surprising what you end up with and I have no doubt that they'll look the biz when done Mick. Really looking forward to seeing those laced and the frame coated up. I'm with Ken on the 'get somone who know's bikes' to do it for you, saves a lot of money in the long run and means there arent any disapointments along the way. Nothing worse than receiving something that doesn't equal what you had in your head or were expecting!
The chap in Bristol who I use bunged every hole, inserted bolts in threads and those he didnt have sizes for he filled with 'Rock wool' durimg the process, not seen that before but worked a treat and dead simple to clean out leaving zero crap behind. Clever!
She's getting there MIck, keep at it buddy, she'll be ace when you've finished her.
Sesman:
The frame indeed look like it’s past its best. I wonder if the structural integrity is compromised. The frame Ted has identified is of course an American import and may have had an easier life environmentally speaking. On average the American stuff seems to show much less evidence of corrosion.
mickwinf:
The guy i am using has done a lot of bike stuff, his main business is car wheels, does not do other stuff like garden benches. I have just had an hour with the dremmel looking at the worst bits and honestly not as bad as i thought although i discovered a small hole on the rear footrest mount which will need welding, Ken that is a rough bit near the engine mount hole and will need a bit of fettling but not too much of a problem. I am determined to keep the original frame, although many other parts have been swapped he is a bit like Triggers broom, ( only fools and horses Trigger not our Trigger!)Frame and forks, tank and some engine parts original, and i still have the original crankcases to be repaired at a later date. It has become a labour of love to bring Lazarus back and I am determined to finish, or finish me trying!
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Totally get that hope your frame can be saved I always like to have a worst case scenario back up just in case. 👍👍👍
Oddjob:
Reply from TripleS Ted. A 500 frame is £175 plus vat these days.
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