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Post by tony on Jul 6, 2010 0:01:58 GMT
Another vote for johns work. I used loads of thick cardboard and a roll of tape the for last one that went up...  That frame looks bent to me mate ;D |
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Post by smallyshane on Jul 12, 2010 7:48:14 GMT
Ok, Spoken to John and it looks like I am gonna be taking my scoot over on wed or thursday this week, just need to sort time off.. So, I will be taking 1 scoot from York to Cumbria and will have space for probably another 2 (bare frames) in the car if anyone else wants one taking over give me a shout and we will see what we can do, you would need to arrange this with John but it sounds like he has a bit of time on those days and it should only take an hour or so each to do if not straight.  |
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Post by smallyshane on Jul 16, 2010 8:23:16 GMT
Took the frame up to John the other day, its no wonder your frame took a knock boss, I lost count of the amount of hump back bridges I went over on the 20mile journey down a single track road to get to his place... Nice bloke, and to look at him you wouldn't need think he'd need a jig to straighten them... It was good to get to see the jig in person and relish in its history though.    Frame was slightly out so not a wasted journey, Bottom off  Top Off  Who needs pulleys and stuff.....  Straight  It was well worth the journey for the peace of mind, even had it been straight, its good to see the jig that was at the douglas factory and begin to wonder what amount of scoots have been across it, there are plates for everything from the very early GS up to a px disc with everything in between, even an ss90 one too. Oh, and John makes a good brew as soon as you get there. ;D |
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Post by jacko on Jul 16, 2010 12:54:02 GMT
Great pics |
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Post by MiNiKiN on Jul 29, 2010 14:31:55 GMT
That jig looks bent to me  ;D |
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Post by bikegrim on Jan 30, 2011 9:23:27 GMT
Went up to see John yesterday with 2 frames and they were both out but now sorted. Interesting watching the frame twist and bend in the jig when a bit of exertion is used, reallys makes you think that the frames we sit on and do anything up to 70mph (plus on track)are made out of toffee.
John is a nice bloke and sorted them while i waited about and chewed the fat.
Highly recommend you having it done before a rebuild. Not a lot of money for the peace of mind.
Gareth
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Post by v9ss1 on Feb 13, 2011 18:43:31 GMT
i expect most older small frame and large frame scooters have been down the road at some stage.thats why it makes sense to get the frame checked before you spend a small fortune on restoring your scooter.i will be taking my ss90 to him as its worth the trip.
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Post by v9ss1 on Feb 13, 2011 18:45:57 GMT
Another vote for johns work. I used loads of thick cardboard and a roll of tape the for last one that went up... there are also carriers that specialise in taking scooter frames on pallets too,i sent a px and it cost eighty quid. |
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Post by pablo on Aug 4, 2012 10:08:29 GMT
my mate just had a T5 frame jigged from this fella turned out very well ,it was bent backwards 15mm at the headset and to the side 30mm .cost about 90 quid i think but well worth it if you can save a decent frame.
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Post by ttscshaggy on Aug 4, 2012 10:21:07 GMT
I really ought to strip mine and send it his way. I smashed my front end into a very expensive Jag the other year. The big executive German guy that got out wasnt to chuffed I on the other hand was devasted for my smallie  It rides ok but would ride a lot smother with a proper straight front end |
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Post by Spanish Rob on Aug 4, 2012 18:06:59 GMT
Hi I'm fairly new here and I wonder if any of you can help? I've just read through this thread and have convinced myself my Spanish Super is twisted. What do you think???  Cheers! Rob |
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Post by smallyshane on Aug 4, 2012 21:07:44 GMT
It is generally a tell tale sign, but then my straight frame looked like that when it was but not before there really is only 1 way to tell and for what the guy charges its well worth it for the peace of mind.. its a set price to put it on the jig and then about another £25 if its pissed.  |
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Post by scotia on Aug 5, 2012 21:42:07 GMT
something i wondered .. does the crease go after its been straightened?
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Post by smallyshane on Aug 6, 2012 11:10:10 GMT
It is possible that to a certain degree the crease would go, but unlikely that it would disappear. Like said though. Mine never had a crease at all before going on the jig, but did when it was straight. I can only assume mine was made on a friday afternoon and the guy had a quota to meet before he finished, and the jig was in use.... Nice and stright now and feels better to ride, but hidden behind as thin a layer of filler as possible is a slight crease in the leggies. |
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Post by bikegrim on Aug 6, 2012 11:14:26 GMT
on both of mine the crease is still there. John has repaired one for someone in the past though by cutting out the creased bit and grafting in a new piece.
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Post by ss152 on Oct 14, 2014 21:37:14 GMT
...Johns done my SS90 frame today.. very professional, top job thank you very much!
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Post by wibbs on Dec 20, 2016 18:58:23 GMT
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Post by wibbs on Dec 21, 2016 7:39:29 GMT
Anyone got the various dimensions the frame should be .  |
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Post by hrvespa on Dec 8, 2019 10:56:23 GMT
Anybody got up to date contact details. Not sure that link in original post works anymore
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Post by henri on Dec 9, 2019 6:33:18 GMT
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I've a Spanish primmy that looks well creased up behind mudguard area ,,usual sign of being bent...it's going to have new leg shields and floor so I'm guessing it's best to straighten up once the new parts are welded in place 
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