Last Monday, a lady pulled out in front of me. Here's the damge. Any suggestions on fixing the frame? Is it worth it?

 

mine was worse,I got it fixed like new for 500,but its hard to find shops that have this giant adjustable jig it takes to fix. theres only one I know of in my area

 

find someone who welds alum good, hold it as close to straight as you can, have them weld it, you'll have to grind down a little first so i will sit right.

Ed went and got the right gas and wire for his welder so we could fix alum stuff too. Every stunt team needs a welder, we use it ALL the time!

 

Did the lady have insurance? If so turn that **** in, it's totalled. I would be willing to bet that the neck of the frame is tucked in too

 

yea thats what i was goin to say, get the $$ and buy a new bike

 

Nope, she didn't have insurance.


Another pic.




Forks are straight. And everything else looks ok except for the two holes.

 

well if you have un-insured coverage sue her, keep that bike for stunts and buy a minty new one

 

alot of industrial shops will have tig welders **** my buddy has one if you can find some where that has one they can fix it up good as new, we did a friends bike had the same damage as you took about 20 min doesnt look all that great(tig weldings hard)but it works just the same.

 

Look really good around the ram air holes and behind them where the frame curves. If you can see any stress cracks(fine lines) in the clear powdercoat, your frame is bent in. Those gixxer 6's and 7's are really easy to do it to.

 

Start fightin the skreet!

 

No stress cracks. I'm gonna try to find a welder.

 

Id say scrap the front piece, fabricate a new upper mount. an go streetfighter