Motorcycle frame repair

[@frankboff8185]

Another interesting video, thanks for sharing.

[@ginner43]

Thanks for watching

[@dungspreader]

Looks good . Breathing new life into an old Trials bike ! My first bike was a 1954 Dot with a 197 cc Villiers like that , the frame was very similar too . Paid 20 quid for it , which was probably 10 quid too much . But it made me mobile so I didn't have to rely on buses. The only suggestion that I have is to put in a gusset to triangulate [ if that's the right word ] the area behind the headstock , so that if you hit a solid object , the front downtube will be less liable to bend , I don't think that the two tubes from the rear subframe do much to strengthen things in that area . It was a good idea to put taper roller bearings in the headstock instead of the loose ball ache bearing . Have fun trialling !

[@ginner43]

A DOT, devoid of trouble. I'm sure the independence the bike gave you was worth more than the £20.

[@dungspreader]

@@ginner43 . I think "Devoid of Trouble" was being a bit optimistic. Independence was superb , but expensive. I paid £3.75 for a new helmet!

[@jd6549]

How did you remove that second piece of tube out of the headstock

[@ginner43]

If I remember correctly, after drilling the pegs out, I couldn't get it hot enough with my small torch. I had to cut section of the headstock away and weld it back in place once the new tube was fitted. I'd have to dig the bike out and have a look to be sure.

[@Iloilodogtrainer]

I'm sure you know buddy but heating up the cast pre welding and welding whilst red hot helps

[@ginner43]

I do pre heat, although I find controlling the rate it cools is just as important. Thank you for watching.

[@Iloilodogtrainer]

@@ginner43 yeah two man job really, tis I Phil by the way 😂😀

[@dazzrock6146]

Can you fix it yes you can ME👍🇬🇧

[@ginner43]

I figured it was worth a go. The frame was scrap as it was, so even if I cock the job up, it wasn't going get worse. Turned out ok in the end.