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Offline lewisb

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Looking for frame repairs services in NSW
« on: 17 Apr 2011 at 09:52 »
Hi,

 I'm pretty new to the Douglas scene, but I'm trying to put together a T35. The pieces have been sitting in the shed for a long time and I've decided to take over my dad's endless postponement of the rebuild.
 I've run into a slight problem though: the bottom frame tube is fractured near the casting which connects it to the down frame tubes on both sides, almost identical to the problem addressed in an older thread ( https://www.douglasmotorcycles.net/index.php?topic=1616.0 ). Reading through the methods explained there, I know I certainly don't have the tools or experience to execute a job like that.

 I was wondering if anyone could direct me to a repairer (preferably within NSW) who could help me out?

Thanks,

Lewis

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Re: Looking for frame repairs services in NSW
« Reply #1 on: 17 Apr 2011 at 10:25 »
Hi Lewis

Just a note on this common problem. When you find someone to carry out the repair, make sure you are able to refit the torsion bar. You may find there is a build up of weld/ braise behind the repair.
Good luck.
Regards      Martin

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Re: Looking for frame repairs services in NSW
« Reply #2 on: 17 Apr 2011 at 23:21 »
I'll keep this in mind Martin, thanks. A repairer may have been located, I'll let you know how it all goes.

Thanks again,
Lewis

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Re: Looking for frame repairs services in NSW
« Reply #3 on: 18 Apr 2011 at 04:34 »
Hi Lewis
Laurie Alderton comes highly recommended when it comes to reparing motorcycle frames. I'm pretty sure he is from around Smithfield way.
Cheers, Graeme

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Re: Looking for frame repairs services in NSW
« Reply #4 on: 18 Apr 2011 at 05:55 »

Alderton Motorcycle Repairs
Brilliant! I'll give him a buzz, thanks for the recommendation Graeme.
Cheers,
Lewis