Frame Problem

[oldturtle]

Tore up right front of 2000 Shee in June. Had to buy 2 tie rod ends, new A-arms Ricky Stator +2/+5/8 with longer tie rods, new stock steering stem, and one wheel. I straightened right front brake rotor by hand. Now when I tried to install the new lower right A-arm the bolts would not line up with the stock frame brackets.

By now I am low on cash. New frame is $775. Used frame on E-bay from $300 up and what are you getting? The Frame Man in Sacramento has a $300 minimum and goes up from there. I found Pat's Welding in Concord, Calif who restores motorcycles for a hobby. He cut off the frame brackets and rewelded them for $80. and I am back to the dunes. I highly rec'm Pat's Welding for anyone in Northern Calif who needs something fixed at low cost and don't mind if it is not exactly in A-1 stock perfect condition.

[pimp559]

How are you turtle? Where have you been?

[fixitrod]

I knew a guy that broke the front of the frame. He welded the front at an angle to help absorb bumps better. Man, it really rode nice. He said it was similar to a 250r angle on the front. I never compared or even know if he was correct.

[oldturtle]

How are you turtle? Where have you been?

Hey P559, Just hanging out, riding street bikes mainly while my leg recouperates. I am leaving Monday for another go at the Oregon Dunes, This time 3 days at Winchester Bay. Will try to keep the Shee together this trip.