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25-09-2009, 09:23am
Hi James,
Just to confirm Camel's comments and to add to mine earlier. Im not precious about bikes. My last three have been repairable write-offs (2 Busas and I Ducati) so Im happy to fix and ride but "even" I would not touch a bike that had a repaired frame.
It may cost you a little more initaily to get a secondhand frame (and there are plenty around) but at least you will be able to sell it later. You may even be able to sell your frame to someone who wants an offstreet or drag bike and is willing to repair.
The other thing you should be aware is tht the year of manufactuare of your bike is taken from the frame number so if you have an 03 and buy an 06 frame then your bike will be registered as an 06 (it works in reverse as well).
Cheers
Just to confirm Camel's comments and to add to mine earlier. Im not precious about bikes. My last three have been repairable write-offs (2 Busas and I Ducati) so Im happy to fix and ride but "even" I would not touch a bike that had a repaired frame.
It may cost you a little more initaily to get a secondhand frame (and there are plenty around) but at least you will be able to sell it later. You may even be able to sell your frame to someone who wants an offstreet or drag bike and is willing to repair.
The other thing you should be aware is tht the year of manufactuare of your bike is taken from the frame number so if you have an 03 and buy an 06 frame then your bike will be registered as an 06 (it works in reverse as well).
Cheers