Bike with a Cracked Frame

Gazz · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2009 Karma :

Just curious since I have seen a bike advertised with a cracked frame.

Is this only suitable for the recycle bin, or could it be repaired? The bike was in an accident.

I dont know where the crack is (because I haven't asked yet), but does this usually mean that there is no coming back for this bike?

How easy would it be to repair?

Worth the hassle?

Sorry if I am being a vague but details are a bit sketchy at the moment. I can find out more information if required.

Cheers for the replies in advance.

MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

buy new frame, swap into new frame, job done.
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Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Nothing to stop someone repairing the crack if they have the skills, but most of the time not worth it.

New 2nd hand frame will mean a new identity from the bike the frame came from (ie, frame with log book). Brand new frame is more hassle (but they probably come without a frame number, ready to be stamped up).

All the best

Keith
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pepperami · Super Spammer Joined: 17 Jan 2010 Karma :

I`d be thinking about what caused the frame to crack in the first place?

Is it poor quality materials or has the owner been mistreating the bike?
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jimspeed · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2010 Karma :

or maybe the accident it's had Question

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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Not exactly a crack, but my bike has a MASSIVE dent in the front left part of the frame about 4 inches from the headstock area...Hidden by fairings when they are attached Laughing

Gazz · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2009 Karma :

I have asked the guy for pics, price and more details.

DrDonnyBrago · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Karma :

Is the bike an insurance write off? If so, what category?

Aluminium or steel frame?

All depends on how bad the crack is, if it was a big split in a cross beam it would be worse than a small crack in an engine mount for example. Would probably be simpler to buy a new frame with V5 and inform the DVLA of an engine change. It should be quite cheap to be worthwhile.

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I presume you know what sort of bike it is?

A mate of mine is on the third frame for his ZX9R, never been crashed.

The frame on a modern sportsbike is distressingly small and lightweight. You order one off the breakers and a couple of days later the postie comes wandering up the drive with a small cardboard box tucked under one arm containing your frame.
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Gazz · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2009 Karma :

Update:

It is a 1999 ZX6R

Been in contact with the guy and he is looking for £450 for it.

https://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l100/Photobucket_Gazz/photo3-1.jpg

Thats the crack.

Also needs all fairings, grabrail, indicator, levers to name a few parts.

0ddball · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

As far as i can see on my phone it's only the subframe mount? I'd just get that welded and keep an eye on it.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

That should be easily weldable, but would also expect the result to be fairly obvious and put people off buying it in future. If for a track bike or something to run into the ground then possible.

I rebuilt a ZX6R with the owner a few years ago, also due to a cracked frame (below the peg hangers). It is a fair amount of work. Also watch out for minor changes in the frame over the years (ie, on the ZX6R the engine mounts half way down the frame changed design - not a problem except for the delay waiting for the new mounting bolt to be delivered).

All the best

Keith
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HD · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Dec 2009 Karma :

Or weld both sides so it matches?
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MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

If it's not registered as a write off, I'd buy that in a second. Repair would be a piece of piss. If it's a cat B though, new frame time.

If you don't want it, and it's HPI clear, PM me the deetz.
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Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith