bodged frame now what>?

R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

~Ok so I dropped my wheels and frame down to the powder coaters a few weeks ago for sorting. I emailed them last night to see if it was all ready collect and they told me they shot blasted it today to primer it and found a part of the frame had rotted and that a previous person as filled it and painted over the filler to match the bike.

They want me to come and take a look at it this weekend. Now ive ridden the bike with no issues for the last 18months and its been fine, so I expect it will be ok.

But when I went to collect spares for it I picked up an engine in the frame. the frame is in excellent condition with little corrosion, but as been marked as scrapped, but the badge as been removed and there are no markings id'ing the frame. Could I use this frame and stick my badge on their?
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Drake · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2010 Karma :

technically its classed as ringing as its not the origonal frame that the vin plate belongs to
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Minty · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Karma :

<makes mental note never to buy anything from R1stu>
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map · Mr Calendar Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

Have to agree change frame VIN would be dodgy. The V5 goes with the VIN that goes with the frame.

Only alternative way I can think atm to use the other frame is go for Q plate and the vehicle self build hoops/checks that go along with that. Probably more hassle than it's worth and more pennies but legal.

Others may post a better solution - like fix original frame properly.
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reed · Nearly there... Joined: 28 Oct 2012 Karma :

You could use your vin on the new frame if you cut your old frame into little pieces and throw it away Smile

It is illegal, but who is ever going to know?
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fatjames · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2011 Karma :

If you use that frame, you'll need to use the reg that went with it, if it's writen off, what category?

You still have the parts to make a legal bike as long as it's not a cat [insert which category] write off.

R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

AS far as im aware it was just used for parts and rather then been sorn it was "Scrapped"

Looking at pics ive taken it looks as if may be the section which the tail light bolts to and rear cowl so its not structural and wont be seen once bike put back together.

I'm tempted to just get them to paint it and not worry. its passed all mots and is straight so its not unsafe in anyway.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Surely it's an all Ali frame? How has it rotted?
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R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

Drake · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2010 Karma :

ever thought about

getting it repaired?
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R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

R1stu · Shrek! Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

Went and checked the frame and all is ok. IT was rotten on the thin metal cross beam where the tail light/undertray bolts to so no load and all good, they just wanted to show me as the finish will be rough and not smooth on that part. But seeing as the plastics cover it im not worried. Very Happy

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_Iain_ · Banned Joined: 01 Feb 2012 Karma :

Frame & V5 off ebay & build around that.

If i was gonna build something properly serious i'd take it to be straightened up & aligned and stuff propperly before blasting/coating too...but meh.
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Shinigami · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2012 Karma :

if it's not load bearing and they're prepared to carry on then all is well, just keep an eye on it
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