Frame straightening

[geoffm]

Word has come back (after sitting in a shed for several years) that my RD350LC is definitely bent. It always did ride a bit funny...
WHat suggestions for straightning?
There is Whele and Frame (?) in Cambridge, but I would have to take some time off work to run it down there. They do have a good reputation.
Is Tjebbie Bruin any good? How do prices compare?
Anyone else in Auckland?
Geoff

[Kickaha]

http://www.rapidartnz.com/Services/ChassisS.htm

Still a bit out of your way though, but they've got the good gear

[cs363]

Word has come back (after sitting in a shed for several years) that my RD350LC is definitely bent. It always did ride a bit funny...
WHat suggestions for straightning?
There is Whele and Frame (?) in Cambridge, but I would have to take some time off work to run it down there. They do have a good reputation.
Is Tjebbie Bruin any good? How do prices compare?
Anyone else in Auckland?
Geoff


Tjebbe Bruin is a very good engineer. Anybody that is any good will charge accordingly.

[TLDV8]

Word has come back (after sitting in a shed for several years) that my RD350LC is definitely bent. It always did ride a bit funny...
WHat suggestions for straightning?
There is Whele and Frame (?) in Cambridge, but I would have to take some time off work to run it down there. They do have a good reputation.


I would take the time to drive to Cambridge after seeing their work (1975 Ducati 900SS )

[cs363]

I would take the time to drive to Cambridge after seeing their work.

Even though Tjebbe is a brain surgeon he certainly doesn't have the specialised equipment that Wheel & Frame or Rapid Art have so I guess it's a balance of the time / money / end result you have to spare and/or are looking for.

[Shaun]

F1 Engineering ( Steve Bridge) In Hamilton is the ONE and ONLY for this work in NZ!

07 8476990

[Shaun]

I would take the time to drive to Cambridge after seeing their work (1975 Ducati 900SS )




Cambridge is the BEST for wheels-- NOT CHASSIS THOUGH!!!

F1 is the best for chassis and discs-wheels

[Ixion]

Last frame I straightened I used a couple of bricks, a length of 2 inch water pipe a sandbag and the BLOODY HEAVY HAMMER.

I guess times have changed.

Rode OK afterward though.,

[The Pastor]

we have these things now days called couriers!

[Rob Taylor]

We use Wheel and frame in Cambridge.That guy knows his stuff,you wont find better.Give them a ring:done:

[FROSTY]

In my experience our MR Bruin can't be beaten for this job.
The older steel frames like ya RZ are his specialty.

To save money--rip all the plastics off,rip the tank and instrument panel off. remove the front brakes.as a unit.

[Coyote]

F1 is the best for chassis and discs-wheels
Who's worth going to in the Wellington region to get brake disks straightened? And possibly my front wheel.

[tri boy]

F1 Engineering ( Steve Bridge) In Hamilton is the ONE and ONLY for this work in NZ!

07 8476990

=+1 for Steve with frames. John at Wheel n Frame is great, but Steve is geared towards straighening frames. MHO

[cs363]

Yep, Steve Bridge certainly has the best gear for this job. Comes down to whether you want to spend the extra $$ on travel and can get the time off (or find someone else to take the frame down (or a friendly transport company?)) to get your frame down to him.

By the way, for those who don't know Steve Bridge/F1 Engineering/Rapid Art are the same entity :)

[geoffm]

Mr Bridge of F1 has replied, and is oftne there St mornings by arrangement. Now I just need the van and a Saturday morning and job done.

[Shaun]

Mr Bridge of F1 has replied, and is oftne there St mornings by arrangement. Now I just need the van and a Saturday morning and job done.


Good move, Great company