Need help in Wellington

[1000SS]

All, Long story short I've restored a Night Train from a wreck imported from the states. What I didn't know was I had to get a repair cert from a NZTA certifier to say the bike is road worthy and the Frame is up to standard. Funny because that's what I thought VTNZ did, anyway...

Well it's not I've been told by the certifier, the Headstem is out by 11mm!

Does anyone know of places in Wellington, Kapiti, Manawatu, Wairarapa area with a Jig and the skills to straighten a Harley frame? I know of one place in the city but didn't seem that interested. There are no parts involved it should be just labour.

Cheers in advance.

[Paul in NZ]

OOh - bugger.... Can you get a replacement frame... I'd also get a second opinion... 11mm aint much if its measured wrong..

[1000SS]

OOh - bugger.... Can you get a replacement frame... I'd also get a second opinion... 11mm aint much if its measured wrong..

I've completely restored it so don't fancy on stripping the whole bike for another frame and if someone has the right JIG it can be straightend without stripping it I'm told. Second opinion won't help either are just 2 Certifiers in the Wellington area, one of them measured the bike the other wasn't interested. Live and learn but a very frustrating process!

[Paul in NZ]

Dang - tweaking it may crack the paint of course... ANZA in Palmy?

[1000SS]

Dang - tweaking it may crack the paint of course... ANZA in Palmy?

Hm tried them...

[Taz]

There is a guy in Hamilton......

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

[White trash]

Dude. You seriously imported a totalled Harley and the first thing you didn't check was the straightness? 11mm is a big difference in stem alignment.

[1000SS]

Dude. You seriously imported a totalled Harley and the first thing you didn't check was the straightness? 11mm is a big difference in stem alignment.

Yeah I know and more the point I didn't know about the repair cert. I called some random at VTNZ and asked what was needed to get it on the road and what do you know no mention of a repair cert!

[glegge]

There is a guy called Don, he is a great motorcycle mechanic and is (last thing i knew anyway) working out of his large property in stokes valley.
he worked on a frame of mine some years ago.

Ask around for Don the motorcycle mechanic (he was in the original startup crew of motomart in the hutt, so perhaps they have details for him?) or check the phone book , i think he was in there. if you find a bike mechanic in stokes valley called DON, you found him
say gavin legge recommended you if you like.. he will probably hope you dont have another honda frame for him to look at.

best of luck.
if you dont have any luck tracking him down, get back to me and i'll see what i can do.
cheers
Gavin

[glegge]

here, i'll save you the trouble. he's in the yellow pages.

Don is awesome, he's been in the business for years, and is really great to deal with. i'm sure he will be able to help you out if you still need it (I noticed this thread is quite old..)

Motorcycle Maintenance Ltd
Add to My Address Book 04-563 5054 Stokes Valley Lower Hutt 5019 Email	Additional Contact Details Fax: 04-563 5062 Mobile: 0-27-474 8996

[White trash]

Yeah I know and more the point I didn't know about the repair cert. I called some random at VTNZ and asked what was needed to get it on the road and what do you know no mention of a repair cert!

You poor bastard! That's why I always recommend people thoroughly do their homework (online is best) before importing their vehicles.

For instance, it is now bloody easy to import a 2 door, "collectible", LH drive car of ANY vintage from the States providing it was never manufactured in RHD. Previously the car had to be 25 years old or it needed to be converted, no questions.

[BIG DOUG]

This is not a cheap job,steve bridge just repaired from friends streetglide frame and it was pricy but a real nice job only thing is you will have to take the bike to hamilton,that other shop wouldn't have been in adelaide rd by any chance?

[1000SS]

This is not a cheap job,steve bridge just repaired from friends streetglide frame and it was pricy but a real nice job only thing is you will have to take the bike to hamilton,that other shop wouldn't have been in adelaide rd by any chance?

Hey mate, I'm told it may not be that major given where the frame is out which is at the headstem, if it was near the body of the frame yes it would be and yes I would take it Hamilton but I'm told I can get away with a jig taking the folks out and maybe loosening the rear fender.... Adelaide rd, I can't confirm or deny mate haha....

[Crasherfromwayback]

Hey mate, I'm told it may not be that major given where the frame is out which is at the headstem, if it was near the body of the frame yes it would be and yes I would take it Hamilton but I'm told I can get away with a jig taking the folks out and maybe loosening the rear fender.... Adelaide rd, I can't confirm or deny mate haha....

They'll get it sorted no worries at all mate!