mech_eng_matty
Well-Known Member
G'day Guys!
Geez, its been a long time since i've been on the Forums, but i guess this is what happens when you get busy with life!
Anyway, whilst i have not been able to find time to post on here, i have found some time to be hitting the bush on my bike (MSO X6R). Unfortunately, last night, i think i hit the bush a little to hard...
After landing what i thought to be a relatively small jump i sat down to turn around and have another dip at it only to find that my rear end was now sitting about 3 inches lower than normal! Upon stopping to have a closer look at the situation, what i found was not pretty; the rear shock mount had completely torn off and pulled a substantial portion of the tube frame with it. Unfortunately the tube has crushed as well so i don't think there is going to be much chance of getting out the Mig and patching up my problem!
So as the title of this post suggests, i think its time for a new frame, however, after searching on Ebay last night and going directly to MSO's website i have not been able to find anything to use as a replacement.
I am thinking of upgrading to a twin spar SDG chassis rather than get another single tube frame and the one that MSO has in stock is only for use with a triangular (A frame) swing arm...hence, without modification, no use for my standard swinger.
Hopefully someone can give me some directions to follow in looking for a new frame...please!!! i don't know how long i can go without riding for!!! Especially now its coming into summer!
Thanks guys
Matty
Geez, its been a long time since i've been on the Forums, but i guess this is what happens when you get busy with life!
Anyway, whilst i have not been able to find time to post on here, i have found some time to be hitting the bush on my bike (MSO X6R). Unfortunately, last night, i think i hit the bush a little to hard...
After landing what i thought to be a relatively small jump i sat down to turn around and have another dip at it only to find that my rear end was now sitting about 3 inches lower than normal! Upon stopping to have a closer look at the situation, what i found was not pretty; the rear shock mount had completely torn off and pulled a substantial portion of the tube frame with it. Unfortunately the tube has crushed as well so i don't think there is going to be much chance of getting out the Mig and patching up my problem!
So as the title of this post suggests, i think its time for a new frame, however, after searching on Ebay last night and going directly to MSO's website i have not been able to find anything to use as a replacement.
I am thinking of upgrading to a twin spar SDG chassis rather than get another single tube frame and the one that MSO has in stock is only for use with a triangular (A frame) swing arm...hence, without modification, no use for my standard swinger.
Hopefully someone can give me some directions to follow in looking for a new frame...please!!! i don't know how long i can go without riding for!!! Especially now its coming into summer!
Thanks guys
Matty