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08-12-05, 01:47 PM
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Is the sub frame...
made of Steel..???
Bits come off need to have it welded back up.... ta Alex |
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08-12-05, 01:51 PM
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I think so, because it rusts so bad and needs to be very strong.
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08-12-05, 02:19 PM
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08-12-05, 02:28 PM
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I thought if the subframe was damaged it was an isurance write off?
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08-12-05, 02:36 PM
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08-12-05, 02:51 PM
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errrrr..
okay.... so we have no idea then... im reckon its steel... well ill try welding it any way... 
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08-12-05, 04:56 PM
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It's definitely soft iron... and painted to match the aluminium frame.
I had to change mine last year, it's heavy, no way it's alluminium. My new one has worn away some paint, which is now rusting - again, definitely not alluminium.
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08-12-05, 04:57 PM
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His bike is a curvey and the sub frames are black. Still i am not sure though.
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