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22-03-06, 04:38 PM
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SV Pointy frame question
The more I look at it, the more I like the pointy's weird "trellis-like" beam frame. However, I think the frame is ruined by the weld (even as welds go, it's particularly ugly). Now, this is more of a pie in the sky dreaming questions, rather than a "I'm building a money is no object streetfighter" and need a definate answer one, but:
Does anyone know of any pointies (650s or 1000s) that have had the frame de-seamed? How much roughly does it cost? Got any pic, so I can confirm that it looks as good for real as the image in my head does? Are there real strength/safety concerns with de-seaming a fairly thin aluminimum frame like the SV's, if it's done properly? |
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22-03-06, 04:45 PM
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Get your angle grinder out and give it a go. Let us know how you get on. :P
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22-03-06, 04:47 PM
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You could always try the other way around and fill in the beams to fatten them up and cover the seams :P
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22-03-06, 05:01 PM
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This would be a very very bad idea indeed.
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22-03-06, 05:22 PM
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22-03-06, 05:33 PM
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