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43 posts & 25 voices | Started 2 years ago by banjowhacker | Latest reply from bigyinn

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banjowhacker - Member

tis fixable by an engineering firm, not a bike shop with tools

Weeeeeell, i'm hoping that all it needs is a new helicoil in the current thread, which my LBS could do. But why risk it if it needs something more brutal? I also know of no local engineering firms, good or bad

Posted 2 years ago #
Aidy - Member

djglover - Member

This happened to my road bike, on one of the bottle cage holes, after I'd had it powdercoated. Did they / you block up the holes?

Still not fixed, but it's doing sterling service as a commuter

Posted 2 years ago #
banjowhacker - Member

Swingarm back from Orange with new helicoil. All looks good. I will fit it tonight.

Posted 2 years ago #
HeathenWoods - Member

Every Christmas stocking should have an Orange of some description in it, innit.

Posted 2 years ago #
stabilizers - Member

I had exactly the same problem at the beginning of the year trying to get my swing arm bearings replaced. The bearings are totally seized on and I stripped the thread as a result of a little bit too much grunt.
Dilemma was solved by the formula: 2004 frame + ~20% cost of new frame = 2004 frame.
I bought a new 2009 frame. All the existing kit went straight back on the new frame. Very happy with the new geometry.

I might still get the old frame repaired at £50 but I think the real problem is getting the old bearing off.

Note to all 5 owners. Change your swing arm bearing every couple of years regardless.

Posted 2 years ago #
scraprider - Member

stabilizers, so you got an old orange frame going spare.

Posted 2 years ago #
banjowhacker - Member

Here she is! Will build her properly after Xmas.

Posted 2 years ago #
scraprider - Member

nice mate ,also nice cd collection.eventho its a bit untidy.

Posted 2 years ago #
bigyinn - Member

You havent seen my missing Motorhead - Orgasmatron CD have you? Buggered if i can find it.

Posted 2 years ago #