1973 FX 1200 - possible bent frame
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1973 FX 1200 - possible bent frame
<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">My name is Dustin, I have a 73 FX 1200 superglide. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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></o></SPAN></P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">I currently have it totally disassembled - with the goal of rebuilding it. My 9 year old son is also involved. Trying to teach him the basics. Lots of fun !!<o
></o></SPAN></P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">I believe I have a bent frame - in the rear where the swing arm is mounted.<o
></o></SPAN></P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">It's not bad - no evidence of being hit. I'm thinking it just might be a design flaw. But, it is noticeable just by looking at it. <o
></o></SPAN></P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Any suggestions on determining if it's really bent.<o
></o></SPAN></P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">I can supply a picture if needed.<o
></o></SPAN></P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">Also - what is the best way to check the frame for hairline cracks?<o
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1973 FX 1200 - possible bent frame
HEY DUDE, WERE YOU CHEWING UP SPROCKETS AND CHAINS BEFORE DISASSEMBLY? WHAT KIND OF SHAPE WERE YOUR SWINGARM BEARINGS AND RACES IN WHEN YOU PULLED IT OFF? SHOOT ME A PIC.
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1973 FX 1200 - possible bent frame
There are several different methods to check welds. The most economical are Mag Particle and Dye Penetrant. If you have no experience with either of these I recommend that you completely remove all paint from the area(s) in question by sand blasting or a wire wheel and take it to a good weld shop or machine shop. Most places will test the welds for you for next to nothing.</P>
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1973 FX 1200 - possible bent frame
Thanks for the reply. The bike ranand rode great before disassembly.</P>
I't was not chewing up chainsor sprockets, and the swing arm bearings and races were in good shape.</P>
I'll send you a pic - don't have any ready available right now.</P>
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RE: 1973 FX 1200 - possible bent frame
checking the 'swing-arm",one way is to trace out-line on a clean floor,turn it upside down and check that that both sides matches the out-line??
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Howdy Dustin, welcome to the forum. Hope that you are successful in getting your questions answered so you can fix your frame. Enjoy the ride
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hi dustin,
welcome here and hope you enjoy the place. good luck on getting your problem sorted out. i, too, think its really cool you have your little buddy there with ya. stay safe
welcome here and hope you enjoy the place. good luck on getting your problem sorted out. i, too, think its really cool you have your little buddy there with ya. stay safe
