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1 year 3 weeks ago #1658
by Paul
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The steering-head of a Sopwith frame is not very well-braced, with only three tubes.
The central tube resists a degree of bending loads, but because of their angles relative to the steering-head lug, the other pair also see some torsion.
Andrew's right-hand tube bears the signs of a torsional fracture.
I've only ever seen one other frame fracture, in the same position, but on the left-hand tube.
The central tube resists a degree of bending loads, but because of their angles relative to the steering-head lug, the other pair also see some torsion.
Andrew's right-hand tube bears the signs of a torsional fracture.
I've only ever seen one other frame fracture, in the same position, but on the left-hand tube.
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1 year 3 weeks ago - 1 year 3 weeks ago #1659
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frame breakage at that point are more common than you think, i have 2 frames like that and one is from australia, put it down to the rough roads but the other is from the uk and repaired on both sides
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1 year 3 weeks ago #1660
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1 year 3 weeks ago #1661
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Guy,
Interested in the additional coil spring on your front suspension. Was that something you inherited or added?
best wishes
Ian
Interested in the additional coil spring on your front suspension. Was that something you inherited or added?
best wishes
Ian
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1 year 3 weeks ago - 1 year 3 weeks ago #1662
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i would get rid of the coil spring, i am not suprised you have breakage
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1 year 3 weeks ago #1663
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Hi Guy,
Looks like you could use some of Peter's Perfect Replica Parts! A set of front leaves? No problem, just let me know. Paul.
Looks like you could use some of Peter's Perfect Replica Parts! A set of front leaves? No problem, just let me know. Paul.
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