1st time poster, wanting assistance with repairing crash damage.

I went down on my 1993 F2 track bike two weekends ago, right side low-side. Lost my foot peg, brake lever, broken clip-on, shredded throttle grip along with my fiberglass bodywork - I was sore and a little swollen but OK otherwise.

I've already replaced clip-on and brake lever, along with new throttle grip.

My situation: the hollow tube sub-frame (I think Honda calls it the "stay, cowl, upper") that attaches to the front of the cycle, in front of the instrument pod, and has "arms" that rise up to support the windscreen and upper fairing, is bent. Looks like just the right side "arm" that supports the windscreen is bent in toward the centerline of the cycle.

My question: How do I correct this? It doesn't need to look great, just be symmetrical. Dead-blow hammer? Somehow attaching a pry bar and pushing? Can this be done with the sub-frame still attached to the cycle?

Any thoughtful (and even better experienced!) suggestions will be appreciated.

Scoot

 

I'd just pick one up off of ebay. I had one that was bent and it frustrated me to no end as I tried to bend it back. Not only is it very resistant (strong), the odd shape makes it hard to anchor it down. If you are 'bent' on trying to fix it, I'd try using a vise, prybars, maybe a portapower if you can your hands on one. Much easier to buy one on ebay and swap it out though. At least three reasonably priced stays on there right now. Good luck!

 

i'm with him on this one BUY one off ebay this part will drive you nuts trying to fix it as he said .......... good luck...... look around in here you might find one for sale cheap.

 

Yup, I see what you mean regarding the complexity of this sub-frame. I can't see repairing mine without jigs, welding equipment and the experience to use it.

Got a sub-frame off of ebay for $65 coming to solve that problem.

Thanks for your help and advice!

Scoot