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Title: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: Mikku on January 12, 2014, 03:40 PM: Have spent the weekend going over the Laserlite I've just picked up and have noticed that the right dropout is bent. :( My question is how bad do you think it is? This is going to be a weekend rider so it'll need to stand up to a bit (though not alot) of abuse. Here are some pics...

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/Laserlite044.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/Laserlite044.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/Laserlite045.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/Laserlite045.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/Laserlite050.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/Laserlite050.jpg.html)

(http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m572/Trident393/Kuwi%20Laserlite/Laserlite049.jpg) (http://s1132.photobucket.com/user/Trident393/media/Kuwi%20Laserlite/Laserlite049.jpg.html)

PS If it's bad news please break it to me gently! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: oldschoolace on January 12, 2014, 03:43 PM: Fine that mate :daumenhoch:

Get it ridden :)
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: stidds on January 12, 2014, 04:04 PM: Nothing wrong with that Mikku, whack a wheel in it and it will be fine, or bend it out a bit (don't be too rough with it) either way is good.
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: Gashead on January 12, 2014, 04:06 PM: Be fine once the wheel is in.

To be honest these frames are almost 30 years old now, so gunna be out a bit, bit like the day they were made :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: griff on January 12, 2014, 04:33 PM: Just leave it between some books and put a bit of weight on it, that'll sort it right out :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: QUADROPHENIA on January 12, 2014, 05:23 PM: Griff are you really trev ?
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: Munnyella on January 12, 2014, 05:25 PM: I love Griff!!
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: griff on January 12, 2014, 05:26 PM: Quote from: griff on January 12, 2014, 04:33 PM
Just leave it between some books and put a bit of weight on it, that'll sort it right out :daumenhoch:

NB: this doesn't work on looptails
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: griff on January 12, 2014, 05:27 PM: You have to put those in the freezer :teef:
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: Mikku on January 14, 2014, 12:39 PM: Thanks for the replies (and reassurance) - much appreciated! :)
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: steve69 on January 14, 2014, 03:53 PM: This is a very easy and effective solution to your problem...

1. One bent drop out (smashed on the floor for demonstration sake)
2. Take a large adjustable spanner (bigger the better for this job) NOTE:- Don't use any spanner or grips that have teeth as it will mark the dropout.

(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv209/steve69-pics/null_zps51002881.jpg)

3. Place the spanner on the dropout and adjust it up to a nice tight fit, also make sure you are positioned at the point of the bend.
4. Gently pull the spanner round until straight.
5. Remove spanner and check straightness, refit and tweek if ness.

(http://i684.photobucket.com/albums/vv209/steve69-pics/null_zpse2edfb9b.jpg)

Hope this helps :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 14, 2014, 04:13 PM: Quote from: griff on January 12, 2014, 05:26 PM
Quote from: griff on January 12, 2014, 04:33 PM
Just leave it between some books and put a bit of weight on it, that'll sort it right out :daumenhoch:

NB: this doesn't work on looptails

What's a looptail? ???

:LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 14, 2014, 07:13 PM: Putting a soft cloth over the drop whilst using the spanner will help too but the pics of the job wouldn't look as good as Steve's . :)
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: That Swan Guy on January 14, 2014, 07:19 PM: Quote from: Retrodan72 on January 14, 2014, 04:13 PM
Quote from: griff on January 12, 2014, 05:26 PM
Quote from: griff on January 12, 2014, 04:33 PM
Just leave it between some books and put a bit of weight on it, that'll sort it right out :daumenhoch:

NB: this doesn't work on looptails

What's a looptail? ???

:LolLolLolLol:

:LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: Mikku on January 15, 2014, 02:32 PM: Quote from: steve69 on January 14, 2014, 03:53 PM
This is a very easy and effective solution to your problem...

Thanks for that Steve! My only concern about bending it back is whether it will weaken the metal - I'd prefer to have a bent dropout than a broken one!
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: Glynnyboy on January 15, 2014, 03:58 PM: Quote from: Mikku on January 15, 2014, 02:32 PM
Quote from: steve69 on January 14, 2014, 03:53 PM
This is a very easy and effective solution to your problem...

Thanks for that Steve! My only concern about bending it back is whether it will weaken the metal - I'd prefer to have a bent dropout than a broken one!
Looking at your drop mate I wouldn't have any concerns at all.
Steve's drop in the how to might have made me sweat a bit but yours no.
I do find a vice does a great job too and probably lessens any risk factor you may be worried about.
Title: Re: Dodgy dropout!?!?
Post by: steve69 on January 15, 2014, 08:11 PM: Quote from: Mikku on January 15, 2014, 02:32 PM
Quote from: steve69 on January 14, 2014, 03:53 PM
This is a very easy and effective solution to your problem...

Thanks for that Steve! My only concern about bending it back is whether it will weaken the metal - I'd prefer to have a bent dropout than a broken one!
bending it once or twice is no where near enough to cause fatigue, it certainly won't break. :daumenhoch: