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Hi all I am looking for a seat loop for my sr250. Firstly what is the size of steel tube I need to match existing frame once welded on and does anyone have any good shape options I should consider bar your typical loop? Thanks very much, Jonathan Sent from my PRA-LX1 using DO THE TON mobile app

I have the exact same issue with my tank. After much research and probably too many phone calls the best method I have found, that will pull sort the crease to near perfect with as little filler or brazing as possible is a metal worker who will open the tank up from the bottom via existing welds...

Great stuff, thanks very much for your advice and time in responding to me on this - I will certainly follow. Cheers Sent from my PRA-LX1 using DO THE TON mobile app

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Thanks for your message. You are right in what you say. I used these bits as a tester to see the finish of sandblasting as they were badly rusted and came up well. I have determined however that aqua blasting with the paint process set up immediately for the frame and engine etc is the way I...

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Hi all I have have a couple is small pieces sandblasted a couple of weeks ago. I have kept them wrapped in a dry micro fibre cloth in a dry place however I think from initial contact with them they have developed very slightly rust spots. The question; Can I use a metal, grey primer rattle...

I am looking for a good vapour blaster or vapour blasting service in or near Hertfordshire, UK. I want to go this route on entire engine as will be the less abrasive method is that is right? Also, if the original metal has a polished finish but is now darkened and tarnished will the vapour...

Okay... that's interesting and good to know. Thanks buddy

Good man - thanks alot. Engine all broken down now and ready to go!

Blimey you have eyes like a hawk! I never even noticed this myself, but you are right, it does. best method for fixing this? On the plus side it gives me more faith that my fix will go un-noticed (to most!)

Thanks for that. Will go this route then for sure as can probably controls the finish. I was going to separate the block to give the shown jug a sand blast and respray black. would this be advisable to do with block intact??

Looks good Joseph - you've done a nice job there! Thanks for the response. I will go this route then and see how I get on. Would I get away with just using a small amount of putty in between the break or would I need to cover the top and bottom also then file / sand down when cured? Sent from...

Thanks guys, that has put my mind at rest. My Dad who has Lambretta's says he knows a very good welder locally that will charge £30 to do it. I was stripping the engine back to assess it and give it a good clean up and polish anyway so if it can be fixed, filed down neatly and re-sprayed black...

Thanks for that. If I find a good metal worker in your opinion and based on the pictures could this be be fixed like new?