rm465

[suzuki 400]

i,ve got a 81 465 (jigzaw puzzle would best describe it,still looking for wheels etc)as im picking that frames are a little hard to come by i need to knock this one into shape -it,s had a hard life and the few bits that need a tidy i can do but it has taken a whack or two down under where the motor sits on the under side -it,s still straight from the top as the motor would have prevented it from moving to much i guess -so a bit of a guide as to how to attack it would be great  1,heat it and pull it out dent puller style or cut it out and weld in a new bit any ideas or parts people have and  would like to part with would be greatly appreciated cheers Rod

[oldfart]

Rod, Check frame material to see if it has a welded seam ( mild steel )         no seam -   moly
make up a jig if your going to your frame and dot punch reference measurement points
When joining use dowls or plugs to strenghten join