torker dx: weld or replace

Mine snapped clean off and I rewelded it and got a new frame. That was
about a month and a half ago, and the weld is holding. It probably
won't last much longer though, as I can see rust. But as soon as it
breaks I probably won't get it rewelded again, I'll just use my new
nimbus frame.

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how much did it cost to reweld? also, would a kh frame fit the roll-y
portion of a dx

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I got it done at a muffler shop for 10$. KH frame accepts 42 mm
bearings, and the dx has 40mm bearings.

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muzzle said:

i say replace... nothing worse than being out on a ride and having it
snap off on a big stair gap! dont bother replacing it with a KH frame
unless your planning on replacing your wheel too, haha. Um, if you
really want to use a kh frame all you'll need to do is shim it with
some soda cans

i agree, i've never broken a frame before, but i can't imagine slamming
a seat & post into my groin from landing sif would feel good so i'm
gonna call up the body shop tommorrow and see if i can get it welded.
i don't know if you meant it to be a joke or not, is the soda can trick
gonna mess up anything or come loose? do i just cut little strips and
put them around the berrings?

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the soda can trick is a great trick.

you just put it around the bearing and it fits into a 42mm frame.

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You can either shim the the 40mm DX wheelset to fit the 42mm KH Holders,
but its a costy frame.

Or!

You can for 40 something dollars plus shipping, get a Nimbuss II frame,
that is the same size as the DX 40mm bearing, and it only weighs 2
pounds.

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Get a new frame. The metal on the dx is WEAK and it will just break
again. I'm getting a nimbus x frame(It's in Hodjkins right now...).

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two my friends had that happen with is 06 model, they complained to
Torker and they replaced it without question, plus they gave him a
newer model with an extra peice at the spot where it broke. strangely
enough, my 05 model hasn't had any problems and I've been harder on it
than either of them have been on theirs, though.

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montana said:

two my friends had that happen with is 06 model, they complained to
Torker and they replaced it without question, plus they gave him a
newer model with an extra peice at the spot where it broke. strangely
enough, my 05 model hasn't had any problems and I've been harder on it
than either of them have been on theirs, though.

ohh, maybe it is an 06, i'll try asking torker, thanks

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Torker has a good warranty. Use it.

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