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Hi guys,
hoping for a bit of insight from the TL gurus. It's been in the works for a while now, but I'm headed to the US for work, on a pretty permanent basis. I asked a few others on the board how can I get the TL across, and sussed out all the options. It's now down to finding a frame, and doing a frame-swap. I'm thinking I'll get a frame shipped over here, swap it over and then work will ship the whole thing to the US for me.
But is this a big deal to do? My brother-in-law and I (neither are mechanics) are happy to give things a shot. Between us we're got a two sheds full of tools, the TL workshop manual, and a fridge of beer once done.
I haven't got a bike stand (but good excuse to get one), but is there anything else that is an absolute must for this job (ie. bike specific tools)? And how long would you expect it to take? The most complicated thing I've done on it so far has been replacing the chain/sprockets (borrowed a mates rear stand, before you ask).
Just hoping to get some advice before committing ourselves completely. Thanks in advance.
Cheers
hoping for a bit of insight from the TL gurus. It's been in the works for a while now, but I'm headed to the US for work, on a pretty permanent basis. I asked a few others on the board how can I get the TL across, and sussed out all the options. It's now down to finding a frame, and doing a frame-swap. I'm thinking I'll get a frame shipped over here, swap it over and then work will ship the whole thing to the US for me.
But is this a big deal to do? My brother-in-law and I (neither are mechanics) are happy to give things a shot. Between us we're got a two sheds full of tools, the TL workshop manual, and a fridge of beer once done.
I haven't got a bike stand (but good excuse to get one), but is there anything else that is an absolute must for this job (ie. bike specific tools)? And how long would you expect it to take? The most complicated thing I've done on it so far has been replacing the chain/sprockets (borrowed a mates rear stand, before you ask).
Just hoping to get some advice before committing ourselves completely. Thanks in advance.
Cheers