Thoughts On Frame Repair Cost

[szrdave]

The rear engine mount on the SZR is broken, and needs repairing before the engine can go back in.

I've spoken to a local engineering firm who can do it, and they've quoted me £160+VAT including me supplying a CAD model for the new mount.

Here is a picture of the problem:

I've got nothing to gauge the cost against, does it sound like a fair price?

[porter_jamie]

you going to make it a big bigger where it broke?

they got to make the new bit, grind off the old bit, weld the new bit on as well?

2 hours to make the bit maybe, cos its a one off and theres a bit of threading etc, 1/2 hour to get the old one off, 1/2 hour to put the new one on, 1/2 hour fettling etc, 20 quids worth of metal?

about spot on i guess

[Superdunc]

A little expensive in my opinion, but not outrageous they'll need to make up a little fixture as well to hold it while it's welded on.

Looks like a cash job to me, but don't tell George Osbourne.

[Evilchicken0]

You're screwed without it and I can't see you getting it a lot cheaper. If you run around (Run-a-round-starts now) trying to save a couple of quid you're going to use your own time up. To find a new frame will cost more than the £200 you've been quoted, and you have to reregister the bike.

[tootall]

Not far off tbh. I doubt id charge any less.

[szrdave]

Thanks guys, just wanted to check!