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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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If I put it on its side with the wheels flat on the floor to make room for my car? I have a gravel driveway, and I need to get the motor out.
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If the frame is solid it won't hurt it
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If the frame is solid it won't hurt it
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A good C3 frame from the factory had alot of unwanted flex. If where you do this isn't absolutely level and it sits for a length of time, you could have problems. I can only imagine this will make the motor harder to get out. Maybe tack welding some cross braces? Has anyone else ever done this?
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Originally Posted by parkerracing
A good C3 frame from the factory had alot of unwanted flex. If where you do this isn't absolutely level and it sits for a length of time, you could have problems. I can only imagine this will make the motor harder to get out. Maybe tack welding some cross braces? Has anyone else ever done this?
I hope that was a joke .. no further comment :p
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