31-10-20, 04:29 PM
As mentioned in my first post, there's no real way of accurately checking or measuring the frame without spec drawings/measurement and/or a jig. I've put back together a good few hundred FZS over the years, most that didn't involve frontal or rear impact don't twist or bend and those that have have suffered severe side impact. The methods I outlined are what I've used, basically the engine can't twist, without it being damaged or obvious signs of damage. If the bolts are difficult to withdraw or require force to insert the frame is bent or twisted.
Your flaking paint around the headstock and bent forks are indications of frontal impact and the frame could well be bent. Just having good bodywork is not an indication there's been no frontal impact as all the bodywork and the firing frame can be replaced, that's said some stearlers who do insurance work repair the bent frame and pocket the new one. So a check of your for damage wouldn't be a bad idea and the method above for the fame also applies to the firing frame everything should line up without effort.
Your flaking paint around the headstock and bent forks are indications of frontal impact and the frame could well be bent. Just having good bodywork is not an indication there's been no frontal impact as all the bodywork and the firing frame can be replaced, that's said some stearlers who do insurance work repair the bent frame and pocket the new one. So a check of your for damage wouldn't be a bad idea and the method above for the fame also applies to the firing frame everything should line up without effort.
Later