frame re-alignment

[Modern_Monkey]

So I got into a wreck. Truck turned left in front of me and I turned sharply to have a glancing blow. Engine and side case took the brunt of the blow, the side case shattered on impact. I was wearing full gear, but my foot twisted inside my hiking boot, tearing the skin apart.

Looking from the rear of the bike, it is obviously askew. I think that the rear frame section is bent, and not so much the swingarm assembly. The hit was from the right side of the bike, and the carbon canister is very close, almost touching the rear tire.

Any advice on how to straighten this thing out? Is the frame made of steel? Aluminum?

[jcridge]

Glad to hear your ok for the most part...our worst nightmare. Hope the foot recovers quickly...

The canister is easily moved, check to see if it is just the canister or the frame.

The frame is steel and can be stressed to the point of fracturing, if it was my bike, a new rear frame and fastners would be on order.

Check the other components very carefully, check the engine attachment points.

Post pictures of the bike,

John

[twindave]

modern monkey,

I don't know where you live, but if you happen to live near California, The Frame Man is one of the best in the business. FYI, you can also ship the damaged parts for straightening if you live far away. BMW is one of his specialties. http://www.motorcycleframeman.com/menu.html

http://www.motorcycleframeman.com/bmw001.html

Here's some added information that might help: http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/frame/index.htm


They will look at and let you know if it can be straightened or not and quote you a price if repair is needed.

[Modern_Monkey]

Does anyone know what other bike frames will fit my 2005 R1150R? Specifically it's the rear frame set. Will the 1100r, 1150rt, or 1150gs work?

Seems cheaper to just find the part than to pay someone to straighten it. I live in Houston, BTW.

Any knowledge appreciated!

[Modern_Monkey]

Oh, I found a rear subframe for a R1150RS, will this fir the R1150R?

Thanks!