As mentioned previously in the BLOG, I have now found someone to build a replica frame for the Sprite in T45/Reynolds tube as the original frame, although now handling perfectly, could do with losing a few pounds ( a bit like myself)
We decided in the end to use the same geometry that we had found to work on the old 'chopped' Sprite frame and when we checked it is was identical to the current James frames that are being produced. With that in mind it seemed that the easiest way of commissioning a frame was to use a James jig and make the adjustments in appearance to make it visibly the same as the Sprite with basically double down tubes adding, altering the engine mounting points slightly, changing the tube configuration under the tank area and altering the footrest position to allow them to be positioned lower.
The frame is coming along well with the tubes cut and bent and in the jig ready for brazing, the new tank is complete as is the bash plate. Once brazed the only remaining piece will be the exhaust and silencer which will be tucked in close to the frame and pulled in tight to the engine to keep it as narrow as possible.
The pictures show the frame as it currently stands in the jig.
Will provide more pics and updates as soon as I have them..
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