48 Neck forging

[Ka3acmah]

I heard Race frame was bought out. Anyone know where or if I can get one. I sent an email with but have heard nothing back. Any help is greatly appreciated. Tom

[Chris Haynes]

Race frame is visiting in the USA right now. He was at the Dixon AMCA meet. A 1948 neck retails for 800 bucks. Note the race Frame parts are cast and not forged.

[38plymouth]

I'm planning on a new neck for my 57 FL that I raked back when. I'm probably going to get one from WASCO. About $500.00. There is a youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IETRLsZE5vE
that shows an installation. Any feedback as to this method? Pro or con? I don't know if the 48 is brazed or welded.
Thanks,
Sam

[Ka3acmah]

For sure its electric welded. Richard at Wasco does great work, and I wouldn't hesitate to use him. I have seen race frames necks, best I have seen, and in my opinion, worth the extra $$. I work in a federal Pen, so no you tube till I get home, but will watch for sure.

[pan620]

The video makes it look easier than it really is, and it leaves a lot of things out.Hope when your shift is over you get your frame back into shape!

[Ka3acmah]

I had a chance to watch that vid last night. They sure did make it look easy. I would like to know just how well that head would stand up at 80mph with those little sleeves welded in there. Sam, you might want to call Wasco, they can fix your original neck back to stock, without changing the head, should give him a call, stock parts are always better.

[Sargehere]

Welded. Welding came in about 1943. After that, they were all welded. Also recommend WASCO, who knows what he's doing.

[38plymouth]

I spoke to WASCO earlier, the only reason I would consider doing it locally is that I wouldn't have to wait a month for the frame to come back. I really don't need to be so impatient. Thanks for the advice. I'm going to send it to WASCO.
Sam

[Ka3acmah]

You wont be disapointed. You should send before after pics. Tom

[38plymouth]

Two questions.
One: What is the difference between a Race Frame neck and a Wasco neck?
Two: I'm planning on sending my frame to Wasco to de-rake my 57 FL as per my previous post. How does an aftermarket neck, correctly installed, affect the value of the frame? Especially if the bike is to be restored.
Sam

[Chris Haynes]

Welded. Welding came in about 1943. After that, they were all welded. Also recommend WASCO, who knows what he's doing.

Welding on Big Twin frames started October 1944. However the necks and axle plates continued to be brazed through 1947.

[38plymouth]

Thanks for the reply.
Would still like an answer to my two questions on my previous reply if anyone has any feedback. For example, if the bike were being judged, what affect does an aftermarket neck forging have? What would it mean in terms of value of the frame.? Do I want to go through the trouble of shipping out the frame as opposed to simply returning the neck to the correct angle and weld new gussets.
Thanks,
Sam

[Robert Luland]

If the neck has all the correct hallmarks great. If it doesn't, it's going to gravely effect the value of the frame. Nobody is going to invest in a restoration on a bum frame. Bob L

[T. Cotten]

If the neck has all the correct hallmarks great. If it doesn't, it's going to gravely effect the value of the frame. Nobody is going to invest in a restoration on a bum frame. Bob L

*sigh*

(Remember when we were consumers, not investors?)

....Cotten

[38plymouth]

Thanks for all the replies