myson Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hi are there any major differences between M-49 and M-80 frames? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_weedon Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Nothing major I seem to recall. Maybe slightly different fixing points for the seat unit. Wayne..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myson Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Thanks Wayne, here is another one what about a 1971 sherpa frame compared to a 1971 alpina? Same geometry, steering angle etc. they look exactly the same to me, Myson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_weedon Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Must be watching the stuff on Evilbay! Not sure actually. They were probably very close. Not sure if all Alpinas had the rear brake on the rhs, some certainly did. Take it you never found a frame number? Wayne.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myson Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 WOW! your on the ball mate, your right, no frame number. Do you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_weedon Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Is your engine M49 or 80? I forgot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myson Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Its an M-80, you think it would be better to wait for right frame, I didnt see the basket case listed, some parts could be usefull for my restore, Cheers, Myson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_weedon Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 If it was me, I'd wait for one to come along, and one will. All depends on your priorities really. Not having matching frame and engine numbers is not a very bad thing, but my belief is that it's better if they are at least the same model. Wayne.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myson Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Thanks Wayne, I will hang on for correct frame or at least a number I can use, If you see one even a scrapper would you let me know? most grateful for your help. Myson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 How about a number from a different country? I live in Canada and have and M80 that would never be registered in the UK. Sunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myson Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) Thanks Sunny I dont suppose interpol would be interesterd so why not, if you dont have a problem then you could PM me the number, if anyone can see a possible downside please let us know, This is much appreciated mate, Myson Edited November 22, 2009 by myson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bultacosteve Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 As far as I am aware the M80 and M85 frame are identical. The M49 was different from the M80 but only in its mount points for tank seat etc Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 If you want to be fussy, the 85 Alpina frame doesn't have bolt on footrest hangers like the 80 With the 49, depends which 49 frame you're referring to, there are 3 types and only the last type is the same as the 80 (excepting tank, seat and sidepanel mountings as mentioned) First type the shocks are more upright and there is only a single tube under the engine Second type has the shocks repositioned but still only single tube under engine Third type has two bottom frame tubes with wire mesh between, like the 80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bultaco49 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Sorry not been folowing this recently - If your looking for an M80 frame with a number I know a person selling one including swing arm and side stand. I'll send a pm with phone number tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Hi are there any major differences between M-49 and M-80 frames?Cheers Be careful there are three different types of M49 frame. The last type (after about M49- 02800 from memory) is the one that is very similar to the M80. The earlier M49 frames are nothing like M80 - they are very similar to the M27 frame. Another thing before you buy another frame - make sure it has a legit frame number or you will be no better off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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