It good that you found a bouncy frame, you'll like it.

As to your question;

Be brave and trust you mechanical skills and do what you think is right.

I know that's not the answer you wanted, but sometime we have to let you young ones make the right choice on your own.

Start the process by saying, what the heck could happen if it got wet. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Michael j

TreadLightly! Trainer

Grasscat III, 1994 Gen 2 Five speed, Stock ( for a little while )

GrassCat II, 1998 Gen 2.5 Locked and loaded. Ran off with Hector.

GrassCat I, 1991 Gen 1 Ran off with Justice.