Why chassis and frame measurements are essential
Why And when should a chassis or frame be measured
after an accident
- for your personal safety. - A distorted steering head angle and therefore changed castor is one of the reasons for high speed wobbling
- als Nachweis für die Versicherung und den Sachverständigen
Ist der Unfallschaden erst einmal abgewickelt, wird es sehr schwierig nachträglich Ansprüche geltend zu machen und z.B. einen defekten Rahmen zu reklamieren. - as documentation for insurers and surveyors. - After the insurance has settled, it is difficult to make further claims, e.g. a bent frame
- to provide documental validity when selling a used bike. - Legally, every accident or even falling over, must be declared to the buyer. The seller may be required, even after a long period of time, to take back the bike. Arguments concerning the condition of the frame or chassis will be avoided by providing documentary proof
- because it's long been standard practise in the automobile branch. - Wheel alignment measurement of accident damaged cars is routine practise in nearly every workshop
before starting repairs or restoration work
- to exclude the possibility of a false investment. - Checking the frame geometry is the first requirement before ordering lots of expensive spare parts
when buying a used bike
- or your personal safety. - Minor accident traces are often found on used bikes. To determine precisely the extent of the damage, a measurement printout is required
with handling problems
- as an important element in determining the fault. - Defects in frame geometry are easily and quickly detectable with the frame gauges of Scheibner Measuring Technology. Expensive and time consuming replacement of parts and test drives are avoided













