Wilsons Sandbox

I bought a 1998 a couple weeks ago with a bent frame. Tried to true it with a hydraulic jack and log chain but it still crabs down the street. Found a frame with title on Ebay for $600 (!). I would love to swap my stuff onto it and make it a 2006, but six bills seems steep. My question is: should I hold out for a frame or part the thing out? Engine runs great (5k) wheels are true so those items should recoup my expenditure. I would much rather see it as a whole bike. What are your thoughts? A couple folks offered older frames and I may end up doing that.

Just straighten the frame. Measure carefully then use a Porta-Power or equivalent with carefully places chains and clamps. A jack won't cut it. I've straightened dozens of frames. It is relatively easy, but you have to take your time.

Uh - I think that's 15K plus. I'm looking at the odo in the pix. Nice looking bike, though.