Removing seat clamp - advice

[Swivel]

Hi all

I've been busy on a few bikes but this one has me stumped a bit. It has an integrated Seat Clamp, but I hate it and want to get it removed. Was these welded in like this? I notice on the side a DOT, which looks like a spot weld. Any ideas how to remove it? I realise that it won't be painted underneath but I intend to get the frame painted anyway. I don't want to to f**k it up or damage the frame but I just would like to get rid of this clamp. Let me know...





Many thanks

Matt 

[Taipan]

I've done a few of these but all I can say is some came off easy and some wont budge for example the ones that worked I was able to Dremel off the spot welds on the back of the clap where the bolt sits and with a bit of force with a screw driver of similar it popped off  but a couple of others even after removing the little spot welds they would not budge?  so Its a case of try it tentively?  just my experience fella someone may know different?

[VOIVOD]

  I`ve removed a few similar clamps-not with any finesse (I used a chisel on the spot welds) and just peeled them off.Did no damage other than what wa sleft of the weld had tro be filed/sanded down  & then used a regular clamp.A Dremel should do a much tidier job .

[griff]

Have you tried twatting it with a hammer?

[Clean]

Have you tried twatting it with a hammer?

This!

 

[Retrodan72]

It will come off if you let us bum you.

[Swivel]

It will come off if you let us bum you.

What a group bum again? I'm still recovering from the last one 

[Swivel]

I`ve removed a few similar clamps-not with any finesse (I used a chisel on the spot welds) and just peeled them off.Did no damage other than what wa sleft of the weld had tro be filed/sanded down  & then used a regular clamp.A Dremel should do a much tidier job .

That was my plan, i'm nervous but I will give it a go this evening

[Swivel]

I've done a few of these but all I can say is some came off easy and some wont budge for example the ones that worked I was able to Dremel off the spot welds on the back of the clap where the bolt sits and with a bit of force with a screw driver of similar it popped off  but a couple of others even after removing the little spot welds they would not budge?  so Its a case of try it tentively?  just my experience fella someone may know different?

I'm gonna try with a screwdriver first, also a dremel. Thanks for the reply, I'll give it a go this evening 

[Retrodan72]

It will come off if you let us bum you.

What a group bum again? I'm still recovering from the last one 

Anything you post on this forum, should ALWAYS result in you receiving a bumming.

[Swivel]

Ok i've done it. But looks like my seat clamp, the vintage one I have just won't fit it.

Bugger... so after a plain vintage style clamp now to fit the size.

The width is: 28mm.

This style...

[Swivel]

So looks like I need a 31.8mm sized clamp from looking online... that's a big bugger!

[vestanpance]

So looks like I need a 31.8mm sized clamp from looking online... that's a big bugger!

Is that in MK1 B*rner territory?

[kalex]

I haven't a clue but try looking at vintage road bikes etc also

[VOIVOD]

31.8mm is the most common modern BMX racebike size so sure you`ll find something .A few on th bay for about ?6 apiece:)

[Swivel]

So looks like I need a 31.8mm sized clamp from looking online... that's a big bugger!

Is that in MK1 B*rner territory?

It really is mate, big fat tube! 

[Swivel]

31.8mm is the most common modern BMX racebike size so sure you`ll find something .A few on th bay for about ?6 apiece:)

Yeah, the width of the tube is 28mm or just over, so either 28.6 or 31.8 would be suitable, but finding a battered old clamp like that is difficult, just not been able to find anything yet....

Just not sure if i'm doing the right searches in Ebay?

[Taipan]

does it have to be the Berratta style clamp you pictured or can you use a tuff neck style one?

[Swivel]

does it have to be the Berratta style clamp you pictured or can you use a tuff neck style one?

Hi mate, as this is a toy shop bike, ideally a vintage looking clamp and not a tuff neck style.