Is this fixable?

HenkdeVries

So I found this bicycle after my 4-year old played with it...

Is this steer still fixable? I do not see any signs of stress on the steering column so I am a bit dumbfounded how he managed this...

The connection to the body is still very solid, I can't move the steer itself. But what can I do to fix it?

Hot air? Or something else?

Thanks for any help/insights!

CCC

Try gentle heat and bend it back.

stlux

If @CCC's method doesn't work out, TLG will probably be happy to send you a new one if you report it to them via Bricks & Pieces > Broken Bricks.

AllBrick

stlux said:

If @CCC's method doesn't work out, TLG will probably be happy to send you a new one if you report it to them via Bricks & Pieces > Broken Bricks.

Good point.

See if you can convince them it was trans red ;).

And as CCC said, gentle heat. Think hairdryer not heat gun.

natro220

Maybe he is training to be a clown and tried to ride it?

Seriously though, I would try to get a replacement.  Even if you manage to straighten it out, it'll be weakened at that spot.

HenkdeVries

Thanks, I'll dig up the hair dryer first to see if it works, and at the same time get a replacement!

I think he found a bent steering wheel more natural or something... :-)

Legopassion8

^if that doesn't work...There are plenty of nerds here who'd probably love to help you with a replacement. Not me though. All my Minifigures can fly !

HenkdeVries

I tried the replacement service. Let's see if they send one right away or if they want more info...

madforLEGO

HenkdeVries said:

I tried the replacement service. Let's see if they send one right away or if they want more info...

If it is the first time you contacted CS for a replacement part they will probably send you at least the new frame (may not come with the wheels/tires though). The problem is CS typically sends the part in a bubble mailer, so it could get damaged- like the one you have- in transit.

HenkdeVries

It took a while but today I received an email that they were sending over a new frame!