Bent subframe.
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rcaircraftnut
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Bent subframe.
Noticed that my subframe IE Tail where seat goes, is pushed over to the passenger side, RT side about 3 inches. I know I can replace the entire frame, but that is something I want to do as a winter project along with front/rear susp swap. So, can it be straitened? Or should I just cut it off and weld on a replacement? It seems to be strait everywhere else, at least enough to ride for a while without issue. I just dont want to be hanging off the side
To reach the end of the road the twists and turns, your bike must handle as if guided by unseen hands.
Re: Bent subframe.
It can be straightened. I straightened mine by lashing my bike to a tree / solid object to hold it steady, then used a come-along between the subframe and another tree to pull it straight.
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rcaircraftnut
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Re: Bent subframe.
Spoke to a friend who used to build and race drag bikes and he said something similar. .
.To reach the end of the road the twists and turns, your bike must handle as if guided by unseen hands.
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rcaircraftnut
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Re: Bent subframe.
Found a 90% complete 94 fizzer 600 for $600 cash. No fairings but everything else is there. So looks like my 95 may become a parts bike, .
.To reach the end of the road the twists and turns, your bike must handle as if guided by unseen hands.